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Left: Bob McCullen, chairman and CEO of LevelBlue and managing partner of WillJam Ventures; Right: LevelBlue President Sundhar Annamalai [Photos: LinkedIn/WillJam Ventures]
AT&T Cybersecurity Spin‑Off LevelBlue Discovers ‘Squidloader’ Malware Loader
by David Seeley | Jun 19, 2024
In May, Dallas-based AT&T and Chicago's WillJam Ventures launched LevelBlue as a standalone managed cybersecurity services business, offering strategic consulting, threat intelligence, and "renowned research." Now the Dallas-based spin-out's LevelBlue Labs has identified a new global threat.
by Lance Murray |
Jun 19, 2024
An insurtech industry leader, Integrity operates from its HQ in downtown Dallas, where it leases six floors of the iconic Fountain Place tower. With an extensive network of wealth advisers across all 50 states, Integrity Wealth launches as an already "strong and respected leader" in the industry, the company says.
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by Lance Murray |
Jun 19, 2024
Community members are encouraged to vote for their favorite nominees before June 21.
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by Dallas Innovates | Staff Report |
Jun 19, 2024
Dallas-Fort Worth ranked No. 9 for patents out of 250 metros for the week of June 4, 2024. 153 patents granted include: 7-Eleven's feedback and training for a machine learning algorithm configured to determine customer purchases during a shopping session at a physical store, Apple's enhanced RACH (random access channel) design for 5G CIoT (cellular internet of things), ATT Intellectual Property I's facilitation of voice over new radio for 5G or other next generation network, Avohdah's automated gesture identification using neural networks, Bank of America's dynamic unauthorized activity detection, and more.
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The Dallas Cowboys have signed a multi-year partnership with Las Vegas-based Aristocrat Gaming. [Video still: Aristocrat Technologies]
Gambling on Gaming: Dallas Cowboys Partner with Las Vegas Slot Machine Company
by David Seeley and Lance Murray | Jun 18, 2024
As an official multi-year partner of the Cowboys, Aristocrat Gaming said it will have prominent signage throughout AT&T Stadium year-round—including in-stadium, on the concourse, and in-game branding. It's yet another example of how gaming and sports are becoming more and more entwined—from the new ownership of the Mavericks to micro-betting tech startups right here in North Texas.
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by David Seeley |
Jun 18, 2024
The Netflix House coming to Dallas in 2025—one of only two planned in the U.S.—will be a full-blown immersive entertainment venue where fans can experience hits like "Bridgerton" and "Squid Game" beyond the screen. Merch, meals, and show-themed drinks will be on tap too.
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by Lance Murray |
Jun 18, 2024
SBI, a Southlake-based growth advisory, has completed its acquisition of Carabiner Group, a RevOps-as-a-Service firm, further enhancing SBI’s capabilities to support client growth.
The firm said this is its second acquisition in less than a year, demonstrating SBI’s commitment to delivering go-to-market services to its clients. No financial details of the acquisition were released....
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by Lance Murray |
Jun 17, 2024
The 2024 iC3 Summit, hosted by nonprofit BioNTX, is set to welcome over 1,000 industry professionals, researchers, entrepreneurs, and investors for its largest gathering yet. The event's formula—Innovation = Capital × Collaboration × Commercialization,—underscores its mission to drive breakthroughs through strategic partnerships and investments.
The 2024 iC3 Summit, hosted by nonprofit BioNTX, is set to welcome over 1,000 industry professionals, researchers, entrepreneurs, and investors for its largest gathering yet. The event's formula—Innovation = Capital × Collaboration × Commercialization—underscores its mission to drive breakthroughs through strategic partnerships and investments.
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UT Southwestern's Clements University Hospital [Photo: UTSW]
UTSW Partners on Study That Could Lead to Earlier Detection of Ovarian Cancer
by Lance Murray | Jun 17, 2024
Researchers at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia and UT Southwestern analyzed T-cell receptors in nearly 500 blood samples from pre-diagnostic patients with ovarian cancer. The results point to the potential of testing for biomarkers 2 to 4 years before most cases of HGOC are currently diagnosed.
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by Lance Murray |
Jun 17, 2024
Toyota and Washington, D.C.-based utility company Pepco are partnering to explore bidirectional power flow technology. The tech will allow battery EV owners to not only charge their vehicles but also send power back to the local energy grid during peak demand hours or at critical times—such as severe weather events.
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by Lance Murray |
Jun 14, 2024
The L.A.-based PE firm recently added Scott Bigelow as senior fund controller in its new Dallas office. Natalia Rainforth also joined its Dallas office as accounting manager.
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by Lance Murray |
Jun 14, 2024
Fort Worth-based Trademark said Jamie Cox prefers a “hands-on” approach to his work and rarely takes meetings in an office. “At 6-foot-6 with a big smile and infectious personality, Jamie is impossible to overlook and hard to forget,” says the company's founder and CEO.
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MoneyGram has announced Gary W. Ferrera as CFO [Composite photo/Original: MoneyGram]
MoneyGram International Names New CFO Amid ‘Chapter of Growth and Transformation’
by Lance Murray | Jun 14, 2024
Gary Ferrera, with nearly two decades as a CFO primarily with publicly traded companies, succeeds Larry Angelilli, who recently announced his retirement. With global experience across sectors, Ferrera is set to support the continued growth and digitization of the business.
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by Lance Murray |
Jun 14, 2024
Dallas-based investment banking and management consulting firm Skytale Group announced that Miguel Mireles has joined its investment banking team as director.
“Strengthening investment banking, one of our core services, is a key driver for Skytale’s strategic growth initiative,” Ben Hernandez, CEO and managing director at Skytale, said in a statement....
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by Lance Murray |
Jun 14, 2024
North Dallas Bank and Trust's chief credit officer, James Tipton, will have oversight of the strategic, administrative, and operations functions of the new team. Dylan Coats was named as the bank's first dedicated data analyst.
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by Dallas Innovates | Staff Report |
Jun 14, 2024
Johnson County Commissioner Rick Bailey also was elected vice chair for the 2024-2025 term, and Lewisville Councilmember Brandon Jones will assume the duties of secretary for the next year. The newly elected officers will serve in their positions through June 2025, guiding the region's transportation policies and initiatives.
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