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Former Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas Chief Rejoins Goldman Sachs

by | May 10, 2024
Rob Kaplan will be based in Dallas and will engage clients around the world, working closely with teams across Goldman's Global Banking & Markets and Asset & Wealth Management to offer strategic advice, Goldman Sachs said.
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Dallas Is Named America’s No. 1 ‘Dog‑Obsessed City’ for Renters
by | May 10, 2024
A new analysis dug through Zillow Rentals' data on pet-friendly apartments and BARK’s data on BarkBox and Super Chewer subscribers, looking for "where renters and their pooches are most welcome in the U.S."
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Richardson-Based Lennox Launches New HVAC Line That Reduces Global Warming Potential ‘By Up to 78%’
by | May 10, 2024
New "low global warming" refrigerant regulations are slated to take effect in 2025. Lennox is getting ahead of the curve by rolling out a new line of HVAC systems that will use the "environmentally responsible" refrigerant R-454B.
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The Last Word: Spacee’s Skip Howard On the Rapid Rise of Generative AI in Knowledge Work
Dallas-based Spacee brings next-gen retail tech to life with virtual touchscreens and “invisible” inventory robots powered by AI. Its founder's insights lead him to believe knowledge work is being quickly replaced by generative AI.
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Sweden-Based Axis Communications Opens New Experience Center in Frisco

by | May 9, 2024
Axis' new experience center at 17 Cowboys Way in Frisco showcases the company's growing portfolio of network cameras, access control, and network audio devices for security and surveillance industries.
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Frisco-Based iCode Signs 100th Franchise for Its National STEM-Learning Brand
by | May 9, 2024

Frisco-based coding and STEM learning company iCode has signed its 100th franchise agreement for a location in Allen, the city where the company was founded in 2015....

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Dallas-Based Nirav Tolia Returns to His CEO Role at Nextdoor
by | May 9, 2024
Nextdoor also added three new board members, including former Yahoo CEO Marissa Mayer, to its board of directors. The appointments are part of a broader leadership transformation at Nextdoor, following the announcement that co-founder Tolia would return as CEO, replacing Sarah Friar.
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Dallas-Based Solidion Unveils Solid-State EV Battery Tech That Could ‘Dramatically Reduce’ Battery Weight, Volume, Cost
by | May 9, 2024
Solidion Technology's patented bipolar electrode-to-pack (BEEP) tech aims to simplify the design and manufacture of solid-state EV batteries. It does that by requiring only one casing and a small number of connectors, instead of the hundreds of housings and connectors required by today’s EV batteries.
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Federal Grant Could Help Fund 50 Electric Buses for the 2026 World Cup in North Texas

by | May 8, 2024
The whole world will be watching 2026 FIFA World Cup matches broadcast live from AT&T Stadium. North Texas leaders want as many fans as possible to get to the events in an eco-friendly way, and aim to snag a $52.6 million Federal Transit Administration grant to make it happen.
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The Last Word: ABC News’ Deborah Roberts On Becoming a Leader — ‘Just Own It’
Texas Women's Foundation presented #BESTSELF and the Leadership Forum & Awards Celebration, setting the stage with a powerful conversation between ABC News correspondent Deborah Roberts and Dallas Mavericks CEO Cynt Marshall.
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Patented: StaCyc’s Electric Bike and More North Texas Inventive Activity
Dallas-Fort Worth ranked No. 12 for patents out of 250 metros for the week of April 16, 2024. 109 patents granted include: Arkestro’s electronic third-party negotiation automation system and tool, Baylor Research Institute’s compositions for treating autoimmune and inflammatory conditions, Boston Scientific Neuromodulation’s neuroinflammation treatments with parameters controlled using biomarkers, and Global Tel*Link Corporation’s mobile correctional facility robots.
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The Last Word: Slalom’s Mukesh Kumar—AI Is Like Fire

“Fire can really be very useful—or it can be destructive.”

Mukesh Kumar
President, Global Technology
Slalom Consulting 
… on equating artificial intelligence to fire, at the Dallas Regional Chamber’s Convergence AI event in Irving on May 2.
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North Texas-Based Mavenir and Amazon Partner to Shape the Future of Telecom Networks with Cloud Technology on AWS

by | May 7, 2024
The move will harness the "high availability, scalability, and security capabilities" of AWS services to create a new telco-grade deployment model, the companies said. The new model aims to transform how operators launch 5G, IMS, Radio Access Network, and future network technologies.
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TXOne Networks Raises $51M in Series B Extension Round
by | May 7, 2024
The Taiwanese cybersecurity company, whose U.S. HQ is in Irving, said that in addition to TGVest Capital—the lead investor of its B round—Pegatron Group, CDIB Capital Group, and CDIB-Innolux II LP are continuing to invest. New investors include the Taiwania Capital and Applied Ventures ITIC Innovation Fund LP, a joint fund of Applied Ventures, LLC and ITIC-Taiwan
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Artificial Intelligence, Psychedelics, and Psychotherapy Working Together to Fight Chronic Pain
Based in Dallas, Cacti leverages technology from fellow DFW company Blackbox Bio to pioneer psychedelic-derived medicines without traditional side effects. This innovative effort, led by the husband-wife team of Kaitlin and David Roberson, includes AI-powered algorithms capable of automatically detecting psychedelic hallucinations in mice.
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DFW-based SXNY Holdings Acquires Dallas’ Saxony Partners
by | May 6, 2024
In recent years, Saxony has dedicated its efforts exclusively to Yardi consulting and managed services and delivering "exceptional support" to commercial and residential property management clients worldwide.
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