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North Texas Companies, DFW Airport Named to 2023 Texan by Nature 20 List

by | Nov 8, 2023
Founded by former First Lady and Dallas resident Laura Bush, Texan by Nature recognizes the best and most innovative work in conservation coming from businesses based or operating in Texas.
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Frontier Communications Partners with Amazon’s eero on ‘Future of Fast’ Wi-Fi
by | Nov 8, 2023
Whether you're downloading a movie or editing one yourself in your home office, Wi-Fi speed is everything. Frontier—the telecommunications giant that announced its HQ move to Dallas in September—aims to kick that speed up a notch with eero's first mesh Wi-Fi 7 system.
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Patented: 7-Eleven’s Tool for Generating a Virtual Store and More North Texas Inventive Activity
Dallas-Fort Worth ranked No. 11 for patents out of 250 metros. Patents granted include: 7-Eleven's tool for generating a virtual store that emulates a physical store, AT&T's autonomous aerial vehicle-assisted viewing location selection for event venue, Avery Dennison Retail Information Services' RFID wristband, Badge Inc.'s biometric public key system providing revocable credentials, Galaxy Unmanned Systems' hybrid airship-aerostat, Hedera Hashgraph's distributed database within a network, and Toyota's omnidirectional structural color made from metal and dielectric layers.
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10 North Texas Companies Make 2023 Deloitte Technology Fast 500 List
by | Nov 8, 2023
Deloitte's annual ranking tracks the fastest-growing North American companies in the technology, media, telecommunications, life sciences, fintech, and energy tech sectors. See which 10 local companies made the Tech Fast 500 list—including two that cracked the Top 50.
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Dallas Suburbs Snag Three Top 10 Spots in National ‘Geek Culture’ Cities List

by | Nov 8, 2023
RentCafe analyzed 300 American cities to find the Best Cities for Geek Culture Fans, and four DFW cities "beamed up" up near the top of the list. See which local cities made the cut—and why "geeks" can live long and prosper in North Texas.
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IP Pro Tip: The Do’s and Don’ts of Patent Protection for Inventors
by | Nov 8, 2023
Munck Wilson Mandala shares insights on the patent protection journey. Learn why their unique qualifications make them the go-to choice for innovators in North Texas.
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DFW’s Qarbon Aerospace Gets New CEO To Drive Impact in Fighter Engines, Flying Cars, Spaceships, and More
Michael Canario, the former president and CEO of Norsk Titanium, takes the helm of Red Oak-based Qarbon as it's been experiencing increased momentum. Qarbon is a leading manufacturer of complex composite aerostructures and assemblies for everything from LIFT Aircraft's flying cars to Supernal's air taxis to Virgin Galactic's next-generation Delta class spaceships.
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Defense Tech Experts: The ‘Military-Industrial Complex’ is Ripe for Disruption
by | Nov 7, 2023
At Venture Dallas 2023, venture capitalists and defense department minds said evolving technologies are creating new opportunities in the defense tech sector for well-financed startups.
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Dallas-Based PlayersTV Network Inks Distribution Deal with Prime Video and Amazon Freevee

by | Nov 7, 2023
PlayersTV is the first-ever athlete-owned TV network focused on athletes' lifestyle and culture. The new distribution deal will bring its content—from reality to comedy, documentaries, and both scripted and unscripted programming—to two large new audiences.
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From Sand to Clay: Texas’ Soil Diversity Drives UTA Cost-Estimation Tool for TXDOT Road Work
by | Nov 7, 2023
How much will that highway project cost? Soil diversity, supply chain delays, climate differences, material and labor costs, and many other things can factor into the budget. A UT Arlington researcher aims to help solve the puzzle with a new price estimation and visualization tool.
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Delivering 1 Day Faster: J.B. Hunt and BNSF Launch Quantum to Expand Intermodal Marketplace
by | Nov 7, 2023
Designed to offer 95% on-time delivery that's around a day faster than traditional intermodal service, Quantum aims to be a "breakthrough" supply chain solution. Its team will be based at a new Intermodal Innovation Center at BNSF's Fort Worth HQ.
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After Testing Concessions Delivery, Plano-Based Cinemark Sends Popcorn & More To U.S. Homes
by | Nov 7, 2023
You've microwaved it. Air-popped it. Range-topped it. Grill-popped it. Maybe you even campfire-popped it by your kids' tent in the back yard. But no matter how you popped it, you probably said the same thing: It just doesn't taste like movie popcorn. Now Plano-based Cinemark is solving that by partnering with DoorDash, Grubhub, and Uber Eats on home concessions delivery.
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Union Pacific’s Big Boy No. 4014 Steam Locomotive Will Chug Into DFW in 2024

by | Nov 6, 2023
The world's largest steam locomotive is one of 25 built for Union Pacific to haul heavy freight during World War II. That sound you hear now? It's the pounding pulses of excited trainspotters across North Texas.
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‘Future of Golf’: PGA of America, T-Mobile Partner on 5G Wireless Innovation
by | Nov 6, 2023
A new 5G hybrid network at PGA of America's Frisco HQ aims to boost golf coaching with enhanced analytics and AR-enabled visual aids. Also coming to the HQ: a "broadcasting and content innovation hub" that could change how millions see the game, from 5G-connected POV drones to small 5G cameras spread all over a course. "I think each year you'll see innovations coming that just bring you closer to the action," PGA of America Chief Commercial Officer Jeff Price tells Dallas Innovates.
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Dallas to Host National Gathering of Social Changemakers: The 2023 Upswell Summit
by | Nov 6, 2023
The Upswell Summit is coming to Texas for the first time on Nov. 15–17. The Washington, D.C.-based nonprofit Independent Sector is joining forces with community partner Social Venture Partners Dallas for a three-day conclave of minds, missions, and movements. After three years of virtual events, the annual summit is back in person.
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Invitation Homes Forms Build-to-Rent Team, Revamps Field Division With Moves Aimed at Growth
by | Nov 3, 2023

Dallas-based single-family home leasing company Invitation Homes Inc. announced several strategic leadership changes it said would address continued growth and prepare the company for future expansion....

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