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7-Eleven has received a newly granted patent for a tool that generates digital twins of its stores, emulating the physical layout in real time. The system maps rack positions, shelf layouts, and product placements, then syncs them with in-store cameras to track and manage retail operations. The patent was invented by Ravi Kumar Kurva of Irving, Trong Nghia Nguyen of Dallas, and Joshua E. Berry and Matthew Raymond Magee of Waco, and is assigned to 7-Eleven, Inc. of Irving. [Composite illustration: Sources, USPTO Patent #12380492; DI Studio]
Patented: 7-Eleven’s Virtual Store Tool and More North Texas Inventive Activity
by Dallas Innovates | Staff Report | Sep 10, 2025
Dallas-Fort Worth ranked No. 9 for patent activity out of 250 metros for the week of August 5 with a total of 138 patents granted.
by Lance Murray |
Sep 9, 2025
International will start piloting its autonomous on-highway tractor along the I-35 corridor between Laredo and Dallas with "select fleet operators." The Illinois company joins a long list of innovators who have tested self-driving 18-wheelers on North Texas highways.
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North Texas’ Compass Partners With Schneider Electric on Prefab White Space Modules for Data Centers
by Lance Murray |
Sep 9, 2025
The Schneider Electric EcoStruxure Pod "delivers all elements of world-class data center white space in a prefabricated pod solution that is deployed quickly on-site with a simplified installation process," the companies said.
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by Quincy Preston and David Seeley |
Sep 9, 2025
A viral hit with over 1.2 million followers on TikTok, The Red Chickz' "crave-worthy twist on Nashville Heat" is coming to North Texas in a multi-unit franchise deal. It's poised to heat up an already red-hot DFW hot chicken scene—with local competitors including Dallas-born brands, a Shaquille O'Neal concept, and more.
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How Bank of America’s Disability-Inclusive Workforce Drives Business Success
by Nicole Ward, DRC Data Journalist | Sep 9, 2025
The bank's Support Services team fills a critical role in BOA—acting as an in-house consulting firm for every line of business.
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by Lance Murray |
Sep 8, 2025
The deal joins two industry leaders in AI-powered customer experience. Former Cognigy CEO Philipp Heltewig will now serve as general manager of NiCE Cognigy and chief AI officer.
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North Texas Innovation Is Boundary‑Breaking. Nominations for the Awards That Prove It Close Sept. 12
by Quincy Preston |
Sep 7, 2025
D CEO and Dallas Innovates have expanded The Innovation Awards 2026 with more individual and company categories this year. Now is your chance to be part of the region’s defining recognition for innovators.
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by Lance Murray |
Sep 4, 2025
Justin Neece comes to Richardson-based MedeAnalytics following his recent role as chief growth officer at Azara Healthcare, which merged with i2i Population Healthcare, for which he had served as president and CEO.
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Ken Hersh's HFI Capital has acquired 1313 Oak Lawn and renamed it The Capital Design District. [Photos: HFI Capital]
HFI Capital Acquires 1333 Oak Lawn, Rebrands It as ‘The Capital Design District’
by Lance Murray | Sep 4, 2025
HFI is the family office of Ken Hersh, the former CEO of the George W. Bush Presidential Center. He now plans to relocate HFI to the new Design District building, which offers "Y'all Street" proximity to nearby old-money icons Old Parkland and The Crescent.
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by Lance Murray |
Sep 4, 2025
The acquisition of Tucker, Georgia-based GMS—a leading distributor of specialty building products—comes a year after The Home Depot acquired McKinney-based SRS in a deal valued at over $18 billion.
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by Lance Murray |
Sep 4, 2025
Formerly known as ParkHub, the parking tech company said its new 12,499 square-foot HQ will be home to its 60-plus Dallas-based employees. The HQ provides room for continued growth following several recent acquisitions, including parking management software company Oobeo.
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by Quincy Preston and David Seeley |
Sep 4, 2025
The Dallas private equity firm merged two California manufacturers with a Colorado R&D hub to launch an advanced materials platform for sea, space, and air. The move caps a 12-month run that saw Trive close its fifth fund at $2.7 billion, double its Uptown headquarters, and expand its defense and space portfolio.
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B&S Aircraft Alloys provides high-performance metals for advanced aerospace and defense applications. [Photo: B&S Aircraft Alloys]
Dallas Opportunity Partners Acquires New York-Based B&S Aircraft Alloys
by Lance Murray | Sep 3, 2025
"This acquisition fits our portfolio and the mission of Dallas Opportunity Partners to align family office investors in the state of Texas with strategic investments that capitalize on the strategic initiatives of the United States," said Derek Wilson, managing partner of Dallas Opportunity Partners.
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by Lance Murray |
Sep 3, 2025
The fund builds on the success of the $18 million Eagle Freedom Fund I, which has invested in 20 high-growth companies delivering measurable impact across healthcare, law enforcement, technology, and frontline response, the firm said.
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by David Seeley |
Sep 3, 2025
Ajai Sehgal spent 16 years with the Royal Canadian Air Force before joining Microsoft, where he played a pivotal role in founding and scaling Expedia. Outside of work, he's also a licensed pilot, volunteer firefighter, and EMT, IKS said.
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by Quincy Preston |
Sep 3, 2025
The new federal Alzheimer's hub joins an elite network of 37 centers nationwide. Scientists from UT Southwestern, UT Arlington, and UT Dallas will decode dementia by exploring hypertension's role, analyzing voice patterns with AI, and creating virtual patient models.
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