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Mindzie Taps Member of IEEE Task Force on Process Mining As Strategic Adviser

by | Sep 5, 2022
Julian Lebherz says a focus on "easy-to-adopt solutions for business analysts will drive increased interest in process mining."

Mindzie's new adviser, who heads data insights at A.P. Møller - Mærsk and co-founded the Deloitte Center for Process Bionics, also co-leads the IEEE standardization working group.
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North Texas Commission Announces Regional Leadership Award Recipients
by | Sep 1, 2022

The North Texas Commission has announced eight of the nine recipients of the organization’s 2022 Regional Leadership Awards. The awards recognize North Texas organizations and individuals who have had a lasting impact shaping the region....

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China’s NetDragon Has a New Robot CEO—and North Texas Ties
by | Sep 1, 2022
When the University of North Texas launched its NetDragon Digital Research Centre in 2018, it saw great things for the future. But one thing it may not have foreseen: Last week NetDragon—a Chinese mobile and online gaming developer—appointed an AI-powered virtual humanoid robot as its "Rotating CEO."
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The Last Word: Fort Worth City Manager David Cooke on Hiring a New Chief of Strategy and Innovation
"I'm keen on challenging why and how we do things," Cooke says. He proved it recently by asking Carlo Capua to take on the new role of Chief of Strategy and Innovation for the City of Fort Worth. Capua—who had previously been deputy chief of staff in the city's Mayor and Council Office—has a diverse background that Cooke believes suits him for this role
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Gatik Is Partnering with Pitney Bowes for Daily Self-Driving Deliveries in Dallas

by | Aug 31, 2022

Gatik, an autonomous trucking leader in “middle mile” logistics, continues to expand its strong DFW presence. Today it announced a multi-year partnership with Pitney Bowes, the global shipping and mailing company, that will mean even more self-driving trucking routes on Dallas streets soon.

Under the agreement, Gatik’s self-driving fleet of class 6 box trucks will begin making “multiple deliveries per day” across Pitney Bowes’ e-commerce logistics network in the Dallas area, beginning in Q1 2023....

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Dallas Invents: 155 Patents Granted for Week of August 16
by | Aug 31, 2022
Bank of America's correction, synchronization, and migration of databases, Berkshire Biomedical's computerized oral prescription administration with refillable medication dispensing devices, UT Systems' cancer cell trap, Cleanspray USA's disinfection system for mass transit vehicles, Fujifilm Medical Systems' detecting errors in artificial intelligence engines, Knightscope's autonomous parking monitor, Micron Technology's modified checksum using a poison data pattern, Texas Instruments' handling non-correctable errors, Textron Innovations' fuel cell powered line-replaceable thrust module, The Nielsen Company's methods and apparatus to improve usage crediting in mobile devices, and UNT's ultrasonic through-wall sensors.
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Illinois-Based ExteNet Systems Is Moving Its HQ to Frisco
ExteNet Systems is relocating from the Chicago area to a new 37,000-square-foot space at the Frisco Station development. The company—which specializes in providing secure 5G and fiber-neutral host communications infrastructure—has worked on projects for the Dallas Cowboys' AT&T Stadium, the Empire State Building, and Dallas’ Bank of America Plaza.

It's an "opportunity to reimagine our future," says Richard Coyle, ExteNet's president and CEO.
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The Last Word: Mesquite’s Kim Buttram on the City’s Manufacturing Day
Buttram says there are "so many careers to choose from—and we're making sure Mesquite connects the best and brightest!" The city plans to do that on October 14 by holding its third annual Manufacturing Day at Vanguard High School, 4201 Faithon P. Lucas Sr. Blvd. in Mesquite. Presented by the Mesquite Business Retention and Expansion Task Force, the event aims to connect Mesquite ISD juniors and seniors—as well as Dallas College students—with local manufacturers and manufacturing careers.
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Artful Industrial: How M2G Ventures Is ‘Turning Locations Into Landmarks’

by | Aug 29, 2022
For The Archetype, she enlisted local artist Josh Dodson, whose signature "graffitecture" will be added across the project, filled with 3D illusions and "colorful surprises."

“Integrating art into properties gives them a lifeblood, and that’s exactly what we’re doing with The Archetype," Katie Murray, M2G's chief creative officer says.
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Follow the Money: P10 Acquires California Investment Firm, SmartMoving Lands $41.5M, and More
by | Aug 29, 2022
In this week’s North Texas deal flow, you’ll also find news about Biotech Renibus Therapeutics raising $8.48M to fight cardio-renal disease; Deposits raising $5M for its plug-and-play financial services platform; Lion Real Estate Group targeting multifamily properties in the Sun Belt with a $200M fund, and more.
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Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson Taps Attorney Carlos White as Franchise Impact Ambassador
by | Aug 26, 2022
Johnson launched the ‘Mayor’s Franchise Initiative’ to foster economic growth earlier this week. Carlos White’s goal will be to make Dallas “a global hub for franchising” by forming partnerships that can help teach city residents how to create, systematize, and scale successful businesses.
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The Last Word: ‘Fast N’ Loud’ Star Richard Rawlings On Selling His Collection and Opening Two New Venues
Rawlings is selling "everything" in his Dallas Gas Monkey Garage classic car collection in a national auction, he says in a recent video posted on his YouTube channel. He'll use the proceeds to collect "better cars, different cars, things I've always wanted to have."
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How the Dallas Innovation Alliance Is Bridging the Digital Divide

Up to 42% of Dallas households lack a fixed connection to the internet. Without the tools and know-how to connect to the digital world, people can be left behind, especially in economically disadvantaged parts of the city. DIA is working to change that with its Digital Ambassador program.

Now, with help from the Dallas Foundation and Santander Consumer USA—and a $1 million grant from AT&T—DIA aims to get people not just connected, but thriving.
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Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Grant Fuels Celanese’s Development of Medical Device
by | Aug 25, 2022
The foundation's $626,000 grant will be used by Irving-based Celanese Corporation to produce a refillable contraceptive implant. The project's goal is to help women in developing countries who lack access to modern contraception options, and could benefit from more flexibility and control. To develop the device, Celanese will use its VitalDose drug delivery platform, an implantable device for controlled drug release that’s been used commercially in the U.S. and Europe.
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NTT Data Opens North American Innovation Center in Plano
NTT Data is expanding its Plano presence with the opening of a new North American Innovation Center, where it will focus on customer-facing tech including areas like 5G, smart city planning, and “digital humans”—virtual models of the human body for medical research. The new center will coordinate with five other NTT Data innovation centers in Japan, Italy, Germany, China, and India.
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The Last Word: Proto Inc. Inventor David Nussbaum on Bringing His Hologram Technology to Dallas

“It’s thrilling to see the Proto M step out into the real world.”

David Nussbaum
Inventor and Founder
Proto Inc.
.…on bringing the first public activation of Proto’s new hologram device to Dallas

Proto Inc....

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