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Pat Sathi, CEO of Cognitus [Composite image: Cognitus; DI Studio]
IBM to Acquire Dallas-Based SAP Provider Cognitus in Strategic Consulting Push
by Lance Murray | Oct 15, 2025
The acquisition adds Cognitus’ AI-enabled tools and regulated industry expertise to IBM’s SAP portfolio. Founded in 2002, the Dallas company is known for its software-first approach to enterprise transformation.
by Quincy Preston |
Oct 15, 2025
From Shrek’s Swamp to the Isle of Curiosity, Universal is revealing more of what’s in store at its Frisco theme park opening in 2026. Take a peek inside the seven lands built for nonstop fun.
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by Lance Murray |
Oct 15, 2025
A consortium of big industry players called the Artificial Intelligence Infrastructure Partnership (AIP) and other partners are snapping up Aligned and its 50 data center campuses across the U.S. and Latin America. AIP's first-ever investment aims to help meet "the growing demand for the infrastructure required as AI continues to reshape the global economy," said BlackRock CEO Larry Fink.
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by Quincy Preston |
Oct 15, 2025
The strategic partners will develop a scalable, future-ready aviation model for Dallas Fort Worth International Airport. A key focus is on AI-based solutions with embedded cybersecurity to help meet the airport’s priority challenges.
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Part of the 5IR Funds team: General Partner John Nguyen; Board Advisor Gina Betts; General Partner David Carstens; and Venture Partner Zachary Todd. [Photo: 5IR Funds]
Dallas’ 5IR Funds Leads $6.5M Series A Raise for Virginia-Based Insurance Processing AI Startup HOOTL
by Lance Murray | Oct 14, 2025
The combination of AI and regulatory intelligence makes HOOTL "uniquely equipped" to solve the insurance bottlenecks that have plagued providers for many years, the Dallas-based VC firm said.
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by Lance Murray |
Oct 14, 2025
As part of the deal, SoftBank Corp., SoftBank Vision Fund 2, and Liberty Strategic Capital, known for investing in disruptive and innovative technology, will become investors in LevelBlue—which was formerly known as AT&T Cybersecurity before its spinout as a standalone business last year.
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by David Seeley |
Oct 14, 2025
"Upon completion, this transaction—along with the previously announced divestitures in France, Italy, Germany, and Austria—will mark Ecobat's exit from the European lead market," said Ecobat President and CEO Tom Slabe.
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by Quincy Preston |
Oct 14, 2025
Walmart has expanded its AI-first shopping strategy with ChatGPT-powered Instant Checkout. After rolling out “Ask Sparky” this summer, the retail giant is pushing deeper into agentic commerce. Industry leaders in North Texas and beyond are watching closely.
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Komal Jain, CEO – Americas, Birlasoft [Composite image; source: Birlasoft Limited/DI Studio]
Global Tech Co. Birlasoft Names Former Infosys Exec as Its Dallas-Based CEO-Americas
by Lance Murray | Oct 14, 2025
Komal Jain will focus on accelerating growth and strengthening client partners, the India-based digital transformation company said. He will lead Birlasoft's business across the United States, Canada, Mexico, and Latin America.
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by Lance Murray |
Oct 14, 2025
Crunch Forney and Crunch Saginaw will be among the first facilities in North Texas to feature the company's new "3.0 design"— offering top-quality cardio and strength training equipment, a dedicated group fitness studio, a functional HIITZone training area with indoor turf, Hot Yoga, Ride cycling classes, HydroMassage beds, tanning, a sauna, and more.
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by David Seeley |
Oct 14, 2025
Designed for "high-altitude precision and persistence," the new system enables critical missions including anti-surface warfare, border protection, coastal monitoring, search and rescue, long-range surveillance, and more, Raytheon said.
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by David Seeley |
Oct 14, 2025
Slated for commercial launch in Q1 2026, the company's PEAK Series system offers up to 30% space reduction while delivering battery life that's up to three times longer than conventional backup power systems, Solidion said.
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Michele Wheeler (left) and Brian O'Boyle, Sr. [Photos: JacksonShaw/EM Corporate]
JacksonShaw, Newmark Leaders To Be Inducted Into North Texas Commercial Real Estate Hall of Fame
by Lance Murray | Oct 9, 2025
In addition, Sinacola brothers James, Michael and Joseph—whose father founded Mario Sinacola & Sons Excavating Inc. (now known as Sinacola) six decades ago—will receive the 2026 Industry Service Award.
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by Lance Murray |
Oct 9, 2025
The acquisition unifies world-class driver training with deep fleet analytics to deliver safer, smarter, and more cost-efficient operations, Smith System said.
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by Lance Murray |
Oct 9, 2025
Headquartered at 5050 Quorum Drive in Dallas, RealFoundations has more than 500 employees supporting 500 companies in the U.S., Europe, and Asia-Pacific. Founder and CEO Chris Shaida said joining Newmark—a global leader in commercial real estate services—is "a natural next step for our firm."
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by Quincy Preston |
Oct 9, 2025
DFW Angels—a group formed by investors from TiE Dallas Angels—led the Dallas startup’s pre-seed round. Backed by Techstars and former execs from Facebook, Fujitsu, and Samsung, Nerveli is using AI and gamified cognitive behavioral therapy to tackle chronic pain.
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