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Three Dallas Innovators You Need To Know Right Now—and Why
by Alex Edwards | Jun 1, 2021
BioNTX, Catalyze Dallas, and StackPath all tapped new senior leaders this week.
by Alex Edwards and David Seeley |
Jun 1, 2021
7-Eleven's expanded supply of direct current fast charging (DCFC) ports for electric vehicles will give it one of the largest, most compatible fast-charging footprints of any U.S. retailer, the company says. It's just one of 7-Eleven's efforts to build a sustainable future.
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by Quincy Preston |
Jun 1, 2021
With five new UT Dallas research centers, an extension of the university's Venture Development Center, and new attractions like TheLab makerspace, The IQ may just realize Richardson's vision to be "the premier tech hub in Texas."
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by Alex Edwards |
May 26, 2021
Space matters, and Vira points to its own new look and capabilities as proof. The company offers custom solutions for any built environment, like retailers, offices, coworking spaces, and wellness brands. With customers like Best Buy, CVS, Amazon, and Samsung, here's why the company told us it plans to prosper in a post-pandemic world.
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U.S. Patent No. 1,100,1950, tear-resistant nanofiber sheet, was assigned to Lintec of America, Inc.
Dallas Invents: 125 Patents Granted for Week of May 11
by Quincy Preston | May 25, 2021
Dallas-Fort Worth ranked No. 10 for patents out of 250 metros. Patents granted include: 7-Eleven’s event trigger based on region-of-interest near hand-shelf interaction, American Airlines’ monitoring/alert system for airline gate activities, Danco’s smart water system, Dell’s method to manage file access rights in an information handling system, Discourse.AI’s training of chatbots , Fresh Innovations’ avocado tray, Lintec of America’s tear-resistant nanofiber sheet, IBM’s managing transparent windows, Rain Bird’s volumetric budget based irrigation control, and RFCyber’s payments between two mobile devices.
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by David Seeley |
May 25, 2021
The alliance will make the platform even more accessible for fast, efficient supercomputing data analysis research.
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by David Seeley |
May 24, 2021
How did Phil Mickelson stay cool and make PGA history as the oldest player ever to win a major? HIs partnership with Dallas-based performance menswear brand Mizzen+Main was part of his game.
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by David Seeley |
May 21, 2021
At Tech Titans' June 10th Reverse Pitch Virtual Event, reps from AT&T, CBRE, Cisco, Ericsson, and State Farm will give innovators and entrepreneurs tips on what they're looking for most.
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Gig Boom: Dallas Ranks in the Top 10 Markets for Skilled Independent Worker Revenues
by Alex Edwards | May 20, 2021
Dallas, Austin, and Houston have a combined 2020 projected revenue of more than $15.6 billion from their independent workers, according to a newly released report from Fiverr. Dallas alone expects nearly $6.6 billion—more than either Austin or Houston.
This work is here to stay, according to Fiverr—even in a post-pandemic world. Amidst a time of high unemployment, people are turning to the self-employed gig economy as a viable source of income.
This work is here to stay, according to Fiverr—even in a post-pandemic world. Amidst a time of high unemployment, people are turning to the self-employed gig economy as a viable source of income.
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by David Seeley |
May 20, 2021
Synerzip founder and CEO Hemant Elhence is named president of Excellarate, with a team of 1,000+ engineers across North America and India.
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by Patricia Blasquez, Director, Regional Marketing |
May 20, 2021
The hybrid work model will be the norm for some time, says a recent survey by the Dallas Regional Chamber. Beyond a safe return to the workplace, business leaders are grappling with the psychological side of re-entry.
Here are insights from area employers along with survey results.
Here are insights from area employers along with survey results.
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by David Seeley |
May 20, 2021
AT&T's 2021 Future of School Report says mobile connectivity will close the homework gap, campuses will go high tech, and safeguarding access & data will be a must.
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Hypergiant CEO Mike Betzer [Photo: Hypergiant]
Hypergiant Industries Names Enterprise Tech Expert as CEO; Founder Ben Lamm Moves to Vice Chairman
by Alex Edwards | May 18, 2021
Software executive Mike Betzer will lead the next phase of Hypergiant's growth, including a rollout of the industry's first system that provides open AI integration for building AI models.
Founder Ben Lamm, who launched Hypergiant from stealth in 2018, will pursue "the most pressing issues of our lifetime": AI for good, climate change, and the positive impact of technology. "This is where the world needs my time and attention," he says.
Founder Ben Lamm, who launched Hypergiant from stealth in 2018, will pursue "the most pressing issues of our lifetime": AI for good, climate change, and the positive impact of technology. "This is where the world needs my time and attention," he says.
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by Alex Edwards |
May 18, 2021
The transaction is expected to create a best-in-class convenience business. Core-Mark will be part of PFG's national wholesale distribution segment, Vistar, but will remain headquartered in North Texas.
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by David Seeley |
May 18, 2021
Westlake-based Solera Holdings Inc. announced it has acquired the two Dallas-area companies, putting Texas firmly on the road toward auto tech dominance. The deal combines three Vista Equity Partners companies into a one-stop shop—adding fuel to rumors of a public offering ahead.
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by Alex Edwards |
May 17, 2021
Following a temporary tour brought on by a COVID delay, the most statues of women ever assembled in one location at one time has finally been unveiled at NorthPark Center. It's a culmination of Lyda Hill Philanthropies' work with the IF/THEN Initiative to create a cultural shift in how the world perceives women in STEM.
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