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Richardson-Based RealPage Is Acquired by Thoma Bravo in $10B Deal

by | Dec 21, 2020
The real estate software and data analytics provider expects to continue operating under Chairman and CEO Steve Winn and his existing leadership team in Richardson. Winn founded the company, which now serves some 12,200 clients worldwide, in 1998.

In an earnings call in February, Winn said, “This is a good time to be in the real estate technology space.” The company is committed to the “North Star of Innovation and simplification,” he said at the time.
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Music to Your Ears: The Beauty of Art, Innovation During a Pandemic
by | Dec 21, 2020
In the fourth installment of a five-part series, Capital One shines a spotlight on nonprofit innovation in 2020.
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Texas Gov. Greg Abbott Expects Economic Recovery To Accelerate as Texas Receives More Vaccines and Treatment Options
Gov. Abbott foresees an increase in business activity by the early part of next year. With recent corporate headquarters moves to Texas, including Charles Schwab and CBRE, he believes that there has never been a more exciting time for economic development.
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DI People: Charter and Go, Dallas Children’s Advocacy Center, Powerhouse Make Moves
by | Dec 18, 2020
In this week's roundup of hires and promotions in North Texas, you'll also find news from Martin UAV, Infolob, BPS Oil & Gas, Bowman, and more.
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Younger Generations Are Shifting to Online Shopping, According to a New Study From Dallas’ Kibo

by | Dec 17, 2020
A new survey and analysis shows that Gen Z and Millennials have shifted their preference toward online shopping, with more than half planning to shop less in physical stores than before COVID.
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Irving-Based Hyosung America Moves Into New HQ as Parent Company Plans Korean IPO
by | Dec 16, 2020
Hyosung America is a leader in the ATM self-service solutions marketplace. Its new HQ in Las Colinas and IPO of its parent company, Hyosung TNS, aims to fuel a growth strategy that will increase global brand recognition, R&D investments, and expansion.
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Dallas Invents: 139 Patents Granted for Week of Dec. 1
by | Dec 16, 2020
Dallas-Fort Worth ranked No. 11 for patents out of 250 metros. Patents granted include: 4Web Medical's programmable implant, 7-Eleven's action detection during image tracking, Dell's methods for preventing leakage of protected document data, Northrop Grumman's spacecraft servicing devices, Prestige Ameritech's perimeter seal for a face mask, and Verizon's interactive vehicle window system with AR overlays.
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Fort Worth-Based Southwest Elevator Closes 3 Big Deals, Moves on U.S. Expansion
by | Dec 15, 2020
Growth-oriented PE firm Align Capital Partners made an initial investment in the elevator and escalator service company in 2019. It's been a busy year since.
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Solera Acquires Provider of Auto Body Shop Management Software to Accelerate Tech Expansion

by | Dec 14, 2020
To Solera, tomorrow’s body shop needs innovative technology. The Westlake-based provider of intelligent data automation for the automotive industry has purchased InSyPro to do just that.
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DI People: Toyota Motor North America, The Beck Group, Perot Museum of Nature and Science Make Moves
by | Dec 11, 2020
In this week's roundup of hires and promotions in North Texas, you'll also find news from Caliber, Mohr Partners, MPOWERHealth, Vistra, Yesway, Consilium Staffing, Paslay Management Group, and more.
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Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson Discusses Parallel Crises Facing City, Looks to the Future
by | Dec 11, 2020
During Eric Johnson’s term as Mayor of Dallas, he's had to respond to two major crises so far: the ongoing pandemic and an increase in violent crime. Mayor Johnson addressed these issues in The Year-End Conversation and also touched on initiatives to develop Dallas’ workforce and transform the city into a destination for startup companies.
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Experience ‘Wonder Woman 1984’ in Augmented Reality at AT&T Discovery District in Dallas
by | Dec 11, 2020
The movie—Wonder Woman 1984— hits theaters and HBO Max on Christmas Day. But you can experience it in augmented reality at AT&T’s Discovery District store right now.
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Fort Worth-Based Structural & Steel Products Acquired by Houston Private Investment Firm

by | Dec 10, 2020
Structural & Steel Products, whose innovative infrastructure projects include the Margaret Hunt Hill Bridge and the renovation of Texas A&M's Kyle Field, will join Race Rock Group's portfolio of companies.
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Bishop T.D. Jakes Shares Insights on Embracing Gratitude and Flexibility Amid 2020’s Challenges
by | Dec 9, 2020
“One of the problems that we tend to do when we are faced with challenges and changes is to remain normal. I believe that one of the solutions to stress is to restructure,” Bishop Jakes said during the Leadership Dallas Alumni Association's Annual Leadership Luncheon.
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McKesson Launches New Oncology Tech and Insights Business to Transform the Fight Against Cancer
by | Dec 9, 2020
Ontada builds on McKesson's long history in community oncology. The new business will combine McKesson's real-world data and research capabilities, technology, and ties to the national community oncology network to transform cancer care.
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Dallas Invents: 128 Patents Granted for Week of Nov. 24
by | Dec 9, 2020
Dallas-Fort Worth ranked No. 14 for patents out of 250 metros. Patents granted include: Apple's desktop electronic device, Astrapi's devices employing polynomial symbol waveforms, Capital One's augmented reality navigation, CerSci Therapeutics' compounds for pain treatment, Dell's remote integrity assurance of a secured virtual environment, Intellective Ai's anomalous stationary object detection and reporting, Lintec of America's nanofiber yarn dispenser, Parkifi's parking sensor magnetometer calibration, and Spark Connected's wireless power transfer through low-e window.
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