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UPS Meets Logistical Challenges Amidst Pandemic, Discusses Future of Supply Chain and E-Commerce

In 2020, the United Parcel Service was faced with major supply chain issues, such as an online shopping surge and global vaccine deliveries. UPS hired close to 700 people in Dallas-Fort Worth last year, citing the area’s location and access as key advantages for its expanding delivery network.
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Going for a Spin: Ford’s E-Scooter Unit Showcases AI-Powered Tech in Dallas
by | May 6, 2021
Spin, which says it was the first stationless mobility program in the U.S., is offering to bring its electric scooters to Dallas permanently. Its on-vehicle AI technology is meant to help riders make safer riding decisions.
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Dallas’ Trinity Hunt Partners Acquires 3 Tech Companies, Launches Plano-based Argano
by | May 5, 2021
Two North Texas tech firms have combined with global United Virtualities to form Plano-headquartered Argano. CEO Chip Register has big plans that include adding more groups via acquisition.
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Apple Invests $410M in II-VI Inc., Supporting 700+ Jobs in Sherman and Other U.S. Cities
by | May 5, 2021
The optical tech firm produces iPhone laser technology that powers Face ID, Memoji, Animoji, and Portrait Mode selfies.
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Texas Central Signs $1.6B Electric Installation Deal for Bullet Train

by | May 4, 2021
Kiewit, one of the oldest infrastructure building contractors, will install the core electrical systems needed for the Dallas-to-Houston high-speed train. After a year of COVID, the Texas Central team told us, it's now back on track with an expected completion of 2026 or 2027. Check out the updated renderings of what the Texas Central Railroad might look like.
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Sabre Partners With Delta on a New Storefront That Makes Airline Offerings Easier to Understand
by | May 4, 2021
The 'New Airline Storefront' is a modern retail solution meant to make comparison shopping easier and more valuable for travelers. The tech features digital shelves that organize an airline's offerings in a side-by-side display. It's the result of an expanded partnership between local travel tech corporation Sabre and Delta Air Lines.
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Virtual Knockout: Digital Fight Club Plans To Redefine Online Events Through Its 2021 Dallas Edition
by | May 3, 2021
Digital Fight Club: Dallas 2021 is happening on June 9. Here's who is facing off and what you can expect from the organization's first-ever virtual event.
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Toyota Just Parked Its Insurance Agency in Plano with First TIMS HQ
by | May 3, 2021
Toyota customers can compare and buy policies online boosted by AI, with opt-ins for usage-based data tracking of their connected vehicles. Another reason for the opening? TIMS covers more than your Rav4. The agency has expanded to offer insurance products for home, renters, RVs, even pets.
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The Dallas Cowboys Are About To Get Thumped — By $700M Recovery Tech Firm Hyperice

by | Apr 30, 2021
A new multi-year partnership will optimize player performance; Hyperice investors include Patrick Mahomes, J.J. Watt, Russell Westbrook, and more.
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Careington Expands Its Corporate Campus in Frisco to Fuel Growth and Product Innovation
by | Apr 29, 2021
The new state-of-the-art, 75,000 square-foot facility is an addition to Careington's existing headquarters. It features an open design concept, lounge areas, indoor and outdoor dining, an event space, custom wall art, and cutting-edge technology to ensure employees can perform their jobs in a flexible workplace.
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Reflect Systems Launches Innovation Lab and ‘Zero Touch’ Tech for Interactive In-Store Experiences
by | Apr 29, 2021
The Richardson-based company offers digital experiences such as large-scale LEDs and video walls to lead the next generation of interactive tech. CEO Lee Summers calls Reflect Systems "the best kept secret in retail." Its newest creation brings the convenience and personalization of online shopping to physical stores, with no touch required.
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Dallas Invents: 144 Patents Granted for Week of April 13
by | Apr 28, 2021
Dallas-Fort Worth ranked No. 9 for patents out of 250 metros. Patents granted include: STMicroelectronics' context awareness of a smart device, Berg's inhalable pharma compositions, Toyota's invisible sound barrier, Proof of Life's life detection system, SwipeSense system for more accurate hygiene compliance determinations, BlackBerry Limited's optimized short message transport, Bank of America's synthesized voice authentication engine, and McKesson's methods for determining patient financial responsibility for multiple prescription products.
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Medchart Raises $17M in Seed and Series A Funding to Hire Talent, Expand Product Innovation

by | Apr 26, 2021
Medchart, which just opened its new U.S. headquarters in Coppell, helps businesses to easily and cost-effectively access digital health information that is authorized by patients.
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New York Fintech Katapult Makes Executive Hires Following an HQ Move to Plano
by | Apr 26, 2021
Katapult, a growing player in the "buy now pay later" market, is also getting ready to go public following a merger with SPAC FinServ Acquisition Corp.
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Handcrafted Footwear Company Twisted X Raises Minimum Wage and Invests in Its Talent
by | Apr 26, 2021
Throughout the past year, Twisted X has maintained its commitment to employee benefits and retailer relationships. Most recently, the company raised the minimum wage for its full-time employees to $15 per hour, over twice the federally mandated amount.
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DI People: The Dallas Foundation, BenefitMall, D.R. Horton, and More Make Moves
by | Apr 23, 2021
In this weekly roundup of executive moves in North Texas, you'll also find news from Katapult, RealFoundations, New Friends New Life, and Reata Pharmaceuticals.
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