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The Future of Mobile: Ericsson Will Collaborate With MIT On ‘Fully Cognitive’ Networks and ‘Zero-Energy’ Devices

by | Jul 12, 2021
Plano-headquartered Ericsson and MIT are joining forces for mobile breakthroughs in both 5G and 6G. Together, they'll explore how lithionic chips could enable neuromorphic computing and how "zero-energy" devices could be powered by radio signals—delivering ultra-fast speed, low latency, and superb reliability.
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DI People: Applied Blockchain, Neiman Marcus Group, JPI, and More Make Moves
In this week's roundup of hires and promotions in North Texas, you'll also find news from Stream Data Centers, Southwestern Asset Management, MTX, Atmos Energy, Big Thought, SpotSee, VitalTech, Foundry Commercial, and Mohr Partners.
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Dallas-Area Parasanti and Hypergiant Among 29 Companies Awarded ‘Massive’ $950M Department of Defense IDIQ Contract
by | Jul 8, 2021
The companies were picked, along with a cadre of other defense innovators, for a $950 million ceiling indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract from the Department of Defense, the United States Air Force announced today.
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Gig Wage Adds Seasoned Startup Executive Clarisa Lindenmeyer to its Team After Raising an Additional $3.25M
by | Jul 8, 2021
The Dallas-based fintech has appointed Clarisa Lindenmeyer, founder and former CEO of Proximity to Power, as its chief of staff to the CEO and chief brand officer to transform the $2 trillion gig economy and enhance the brand's image, experience, and mission—both internally and externally.
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Antuit.ai Launches Studio to Enable Consumer Product and Retail Companies With Production-Ready AI Models

by | Jul 7, 2021
Frisco-based Antuit.ai's industry-first AI Demand Modeling Studio will enable companies with production-ready AI models, pipelines, and workflows for demand forecasting, shaping, and fulfillment. It should help consumer product and retail companies better understand their consumer demand, according to the team.
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Dallas Invents: 120 Patents Granted for Week of June 22
by | Jul 7, 2021
Dallas-Fort Worth ranked No. 9 for patents out of 250 metros. Patents granted include: Altimmune’s rapid and prolonged immunogic therapeutic, Continental Electronics’ and Harris Corporation’s subterranean antenna, Frontline Advance’s fire pit ShockWatch’s impact indicator, SMU’s detecting malicious software using sensors, Textron Innovations’ VR emulator, The Modern Gentlemens’ combined dresser valet and charging station, and Toyota’s vehicle occupant tracking and trust.
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Here’s Why Dallas’ Match Group Is Pioneering the Family-Friendly Workplace
by | Jul 6, 2021
The locally based online dating innovator has a commitment to a family friendly culture that starts at the top. Its benefits includes full healthcare coverage, paid parental leave following a birth or adoption, on-site nursing rooms, accommodations for those considering parenthood, childcare assistance, a partnership with Care.com, and more.
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AT&T Partners With Google Cloud to Expand Edge Solutions for Businesses
The two tech giants are releasing new solutions across their edge computing portfolios to help businesses "deliver unique experiences to their customers"—today and into the future.
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The DEC Is Relaunching the North Texas Angel Network

by | Jul 1, 2021
A new strategic and operational partnership will accelerate startup growth and increase investor funding, the organizations say.
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Dallas Tech Fashion Innovator rewardStyle Rebrands as LTK
by | Jun 30, 2021
The first-of-its-kind tech company plans to undergo a strategic rebrand and unite its two names—rewardStyle and its influencer-driven shopping app LIKEtoKNOW.it—under one all encompassing platform.
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Dallas Invents: 107 Patents Granted for Week of June 15
by | Jun 30, 2021
Dallas-Fort Worth ranked No. 15 for patents out of 250 metros. Patents granted include: Accenture's distributed ledger tech for freight systems, Avodah's visual sign language translation training device and method, Cisco's active speaker naming and request in real-time communication systems, Futurewei's multi-stage image recognition for a non-ideal environment, Karsten's golf club with polymeric insert and removable weight, Mary Kay's pore minimizer, and Textron's sensor for monitoring rotors.
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Aussie Data Startup Tape Ark Chooses Dallas for its U.S. Headquarters and Tape-to-Cloud Mass Migration Center
by | Jun 30, 2021
Tape Ark wants to liberate the world's largest collection of data by migrating multi-petabyte datasets into the cloud. It chose Dallas to set up shop—over Atlanta, Denver, and Houston—because it gives the team an "unfair advantage" against competitors.
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North Texas’ Hunt Perovskite Technologies Merges With 1366 Technologies to Form CubicPV

by | Jun 29, 2021
The newly combined company received $25 million in funding from Hunt Energy Enterprises (HEE), First Solar, Breakthrough Energy Ventures, and others. Hunt Perovskite Technologies was created and incubated within HEE.
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Capital One Will Become a Hybrid Work Company, Impacting All 5,000+ DFW Associates and 52,000 Overall
by | Jun 29, 2021
Capital One Founder and CEO Richard Fairbank announced in an internal memo that Capital One will adopt a “flexible hybrid model” allowing most of its 52,000 associates to split their work time between virtual and office settings.

Mondays and Fridays will now be enterprise-wide virtual work days—with associates working on their own from home "or wherever they work best."
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The DRC’s Inaugural State of DEI Calls on CEOs to Drive Inclusive Economic Growth
To Amy Liu, VP and director of the Brookings Metropolitan Policy Program, the announcements companies have made in the last year against racism and racial inequalities haven't yet translated to deeper systemic reforms. She has ideas of regional initiatives that could close the gap in racial economic inequalities—and provide a framework for CEOs to drive action and meaningful change to racial equity and a more inclusive economy.
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Stars Do Dallas: How 11 Celebrity Deals and Endorsements Are Building Local Brands
by | Jun 28, 2021
When Dallas-area businesses want to build their brands—or find investors—celebrities are the go-to move. From pop culture stars to sports legends with deep pockets, here's a roundup of recent deals and endorsements. 
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