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This spring, Bird was picked to participate in New York City’s first e-scooter pilot launching in the Bronx to help increase transportation equity. [Photo: Bird]
E-Scooter Pioneer Bird to Go Public via Merger With Dallas SPAC
by Alex Edwards | May 12, 2021
Bird Rides, which operates a fleet of shared electric scooters, has entered a business combination agreement with Switchback II Corporation, a local special purpose acquisition company that focuses on the energy transition sector. The news comes on the heels of scooters potentially returning to the streets of Dallas after being banned last fall.
by Quincy Preston |
May 11, 2021
Dallas-Fort Worth ranked No. 11 for patents out of 250 metros. Patents granted include: Bank of America's authentication using blockchains, Dell's validation of data integrity through watermarking, Samsung's compensating for a movement of a sensor attached to a body of a user, SYNERGEN Technology Labs' baby monitor system sound and light delivery based on vitals,Toyota's parking meter monitoring and payment system, and Walmart's product recognition through multi-model image processing.
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by Dave Moore |
May 11, 2021
Nonprofit BUiLT is hosting the event to highlight the success and possibilities of Black tech talent in the region. “There is no talent pipeline problem,” says Peter Beasley, co-founder of the Blacks United in Leading Technology International. “Black tech talent is widely available, especially in North Texas.”
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by Alex Edwards |
May 11, 2021
The Series C funding brings Allied BioScience’s total to more than $80 million, the team told us. It will be used to grow the biotech's flagship product, SurfaceWise2, which is an active surface coating that can continuously destroy 99.9 percent of viruses on surfaces. Last year, SurfaceWise2 was the first and only surface coating that the EPA approved for continuous protection against COVID-19 with a single application.
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AgileThought CEO Manuel Senderos and Alex Rossi [Photos: AgileThought]
Irving’s AgileThought to Go Public Following Deal With Mexico-Based SPAC
by Alex Edwards | May 10, 2021
The combined company will have an anticipated market value of $491 million. "For the past few years our focus has been exponential growth, mainly in the North American market," the team told us. "The move to public market facilitates this even more."
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by Alex Edwards |
May 7, 2021
In this weekly roundup of executive moves in North Texas, you'll also find news from Canoo, Hawkeye, DLR Group Staffelbach, Sadiant Health, Dwell with Dignity, and JPI.
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by Quincy Preston |
May 7, 2021
The Dallas-based agency, which focuses on people who are experts and empaths, is bringing on employees who can maximize the proprietary solutions powered by Epsilon, which parent company Publicis Group recently acquired.
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by Quincy Preston |
May 7, 2021
The hybrid event in August will take place in person at SMU and virtually. The seventh annual Dallas Startup Week powered by Capital One is Dallas-Fort Worth's largest event focused on driving entrepreneurial success, economic impact, and innovation in the region.
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UPS Meets Logistical Challenges Amidst Pandemic, Discusses Future of Supply Chain and E-Commerce
by Patricia Blasquez, Director, Regional Marketing | May 6, 2021
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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by Lauren Hawkins |
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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by Alex Edwards |
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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by David Seeley |
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 Alex Edwards | 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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by Alex Edwards |
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 Lauren Hawkins |
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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by David Seeley |
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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