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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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Planning for Vaccine Distribution: DFW Airport, American Airlines Make Dallas-Fort Worth an Ideal Gateway
As a COVID-19 vaccine inches closer to becoming available in the U.S., Dallas Fort Worth International Airport is poised to serve as a key player in the “biggest product launch” in history.

The Dallas region’s central location, transportation infrastructure, and connectivity make North Texas a desirable hub for a massive logistical effort.
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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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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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New North Texas Center for Mobility Technologies Will Fuel Innovation With Industry-University Collaborations
by | Dec 8, 2020
North Texas’ research universities will offer their expertise in artificial intelligence, composite materials, wireless vehicle tech, IOT, big data, and more.

Under the umbrella of the Texas Research Association, the new center aims to solve mobility challenges faced by industry, nonprofits, municipalities, and transportation agencies—here and beyond.
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Q+A: Willis Towers Watson’s Ravin Jesuthasan on Reinventing Jobs for Resiliency
by | Dec 7, 2020
Jesuthasan shared his company's insights on the pandemic's disruption of work, including that more than 50 percent of companies are planning on the deployment of work and talent beyond their legacy jobs.
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Match Group To Improve Dating Safety Features Through RAINN Partnership
by | Dec 7, 2020
Match Group, which owns Dallas-based dating platforms Match and BLK, is teaming up with the nation's largest anti-sexual violence organization to continue creating safer online communities.
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DI People: McKesson, Jacobs, and Scottish Rite for Children Make Leadership Moves

by | Dec 4, 2020
In this week's roundup of hires and promotions in North Texas, you'll also find news from Berkshire Biomedical, Cooksey Communications, CMP, FelixHealthcare.AI, Incora, Spectral MD, and more.
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Telemedicine Could Be the Solution to Overcrowding and Congestion in the ER, a New UTD Study Says
by | Dec 3, 2020
A new study from The University of Texas at Dallas found that telemedicine could improve the delivery of care, shortage of capacity, and patient flow in an emergency room setting. As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, the researchers see now as the time to take an in-depth look.
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How Verizon Business’ Aimee Novak Is Working To Help Small Businesses Thrive During COVID-19
by | Dec 2, 2020
The vice president of Business Sales in the Southern Region is working to support local businesses through Verizon’s numerous small business initiatives, including its Women in Business and Comeback Coach programs.
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Dallas Innovates’ 10 Most Popular Stories in November
by | Dec 2, 2020
Rising to the top of the list is 7-Eleven's fifth Evolution Store in Lake Highlands. The location will serve as an experiential testing ground for patrons to try new shopping technology and products.
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As Vacancies Hit a Pandemic Peak in Q3, Rents Remain Stable

by | Dec 2, 2020
But the vacancy rate is similar to highs in the dot-com crisis and the peak of the Great Recession.
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Allen-Based PFSweb Opens Dallas Fulfillment Center to Support Kendra Scott’s Growing eCommerce Operations
by | Dec 1, 2020
North Texas' PFSweb, a global commerce services company, now operates two fulfillment operations for the Austin-based jewelry brand. PFSweb will ensure Kendra Scott's eCommerce operations run smoothly—especially during the increased capacity that comes with the holiday season.
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Homes Are Selling Fast in DFW. Opendoor’s Chris Westrom Sees a Strong Market Into 2021
by | Dec 1, 2020
The region's residential market is 'much stronger than we’ve experienced even in recent years," Westrom says. Here's why.

PLUS: The hottest ZIP codes in DFW, per Opendoor.
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This New Addison-Based PPE Supplier Is Manufacturing and Sourcing From the U.S.
by | Nov 30, 2020
United States Mask was recently founded with the mission to produce "in America, for Americans." In an effort to provide front line workers with easy access to PPE, the company uses materials sourced from the U.S. to make N95-certified masks in a Fort Worth warehouse.
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