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Study Says: CEOs Can Outpace Their Competition By Becoming ‘Accelerators’
by Chantal Canales | Sep 16, 2020
Dallas-based management consultancy Sales Benchmark Index revealed that 11% of surveyed CEOs consider themselves “Accelerators," who have been able to “remain pragmatic, agile, and vigilant throughout the process."
by Quincy Preston |
Sep 16, 2020
The indoor entertainment park pioneer opened more than 50 locations last year. Despite COVID-19, Bedford-based Urban Air's rapid growth continues—with some flexibility and innovation along the way.
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by Quincy Preston |
Sep 16, 2020
Dallas-Fort Worth ranked No. 10 for patents out of 250 metros. Patents granted include: Badge Inc.'s public/private key biometric authentication system, Encore Wire's apparatus for applying labels to cable, Lennox's optimized low power air circulation in HVAC systems, NIKE's footwear heel structure, PACCAR's use of laser scanner for autonomous truck operation, Signature Systems Group's modular flooring tile, State Farm's deep learning image processing method for determining vehicle damage, Stone Boutique Technologies' design visualization using actual product images, Texas Instruments' trickle charge control, Thomson Reuters' single audit tool, and Toyota's rechargeable aqueous hybrid battery.
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by Alex Edwards |
Sep 15, 2020
Match has introduced Dates: A new dedicated space within the app that provides insight into a potential connection's dating style and preferences. In a time of social distancing, Dates aims to help users have a clear vision when going out in the real world.
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AT&T UX designers Shane O’Donnell, Andre Jolivette, and Kara Kenna [Photos: Big Design]
AT&T Creates a Time-Saving Tool for the Techs Who (Literally) Build the Internet
by Dave Moore | Sep 15, 2020
It took some two-and-a-half years and 2,000 interviews for a team of UX designers to create Atlas, a "digital toolbelt" that saves time, reduces stress, makes customers happier—and increases "pride of craft" for the giant's technicians.
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Mission Critical: How an Irving-Based IoT Company Tracks Medical Equipment With a New 20-Mile Beacon
by Sophia Gonzalez |
Sep 15, 2020
Apptricity says the bluetooth beacon can be "the difference between life and death." Healthcare professionals can track medical equipment to limit misplacement and cross contamination, as well as collect data for contact tracing.
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by Riley Farrell |
Sep 15, 2020
The series, created and hosted by Dallas-native Alex Quian, invites young professionals to lend an ear to business experts (like the CEOs of TopGolf and Cawley Partners) to get a leg up.
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by Christine Perez |
Sep 14, 2020
The region cheered in 2018 when PGA of America announced it would move its headquarters to Frisco from Palm Beach County, Florida. The association’s new 100,000-square-foot home base will anchor a $520 million, 650-acre mixed-use development that also will feature a 500-room Omni resort, retail village, parks, and two championship golf courses, called the East Course and West Course....
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Toyota Launches Free Immersive Educational Hub Dedicated to Advanced Manufacturing
by Alex Edwards | Sep 14, 2020
Visitors to the e-learning hub can explore careers in advanced manufacturing and STEM while taking virtual tours of some of Toyota's most important facilities.
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by Alex Edwards |
Sep 14, 2020
Naya Ventures has relaunched with a new name, a laser focus, and a major hire. The venture capital firm located in Irving and India says its model is "poised to democratize the venture capital industry."
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by Quincy Preston |
Sep 11, 2020
As many remember lost loved ones and heroic acts by first responders and citizens on 9/11, Old Parkland in Uptown Dallas has erected a newly commissioned bronze statue in honor of the heroes on United Airlines Flight 93. The "Non Sibi" monument "will forever be a reminder" of the crew and passengers of United Airlines Flight 93 that fought back against the terrorists who hijacked their plane.
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by Alex Edwards |
Sep 11, 2020
In this week's roundup of hires and promotions in North Texas, you'll also find news from CRITICALSTART, Care Continuity, Reflect Systems, SmithGroup, State Bank of Texas, and Munck Wilson Mandala, among others.
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Guests scan the enseoCONNECT QR code with their smartphone to control connected guest room devices. [Photo: Enseo]
Plano’s Enseo Faces the Pandemic With New Patents and Touchless Tech
by Sandra Engelland | Sep 10, 2020
The Plano-based firm has been issued a batch of patents in 2020 related to touchless technology designed to help hotel customers and associates during the pandemic and beyond.
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by Sandra Engelland |
Sep 10, 2020
The influencer-driven LIKEtoKNOW.it app is rewardStyle's fastest-growing product. 5,000 retailers—from Chanel to Walmart and Adidas to Ulta—were integrated in the new LTK Shopping Video feature at launch.
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by Alex Edwards |
Sep 9, 2020
Meet the supporters of Venture Dallas' upcoming month-long virtual experience that connects Texas founders with active investors. They say now is an ideal time to build the startup ecosystem, investment opportunities, and new relationships.
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by Alex Edwards |
Sep 9, 2020
For the third annual 7-Eleven Brands with Heart event (this year held virtually), emerging brands will pitch to 7-Eleven leaders, attend workshops, and network. The application to participate is due Oct. 1.
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