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We Compute: Dallas-Fort Worth’s Data Center Market Shows No Sign of Slowing Down

by | Nov 19, 2019
The wholesale colocation market in the region is as competitive as its ever been, ranking among the nation’s top three data center markets.
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MODE Transportation Merges With SunteckTTS
by | Nov 18, 2019
The combined Dallas company plans to use its increased scale and resources to invest in technology and innovation.
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Travel Tech: Airstream Partners With Dallas-based Lighting Startup
by | Nov 18, 2019
HEADSPIN Outdoor's adaptable lighting device can be used as a flashlight, headlamp, or rail mount for bicycles, boats, and ATVs.
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Influencer Firm rewardStyle Gets an Industry Veteran as its New CTO
by | Nov 18, 2019
Bill Bodin is bringing three decades of experience, including from working at IBM and Kony, to the Dallas-headquartered global influencer marketing firm.
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JPMorgan Chase Partners With Paul Quinn College on its Urban Work College Program

by | Nov 14, 2019
PQC's Urban Work College Program provides a launchpad for students by partnering with companies—like FedEx and JCPenney—to cut tuition costs via compensation. Now, JPMorgan is the program's largest Plano employer.
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This Electronics Manufacturer in Plano is Driving the Mass Transit Industry Forward
by | Nov 14, 2019
Luminator Technology Group has a deliberate acquisition strategy that powers its mission of helping transit agencies meet evolving passenger demands. For a company that has nearly a century of experience in transit technologies, Luminator has to embrace emerging trends and implement them in a tangible, beneficial way, its CEO says.
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NuZee coffee
Coffee Company NuZee Files for $12M Initial Public Offering
by | Nov 14, 2019
The single-service coffee provider moved its headquarters to Plano from California earlier this year. Now, it's planning to grow via an IPO.
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funding
Follow the Money: Actuate Raises $6.5M in Series B Funding, Kanarys Raises $1.5M; Topgolf Inks Franchise Deal
by | Nov 14, 2019
In this weekly roundup of funding, merger, and acquisition activity involving companies with North Texas ties, you’ll also find news from Kanarys, Sweat Equities, RSF Partners, Siemens, GoPlant and Align Midstream Partners.
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aviation

Wings of Innovation: Aviation and Aerospace in North Texas Fly to a High-Tech Future

by | Nov 13, 2019
Dallas-Fort Worth has been at the forefront of aviation innovation in manufacturing, airports, and airlines. What's next? Vertical takeoff air taxis buzzing over North Texas.
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Rolls Royce
Rolls Royce Makes Closed Alliance Facility its Home Sweet High-Tech Home
by | Nov 13, 2019
The British company took over the 440,000-square-foot facility at Alliance Airport after American closed operations there in 2016.
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Three Dallas Companies Join Capital Factory’s VIP Accelerator
by | Nov 13, 2019
Each month, Capital Factory invites new startups into its accelerator program. Out of November's 13 participants, three local businesses—GuestX, Kanna, and Symphion—made the cut.
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Dallas Invents: 137 Patents Granted for Week of Nov. 5
by | Nov 13, 2019
Dallas-Fort Worth ranked No. 10 for patents out of 250 metros. Patents granted include: Century Interactive's dynamic protection of personal information in audio recordings, Epsilon Data Management's social media instant win method and system, General Electric's system for data processing in a vehicle group, NEC's method for capturing images used in facial recognition, and Toyota's electronic and physical storage for shared vehicles.
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Meet the Finalists: The Innovation Awards 2020, Presented by Dallas Innovates and D CEO
Check out the companies and leaders making Dallas-Fort Worth a hub for innovation.
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Fast 500
Deloitte’s Technology Fast 500 List Recognizes Ten North Texas Companies
by | Nov 8, 2019
Among the 2019 Fast 500 list are DFW-based Asset Panda, Alkami, and rewardStyle.
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First Look: The Perot Museum Transforms its TI Engineering and Innovation Hall
by | Nov 8, 2019
The Perot Museum of Nature and Science has reopened the doors to its Texas Instruments Engineering and Innovation Hall thanks to a $1.3M gift from the Texas Instruments Foundation. For robots, wind tubes, facial recognition, and more, take our photo tour for a peek inside.
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