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Mitch Thornton, executive director of the Darwin Deason Institute for Cybersecurity, will lead the research in autonomous systems testing. [Photo: Courtesy of SMU]
SMU Lands $2.7M Federal Grant to Test Autonomous Systems Against ‘New Class’ of Cyber Threats
by Quincy Preston | Oct 9, 2025
As drones, robots, and AI-powered systems reshape industries, virtual test beds could fill a cybersecurity gap. Researchers at SMU's Darwin Deason Institute aim to uncover hidden vulnerabilities in next-generation systems—before bad actors do.
by Lance Murray |
Oct 9, 2025
The Dallas firm’s new product and marketing execs—former Epsilon leader Wayne Townsend and two-time martech CMO Natalie Cunningham—are tasked with helping marketers cut through AI noise, data silos, and rising personalization demands.
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by Lance Murray |
Oct 8, 2025
Koti Vadlamudi comes to Primoris after a 30-year career at Dallas-based Jacobs, a global advisory and consultancy for critical infrastructure and advanced manufacturing. There, he most recently served as EVP of operations.
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Mews President Michael Coscetta [Photo: Mews]
Amsterdam-Based Hospitality Platform Mews Launches New Commercial Hub in Dallas
by Lance Murray | Oct 8, 2025
Mews said its decision to open the Dallas hub follows the company's recent growth in the U.S. and reflects its strategy to build a stronger pipeline of early-career sales talent. The company—which serves 12,500 customers across more than 85 countries—sees Texas as "a magnet for tech expansion."
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by Lance Murray |
Oct 8, 2025
The partnership establishes a cross-continental bridge between India and North Texas to support "clinical research, translational science, and long-term global impact," BioNTX said.
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by David Seeley |
Oct 8, 2025
Braemar's portfolio includes nine resort and five urban properties operated under brands including Ritz-Carlton Reserve, Four Seasons, Ritz Carlton, Park Hyatt, Autograph Collection by Marriott, Hilton, and Sofitel. In August, Braemar's board determined the luxury lodging REIT couldn't flourish in today's market environment "due to the historically low EBITDA multiple lodging REITs are achieving as well as the ongoing activism the company has received."
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by Dallas Innovates | Staff Report |
Oct 8, 2025
Dallas-Fort Worth ranked No. 10 for patent activity out of 250 metros for the week of Sept. 2 with a total of 125 patents granted.
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Hyper-Beam Array (HBA) Lithography System [Photo: SecureFoundry]
Fort Worth’s SecureFoundry Takes Aim at AI Semiconductor Chipmaking With 65,000-Beam Lithography System
by David Seeley | Oct 8, 2025
Founded in 2016 by CEO Lex Keen—a former technical director for the Marine Corps' U.S. Cyber Command—SecureFoundry's Hyper-Beam Array Lithography system lets AI chip designers test multiple design variations on a single wafer and get rapid feedback on performance.
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by Quincy Preston |
Oct 7, 2025
At the Global Mission Summit on Oct. 8–10, leaders and innovators are rethinking business—where purpose is infrastructure, profit fuels impact, and legacy means leaving more than returns behind. Behind it are investor Michael Moe and Dallas developer Mike Hoque, and their newly formed Global Mission Institute.
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by Lance Murray |
Oct 7, 2025
Slated for completion in 2028, the new Dallas campus will be the company's second-largest U.S. office, accommodating more than 5,000 employees across all businesses and divisions of the firm.
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by Lance Murray |
Oct 7, 2025
The deal will create the ninth-largest U.S. bank with around $288 billion in assets. Once the deal closes, Fifth Third shareholders will own roughly 73% and Comerica shareholders will own approximately 27% of the combined company.
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Australian talent management firm Click—founded by Emma Barnes, Grace Watkins, and Elliott Donaldson—is being acquired by GameSquare for $8.5 million. "When Emma, Elliott and I started Click, we had no idea what a ride it would be," Watkins said in a LinkedIn post announcing the deal. "When we started conversations with Justin Kenna & GameSquare earlier this year, it quickly became clear that together we could do more - for our creators, our team, and our partners - than we ever could alone." [Photo: Grace Watkins/LinkedIn]
Frisco-Based GameSquare Buys Talent Agency, Exits Ad Business, and Consolidates Tech Platform in Growth Push
by Quincy Preston and Lance Murray | Oct 6, 2025
In with Click, Out with Frankly. GameSquare Holdings is acquiring a top Australian digital creator agency for $8.5 million while streamlining its portfolio around creator talent, profitability, and onchain innovation.
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by Quincy Preston |
Oct 6, 2025
Dallas-based WashMetrix, founded in 2022 to keep data on track for operators in the $15 billion car-wash industry, has been acquired by Florida-based manufacturer Sonny’s as “an accelerant" to the company's strategy.
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by Quincy Preston |
Oct 4, 2025
Known for occupied remodels and more than 40,000 hotel “keys” completed, Genesis is the second acquisition this year by Ameribrands, which is building a national platform serving multi-site hospitality, retail, and restaurant brands.
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by Lance Murray |
Oct 3, 2025
The Frisco-based managed IT and cybersecurity firm promoted its COO to the top role just months after his latest appointment, part of a broader push to scale while preserving its culture and client-first approach.
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