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Fortis CEO Greg Cohen [Photo: LinkedIn]
Frisco-Based Fortis Acquires B2B Payment Processor Serve First Solutions
by Lance Murray | Jul 31, 2025
Fortis called the acquisition another strategic step forward in its mission to be "a transformative partner for software platforms serving businesses with multichannel payment workflows."
by Lance Murray |
Jul 31, 2025
The deal brings together CerpassRx’s "proven track record of service and cost containment" with LucyRx’s technology-driven clinical approach, all under a shared vision for "smarter, more transparent prescription care," LucyRx said.
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by Lance Murray |
Jul 31, 2025
The Irving-based retailer is partnering with Mattel for the new 7-Eleven x Hot Wheels collection, featuring a lineup of collectibles built for car fanatics and skateboard lovers alike.
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by David Seeley |
Jul 31, 2025
In its first phase, the hyperscale campus northwest of Waco will encompass more than 190,000 square feet, with scalable capacity to meet future demand. It will feature "climate-neutral initiatives, water conservation, biodiversity protection, and capabilities to respond during ERCOT grid emergencies," the companies said.
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Japan-based global cybersecurity leader Trend Micro—whose U.S. HQ is in Irving—is urging AI engineers and IT leaders to heed best practices in developing and deploying secure systems—warning that if they don't, they'll risk exposure to "data theft, poisoning, ransom, and other attacks."
The Last Word: Trend Micro’s Rachel Jin on ‘Thousands of Exposed AI Servers’
by David Seeley | Jul 30, 2025
Japan-based global cybersecurity leader Trend Micro—whose U.S. HQ is in Irving—is urging AI engineers and IT leaders to heed best practices in developing and deploying secure systems—warning that if they don't, they'll risk exposure to "data theft, poisoning, ransom, and other attacks."
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by Lance Murray |
Jul 30, 2025
Tyler said the acquisition strengthens its comprehensive public safety suite at a critical time, noting that by Jan. 1, all fire and EMS departments nationwide must move from the National Fire Incident Reporting System to the National Emergency Response Information System (NERIS).
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by Lance Murray |
Jul 30, 2025
RealPage is combining its HomeWiseDocs' HOA platform with Rexera’s agentic AI workforce to create what it calls the first nationwide platform capable of delivering real estate transactions and operations services at scale "with unmatched speed, precision, and customer satisfaction."
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by David Seeley |
Jul 30, 2025
Plano-based Humancore describes its Multiplayer platform as an AI advisor that goes beyond traditional coaching and generic prompts by understanding not just the manager, but also their team.
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Toyota has received a newly granted patent (USPTO #12337686) for a system that ties NFTs to real-world vehicles. The tech lets users “own” and interact with physical cars using AR or VR headsets—linking digital tokens to specific vehicles and enabling features like choreographed shows of moving vehicles triggered by NFT access. Invented by a Texas- and California-based team—Charan S. Lota (Frisco), David Tsai (Irvine), and Will Hargis (Celina)—the patent is assigned to Toyota Connected North America, based in Plano. [Composite illustration: Sources, USPTO Patent #12337686, Fig. 4; Anna Musatova/istockphoto; Quincy Preston/DI]
Patented: Toyota’s NFT System for Turning Virtual Car Moves into Real-World Actions and More North Texas Inventive Activity
by Dallas Innovates | Staff Report | Jul 30, 2025
Dallas-Fort Worth ranked No. 8 for patent activity out of 250 metros for the week of June 24 with a total of 151 patents granted.
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by Lance Murray |
Jul 29, 2025
New Jersey-based NiCE’s $955 million acquisition comes just months after Cognigy, a leader in agentic AI, relocated from San Francisco to Plano.
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by Lance Murray |
Jul 29, 2025
Founded in 2006, HealthMark said its platform enables healthcare providers to outsource clinical information requests from health plans, law firms, insurance companies, patients, and other requestors—with 20 million clinical data requests processed to date.
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by Lance Murray |
Jul 29, 2025
Highlighting Texas's key role in boosting Japan-U.S. economic ties, Arlington will serve as host city for three consecutive years, anchoring the summit in Dallas-Fort Worth.
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Rendering of the 6th-generation Waymo Driver on Hyundai’s all-electric IONIQ 5 SUV. The company is operating a fleet of Jaguar I-PACE SUVs in Dallas. [Photo: Waymo]
Waymo To Launch Robotaxi Service in Dallas Next Year
by David Seeley | Jul 29, 2025
Waymo is the fourth company to announced plans for driverless robotaxis in Dallas. Uber and Austin-based Avride plan to offer a service later this year, with Lyft launching its own "as soon as 2026." GM's Cruise robotaxis were tested on Dallas streets before the business unit was shut down last December.
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by David Seeley |
Jul 29, 2025
Irving-based Flowserve's all-stock "merger of equals" with Atlanta-based Chart has been usurped by a better offer, after Houston- and London-based Baker Hughes swooped in with $13.6 billion in cash. But Flowserve won't walk away empty-handed—it's getting a $266 million "termination payment."
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by Quincy Preston |
Jul 25, 2025
From startup founders to Fortune 500 CIOs, here’s who’s in the running for this year’s honors. The City of Frisco will be the first “Host City Sponsor” for Tech Titans Oscar-style presentation ceremony.
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by Lance Murray |
Jul 24, 2025
Most recently, Tom Greco was president and chief executive officer of Advance Auto Parts, where he led a comprehensive, multi-year transformation centered on operational discipline, supply chain optimization, and commercial execution.
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