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Improving CEO Curtis Hite (left) and MangoChango founder Rene Larrave [Photos: Improving/MangoChango]
Improving Acquires Dallas Tech Consulting and Software Firm MangoChango
by Lance Murray | Sep 10, 2025
Dallas-based Improving said the MangoChango deal is its third acquisition this year. With a primary workforce based in Guatemala, the add-on enables Improving to leverage the expertise of an expanded Latin America presence.
by David Seeley |
Sep 10, 2025
The Israel-based drone food delivery company—which has been delivering restaurant meals by drone in North Texas since 2022—said Noam Bardin will help it evolve from proving its technology to building "a sustainable, profitable business that serves millions of customers."
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by David Seeley |
Sep 10, 2025
Stung by high import tariffs on its core product—mobile elevated work platforms—the subsidiary of China's Lingong Machinery Group is relaunching in The Colony, bringing back a former CEO as president, and focusing its manufacturing in Mexico, where it will ensure all its lift machines are made in North America.
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by Quincy Preston |
Sep 10, 2025
After mastering retail workforce motivation through gamification, the Dallas-based technology company adds AI-powered skill development in an all-cash deal fueled by fresh capital.
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Autonomous Addition: Yet Another Company Will Pilot Self-Driving Truck Runs in North Texas
by Lance Murray | Sep 9, 2025
International will start piloting its autonomous on-highway tractor along the I-35 corridor between Laredo and Dallas with "select fleet operators." The Illinois company joins a long list of innovators who have tested self-driving 18-wheelers on North Texas highways.
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North Texas’ Compass Partners With Schneider Electric on Prefab White Space Modules for Data Centers
by Lance Murray |
Sep 9, 2025
The Schneider Electric EcoStruxure Pod "delivers all elements of world-class data center white space in a prefabricated pod solution that is deployed quickly on-site with a simplified installation process," the companies said.
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by Quincy Preston and David Seeley |
Sep 9, 2025
A viral hit with over 1.2 million followers on TikTok, The Red Chickz' "crave-worthy twist on Nashville Heat" is coming to North Texas in a multi-unit franchise deal. It's poised to heat up an already red-hot DFW hot chicken scene—with local competitors including Dallas-born brands, a Shaquille O'Neal concept, and more.
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by Lance Murray |
Sep 9, 2025
The Samuell Boulevard Supercenter becomes the first Walmart in Dallas to offer Zipline’s autonomous delivery service, with more than 65,000 items—from baby formula to frozen foods—available for drone drop-off
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A still from the “Meet NiCE + Cognigy” announcement video on LinkedIn marks the start of a new chapter for Cognigy, now operating as a business unit under NiCE. [Screenshot: NiCE via LinkedIn]
NiCE Closes Nearly $1B Acquisition of Cognigy, Whose U.S. HQ Recently Relocated to North Texas
by Lance Murray | Sep 8, 2025
The deal joins two industry leaders in AI-powered customer experience. Former Cognigy CEO Philipp Heltewig will now serve as general manager of NiCE Cognigy and chief AI officer.
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North Texas Innovation Is Boundary‑Breaking. Nominations for the Awards That Prove It Close Sept. 12
by Quincy Preston |
Sep 7, 2025
D CEO and Dallas Innovates have expanded The Innovation Awards 2026 with more individual and company categories this year. Now is your chance to be part of the region’s defining recognition for innovators.
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by Lance Murray |
Sep 4, 2025
Justin Neece comes to Richardson-based MedeAnalytics following his recent role as chief growth officer at Azara Healthcare, which merged with i2i Population Healthcare, for which he had served as president and CEO.
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by Lance Murray |
Sep 4, 2025
Ray Harrison was previously chief marketing officer at Frisco-based Cal's Convenience, where he led marketing, merchandising, category management, loyalty programs, and communications for more than 500 retail locations.
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The Home Depot and Its North Texas Subsidiary SRS Distribution Complete $5.5B Acquisition of GMS
by Lance Murray | Sep 4, 2025
The acquisition of Tucker, Georgia-based GMS—a leading distributor of specialty building products—comes a year after The Home Depot acquired McKinney-based SRS in a deal valued at over $18 billion.
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by Lance Murray |
Sep 4, 2025
Formerly known as ParkHub, the parking tech company said its new 12,499 square-foot HQ will be home to its 60-plus Dallas-based employees. The HQ provides room for continued growth following several recent acquisitions, including parking management software company Oobeo.
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by Quincy Preston and David Seeley |
Sep 4, 2025
The Dallas private equity firm merged two California manufacturers with a Colorado R&D hub to launch an advanced materials platform for sea, space, and air. The move caps a 12-month run that saw Trive close its fifth fund at $2.7 billion, double its Uptown headquarters, and expand its defense and space portfolio.
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by David Seeley |
Sep 4, 2025
Plano-based Fortress Solutions said its services include assistance in the construction and maintenance of "autonomous surveillance towers across the U.S." for the Department of Defense, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, and other national security–focused sectors.
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