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AT&T, Verizon To Lead New Open RAN Consortium with $42M in Fed Funding and an R&D Facility in Dallas
by David Seeley | Feb 13, 2024
The Open RAN Testing, Evaluation and R&D Center will be located in the Dallas area with a satellite location near Washington, D.C. The center will test and evaluate Open RAN hardware and software—which could help lead to the adoption of a more flexible, interoperable wireless infrastructure.
by Dallas Innovates | Staff Report |
Feb 1, 2024
Oney was a panelist at a 2024 Economic Outlook event organized by the Dallas Business Journal on January 25 at the Tower Club. During the event—which featured discussions on DFW’s robust job creation record and the ongoing challenges of talent retention and workforce development—Dallas Citizens Council CEO Kelvin Walker, Bush Institute-SMU Economic Growth Initiative Director Cullum Clark, and John Stephens, former CFO of AT&T and current Dallas Economic Development Corp. board president ,discussed the importance of not just creating jobs but ensuring they lead to sustainable economic development.
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by Dallas Innovates | Staff Report |
Jan 25, 2024
At the annual Innovation Awards event, Dallas Innovates and D CEO revealed the winners in 17 categories and recognized all 74 North Texas finalists.
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by David Seeley |
Dec 14, 2023
Dallas-based AT&T said that piloting EVs from Rivian will allow it to explore "new paths in its electrification journey," helping the company contribute toward its commitment of carbon neutrality by 2035. The company expects to add Rivian Commercial Van and R1 vehicles to its fleet in early 2024.
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Digital Connector: Dallas Innovation Alliance Opens Its Newest Tech Lab at Bachman Lake Nonprofit
by Quincy Preston | Nov 14, 2023
The new Dallas Innovation Alliance community tech lab serves as a walk-in clinic offering affordable internet sign-ups, tech training, and computer access. It's part of a planned network of hyper-local hubs working to digitally deliver underconnected neighborhoods by 2024—with a boost from AT&T, Santander, and The Dallas Foundation.
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by Quincy Preston |
Sep 15, 2023
Investor and tech pioneer Steve Case, best known as the co-founder and former CEO of AOL, made this call to action yesterday while visiting North Texas at Dallas Startup Week in Frisco. The pandemic "created an opening that's a unique, maybe even once-in-a-lifetime, kind of opportunity," he added.
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by David Seeley |
Sep 12, 2023
Williams was just one of the experts on hand at the Dallas Regional Chamber's late August Q3 Executive Circle event. Presented by McKesson at AT&T’s Dallas headquarters, the panel focused on the impact of AI on how companies do business and shared practical insights into how companies can navigate and utilize AI.
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by David Seeley |
Jun 22, 2023
AT&T says it's "super excited" about the potential of generative AI systems, and points out that it's far from late to the party. In fact, AT&T researchers actually played a role in giving birth to the term "artificial intelligence"—way back in 1955. See what AT&T is using ChatGPT for, and how it's guarding against both misinformation and outside hackers.
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The 2023 Fortune 500 list was published this week, with Walmart taking the top spot for the 11th straight year and 24 North Texas companies making the list. [Image: Fortune]
Texas Dominates Nationally, Dallas‑Fort Worth Steps Up With 24 on 2023 Fortune 500 List
by Dallas Innovates | Staff Report | Jun 6, 2023
Texas still reigns as the state hosting the most Fortune 500 companies. Plus, this year's list breaks a glass ceiling with 52 women at the helm of Fortune 500 companies.
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TACA Raises Over $700K; Announces Catalyst Grants and Funding Milestone to Strengthen Arts in Dallas
by Lance Murray |
Jun 6, 2023
Here are the grantees and a gallery.
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by David Seeley |
Jun 1, 2023
Dallas-based AT&T is the highest-ranking North Texas company on the list, placing No. 12 out of the 100 honorees. It's followed by three other Dallas-headquartered companies: Texas Instruments at No. 13; Comerica at No. 20; and CBRE Group at No. 65.
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by Lance Murray |
May 19, 2023
The site in South Dallas' Innercity Community Development Corp. will provide access to computers, WiFi, one-on-one support, and digital training programs. The Connected Dallas program is supported by philanthropic investments by AT&T, Santander Consumer USA Foundation, and The Dallas Foundation.
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AT&T's Roman Smith and Mohammed Farshori with Oscar at AT&T headquarters in downtown Dallas [Photo: AT&T]
‘First AI Trash Can in Texas’ Helps You Sort Recycling with a Robotic Glance
by David Seeley | May 9, 2023
Oscar, the AI-powered robotic trash can at AT&T's downtown Dallas HQ, can spot a recyclable in nothing flat. Developed by Vancouver, Canada-based Intuitive AI, the robot checks out any trash item you hold up to it and tells you whether it goes in its recycling, compost, or landfill bins.
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Dallas Southern Pride Names New COO, Director of Engagement in the Runup to Juneteenth Unity Weekend
by Lance Murray |
May 8, 2023
Ahmad Goree succeeds the late Kirk Myers-Hill, who was president of Dallas Southern Pride, a premier organization hosting pride events throughout the Dallas area. Myers-Hill died in April; Goree said he's committed to continuing his work "to promote equality and justice for all." Dallas Southern Pride is now gearing up for the Juneteenth Unity Weekend Celebration June 15-20.
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by Lance Murray |
Apr 5, 2023
Dallas-based Brierley+Partners has been acquired by Capillary Technologies, a global customer loyalty and customer engagement SaaS platform based in India.
Brierley+Partners is a globally recognized leader in loyalty technology, strategy, and execution....
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by Quincy Preston and David Seeley |
Mar 28, 2023
They aren't fluffy. Their cuteness level is debatable. And treats will get you nowhere. But the robotic dogs from Ghost Robotics are barking up the right tree when it comes to the needs of a wide array of potential customers. That's according to Dallas-based AT&T, which is collaborating with Ghost to offer "network-connected" robotic dogs for public safety, defense, federal and state agencies, local police and fire departments, and commercial customers.
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