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At CES 2019, Toyota announced it was developing its Guardian autonomous vehicle safety system that could anticipate a pending incident and employ a corrective response in coordination with the driver. [Photo: Toyota Newsroom]

ICYMI: AT&T’s 5G, Toyota’s Autonomous Safety System, and the Bell Nexus Air Taxi Make Waves at CES 2019

by | Jan 12, 2019
Other North Texas standouts at CES include 900lbs, Syndiant, and Voltea. You'll also find AI-enabled decision platforms (Symphony RetailAI), grants for STEAM (Sam's Club gives DISD $252K), and the top 10 (female‑focused coworking concept) in this week's briefing on ideas and innovation in North Texas.
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Discovery: A Dozen Top Stories from 2018
by | Jan 11, 2019
Each week, we roundup the biggest research and development news across Dallas-Fort Worth. Here’s a roundup of the “Top 12” in discovery for 2018.
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R&D: UTA Professor's Quest to Unify Storm Forecasts; UTSW Studies 'Couch Potato' Behavior Photo: Igor Zhuravlov/iStock]
R&D: UTA Professor’s Quest to Unify Storm Forecasts; UTSW Studies ‘Couch Potato’ Behavior
by | Jan 11, 2019
In this roundup of research and development work going on in North Texas, you'll also learn about a $3M gift to the UNT Health Science Center that will fund an endowed chair and benefit Alzheimer's research.
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Invention: A Dozen Top Stories from 2018

by | Jan 10, 2019
In an annual tradition, we look back on Dallas Innovates’ most-read stories in each of our buckets of innovation: Startup, Invention, Education, Social, Creative, and Enterprise. Here’s a roundup of the “Top 12” in Invention for 2018.
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Education: A Dozen Top Stories from 2018
by | Jan 9, 2019
In an annual tradition, we look back on Dallas Innovates’ most-read stories in each of our buckets of innovation: Startup, Invention, Education, Social, Creative, and Enterprise. Here’s a roundup of the “Top 12” in Education for 2018.
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DI People: RealPage, Istation, One Technologies Announce Leadership Additions
by | Jan 8, 2019
You’ll also find promotions and hires by Access Healthcare, Overhead Door Corp., Civitas Senior Living, Parkland Health & Hospital System, and Inspirus in this roundup of people news from companies in North Texas.
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City of Dallas Welcomes New Chief Innovation Officer

by | Jan 7, 2019
The Dallas City Manager has announced Laila Alequresh as the CINO for the newly created Office of Innovation, effective Jan. 11.
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Thought Leaders: Fidelity Investments
by | Jan 5, 2019
Q+A | Thoughts on innovation and leadership from the region's top disruptive companies and organizations.
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Follow the Money: Trive Acquires EarthLink for $330M; We Buy Homes In USA Gets $25M
by | Jan 3, 2019
You’ll also find news about American Beacon Advisors, Learfield-IMG College, Veritex, HealthLine Solutions, and Mayrath & Co. in this roundup of investment, merger, and acquisition activity involving companies and investors with ties to North Texas.
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OrderMyGear Names Dutch as New Chief Executive Officer
by | Jan 2, 2019
Dave Dutch takes the reins at e-commerce software provider OrderMyGear after leading PayLease for seven years of steady growth.
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The goal of C21, a pop up dining experience which is staffed entirely by self-advocates with Down syndrome and other disabilities, is to demonstrate to the world that these individuals are ready, willing and able to work.(Photo: Sarah Pebworth)

Restaurant with a Purpose Pops Up in Dallas

by | Dec 20, 2018
Maggiano's Little Italy transformed into C21 in December for a one-night only restaurant experience entirely staffed by those with Down Syndrome and other disabilities.
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Follow the Money: PHAZR Exits, Spectral MD Gets $1M, Merck Buys Antelliq
by | Dec 20, 2018
Also, you’ll find projekt202, Crow Holdings, Latticework Capital, Light LLC, Woodside Capital, DataBank, and National Teachers Associates Life Insurance Co. in this roundup of activity by companies and investors with ties to North Texas.
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Hypergiant Space Age Solutions Acquires Custom Software Studio
by | Dec 18, 2018
Black Pixel, a Seattle-based custom software development studio for flagship brands, will bolster Hypergiant Industries' portfolio of offerings.
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Dallas ‘Brand Stars’ Recognized by Adweek for Driving Business and Innovation
by | Dec 17, 2018
From emerging startups (Deep Ellum Denim, Hey Chica, OpenKey) to major global companies (AT&T, Southwest Airlines, Kimberly-Clark) Adweek rounded up the leaders shaping the future of Dallas.
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