ECI said the strategic deal expands its industry-specific solutions for homebuilders by adding advanced customer experience management tools and AI-powered platforms, enabling builders to enhance customer satisfaction and streamline operations.
The strategic acquisition grows ECI's distribution portfolio with "powerful technology" designed to support long-term needs and future growth plans for its commercial furniture dealer customers, ECI said.
ECI—which has offices in the U.S., Canada, Mexico, the U.K., The Netherlands, and Australia—said the acquisition enhances its manufacturing software portfolio and further solidifies its commitment to supporting businesses within the industry.
Riz Karim will lead customer-facing teams, collaborating across divisions including manufacturing, residential construction, field service management, building supply, office technology, and wholesale/retail distribution industries.
In this week’s roundup of hires, promotions, and accolades in North Texas, you’ll also find news from ECI Software Solutions, CIEN+, Daseke, Richardson Chamber of Commerce, Schneider Electric, INFOLAB, Meritize, and others.
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ECI, which provides cloud-based business management solutions, will now be able to reach smaller custom builders and home remodelers with the acquisition of BuildTools.
In this weekly roundup of funding, merger, and acquisition activity involving companies with ties to North Texas, you’ll also find news from Formula Inc., Trinity Private Equity Group, PumpJack Dataworks, 1Confirmation, Harvest Returns, Interlock Partners, Goldcrest Capital, Wildcat Capital, LEG Calhoun, ECI Software, Snappy Salads, Colony Capital, Integrity Marketing Group, Nextlink, AZZ, Addus HomeCare, and Redbird Capital.
Also, you'll find news about deals involving Cypress Growth Capital, D.R. Horton, Aspira, ECi Sofware Solutions, Ryan, and Accenture in this roundup of activity by companies and investors with ties to North Texas.
From Cypress Growth Capital to Modo Payments and Ancor Capital Partners, here are some of the deals involving companies and investors with North Texas ties.
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More than two years since generative AI exploded onto the radar of business leaders, the technology continues to mature. In 2025, AI is capable of driving real results across the enterprise....
Industry veteran Billie Haggard has been promoted from EVP of operations to chief facility operations officer by Dallas-based Aligned Data Centers, a technology infrastructure company offering innovative, sustainable, and adaptive scale data centers and build-to-scale solutions for global hyperscale and enterprise customers....
Company veteran Mike Walsh has been promoted to chief operating officer of Frisco-based DKBinnovative, a provider of managed IT services and cybersecurity solutions.
CEO Chris Scott said in a statement that Walsh’s “proven track record in operations management and his passion for driving business success aligns perfectly with our mission to empower businesses through cutting-edge IT solutions....
Stewart Parker has been named president of the Dallas-Fort Worth and Austin divisions of Dallas-based Landsea Homes Corp.
The company also named Brandon Dickinson as vice president of operations, Texas Region, and Shawn Jeffcoat as vice president of construction, Texas Region....
North Texas is a big place, with plenty to do, see, hear, and watch. We scour the internet every week to find events and activities for you. As always, things may change at any time, so be sure to check the official website or registration page for the latest details....
More than two years since generative AI exploded onto the radar of business leaders, the technology continues to mature. In 2025, AI is capable of driving real results across the enterprise....
Industry veteran Billie Haggard has been promoted from EVP of operations to chief facility operations officer by Dallas-based Aligned Data Centers, a technology infrastructure company offering innovative, sustainable, and adaptive scale data centers and build-to-scale solutions for global hyperscale and enterprise customers....
Company veteran Mike Walsh has been promoted to chief operating officer of Frisco-based DKBinnovative, a provider of managed IT services and cybersecurity solutions.
CEO Chris Scott said in a statement that Walsh’s “proven track record in operations management and his passion for driving business success aligns perfectly with our mission to empower businesses through cutting-edge IT solutions....
Stewart Parker has been named president of the Dallas-Fort Worth and Austin divisions of Dallas-based Landsea Homes Corp.
The company also named Brandon Dickinson as vice president of operations, Texas Region, and Shawn Jeffcoat as vice president of construction, Texas Region....
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