innovation

data centers

North Texas Rises to Become One of Top U.S. Data Center Markets

by | Oct 10, 2018
Because of their unique value on the tax rolls, the stringent requirements to build them, and the technology needed to equip them, data centers have created a class of their own in real estate.
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Dallas technology. Beyond Smart Cities: Dallas Ranks High in Global AI Readiness Index
How Dallas Has to Become a Tech Hub From the Inside Out
by | Oct 3, 2018
Capital One's 2018 Future Edge DFW survey shows that 85 percent of residents believe the area is a place for tech-related jobs and innovation. But, if the region is going to become the go-to place for technology, it has to be a collective effort from within, says Sanjiv Yajnik, head of the company's financial services.
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Energy Leadership Awards
TXU Names First North Texas Energy Leadership Awards Winners
by | Sep 26, 2018
Five North Texas businesses and organizations were winners in the categories of sustainability, innovation, energy management, community, and engagement.
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Cities
Dallas-Fort Worth Rises in Ranking of World’s Top Cities for Innovation
by | Aug 20, 2018
Cities with higher rates of innovation bring in more revenue and create more jobs and become more attractive spots for businesses, the analysis shows.
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Farrukh Malik

Dallas’ Roomored Now Designing Virtual Walk-throughs for Major Homebuilders

by | Jul 27, 2018
Roomored CEO Farrukh Malik believes virtual walkthroughs will be the future of home customization, replacing model homes and eventually eliminating the need for design studios, paint swatches, and samples altogether.
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Now Topped Out, New Renderings Show The Luminary’s Potential as Innovation ‘Hotbed’
by | Jul 24, 2018
Billed as a structure "designed by creatives for creatives," The Luminary will be the tallest building in the West End at seven stories.
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Gurmeet Singh
Q+A: CIO Gurmeet Singh on How 7-Eleven is Redefining Convenience for the Digital Age
by | Jul 11, 2018
As technology becomes omnipresent in peoples' lives, the convenience retailer is going through its own digital transformation and turning to emerging tech such as artificial intelligence, Internet of Things, augmented reality, and more to improve the customer experience. 
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Accenture
Accenture Seeking Changemakers for Global Health Care Challenge
by | Jul 9, 2018
In its third annual competition, the global professional services company aims to unite startups, life science companies, and health care organizations to take on some of the world’s most pressing health issues.
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TransMedia

Citing Area’s ‘Fertile Ground for Innovation,’ Florida PR Firm Opens Dallas Office

by | Jun 15, 2018
TransMedia is establishing a larger presence in Texas to serve a “growing crop of clients whose products are about to disrupt many industries,” says CEO Tom Madden.
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NanoLeaf Aurora modular light panels can event "dance" to your music. [Photo: Nanoleaf]
See the Future of Home Decor in Dallas Market Center’s ‘Innovation Petting Zoo’
by | Jun 13, 2018
As part of the upcoming Dallas Total Home & Gift Market, retailers and interior designers can experience unique, cutting-edge furniture and decor products that show form doesn't have to be compromised for advanced function.
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S.M. Wright Project in South Dallas
S.M. Wright to Serve as Dallas’ First Smart City/Complete Street Test Site
by | Jun 1, 2018
A South Dallas neighborhood will undergo a makeover to make it more pedestrian friendly and incorporate new transportation technologies.
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CEO Blake Panzino and CoLab Workspace owner
East Quarter Coworking Space Offers Room for Business Growth
by | May 30, 2018
The second Colab Workspace location will open up in an historic building on downtown Dallas’ east side with spaces for various business stages.
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spotio

What Happens If We Don’t Invest in Innovation in Dallas?

by | May 15, 2018
North Texas startups are generating hundreds of thousands of dollars in revenue each year, but would benefit from more capital investments from the multibillion-dollar VC or angel investor community.
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Sabre Labs
Sabre Labs: Automation, Authenticity, Blockchain Top Travel Industry’s Future
by | Apr 11, 2018
The Sabre Labs report looks at how technology can mediate and enhance these interactions, “and ultimately make the journey better for everyone."
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USAA
Booting Up an Immersive Experience at Plano USAA
by | Apr 10, 2018
From a virtual reality lab simulating life on board warships to a fabrication lab building the hardware behind tech breakthroughs, USAA's Plano campus gives employees a taste of military life while working on new ways to offer its services.
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JeffSinelli
Which Wich CEO Jeff Sinelli: ‘You Have to be on a Constant Journey of Innovation’
by | Apr 9, 2018
From its R&D test kitchen in downtown Dallas, the sandwich restaurant chain continues to pile on the successes.
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