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A road closed due to flooding. [Photo: djperry/istockphoto]
Dallas-Based Jacobs Launches Flood IQ to Help Cities Manage Flood Risk
by David Seeley | Apr 21, 2026
Jacobs said Flood IQ provides a unified operational view by combining rainfall radar, river and coastal conditions, stormwater and wastewater network data, and critical infrastructure data. The platform uses AI-powered analytics to forecast both where and when flooding may occur—and supports coordinated actions to protect communities during severe weather events.
by Sandra Engelland |
Mar 23, 2026
Since acquiring a 65% stake in PA Consulting for $2.5 billion in 2021, Jacobs has expanded its reach in advisory, digital, data, and technology-enabled services. Chair and CEO Bob Pragada said full ownership will strengthen its position as a comprehensive partner delivering integrated advisory and technology-enabled solutions at global scale.
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by Sandra Engelland |
Mar 17, 2026
Created using the NVIDIA Omniverse DSX blueprint, Jacobs' solution combines a standard reference design for a gigawatt-scale AI data center with a hyper-realistic virtual environment and advanced simulations of compute, power, and cooling systems to operate as "a real-time virtual twin."
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by Quincy Preston |
Oct 15, 2025
The strategic partners will develop a scalable, future-ready aviation model for Dallas Fort Worth International Airport. A key focus is on AI-based solutions with embedded cybersecurity to help meet the airport’s priority challenges.
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Venk Nathamuni has been named as the new CFO of Jacobs. [Photo: Jacobs]
Dallas-Based Jacobs Announces New Chief Financial Officer
by Lance Murray | May 17, 2024
Jacobs said that Venk Nathamuni brings deep knowledge and expertise to his new role at Jacobs. In his last post, he was CFO at Cirrus Logic, a $6 billion global semiconductor company.
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by Glenn Hunter |
May 2, 2024
Dallas Innovates, the Dallas Regional Chamber, and Dallas AI have teamed up to launch the inaugural AI 75 list. The 2024 program honors the most significant people in AI in DFW in seven categories—the visionaries, creators, and influencers you need to know.
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Jacobs Taps Former CFO as Interim Chief Financial Officer, Launches Search for Permanent Replacement
by Quincy Preston |
Apr 1, 2024
Kevin Berryman, who served as CFO of Jacobs Solutions Inc. for over nine years before becoming Special Advisor to the CEO, has been appointed interim Chief Financial Officer, succeeding Claudia Jaramillo, as the company initiates a search for a permanent CFO.
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by Quincy Preston |
Mar 27, 2024
NTXIA's new Urban Resilience Fellowship Program, launched in partnership with UT Arlington and UT Dallas, connects students from universities and higher education institutions across Dallas-Fort Worth with community and industry partners. The pioneering initiative "aims to nurture emerging leaders and equip them with the knowledge and skills needed to address critical challenges facing the North Texas community."
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L to R: Jacobs CEO Bob Pragada and Steve Arnette, EVP and President of CMS, who will serve as the new combined company's COO. [Photos: Jacobs]
Jacobs to Spin-off and Merge its Critical Mission Solutions and Cyber & Intelligence Businesses
by Lance Murray | Nov 27, 2023
Jacobs announced it will combine the businesses with Virginia-based Amentum, a global engineering and technology solutions provider—creating a new, publicly traded player in the government services sector with nearly $13 billion in annual revenue.
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by Lance Murray |
Nov 10, 2023
The professional services giant named Julie Sloat and Louis Pinkham to its board, bringing experience across business, technology, manufacturing, and energy transition.
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by Dallas Innovates | Staff Report |
Sep 14, 2023
As urban areas grow fast, modernizing dated school facilities is an increasing challenge for districts. Jacobs says its Austin contract includes renovations, technology upgrades, and new facilities aimed at bolstering student mental health, nutrition, and athletic programs.
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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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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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by Lance Murray |
Jun 1, 2023
The partnership aims to harness Palantir's cutting-edge AI capabilities and revolutionize the commercialization of AI solutions across a range of sectors—including critical infrastructure, advanced facilities, and supply chain management.
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by Lance Murray |
May 11, 2023
Jacobs is one of the world's largest professional services and engineering firms. "By separating CMS, we will streamline our business portfolio and transform Jacobs into a higher-growth, higher-margin company more closely aligned with key global mega trends and growth sectors," CEO Bob Pragada said.
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by Lance Murray |
Apr 28, 2023
Irving-based RailPros has hired veteran executive Marco Loureiro as chief operating officer of the company that focuses exclusively on providing services to freight, passenger, and transit rail carriers across North America....
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