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Melissa Phillips is BGSF's new chief digital officer. [Photo: BGSF]

BGSF Appoints Chief Digital Officer to Leadership Team

by | Nov 28, 2022

BGSF Inc., a Plano-based national provider of consulting, managed services, and workforce solutions, announced that Melissa Phillips has been appointed to the new strategic role of chief digital officer on the company’s executive leadership team.

“We plan to leverage Melissa’s expertise to build on our technology platform by championing digital transformations via the launch of innovative, mobile-first solutions,” Beth A....

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South Korean EV Charging Company Picks Plano for Its First U.S. Manufacturing Facility
by | Nov 15, 2022
Seoul-based SK Signet said its new Plano facility will produce a range of fast-charging solutions, including providing the first U.S.-manufactured ultra-fast chargers and power cabinets that offer more than 350kW of power. Expected to reach full capacity by July 2023, the facility will bring up to 183 highly skilled jobs and produce more than 10,000 fast chargers per year.
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Ericsson Sets Data Speed Record of Over 1Gbps During 5G Indoor Trial
by | Nov 7, 2022
Ericsson said the trial was conducted over a live Citizen's Broadband Radio Service network at its North America HQ in Plano. Now, with the ability to get 5G gigabit speeds indoors along with advanced capabilities, Ericsson says enterprises can feel confident in deploying Private 5G networks.

"We're excited to continue pushing the envelope of what is possible with 5G," Ericsson's Paul Challoner said.
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Southfork Ranch Is Acquired by Centurion American Development Group, Which Plans New Homes on the Site
by | Oct 25, 2022
Centurion plans to build "larger residential lots" on the ranch where J.R., Sue Ellen, and Bobby of the hit TV series "Dallas" once roamed. But it will preserve the show's landmark mansion, the company said. “Southfork Ranch is one of the most important and beloved parcels of land in the metroplex with more than 400,000 visitors each year, and we’re proud to lead the team bringing it into its next evolution," said Centurion CEO Mehrdad Moayedi.
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Report: Dallas, Plano Among Top U.S. Cities for Foreign Business Investment

by | Oct 14, 2022
In the inaugural 'Investing in America' report from the Financial Times and Nikkei, Dallas ranks No. 6 overall, and Plano ranks No. 13. Irving shines strongly in the report, too, ranking highly on several key data points. And looking only at workforce and talent, Plano comes in at No. 1 in the entire country. The report is timely: Just two weeks ago, EDC leaders from across North Texas were part of a TxEDC trade mission to London, Paris, and Frankfurt, Germany.
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Let’s Talk: Toyota, Google Cloud Expand Next-Gen In-Car Voice AI Systems
by | Oct 11, 2022
Plano-based Toyota North America is expanding its partnership with Google Cloud to enhance AI-based speech services in Toyota and Lexus vehicles. Audio control is now just a voice command away, processed by in-vehicle voice AI. And a future Speech On-Device offering could offer a range of natural speech functions without even using the cloud—eliminating "dead zones" and tunnel dropouts.
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Critical Start Announces 3 New Executives, 2 Promotions Among Leadership
by | Sep 13, 2022

Critical Start CEO and Founder Rob Davis says the cyber threat landscape continues to expand— and the need for breach prevention solutions has never been greater....

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Activate Games Is Bringing Its Live-Action Indoor Experience to Plano This Fall
by | Jul 28, 2022
Activate Games says it offers "the next level in entertainment, fitness, and gaming." Its six locations in Canada and the U.S. have up to 11 rooms with laser mazes, touch-activated climbing walls, arcade-style target walls, light-flashing basketball hoops, and more—with your score tracked by an RFID bracelet. You can "put your brain and body to the test" when the new Plano location opens by as soon as the end of this year.
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The Leadr team at its new Plano offices.

Fast-Growing ‘People Development’ Software Startup Relocates HQ as It Changes the Game in HR and Leadership Development

by | Jun 28, 2022
Leadr has tripled its revenue by focusing on employee engagement and performance as a natural outcome of developing the whole person.

There's "a real tiredness in the industry" around traditional performance management, says co-founder Chris Heaslip. His startup is on the vanguard of change in manager and employee relationships.
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Plano Information Security Startup Raises New Funds Amid Growing Global Threats
by | Jun 1, 2022
In about 24 months, Plano-based Tentacle has grown from an "idea sketched out on a PowerPoint deck to a valuable enterprise application that's able to solve real problems," says founder and CEO Matt Combs. 

Now a new investment by Providence Strategic Growth will help the cybersecurity startup expand both its functionality and market position, after a 105% surge in ransomware attacks and a 350% increase in social engineering attacks in 2021.
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North Texas Startup Wink Lands Funding for Biometric Payment Processing
by | May 10, 2022
Plano-based Wink has landed a $2.85 million pre-seed funding rounding, exceeding its initial target of $1 million by almost $2 million. Billing itself as the “first zero-click camera checkout,” Wink uses voice and facial recognition technology to allow users to make purchases without inputting financial information on their digital devices.
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IT Consulting Firm Rebrands as CG Infinity, Plans New Plano HQ
by | May 9, 2022
Plano-based Cyber Group is rebranding as CG Infinity and expanding its offerings beyond its core energy and financial client base. To advance its growth, CG Infinity plans to purchase a new 33,000-square-foot HQ in Plano, where it will operate an innovation lab.

Founded in 1998 by a longtime Texas Instruments engineering manager, CG Infinity aims to be "the most sought-after Salesforce partner for mid-sized companies."
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DI People: Techstars, Critical Start, VolunteerNow, Corganics, and More Make Moves

by | Feb 25, 2022
In this week's roundup of hires, promotions, and accolades in North Texas, you'll also find news from the Richardson Chamber, PICKUP, BPS Technology, the Frontiers of Flight Museum, UNT Health Science Center at Fort Worth, and Giving DNA. Plus, Governor Abbott appoints three North Texans to the Governor's Commission for Women.
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Last-Mile Delivery Startup Names New CEO After Being Founder-Led Since 2014
by | Feb 24, 2022
Plano-based PICKUP has named Brian Kava, who joined the company in September of last year, as its new CEO. He takes over from Brenda Stoner, who founded the company and has led it since 2014. One of his goals is to continue to grow PICKUP, which serves 80 U.S. markets with a more than 200-person team.
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A New 24-Story, Class AA Office Tower Is Coming to Plano’s Legacy West
by | Oct 11, 2021
One major tenant will be global tax services and software provider Ryan LLC, which will be moving its HQ from the Galleria in Dallas.

Designed by Gensler, the tower is expected to break ground early next year.
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Tipalti’s Chief Customer and Operating Officer, Manish Vrishaketu
California Unicorn Tipalti to Open Global Office in Plano, Recruit Local Talent
by | Sep 14, 2021
Tipalti, a payables automation company that handles accounts payable and mass pay workflows, plans to hire around 100 employees in Plano by the end of 2022. North Texas is its second location in the U.S. and the fourth globally.
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