tech

Google Picks DFW-Based Kanarys and ShearShare for Inaugural Startups Accelerator

by | Aug 3, 2020
The new accelerator program that's part of a $175 million initiative to support economic opportunities for Black business owners, startup founders, job seekers, and developers.
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New Digital Resource Library from Lyda Hill Philanthropies’ IF/THEN Initiative Promotes Women in STEM
by | Jul 30, 2020
The IF/THEN Collection aims to inspire girls to become scientists and engineers because they are 'exciting, relevant, and cool.'

As part of the project's kickoff, IF/THEN will offer a $1 million matching fund for teachers and a $650,000 grant program for science and technology centers and museums.
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Tech-Focused On the Road Garage Gets $3M Seed Funding From Perot Foundation to Rebuild More Than Cars
by | Jul 21, 2020
Founded by social entrepreneur Michelle Corson, On the Road Garage intends to fix cars affordably, while tackling underemployment and transportation challenges among vulnerable populations. The first location in Irving is now open, and applications for technology-forward apprenticeships and training are online.
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Dallas-Fort Worth’s Growing Tech Workforce and Degree Completion Make it a Top Tech Market, CBRE Report Says
by | Jul 16, 2020
CBRE’s annual ‘Scoring Tech Talent’ Report places Dallas-Fort Worth as the fifth largest in the U.S. in terms of its tech talent labor pool. All metrics included, DFW ranked No. 13 among 50 markets.
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M2 Studio's Michael Potts uses Spatial for augmented reality and business collaboration. The AR/VR tool can turn any room into a 3D workspace, according to Spatial. [Image: Spatial.io via M2 Studio]

How Augmented, Virtual Reality Bridges the Business Travel Gap in Age of COVID

by | Jun 29, 2020
"It’s clear that augmented reality remote collaboration is the future of business communication," says Dallas-based M2 Studio's Michael Potts. The self-described holographic architect has built AR/VR experiences for Klyde Warren Park, Texas Health Resources, and more. But the technology can apply to all types of businesses.
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Facility Planning Expert: Disinfectant Tech Is Going Mainstream to Limit Spread of Infectious Disease
Advanced technologies—used for decades in healthcare facilities and labs—could become ubiquitous in office, restaurant, and retail spaces, as well as public spaces like sports arenas. Businesses can consider multi-layered solutions—such as combining masks and social distancing with modern tech—to create safer and more resilient workplaces, says Broaddus exec Scot Sanders.
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A New Fort Worth Startup Uses Tech to Monitor Law Enforcement Animals’ Health
by | Jun 18, 2020
Animal Cloud Connectivity, launched in April, has signed a software licensing agreement with the U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory to repurpose a platform used by military field medics.
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SMU Partners with 2U and Over 30 Universities to Launch $3M Scholarship Fund
by | Jun 17, 2020
The fund was created to expand access for people from historically underrepresented communities to attend tech training boot camps.
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Catapult Health Creates Return-To-Work Programs To Ease Employees’ COVID-19 Concerns

by | May 12, 2020
The Dallas-based healthcare provider hopes to help mitigate risks while easing employee uncertainty as people begin to return to work amid health and safety concerns.
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BAL Law Firm Introduces Ellie, a First-of-its-Kind Immigration Chatbot
by | Apr 29, 2020
Richardson-based Berry Appleman & Leiden LLP has launched a natural language processing tool to help clients better understand complex immigration concepts.
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Industry 4.0: CellAntenna Wireless Opens Regional Operations Center in Plano
by | Mar 12, 2020
CellAntenna already has a history with one of its new Plano neighbors: It recently became a member of the Ericsson Industry Connect Program to deliver support services for the Ericsson private cellular network.
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Mobile Workforce: Mitel’s New Virtual Tool Provides Real-Time Collaboration for Remote Teams
by | Mar 5, 2020
The virtual workspace—which comes at a time when businesses are implementing remote work policies—aims to help people collaborate as if they are in the same room. Around the globe or across town.
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Dallas Digital Media Startup Joins Snapchat’s Accelerator

by | Mar 2, 2020
Snap Inc., the parent company of Snapchat, has chosen Mogul Millennial to participate in the newest cohort for its Yellow accelerator program.
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Dallas Flight Booking Startup FlyLine Launches Mobile App
by | Feb 14, 2020
After recently raising $500K in pre-seed funding, FlyLine is launching a mobile experience that includes automatic check-in, budget pricing on legacy carriers, and more.
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UNT To Develop the First Cyber Knowledge Bank With $1.2M Grant
by | Feb 10, 2020
The international data trust will be the "first-of-its-kind" for scholarly publishing.
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7-Eleven Pilots Cashierless Concept Store at its Irving Headquarters
by | Feb 7, 2020
The test store uses a mix of algorithms and predictive technology to separate individual customers and their purchases from others.
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