technology

Corporate Veteran of Chrysler, American Airlines Joins Kanarys Board

by | Apr 12, 2024

Debra Hunter Johnson, president and principal consultant of Reciprocity Consulting Group, has been named to the board of directors of Kanarys, the Dallas-based diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) technology company.

Johnson is a seasoned leader with 30 years of expertise in human capital management, legal governance, and corporate culture, Kanarys said....

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Plano’s Upbound Group Adds Retail Industry Stalwart to Its Board
by | Apr 12, 2024

Molly Langenstein has been appointed as an independent director to the board of directors of Plano-based Upbound Group Inc., a provider of technology-driven, flexible leasing solutions for consumers through its operating brands that include Rent-A-Center and Acima....

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North Texas’ CINELIVE Debuts New 4K HDR Cinematic Broadcast Truck
by | Apr 10, 2024
CINELIVE's new outside broadcast truck uses Sony's latest production tech and is optimized for live entertainment and corporate events. It offers an option to achieve a "comprehensive cinematic style" to add an extra dimension to live event coverage.
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Smart Moves: Arlington Expands Use of Israeli AI-Enabled NoTraffic Platform Across More City Intersections
by | Apr 10, 2024
After a successful pilot, Arlington aims for smoother drives by using a high-tech traffic management system at more key intersections. NoTraffic said the system offers improved safety, reduced traffic times, and fuel cost savings.
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The Last Word: Jacobs’ Sindhu Avalokita on Women Taking the ‘Driver’s Seat’

by | 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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AllerVie Health Promotes Exec to New Chief Experience Officer Post
by | Mar 15, 2024
AllerVie said that Rachel Russell's advancement from chief marketing, integration, and technology officer to CXO reflects its ongoing dedication to enhancing the patient experience and continuing its strategic leadership succession plans.
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Former Yahoo! Chief Joins AT&T’s Board, Expanding It to 11 Directors
by | Mar 5, 2024
Tech trailblazer and AI expert Marissa Mayer, known for her groundbreaking 13-year tenure as Google's first female engineer and her leadership as Yahoo!'s CEO, brings a track record of innovation and a deep understanding of consumer internet engagement to AT&T's expanding board.
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Global Accelerator Group Taps Longtime Dallas Entrepreneur, Investor as Chairman
by | Feb 27, 2024

Longtime Dallas entrepreneur George Brody has joined Turbostart as an investor and chairman of the board of TS Global, the company announced.

Turbostart, a global, sector-agnostic accelerator started by a group of industry professionals, is designed to support startups across various sectors....

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Hollywood Brand Veteran Takes CMO Helm at Colossal Biosciences to Bring De-Extinction to the Global Stage

by | Feb 2, 2024

Veteran marketing executive Emily Castel has joined Colossal Bioscience, the world’s first de-extinction company, as its first chief marketing officer, bringing her global entertainment and consumer brand experience to Colossal where she will lead global efforts to scale the company’s brand, experiences, consumer products, and emerging media properties.

The bioscience and genetics startup achieved “unicorn” status about a year ago with a $150 million Series B fundraise and has made headlines for its plans to de-extinct the woolly mammoth, dodo bird, and Tasmanian tiger. ...

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10 Years, 10x Growth: Dallas ISD’s Mega STEM Expo Takes Over Convention Center on Saturday
by | Feb 2, 2024

The largest STEM expo in Texas — Dallas ISD’s STEM Expo — is celebrating its 10th anniversary this year.

More than just a science fair, the event allows students to investigate, design, and create real-world science, technology, engineering, and math activities and projects while building connections with many district departments, campuses, and industry and academic partners, DISD said....

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Ever.Ag Acquires AgencyRoot to Empower Crop Insurance Agents with Advanced Software Solutions
by | Feb 1, 2024
Lewisville-based Ever.Ag said the acquisition of Dallas' AgencyRoot enhances its presence in the crop insurance sector by providing agents with innovative and user-friendly technology. The companies share "the same passion for innovation in agribusiness," AgencyRoot's CMO said.
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TPG Invests $228M for Majority Stake in D.C. Supply Chain Risk Platform
by | Jan 18, 2024
Founded in 2015, the Sayari platform integrates global corporate and supply chain data to reveal risk insights for investigations, analytics, and supply chain risk management. The company says its platform is trusted by users from across global regulators, law enforcement, and national security agencies, as well as over 100 of the world's largest public and private companies.
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Vietnam-Based FPT Launches Automotive Tech Subsidiary in Frisco

by | Dec 14, 2023
FPT—which had a total revenue of $1.87 billion in 2022 and more than 60,000 global employees—said its new Frisco subsidiary has a mission to "drive the advancement of software-defined vehicles, shape the new mobility era, and deliver the highest standards of safety and superior experiences to customers."
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Ryan Names New SVP and Chief Technology and Data Officer
by | Dec 11, 2023

Business technology veteran Ravi Shrivastava has joined Dallas-based global tax services and software provider Ryan as senior vice president and chief technology and data officer.

Shrivastava brings more than two decades of business technology leadership with a proven track record in technology solutions driving innovation and strategic growth, the firm said....

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City of Fort Worth Joins North Texas Innovation Alliance
by | Nov 6, 2023
The NTXIA said that Fort Worth's coming on board signifies "a major step" toward the city's continued commitment to enhancing quality of life, safety, public health, and welfare of residents in the region through "a data-driven approach." The Panther City joins more than 40 municipalities, agencies, corporations, and academic institutions already in the alliance.
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Plano’s Tyler Technologies Acquires ARInspect and ResourceX
by | Nov 1, 2023
ARInspect is a Fairfax, Virginia-based provider of AI-powered machine learning solutions for public sector field operations. ResourceX is a leader in providing priority-based budgeting software to the public sector to address challenges faced in traditional budgeting processes.
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