technology

Bracket Real Estate Launches ‘Cloud First’ Commercial Real Estate Brokerage in Dallas

by | Apr 17, 2023
“We intend to bring a more technological and ‘capital markets’ approach to the lower/middle market of the commercial real estate industry,” CEO C. Rodes Boyd Jr. said in a statement. “Our ‘cloud first’ brokerage platform promises to offer clients a faster, more transparent, and simplified transactional process—all at a much lower cost than the traditional approach.”
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Blackboxstocks Partners with Boosted.ai to Bring Cutting-Edge Tech to Retail Investors
by | Mar 3, 2023
Blackbox said it will leverage the advanced machine learning algorithms from Boosted.ai in conjunction with the predictive analytics of the Blackbox platform. “Integrating the cutting-edge technology of Boosted.ai into the Blackbox platform is a significant step forward in our ongoing mission to provide our users with the best trading information possible," said Brandon Smith, CTO of Blackboxstocks.
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Betting Platform SB22 Brings in Ex-FanDuel Exec as Strategic Advisor
by | Mar 3, 2023

Dallas-based SB22, the first fully immersive betting and transactional platform that does not rely on any legacy technology, has brought on Keith Wall as a strategic advisor to support its continued expansion....

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Dallas’ Highlander Partners Acquires Idaho Drone Defense Company

by | Feb 16, 2023

Dallas-based private investment firm Highlander Partners has acquired Black Sage Technologies, a provider of drone defense systems and technologies, from Acorn Growth Companies, a private equity firm exclusively investing in aerospace, defense, intelligence, and space.

Idaho-based Black Sage Technologies is a leader in the C-UAS market, providing cutting-edge solutions to defend against drone threats in both military and commercial environments....

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USPTO Seeks Nominations for National Medal of Technology & Innovation
by | Feb 10, 2023
The nation’s highest honor for technological achievement will be bestowed by President Biden, the USPTO said. The medal is awarded to individuals, teams, and companies for outstanding contributions to the nation’s economic, environmental, and social well-being—through tech products, tech innovation, and strengthening America's tech workforce.
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Southwest Airlines Promotes Exec to SVP and Chief Information Officer
by | Feb 2, 2023

Dallas-headquartered Southwest Airlines Co. has promoted Lauren Woods from vice president of technology to senior vice president and chief information officer.

She will report to Chief Administration & Communications Officer Linda Rutherford....

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Hyosung Innovue: The ATM Maker Rebrands to Embrace a ‘Customer-Led Revolution’   
by | Jan 31, 2023
The Irving-based maker of ATM technology based its new "Innovue" branding on the words "Innovation + VIsion"—expressing Hyosung's goal of creating exciting new solutions, services, and experiences. "Nowhere in our new frame of reference will you find the words ATM, cash, retail, or banking," CMO Brad Nolan told Dallas Innovates. "We have opened the aperture and unshackled our employees to think big."
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Double Unicorn Healthcare Staffing Firm ShiftKey Adds Four New C-Suite Executives

by | Jan 24, 2023
The Irving-based company—whose platform enables healthcare workers to browse, bid on, and work nearby shifts—added Jeffrey Lawrence as CFO, Ryan Bonifacino as CMO, Thomas Fredell as chief product officer, and Brian Scott as chief strategy officer. Earlier this month, ShiftKey became North Texas’ newest double unicorn, after closing a $300 million funding round that valued it in excess of $2 billion.
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Topgolf Makes Leadership Moves to Help Drive Business Forward
by | Dec 16, 2022

Dallas-based sports entertainment and technology company Topgolf has announced several leadership moves it said will help propel the company business forward. Topgolf, which currently has 85 global venues, plans to open another 50-plus venues over the next five years — roughly 11 new venues each year....

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Grata Raises $6M in Seed Funding for Recognition Platform, Adds Industry Experts to Executive Team
by | Dec 16, 2022
Founded in 2019 by Mark Bunting, Grata is a first-of-its-kind online platform for consumers to convey recognition directly to a brand's frontline employees in real-time. The company said that investors who have joined to support the success of Grata include Capital Factory, Clutch, Hall Group, and Perot Jain. The startup has assembled a team of entrepreneurial veterans and industry experts including Patrick Brandt, Wesley Bryan, Allison Swope, and John Rabara.
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NEC Corp. Announces VP of Operations for Advanced Recognition Business
by | Dec 16, 2022

Irving-based NEC Corp. of America announced Carmelo Lisciotto has joined the company as Vice President of Operations for its Advanced Recognition Systems business.

A leading provider and integrator of advanced IT, communications, networking, and biometric solutions, NEC said that Lisciotto brings nearly 30 years of extensive experience in global IT operations, data analytics, public/private/hybrid cloud infrastructure, security, and DevOps to his new role....

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City of Dallas, Zimperium Partner on Free Mobile Security App

by | Dec 5, 2022
The app was developed by Dallas-based Zimperium, a leader in mobile security, and is designed to secure devices against even the most advanced threats. Available as a free download on Apple iOS and Android Play, Dallas Secure arrives just in time for the busy holiday mobile-commerce season.

"Public safety comes first in Dallas—and cybersecurity is a form of public safety,” Mayor Eric Johnson said.
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COMSovereign Names Permanent CEO, President, Director
by | Nov 29, 2022

Dallas-based COMSovereign Holding Corp., a developer of 4G LTE Advanced and 5G communication systems and solutions, announced that David Knight has been appointed chief executive officer, president, and a director of the company....

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Highlander Partners Acquires Drone-Countering Liteye Systems
by | Nov 28, 2022
Liteye develops, integrates, and manufactures Counter Unmanned Aircraft Systems that neutralize hostile drone threats. The acquisition follows Highlander's forming of High Point Aerotechnologies, which focuses on the rapidly evolving C-UAS and UAS industries.
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