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Verizon To Acquire Dallas-Based Frontier Communications in $20B Deal

by | Sep 5, 2024
A year after fiber broadband giant Frontier Communications moved its HQ from Connecticut to Dallas, the company made even bigger news today with the announcement of its acquisition by New York-based Verizon—America's No. 1 wireless provider and a rival in fiber broadband delivery.
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New 5G Lab at Richardson IQ HQ to Lead U.S. Innovation Through Major Industry-Academia Consortium
by | Aug 20, 2024
"This is precisely the type of partnership we imagined for our innovation ecosystem," Richardson City Manager Don Magner said of the new lab, which is affiliated with UT Dallas' Erik Jonsson School of Engineering and Computer Science under the leadership of AT&T and Verizon.
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Watch Party: BBC Short Film Spotlights Verizon’s Tech Program at Irving School
by | Jun 20, 2024
Verizon's Innovative Learning program at Lady Bird Johnson Middle School in Irving, Texas, is featured in BBC's new video series "The Human Component," highlighting technology's role in education. See the gallery, and watch the video.
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The first-ever AI 75 — the most innovative people in artificial intelligence in Dallas-Fort Worth — is revealed on May 2 at Convergence AI.
Presenting the First-Ever AI 75: Meet the Most Innovative Leaders in Artificial Intelligence in Dallas-Fort Worth
by | 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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Dallas-Based Korean Fried Chicken Brand Bonchon Names New CEO, Plans 2024 Expansion

by | Jan 19, 2024

Suzie Tsai has been named the U.S. chief executive officer of Bonchon, a franchiser of distinctive Korean fried chicken that plans to bring its restaurants to new markets this year, including southern Florida, Little Rock, Arkansas, Tucson, Arizona, and Ann Arbor, Michigan.

Bonchon moved its global headquarters to Dallas in 2021....

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Dallas’ Fast-Casual Asian Fusion Concept Bonchon Adds Chief Growth Officer
by | Sep 8, 2023

Suzie Tsai has been named chief growth officer at Dallas-based Bonchon, a global leader in fast-casual Asian fusion dining known for its distinctive Korean double-fried chicken....

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Global Semiconductor Maker Sets Up its First North American R&D Operation in Richardson
by | Mar 31, 2022
Nexperia, a Netherlands-based semiconductor manufacturer, is opening a new design center in Richardson—its first R&D operation in North America—with plans to rapidly grow its local workforce. The new DFW operations will add to the other five R&D facilities Nexperia operates in Europe, China, and Malaysia.
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Verizon Announces Women’s CoLab as Continued Commitment to Supporting Women Through Current ‘She-Cession’
by | Mar 17, 2021
A recent survey revealed that almost 30 percent of women in the Dallas area are concerned that the pandemic will impact their longterm career goals. In response to this and other findings, Verizon is launching a series of initiatives including Verizon Women’s CoLab, which is set to provide women with a digital space for professional development resources and networks.
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Dallas Rises to the No. 2 City for Tech Professionals, a New CompTIA Report Shows

by | Nov 10, 2020
Dallas made the biggest jump on the Computing Technology Industry Association's Tech Town Index this year, moving from No. 7 to No. 2. A big factor is the number of IT jobs available here. But this year is a Texas Two-Step: Austin ranked No. 1.
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Cellwize Closes $32M Series B Round To Bring in the Age of 5G
by | Nov 9, 2020
Cellwize, which has operations in Israel, Dallas, and Singapore, is behind a cloud-native platform that helps operators deploy 5G networks in a more efficient, scalable, and flexible way. 
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How Verizon Retrained Nearly 20,000 Workers to Avoid Layoffs
by | Sep 28, 2020
Through a robust retraining program, Verizon aimed to meet customer needs and ensure employee well-being during the global pandemic.
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New Year, New Home: Pioneer Natural Resources Settles Into High-Tech Hidden Ridge
by | Jan 16, 2020
The state-of-the-art facility enhances Pioneer's innovation and efficiency through technology centers designated for its drilling, completions, and operations teams.
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How AT&T and Verizon Developments Are Reshaping North Texas

by | Dec 12, 2019
AT&T's Discovery District in downtown Dallas and Verizon's Hidden Ridge development in Irving are adding a tech touch to how we live and work in North Texas.
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Big Four Mobile Carriers to Unveil ‘ZenKey’ Tech to Rid Us of Passwords
by | Oct 2, 2019
AT&T, Verizon, T-Mobile, and Sprint are collaborating on ZenKey, a new way to verify and authenticate who's using your mobile device.
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Hidden Ridge: Verizon’s $1B, 5G-Enabled Development Rises From its Ranching Roots
by | Dec 12, 2018
The massive mixed-use development in Irving will be the home to Pioneer Natural Resources, which is relocating to a 10-story tower, as well as multifamily, retail, and office.
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RED Holographic Smartphone Coming to AT&T This Summer
by | May 18, 2018
AT&T exec Kevin Petersen described the phone developed by the cinematic camera maker as "revolutionary," and "even better than 3D."
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