Dallas-based ACS awarded contract to administer Hurricane Ike relief grant
ACS will administer the program for two years.
Friday, Nov. 6, 2009
Technology
Technology
Plano ISD deploys new wireless network for their 53,000 students
The system, Xirrus, provides secure remote connections with 75% fewer devices, cables, and switch ports, saving the district a substantial amount in equipment.
Thursday, Nov. 5, 2009
Receive free internet on American Airlines flights through Saturday
They're launching the freebie in conjunction with Lexus.
Monday, Nov. 2, 2009
Dallas-based Latina Lista blog re-launches as multimedia news site
When it comes to niche communities like Latinos, national is local, says publisher Marisa Trevino.
Thursday, Oct. 29, 2009
Korean companies to showcase consumer electronics products at Sheraton Dallas November 4-5
The complimentary two-day event will include breakfast and lunch programs with speakers from Samsung, University of Texas at Dallas, and Hillwood.
Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2009
Nine north Texas businesses honored for positively affecting community and economy
Among them was the new AT&T Performing Arts Center, which received the "community catalyst" award.
Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2009
Self-tracking software helping people stay in shape
Hundreds of programs like Your Ideal Weight, Virtual Trainer, and gamerDNA now make it easier than ever to track yourself and record your habits.
Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2009
Dallas-based Texas Instruments subsidiary had a hand in 3D movie Avatar
Texas Instruments DLP Cinema is a leader of 3D projection technology.
Monday, Oct. 26, 2009
Dallas-based Texas Instruments launches microcontroller ultra-low power design contest
The prize is a 42-inch flat-screen TV! Not really.
Friday, Oct. 23, 2009
Dallas-based Texas Instruments announces first QWERTY-capable I2C keypad/keyboard controller
Yay for QWERTY, yay!!!!
Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2009
Digital literature taking books from dead trees to electronic screens
Devices like Sony's eReader and Amazon's Kindle are helping to greatly increase e-book sales.
Friday, Oct. 16, 2009
Dallas-based ACS awarded $21 million contract with South Carolina
ACS will help process child support payments in the state.
Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2009
Irving-based Nature’s Pride to sponsor first annual Foodbuzz Blogger Festival in San Francisco
Guess those bloggers will be eating a lot of bread.
Thursday, Oct. 8, 2009
TechQuest program helps Dallas-area innovators find their perfect match
The Richardson-based Metroplex Technology Business Council uses the program to match hi-tech innovators with major North Texas hi-tech companies.
Thursday, Oct. 8, 2009
Perot Systems, Frito Lay, Blockbuster, JC Penney, Rent-a-Center, and Texas Instruments named in patent infringement lawsuit
Eolas is suing 22 corporate giants for infringement.
Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2009
Fort Worth-based RadioShack raises awareness for Lance Armstrong’s LIVESTRONG Day on Oct. 2
They will be selling the iconic yellow wristbands for $1.
Thursday, Oct. 1, 2009
Dallas-based ACS wins contract with the State of Louisiana
The contract is for six years of service.
Friday, Sept. 25, 2009
Frisco sexperts give love and relationship advice
AskDanandJennifer.com has quickly become one of the web’s most popular sex and advice sites, with over 300,000 hits a month.
Thursday, Sept. 24, 2009
Dell to acquire Plano-based Perot Systems for $3.9 billion
Companies together represent $8 billion in services revenue.
Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2009
Texas Woman’s University presents Dead Man’s Cell Phone
Rather than hide the set changes, the production will draw attention to the transitions and make the audience aware that they are in a world of make-believe.
Monday, Sept. 21, 2009
Grapevine pastor debates with owner of a cheating website on national television
The long and the short of it was that no punches were thrown and nobody really “won,” but the topic of adultery really got the crowd of 2,000 riled up.
Friday, Sept. 18, 2009
TED Tuesdays at SMU offer a glimpse of the future
TED Tuesdays present a weekly video from the TED website, which feature innovative speakers from the areas of technology, entertainment, and design (TED).
Thursday, Sept. 17, 2009
Addison video game company says, “No taxation without information!”
Their new website allows people to balance the federal budget. Snooze? It's more fun than you think.
Friday, Sept. 11, 2009
Dallas-based Texas Instruments chairman to make keynote speech at technology conference in San Francisco on Sept. 15
Rich Templeton will discuss TI's business outlook and strategy.
Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2009
Tarrant County College sees record numbers of “distance learners”
That means they can take classes online.
Friday, Sept. 4, 2009
Video: A how-to guide that transforms the Dallas blogger into a WordPress whiz
Welcome to a glimpse of the monthly WordPress meetups in Dallas. Even if you're a closet tech nerd, there's something here for you.
Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2009
Dallas-Fort Worth music shows go global with live concert feeds
Sure you can get all dolled up and go to a concert, but you can also catch local shows live on the web.
Friday, Aug. 28, 2009
Dallas-based All My Sons Moving and Storage hires new website manager
Hope the guy adds photos of trucks.
Thursday, Aug. 27, 2009
Application deadline nears for inaugural TEDxSMU event
The events will bring people together for presentations by global thought leaders, focusing on the theme “What Will Change Everything?”
Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2009
Dallas-based Texas Instruments Foundation recognizes local math, science, and engineering teachers
They're being inducted on Wednesday as fellows into TI's Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) Academy.
Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2009
Dallas police site goes down briefly due to billing disagreement
You don't pay your bills, you pay the consequences.
Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2009
Fort Worth ISD gets serious about banning cellphones for students
They'll take 'em and charge your parents $15. Grounded!
Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2009
Studio Movie Grill announces September ticket discounts
Meanwhile, the Dallas SMG gets a Dolby 3D upgrade.
Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2009
United Way of Denton County launches redesigned website
There's info about how to donate, volunteer, and advocate for others.
Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2009
Dallas-based Southwest Airlines to roll out wi-fi in 2010
Airline has been testing the service on four aircraft since February.
Sunday, Aug. 23, 2009
Plano declared most visible Internet city in Dallas area
The Dallas neighborhoods have just completed their version of the internet Olympics to see which neighborhood was the most internet visible.
Friday, Aug. 21, 2009
Dallas-based Texas Instruments reminds test-taking students that they can bring calculators
Such a thoughtful reminder from Texas Instruments.
Thursday, Aug. 20, 2009
Fort Worth-based American Airlines now has Wi-Fi on 100 MD-80s
That's two-thirds of the 150 Gogo installations scheduled to be completed by the end of 2009.
Thursday, Aug. 20, 2009
DallasFood.org forums running again after horrific spam attack
Entire foodie world was brought to standstill.
Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2009
Best Buy launches new stand-alone mobile phone store concept in Dallas
They've opened six in the area, with another opening soon at Dallas Galleria.
Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2009
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