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CFO of the Year Winners Cite ExponentHR’s HR Software as Partner Empowering Business Growth and Savings

DALLAS–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Companies using ExponentHR, one of the fastest growing human resources information system (HRIS) platforms, were recently included on the “CFO of the Year” list from the Dallas Business Journal.

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CFO of the Year Winners Cite ExponentHR’s HR Software as Partner Empowering Business Growth and Savings

Praxair Acquires Houston-Based Gas Distributor

DANBURY, Conn.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Praxair Distribution, Inc., a subsidiary of Praxair, Inc. (NYSE: PX), has acquired National Alloy and Equipment, Inc. of Houston, Texas, an independent distributor of industrial and specialty gases and ancillary welding equipment, supplies and services. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed. National Alloy is a market leader in northwestern Houston, one of the fastest growing welding markets in the U.S. The company’s core competency is technical s

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ZeOmega Named as One of the Fastest Growing Tech Companies in North Texas

FRISCO, Texas–(BUSINESS WIRE)–ZeOmega Inc. announced today that it was named as one of the fastest growing technology companies in North Texas. ZeOmega was named in the Fast Tech Award listing on Friday, August 26 at the Metroplex Technology Business Council’s Tech Titans Awards Gala. The award presentation – sponsored by TravisWolff LLP, Comerica Bank and the Dallas Business Journal – revealed the list of the 35 companies as well as their ranking. Founded in 2001, ZeOmega is the leading provi

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Newgistics Ranks Among Inc. Magazine’s Inc. 500|5000, the Annual Exclusive List of America’s Fastest-Growing Private Companies

AUSTIN, Texas–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Inc. magazine ranked Newgistics in the top half of its annual Inc. 5000 list of the fastest growing private companies. Newgistics ranked #48 in the Logistics & Transportation industry & #51 in Austin.

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Newgistics Ranks Among Inc. Magazine’s Inc. 500|5000, the Annual Exclusive List of America’s Fastest-Growing Private Companies

Tech Alert: How to Short Circuit the Threat of Spiraling Data Center Energy Costs

AUSTIN, Texas–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Doing more with less is standard operating procedure for IT staffs today. Tight budget restrictions have resulted in IT managers examining every avenue for cost control with special attention to putting a clamp on highly variable operational costs. According to Gartner Inc., spiraling energy expenses are the prime culprit in rising costs for data center operations, accounting for more than 12 percent of total data center spending and representing the fastest growi

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BigCommerce Closes $15 Million Series A Investment from General Catalyst Partners

SYDNEY & AUSTIN, Texas–(BUSINESS WIRE)–BigCommerce, the fastest growing e-commerce platform in the world with almost 20,000 clients, today announced the closing of a $15 Million Series A investment from General Catalyst Partners.

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BigCommerce Closes $15 Million Series A Investment from General Catalyst Partners

Medicus Insurance Company Lowers Rates in Six States

AUSTIN, Texas–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Medicus Insurance Company, one of the fastest growing medical professional liability insurance (MPLI) carriers in the country, lowered its rates for physicians and medical professionals in 6 states.

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Medicus Insurance Company Lowers Rates in Six States

Dr. Charles W. “Bill” Bailey Named Distinguished Alumnus of UTMB School of Medicine

AUSTIN, Texas–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Dr. Bill Bailey named distinguished alumnus of UTMB School of Medicine. Dr. Bailey is Vice President of Medical Relations for Medicus Insurance Company, one of the fastest growing in the country.

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Dr. Charles W. “Bill” Bailey Named Distinguished Alumnus of UTMB School of Medicine

Universal Power Group Acquires Lithium-Ion Battery Pack Maker

CARROLLTON, Texas–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Universal Power Group, Inc. (NYSE Amex: UPG), a Texas-based distributor and supplier of batteries and related power accessories, today announced it has acquired for $3.3 million the assets and business of Progressive Technologies, Inc. (PTI), a North Carolina-based battery pack manufacturer specializing in lithium-ion battery packs, the fastest growing segment of the battery market. PTI designs and builds lithium-ion and other custom battery products for speci

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Speed Limit Bill Advances at Texas Statehouse

AUSTIN, TX – A speed limit bill in Texas could create some of the fastest highways in the nation. The measure passed by the Texas House calls for a limit of 85 miles per hour only on new roads designed for higher speeds. read more

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