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Top 15 Most Famous Tech Companies in Dallas

Dallas, much like its home state Texas, is a county with character and a larger-than-life personality. From the ever-increasing skyscrapers to the infamous cowboy spirit, Dallas is revered.

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The city also boasts a reputation for being a business hub as it is home to thousands of businesses. Among these businesses lies a budding tech industry that is more than keeping up with the rest of the world.

From tech behemoths such as Dell to startups such as Qorvo, Dallas has it all.

This article will therefore highlight 15 of the most famous tech companies found in Dallas County. So, grab your cowboy hat, and let’s meet these tech titans!

1. Texas Instruments

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Texas Instruments Incorporated, TI in short, is an American tech behemoth that specializes in the design and manufacture of integrated circuits and semiconductors. The company then sells them to companies that design and manufacture electronics globally.

TI was founded in 1930 by Cecil H. Green, J. Erik Jonsson, Eugene McDermott, and Patrick E. Haggerty as Geophysical Service Incorporated. It then changed its name to TI in 1951 and has had its headquarters in Dallas Texas since its foundation.

Some of TI’s biggest clients include Apple, Samsung, and Huawei, as well as numerous automotive manufacturers.

2. AT&T

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With a rich history, AT&T is one of the largest telecommunication companies in the world. It was founded in 1876 as the Bell Telephone Company by Alexander Graham Bell alongside Thomas Watson and Gardiner Greene Hubbard.

Bell Telephone Company had a subsidiary called the American Telephone and Telegraph Company (AT&T). In 1899, the subsidiary purchased the assets of its parent company becoming the new parent company. Talk about the student becoming the master!

Headquartered in Whitacre Tower, Dallas, Texas, AT&T offers a wide range of communication services to individuals, businesses, and government entities. Some of its best and biggest services are AT&T Wireless, AT&T TV, and AT&T Internet.

3. Dell

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This is one of the largest tech companies in the world. Dell Technologies specializes in the design and manufacture of both computer hardware and software products.

The company was founded in 1984 and is headquartered in Round Rock, Texas which is part of the Austin metropolitan area. Some of the company’s biggest and most famous products are the Dell XPS series, Alienware gaming computers, and PowerEdge servers.

The company has a significant presence in Dallas with several facilities located there.

4. Sabre Corporation

The Sabre Corporation is a globally recognized tech company specializing in the travel and hospitality industry. Founded in 1960, by American Airlines, Sabre is headquartered in Southlake, Texas, a suburb of Dallas.

Sabre stands for “Semi-Automated Business Research Environment”. The company offers cutting-edge software and technology solutions that empower travel agents, airlines, hotels, and other industry players. It, therefore, helps to streamline operations, enhance customer experiences, and drive growth.

5. RealPage

RealPage is a multinational Texas-based tech company that provides software and data analytics solutions for the real estate industry. RealPage offers a wide range of solutions, including property management, marketing, leasing, and resident services.

It was founded in 1998 by Steve Winn and has its headquarters in Richardson, Texas, a suburb of Dallas where it moved to in 2016.

6. Qorvo

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Qorvo is a tech company whose operations are focused on the design and manufacture of semiconductors. However, the company also makes and sells radio-frequency systems.

It was incorporated on January 1st, 2015 following the merger of TriQuint Semiconductor and RF Micro Devices (RFMD). Despite having its headquarters in North Carolina, it has a significant presence in Texas more so in Dallas.

It has offices in Richardson, a suburb of Dallas where an Advanced Microwave Module Assembly facility is located.

7. Worksoft

Founded in 1998, Worksoft Inc. is a software testing company. The company has headquarters in Addison Texas, part of Dallas County.

Worksoft specializes in providing innovative solutions for automated business process validation. This allows organizations to streamline their software testing processes and improve efficiency.

has expanded its presence beyond the United States, with offices and clients spanning multiple countries, including Germany, the United Kingdom, and India. As of 2019, it belongs to Marlin Equity Partners following an acquisition for an undisclosed fee.

8. Topgolf

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Topgolf is an innovative tech company that has revolutionized how the sport of golf is played. Topgolf utilizes electronically tracked golf balls to help with automated scoring for drives.

It was founded in 2000 by brothers Steve and Dave Jolliffe, along with their friend Tom Norris and has headquarters in Dallas. Topgolf has expanded its presence across multiple countries, with locations in the UK, Australia, Canada, Mexico, and the United Arab Emirates.

The company was acquired by Callaway Golf in March 2021 and has since adopted the name Topgolf Callaway Brands.

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9. Active Network

Active Network, LLC is a multinational corporation that provides software solutions for event management and activity registration. Based in Dallas, Texas, the company was founded by Jim Woodman under the name of Active USA.

In 2015, Active was acquired by Vista Equity Partners for $1.05 billion. Following the acquisition, the company moved its headquarters from San Diego to Dallas. With its expansion beyond the USA, Active had to change its name to Active Network.

10. Peloton Therapeutics

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Headquartered in Dallas, Peloton Therapeutics is a globally recognized biotech firm working on the research and development of cancer therapies. It was founded in 2010 by two medical practitioners, Dr. Steven McKnight, and Michael S. Brown.

The company’s most famous product is PT2977, an oral therapy for solid tumors. In 2019, Peloton Therapeutics was acquired by Merck & Co. a behemoth in the global biotech industry.

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11. Stack Sports

Stack Sports is a recently minted technology company that is leveraging technology to streamline sports management. The company provides a comprehensive suite of software solutions to sports-related establishments. That is sports organizations, clubs, and leagues.

Headquartered in Dallas, Texas, the company was founded in 2016 by Rob Wechsler. Other than the USA, it operates in several other countries including Canada, the United Kingdom, Australia, and New Zealand.

12. Copart, Inc.

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Simply referred to as Copart, is a tech company based in Dallas. The company offers an online platform for auctioning vehicles as well as remarketing services to those reselling automobiles.

It was founded in 1982 by Willis J. Johnson in California which is where the headquarters were. It was not until 2012 that the company relocated to Dallas, its current headquarters.

Copart has over 200 physical locations in 11 countries. These countries are the USA, Canada, the UK, Germany, Ireland, Brazil, Spain, UAE, Bahrain, Oman, and Finland.

13. Match Group

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Match Group is an American internet technology company that provides online dating services. The company owns and operates some of the largest dating platforms in the world including Tinder, Match.com, Meetic, OkCupid, Hinge, Plenty of Fish, and OurTime among others.

It was incorporated in 2009 by IAC. It remained a subsidiary of IAC until 2020 when it was spun off becoming a separate publicly traded company. With its headquarters nestled in the heart of Dallas, Match Group knows a thing or two about bringing people together.

14. Securus Technologies

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Securus Technologies is a Dallas-based tech company. The firm serves as a communication service provider for correctional facilities such as prisons and incarcerated individuals in the USA.

The company develops and implements communication as well as information systems for the criminal justice system. It was founded in 1986 and back then was known as TZ Holdings.

It was not until 2009 April that it changed the name to the current one, Securus Technologies. As of 2017, it is owned by billionaire Tom Gores who purchased it through his private equity firm Platinum Equity.

15. IBM Cloud

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IBM Cloud, formerly known as SoftLayer Technologies, is a tech company under Big Blue (IBM). It provides cloud infrastructure and services for companies building for Internet Scale.

It was founded in 2005 by Lance Crosby and has its headquarters in Dallas Texas. SoftLayer Technologies was acquired by IBM in 2013 and subsequently changed its name to IBM Cloud.

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In conclusion, Dallas has a budding tech industry and this list barely scratches the surface. From artificial intelligence to software development there are tech organizations of all kinds in the county and the future looks even brighter thanks to a promising startup scene.