Acquire BPO, a global Australia-based business outsourcing provider with more than 10,000 employees, has opened its U.S. headquarters in Irving. The company plans to hire more than 130 North Texans to pair with the recently relocated U.S. executive team.
Founded in 2005, Acquire BPO is on an ambitious growth trajectory with a goal of reaching 100,000 global employees by 2035. Clients for the company include RingCentral, Domino’s, Samsung, and more. The new U.S. HQ will allow the company to push further into its AI initiatives with its affiliate Acquire.AI. The office will be led by Tim Read, VP of operations, and Joseph Dickerson, head of U.S. client services, who relocated to DFW to lead the operation.
“The launch of our U.S. headquarters marks a new chapter in our story—one where we redefine the standards of service and efficiency in the BPO sector,” said Scott Stavretis, CEO of Acquire BPO. “The Irving site embodies our core values of transparency, collaboration, passion and impact. With this launch, Acquire BPO is not just opening a new office; we are unlocking new opportunities to better serve our clients and contribute significantly to the industry’s evolution.”
NBA Invest Equity Stake in nVenue
Dallas-based nVenue, a micro-betting startup that has partnerships with the MLB, Apple TV, and more, now has an official partnership with the NBA as the league has taken an equity stake in the brand. nVenue participated in the NBA Launchpad program—an initiative to source, evaluate, and pilot emerging technologies that advance the league’s business—and as a result, nVenue’s predictive basketball analytics will be available in various sportsbooks.
Scott Kaufman-Ross, the NBA’s head of gaming and new business ventures, has joined nVenue as a board observer. “Micro-betting presents an opportunity to drive incremental fan engagement within the live game,” said Kaufman-Ross. “As a fast-paced sport with constant action, the NBA requires a unique approach to providing opportunities that are both contextual and personalized to how our fans are consuming the game. We are excited to roll up our sleeves with a company like nVenue, with its innovative tech and a great team, to explore this opportunity.”
nVenue CEO Kelly Pracht added, “Currently available markets and betting offerings leave a gap in in-play options that are well-suited for the NBA’s pace of game. We are honored that the league selected nVenue to collaborate, design, and deliver a new approach to micro-betting for the NBA fan.”
Red River Rivalry to Stay at Cotton Bowl Through 2036
The Red River Rivalry between the University of Texas and the University of Oklahoma—which will be SEC institutions starting in 2024—is set to stay at the Cotton Bowl Stadium at Fair Park through 2036. A motivating factor for the game to stay put at Fair Park is the $140 million renovations set to be made at the stadium, spearheaded by Overland Partners and renowned stadium architect Bryan Trubey.
“Everyone in the Red River Rivalry wins—the Longhorns, the Sooners and the City of Dallas,” said Monica Paul, Dallas Sports Commission Executive Director. “It’s thrilling to know the new era of the Red River Rivalry will keep the same unique pageantry and atmosphere at historic Cotton Bowl Stadium well into the next decade. The game will continue to make a lasting impression on Dallas.”
Improvements to the Cotton Bowl Stadium include widening concourses and adding escalators, renovations to concessions and restrooms, plus increasing the number of hospitality areas and premium environments.
Key Numbers to Know:
- The Red River Rivalry had a $51 million estimated economic impact on Dallas this year.
- City hotel occupancy rates reach close to 90 percent during Red River Rivalry weekend with rates climbing over $220. That equates to hotel revenues more than double the average day.
- The $140 million, two-year renovation project is set to break ground soon.
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