Resolute Insights - February 2025
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Dear Resolute Consulting Group Community,
As we step into February, the technological landscape continues to evolve, presenting both opportunities and challenges that significantly impact our region.
In a recent move, President Trump has issued an energy emergency declaration aimed at promoting fossil fuels and potentially ending incentives for electric vehicle purchases. This policy shift could have profound implications for Texas, a state deeply intertwined with the energy sector.
Meanwhile, the emergence of DeepSeek, a Chinese generative AI model, has sparked discussions due to its nuanced responses on various topics and self-censorship on sensitive issues. This development highlights the complex interplay between technology and geopolitics.
Closer to home, a Texas county has declared a disaster following a cyberattack, underscoring the critical importance of robust cybersecurity measures for local governments. Additionally, residents should remain vigilant against fraudulent toll road text messages, which have been reported in the area.
Looking ahead, we encourage you to participate in two significant events this month: the 2025 Southwest Regional Accelerate Conference (featuring discussions on topics such as AI in action, and emerging technologies), and the TMC AI Summit 2025.
At Resolute Consulting Group, we are committed to keeping you informed about these developments and supporting your endeavors in navigating the ever-changing technological environment.
Warm regards,
Mario Pietromonaco, Managing Partner
How President Trump’s energy emergency declaration could impact production in Texas
Trump declared an?energy emergency?in the U.S. and expressed his intention to promote fossil fuels, as well as end incentives for consumers to buy electric vehicles, along with other climate initiatives from the past administration.
DeepSeek Controversies Circumstantial
If you've been wondering what all the talk about DeepSeek means, it's really just another artificial intelligence (AI) platform like Open AI's products and others, but it's the circumstances surrounding DeepSeek that make it worrisome.
Texas county issues disaster declaration following cyberattack
On Friday, Matagorda County’s Emergency Operation Center published a statement warning that a cybersecurity breach had been discovered “involving a virus that has affected several internal systems.”
Houston-area middle schoolers to learn about carbon capture through new grassroots initiative
With the help of a $2.5 million grant from the U.S. Department of Energy and a small but growing network of science teachers, educators are spearheading a grassroots educational initiative to provide information about carbon capture and storage along with its potential benefits.
Tech company moves its headquarters from Austin to Dallas area
Texas has become the hottest state in the U.S. for technology companies to settle, but not everyone is moving to Austin. In fact, more and more companies have found a home in the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex, including E2open, a tech business that reportedly moved from Austin last year.
Houston Museum of Natural Science has new technology for visually impaired
The museum is continuing its effort to expand its accessibility for vision-impaired visitors with a new partnership with Baltimore-based assistive tech company ReBokeh Vision Technologies.
Local Happenings
OCI - Houston East - Luncheon
FEBRUARY 11th | 11:30am-1pm
Battleground Golf Course
Join us as Jeremy Osterberger presents key opportunities and trends BIC is seeing that will shape the upcoming year in our industry. Network, collaboration, and knowledge exchange will be at the forefront of this luncheon.
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2025 Southwest Regional Accelerate Conference
FEBRUARY 27th | Virtual
Empowering Women in Tech, Together.
Women Impact Tech brings together over 1,000 women engineers and leaders with organizations prioritizing diversity, innovation, and inclusion in tech. Network and connect with women with 5+ years of experience in the Southwest.
TMC AI Summit 2025
FEBRUARY 20th-21st | TMC Helix Park
The TMC AI Summit is a prominent conference organized by The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston. This event focuses on the rapidly evolving fields of IT and technology, particularly in the realm of artificial intelligence.
Tech Networking Event by Startup Valley in Houston
FEBRUARY 21st | 6pm-9pm | The Dogwood
Join us at Startup Valley for our 15th event in Houston! Our participants can solve key challenges through our events: Find Investors, Expand your Network and Scale your Business!
Tips and Tricks
OpenAI Just Introduced More Ways to Use ChatGPT on WhatsApp
You text or ask ChatGPT something out loud, and the bot responds in kind. For WhatsApp users, that largely feels like texting a friend—only, that friend happens to respond right away with a detailed response generated entirely by AI.
Watch out: Fake toll road texts sweep America
A new scam has come to light, targeting residents across the United States with text messages that pretend to be from toll road operators.
This Chrome Extension Hides Google's AI Junk
The world's biggest tech companies are doing their best to sell you on a generative AI future, but even when you can't turn AI off, there are steps you can take to fight back.
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Mario Pietromonaco
Managing Partner, Global Head of Sales
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