TechCrunch LA

JANUARY 14, 2019

“The way I look at it… a lot of it is going to be like any kind of content studio,” says Peter Rojas, a partner at the New York investment firm Betaworks Ventures. “We’re looking more broadly at the issues around manipulated or faked content and how do you address that,” says Rojas.

Social Media 261

Social Media Content Media Artificial Inteligence 261

socalTECH

AUGUST 30, 2011

Santa Monica-based content deliver network provider EdgeCast Networks said today that it has joined with OpenDNS and Google, as well as a number of other CDNs, to speed up the handling of domain name system (DNS) request on the Internet.

Google 167

Google IP Santa Monica Content 167

SoCal Tech Calendar

AUGUST 21, 2009

Thursday, August 27, 2009 -- Guarding your Ones and Zeroes - Securing Intellectual Property Rights in Digital Content.

Beverly Hills 100

Beverly Hills Content IP Activision 100

socalTECH

DECEMBER 1, 2009

The firm said the acquisition will give it full control over content, features, and functions of the technology, as well as world-wide sales and distribution of current and future products using the technology. Financial terms of the acquisition were not disclosed.

IP 133

IP Chatsworth Acquisition Content 133

socalTECH

JUNE 9, 2014

We then acquire those videos directly from content owners. We''re taking that content, and publishing it on our licensing platform, which is much like a Getty Images for video. We find the content they want, and we user our technology and people to service the show. Lee Essner: That''s one of the competitive edges we have.

Media 235

Media Content Startup IP 235

socalTECH

AUGUST 8, 2011

Pasadena-based FastSoft , the developer of Internet acceleration devices based on technology out of the California Insitute of Technology (Caltech), said today that it has been selected by Los Angeles content delivery network (CDN) NetDNA. Financial details of the win were not disclosed.

CalTech 171

CalTech IP Pasadena Content 171

socalTECH

MARCH 28, 2011

Pasadena-based FastSoft , the developer of content acceleration software and appliances, said today that it has named Jerry Hall as Vice President of Marketing at the firm. The firm's products use an optimized TCP/IP algorithm to accelerate software downloads and access to web sites. READ MORE>>.

Marketing 196

Marketing CalTech IP Pasadena 196

TechCrunch LA

MARCH 26, 2020

To determine if a user should be shown local news, based on a user’s IP address — not a precise location — the app may recommend stories relevant to local audiences. Once added, users can then browse their local news alongside other content they’re interested in, across a variety of topics. .

News 156

News Journal San Diego IP 156

socalTECH

JANUARY 25, 2013

Calabasas-based audio processing technology developer DTS has tied with IP video deliver firm RGB Networks , to supply its audio technology into RGB's products, the two said Thursday. Financial impact of the deal was not announced. READ MORE>>.

Networking 147

Networking Calabasas IP Advertising 147

socalTECH

JULY 8, 2010

Costa Mesa-based BandCon , a provider of content delivery network and related Internet infrastructure, has been acquired by Highwinds , an Internet services provider based in Florida. Highwinds said that the acquisition was a "natural fit" with its multiplatform IP service offerings and content delivery network (CDN).

IP 133

IP Content Acquisition Networking 133

TechCrunch LA

JANUARY 27, 2022

It included games icon Atari, which is working with PortalOne to include some of its brands and IP in that Arcade launch. “One of the big things we solved early on was how to scale this,” Bard said, “being able to produce the amount of content we can in a modular and efficient platform.

Platform 167

Platform Entertainment Netflix Content 167

TechCrunch LA

JUNE 17, 2020

Netflix is the most innovative content creation and distribution company of the last decade, leading the way in streaming since 2007 and changing the original content game with House of Cards in 2013,” said Brian Grazer, Ron Howard and Tyler Mitchell, co-founders of Impact, in a joint statement.

Netflix 137

Netflix Entertainment Hollywood Writing 137

socalTECH

OCTOBER 11, 2019

The company said the new funding will go to develop more games for its fans, expand its IP into live events and other formats, build out its team, control more of its production and distribution, and other efforts. READ MORE>>.

IP 113

IP Los Angeles Capital Funding 113

SoCal Tech Calendar

OCTOBER 16, 2009

Thursday, October 22, 2009 -- Burn Baby Burn: Is Traditional Licensing of Content Joining the Business Models Torched by New Technology and the Web? What You Need to Know About the New Growth After the Firestorm. Linux, Chang v. Virgin Mobile, and Jacobsen v. See [link] (more).

Web 100

Web Content Java IP 100

socalTECH

JUNE 26, 2018

GameMine says GoLive Games has rights to over ten television IPs. Los Angeles-based mobile game publisher GameMine says it has signed a distribution deal with a German game publisher, GoLive Games Studio AG , where GameMine will distribute mobile games themed around such characters as the Jungle Book, Robin Hood and Peter Pan. READ MORE>>.

IP 100

IP Mobile Los Angeles Angel 100

socalTECH

AUGUST 17, 2010

FastSoft develops software which optimized the TCP/IP protocol to accelerate page downloads. Tags: fastsoft retailer content delivery tcpip. The firm said its software speeds up page downloads by 30% to 500%. FastSoft's technology was originally developed for the Internet2. The firm is venture backed by Miramar Venture Partners.

Web 150

Web Miramar CalTech IP 150

socalTECH

SEPTEMBER 30, 2010

FastSoft sells an appliance and software which optimizes the TCP/IP protocol, drastically improving the speed of Internet transfers. FastSoft has been targeting companies in the e-commerce, social networking, digital content, and software-as-a-service markets with its products. READ MORE>>.

Networking 133

Networking CalTech IP Social Network 133

socalTECH

NOVEMBER 19, 2018

In a world of digital video, whats the best way to distribute and monetize that streaming video content? San Diego-based uCast Global (www.ucastglobal.com), backed by Gary Winnick, is looking to tackle that entire area of content distribution, and is led by startup veteran Dr. Kanaan Jemili.

Content 113

Content Startup Mobile Platform 113

socalTECH

JUNE 8, 2009

Los Angeles-based EdgeCast Networks , a provider of content delivery networking services, is announcing today that it has inked an intellectual property licensing agreement with Web.com. Tags: edgecast patent legal licensing web.com music content delivery network. READ MORE>>.

Patents 145

Patents Customer Custom IP 145

InfoChachkie

FEBRUARY 3, 2014

"Our artists, our labels, they all own 100% of their IP. We''re working with them exclusively on YouTube, to better monetize their content, whether that is through their own channel and official videos or third party content. How do you monetize this content? That blocks them from being able to monetize their content.

Networking 217

Networking Content IP Platform 217

socalTECH

JANUARY 29, 2015

In the mobile age, what is the key to connecting and engaging with users, and where does Hollywood''s creative content fit into the mix? Andrew Stalbow: What we''re seeing, is audiences have shifted very fast from traditional content like media, televisions, and movie theaters, and have moved to mobile very quickly.

Hollywood 100

Hollywood Mobile Content IP 100

socalTECH

JUNE 4, 2009

San Diego-based Verimatrix reported this week that the firm is deploying its content security technology in Mexico, as part of an install at cable operator Cablemas. According to Verimatrix, its products are being used as part of a enhanced digital cable service, over an advanced DVB-C/IP/DOCSIS network. READ MORE>>.

IP 100

IP San Diego Content Report 100

socalTECH

OCTOBER 12, 2009

Los Angeles-based Sophoi , a developer of media IP mananagement software, has been acquired by Oracle, Oracle said Monday. Tags: sophoi oracle merger acquisition software content hollywood intellectual property. Financial terms of the buy were not disclosed. Sophoi was backed by Oracle which had funded the firm to the tune of $17.5M

Oracle 140

Oracle IP Hollywood Entertainment 140

socalTECH

APRIL 30, 2010

The firm said it is targeting Internet retailers, social networking sites, and content delivery network (CDN) providers with the product. FastSoft's server-side devices help accelerate TCP/IP traffic. The firm said its appliances increase speed by 30 to 500 percent without requiring client software or browser plug-ins.

Web 133

Web CalTech Miramar IP 133

SoCal Tech Calendar

JANUARY 21, 2011

Leading IP and new media lawyer James D. Thursday, January 27, 2011 -- Beverly Hills Bar Assoc. Lunch - 3rd Annual State of Evolving Media Address.

Beverly Hills 113

Beverly Hills Media IP Social Network 113

socalTECH

JANUARY 26, 2009

Los Angeles-based content delivery network (CDN) EdgeCast has scored a big win, with Deutsche Telekom, the firms are set to announce today. The new CDN service is targeted at video, audio, content publishers, gaming companies, advertisers and others with need for streaming video delivery or web content acceleration.

Steamboat Ventures 100

Steamboat Ventures IP Content Networking 100

socalTECH

AUGUST 25, 2015

Los Angeles-based 3D movie projection technology developer RealD said today that it has reinforced its global IP protection, after a number of patent wins.

Patents 100

Patents IP Los Angeles Technology 100

SoCal Tech Calendar

MAY 3, 2009

Sophisticated digital consumer devices such as the iPod, Xbox, Archos PMP, and Mobile Smartphones along with the broadband networks that connect themhave quickly moved the distribution of content to the digital world. An entirely new industry is being formed.

Enterprise Forum 100

Enterprise Forum CalTech IP Content 100

socalTECH

APRIL 24, 2009

This two-and-a-half-day executive event features high-level debates on which forces are disrupting user behavior and creating new opportunities, content strategies and monetization schemes in the video, music, gaming, search, and mobile industries. SoCal IP Law Group LLP - IP Counselors For Technology Companies.

SoCalTech 100

SoCalTech Southern California Rustic Canyon Technology Council 100

socalTECH

MAY 6, 2009

According to Mzima, it has expanded its IP network into to colocation facilities in Amsterdam, operated by TelecityGroup. Los Angeles-based Mzima Networks , an operator of a Internet backbone network, disclosed this morning that it has expanded its network to Amsterdam. READ MORE>>.

Networking 100

Networking IP Web Content 100

Both Sides of the Table

SEPTEMBER 15, 2013

If you’re thinking about building an online video network today you need to think about: Producing your own content (not just aggregating). So as video content producers we need to understand that if we want to build mass-market video brands we need to distribute via YouTube. But the best MCNs are so much more.

Networking 366

Networking Media Content Customer 366

SoCal Tech Calendar

JULY 22, 2009

By some estimates, over 300 ad networks have blossomed online to serve ever-narrowing audience and content niches: travel, gaming, the affluent, gay lifestyles, soap opera fans, education - the list goes on and on. Slipping away are the days when users gravitated around "launch pages" and portals or even major content hubs.

IP 100

IP Social Media Guide Content 100

socalTECH

JULY 16, 2010

Last week, San Diego-based provider of web content classification and security services developer BrightCloud was acquired by Webroot , and we thought it would be a great opportunity to talk to founder Quinn Curtis about how the acquisition of his firm came about. We're also very much marching down the path of IP reputation as well.

San Diego 145

San Diego IP Acquisition Web 145

socalTECH

FEBRUARY 2, 2009

According to Fandango, it will power ticketing, showtimes, and other movie-related content on Verizon's "Verizon Hub." Verizon Hub is the telecom provider's broadband connection hardware, which was announced today and provides unlimited Voice-over-IP calling and voicemail services. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.

Fandango 100

Fandango IP Los Angeles Content 100

SoCal Tech Calendar

SEPTEMBER 19, 2008

This event explores how production, distribution and advertising have evolved from past business models to support digital content distribution on new media platforms. The focus will be on consumer and digital distribution, online content and mobile consumer electronics, and monetization of digital media via advertising.

Advertising 100

Advertising Product IP Content 100

socalTECH

NOVEMBER 13, 2012

If you think of Pinterest, one of our customers, every time content is pinned or re-pinned, an email is generated to let users know that is happening. For $79, you get 100,000 emails, and you're able to control your own IP address. Controlling your IP address is a big deal. The best way to describe this is by example.

Email 157

Email Startup IP Newsletter 157

socalTECH

JULY 16, 2013

More than 80 percent of the IP out of those institutions gets licensed, but less than 20 percent of that goes into startups. The thesis is, we need collaboration, ideas, and IP, and to translate that into innovation. The thesis is, we need collaboration, ideas, and IP, and to translate that into innovation.

Pasadena 242

Pasadena Santa Monica CalTech Technical Review 242