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JANUARY 27, 2011

Pasadena-based X1 Technologies , the Idealab startup developing desktop search software, announced this morning that it has named John Patzakis as President of eDiscovery. X1 is a developer of desktop search software, including specific versions for enterprise electronic discovery. READ MORE>>.

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OCTOBER 7, 2010

Pasadena-based X1 Technologies , the developer of email and desktop search software, said Thursday that it has rolled out a new, mobile version of its product. X1's search software provides deep indexing of desktop documents, emails, and attachments. X1 is one of firms that is part of Idealab. READ MORE>>.

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JANUARY 6, 2012

Pasadena-based Guidance Software , the developer of computer forensics and e-discovery software, said this morning that it has named Daniel Lim as Vice President and Deputy General Counsel, and Alex Adrianopoulos as Vice President of Marketing. READ MORE>>.

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AUGUST 17, 2010

San Luis Obispo-based MINDBODY , a developer of software-as-a-service for the yoga, pilates, wellness, and spa market, said today that wellness businesses are signing up for its MINDBODY Finder product, technology which allows consumers to book and pay for fitness classes and wellness appointments online. READ MORE>>.

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OCTOBER 3, 2019

Pasadena-based e-discovery software developer X1 has raised $5.1M The round also included angel investor George Kadifa, the former head of HP Software. According to X1, the new funding will go to hire aggressively in development and sales. X1 is led by CEO Craig Carpenter and CTO Brent Botta. READ MORE>>.

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MARCH 5, 2018

Pasadena-based robot developer Miso Robotics says it has officially launched its burger flipping robot, "Flippy", at CaliBurger's Pasadena location--and, separately, has inked a partnership to bring its robotics technology to the sports and entertainment venue market.

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JANUARY 4, 2017

Pasadena-based Vertical Management Systems , a developer of financial technology and software for managing fiduciary risk, fee transparency, and revenue reconciliation, has been acquired by NewSpring Holdings. Vertical Management Systems (VMS) provides its software to large financial institutions.

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MAY 14, 2019

Pasadena-based ObEN , a developer of artificial intelligence-driven, animated avatars--which looks like and sound like real people--said its technology is being used to power the detailed, human avatar behind PAI News , an app which will deliver news on blockchain and cryptocurrency. READ MORE>>.

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MARCH 7, 2019

Pasadena-based ObEN , which develops avatar technology and software, is powering a new, personalized, AI-driven medical health assistance app, the company said this week, being developed by the MedStar Health Research Institute. The app uses "Tara", an intelligence avatar created using ObEN's technology.

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MARCH 3, 2010

Pasadena-based X1 Technologies , the developer of desktop search software run by Idealab, announced today that it has upgraded its software. X1's software is used to index and search enterprise desktops. The new software is Version 6.7 Tags: desktop search software idealab enterprise.

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SEPTEMBER 25, 2018

Pasadena-based artificial intelligence software developer ObEN has rolled out a new, singing and talking "AI personality" based on Chinese singing group SNH48 , the company said today. The company said it has created the "world's first celebrity personal AI" based on one of the members of the Chinese music group, Aijia.

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JANUARY 26, 2018

Pasadena-based Tetra Tech , which provides global consulting and engineering services, said late Thursday that it has acquired Newport Beach-based BridgeNet , a developer of aviation technology. Financial details of the buy were not disclosed.

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AUGUST 15, 2019

Energy Vault , a startup of Pasadena-based Idealab developing radically different energy storage technology--based on the movement of large, concrete blocks via robotic arms--has raised $110M in a Series B funding, the company announced this morning.

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MARCH 20, 2015

Altadena-based Rexter , the developer of real time contact and relationship management software led by technology veteran Andy Wilson, has been named one of the fourteen companies in the upcoming Microsoft Digital Work Accelerator. READ MORE>>.

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MARCH 14, 2017

Pasadena-based ObEN , which develops virtual reality avatar technology, has scored funding from SoftBank Ventures Korea, SoftBank said this morning. ObEn, led by Nikhil Jain, develops software which allows users to take a selfie and voice recording, and turns that into a photo-realistic, virtual reality version of a human.

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OCTOBER 17, 2017

Pasadena-based QLess , which develops technology that helps people avoid waiting in line, said today that it has now saved more than 100 million people from standing in lines at government offices, hospitals, universities and retail stores. QLess said its products are now being used in more than 1,000 locations. READ MORE>>.

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JULY 18, 2017

Pasadena-based ObEN , the developer of artificial intelligence software led by Nikhil Jain, said this morning that it has raised $5M in a strategic funding round, led by Tencent Holding. in funding for its efforts to create "personal AI" software. in funding for its efforts to create "personal AI" software.

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MARCH 2, 2009

Pasadena-based X1 Technologies , a developer of enterprise search software, announced Monday that the firm has tapped Singapore firm Shepard Pte Ltd as a partner. X1's search software is being used for enterprise search and electronic discovery services. Tags: search software technologies.

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MARCH 11, 2009

Pasadena-based venture capital firm California Technology Ventures has staked a developer of a video game software engine, Blade Games , with a $4M investment. Alex Suh of California Technology Ventures was involved in the funding.

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FEBRUARY 27, 2014

Pasadena-based Wallaby , the developer of software to help consumers maximize the points and benefits of their credit card spending, is powering an online tool for travel rewards website ThePointsGuy.com , the two are announcing this morning. Financial details of the deal were not announced.

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MAY 26, 2009

Pasadena-based X1 Technologies , a developer of desktop search software, announced today that the firm has raised new funding from backer Idealab, plus made a few executive changes. X1 develops enterprise search software designed to search desktops and company networks for documents. READ MORE>>.

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MARCH 28, 2017

Los Angeles-based advertising software developer SteelHouse is in major executive expansion mode, saying late Monday that it has named Boris Bronshteyn as its Chief Technology Officer, and David U. Simon as its Chief Marketing Officer. It also has promoted Chris Innes to Chief Operating Officer. Rovion and Yoyodyne.

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AUGUST 20, 2014

Pasadena-based Wallaby Financial , the developer of technology to help users optimize the use of their credit cards, says it has created the industry''s largest database of credit cards, which it is making available to consumers. wallaby finance credit card software data financial' READ MORE>>.

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DECEMBER 14, 2015

It turns out, there are lots of benefits to learning the logical thinking behind software coding, according to Grant Hosford , the founder of Pasadena-based codeSpark (www.codespark.org). We caught up with Grant to learn more about The Foos and his quest to use the principles of software programming to help kids learn.

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SEPTEMBER 17, 2014

Pasadena-based credit card optimization software developer Wallaby , which is led by Matthew Goldman, has extended its tools to yet another platform, saying this morning that it has launched a new extension for the Firefox web browser. The company recently also added Android Wear, Samsung Gear, and a Google Chrome extension.

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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. FastSoft is based on technology originally developed for the Internet2 at Caltech. READ MORE>>.

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DECEMBER 3, 2014

Pasadena-based Wallaby Financial , the developer of web and mobile apps to help consumers optimize their credit card spending, hsa been acquired by Bankrate. wallaby bankrate credit card optimization software merger acquisition rate mobile' Financial terms of the buy were not disclosed. in funding in total. READ MORE>>.

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AUGUST 4, 2014

Pasadena-based Perfect Market , the Idealab-backed developer of programmatic advertising technology, has been acquired by New York-based Taboola. perfect market taboola merger acquisition content advertising optimization software idealab' Financial terms of the buy were not disclosed. READ MORE>>.

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APRIL 18, 2018

Pasadena- and Hong Kong-based ObEN , which is developing personalized avatar technology which turns a user's photos and voice into a virtual, talking avatar, says it is deploying its technology in Shanghai at a retailer in Shanghai.

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MARCH 19, 2013

Rexter , a brand new, Pasadena startup looking to put business contact management on steroids, said today that it has raised $1.5M in a seed funding round, which included local high profile technology executives Ted Meisel, Gil Elbaz, Sean Moriarty, Jarl Mohn, along with Siemer Ventures. READ MORE>>.

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DECEMBER 26, 2018

Editor's note: All this week, and into the start of next year, we'll be featuring reflections on 2018 from notable investors, entrepreneurs, and others from Southern California's technology community. Are there any technology innovations, gadgets, devices, software, that you found most interesting in 2018? Happy Holidays!

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MAY 10, 2012

Pasadena-based Central Desktop , the developer of cloud-based, project collaboration software which is headed by Isaac Garcia, said Wednesday that it has bolstered its board. Central Desktop operates a software-as-a-service product which allows users to collaborate and manage projects and teams. READ MORE>>.

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JULY 2, 2018

Pasadena-based ObEN , the artificial intelligence startup developing personal avatars, says it has linked with Tencent and the Tsinghua University PBC School of Finance (PBCSF), on a "blockchain research center" in China. ObEN says that blockchain is a "core component" of its personal avatar technology. READ MORE>>.

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SEPTEMBER 2, 2011

Pasadena-based X1 Technologies , the developer of desktop search software, has one less competitor: Google , as Google said Friday that it is shutting down its Google Desktop search software project. Google shut down a long list of projects late Friday. READ MORE>>.

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JUNE 21, 2011

Pasadena-based FastSoft , the developer of Internet traffic acceleration technology, reported today that online file storage service FilesAnywhere has selected its web acceleration software. FastSoft develops appliances which optimize the TCP/IP protocol, increasing speed of access to files across the Internet.

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JANUARY 17, 2013

Other large deals included investments in Los Angeles-based Maker Studios , the online video firm, which raised $36.0M, Goleta-based MINDBODY , which develops software for managing yoga studios and other health businesses, with $35.0M Second in terms of dollars was software, which totaled $107.6M in funding. READ MORE>>.

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