Berkonomics

SEPTEMBER 29, 2016

Think for a minute whether there is any process or person that could be classed as the eye of the needle in your organization. Is there anything, process or person, that stalls the flow of work from start to finish? A CEO once told me that she was ‘the eye of the needle’ in her organization, purposely controlling quality of service and making sure all of her direct reports let her know of each . decision and action they undertook.

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SEPTEMBER 29, 2016

Redland-based Esri , which develops geographical information management (GIS) and mapping software, says it will donate $80,000 in software to winners of the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) Smart City Air Challenge. The EPA's challenge looks to spur communities to provide real time data collection from networks of air quality sensors. Esri said that its offer is open to all US city and county government agencies, and it will offer two, geospatial software licenses worth $40,000 each to t

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SoCal Tech Calendar

SEPTEMBER 29, 2016

Wednesday, October 5, 2016 -- Energy Storage North America. North America's largest conference, exhibition and networking event for the energy storage industry. Now in its fourth year, ESNA connects developers, energy users, utilities and policymakers to advance understanding and deployment of energy storage and ultimately build a cleaner, more affordable, and more resilient grid.

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SEPTEMBER 29, 2016

Aliso Viejo-based software developer Smith Micro Sofware said that it has launched a new, design and development service, which will help its customers develop their own mobile apps. According to Smith Micro, the service is aimed at B2 enterprises and startups, and help them develop iOS, Android, and Windows apps. The company said the team already has designed and launched more than thirty mobile apps for its customers.

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L.A. Business Journal

SEPTEMBER 29, 2016

Legendary Digital launching paid streaming service, Adam Carolla launches car maintenance management app, and Warner Bros. launches slots mobile game with Mario Lopez.

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SEPTEMBER 29, 2016

Temple City-based Fulgent Genetics , closed its first day on the public markets up slightly, at $9.18 per share, after debuting at $9.00 per share this morning. The company priced at $9.00 a share on Wednesday night, and is now trading as FLGT on the NASDAQ Global Market. The company sold 4,200,000 shares of its common stock in the offering, raising $37.8M in its IPO.

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SEPTEMBER 29, 2016

San Diego-based Maxwell Technologies , a developer of ultracapacitor-based energy storage systems, has named Olaf Muller as the company's Senior Vice President of Sales. Muller was most recently at Benteler Automotive. Muller also has served at TRW. The company said Muller has 20 years of experience in the automotive industry. READ MORE>>.

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Xconomy

SEPTEMBER 29, 2016

With public interest in artificial intelligence technologies on the rise, five of the world’s largest corporations—vying against each other in so many spheres—are banding together to support research on the ethical and societal issues raised by machines with increasingly human-like capabilities. The Partnership on AI , formally unveiled Wednesday, includes Amazon, Microsoft, Facebook, IBM, Google and its 2014 acquisition DeepMind.

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SEPTEMBER 29, 2016

Irvine-based vehicle telematics and tracking systems provider Spireon said today that it has launched a new product, a solar-powered product specifically being used for tracking trailers. According to Spireon, the new product is compatible with both dry vans and containers, and helps companies better track their operations. Spireon said the trailer-mounted, solar panel and telematics unit installs in under twenty minutes, and helps provide increased reliability and decreased hassle of maintenanc

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SEPTEMBER 29, 2016

Los Angeles-basedd online retailer Newegg said this morning that it is launching a series of sales and deals on its various video game accessories and titles, through a month long effort in October is it calling "Gametober". The company--which appears to be attempting to extend its holiday sales season into October--said it will offer up a number of sweepstakes for video game enthusiasts, deals and promotions from manufacturers, flash sales, and more.

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SEPTEMBER 29, 2016

San Diego-based Kyriba said this morning that it has raised $23M more, in a Series D funding. The developer of cloud-based, treasury management and risk management software said the round was led by Bpifrance, and also included HSBC and Daher Capital. Kyriba, led by Jean-Luc Robert, helps enterprises manage cross border transactions and finance. Kyriba's other investors include HSBC, BRED Banque Populaire, Daher Capital, Iris Capital and Upfront Ventures.

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SEPTEMBER 29, 2016

Santa Monica-based Event Farm , which develops event marketing software, has acquired Boston-based event software company Attend , as an expansion of the company's reach. Event Farm--which already has offices in Santa Monica and Washington D.C., said the acquisition will add its presence with an office in Boston. Event Farm, led by Ryan Costello, offers up invitation, guest registration, and digital activation software specifically aimed at brands and their events, with a suite of analytics soft

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SEPTEMBER 29, 2016

Los Angeles-based Velocify , which develops software to help companies better manage their sales process, is in a growth spurt, with the hire of three new executives--all veterans of the tech industry from the LA area. Velocify says it has named Kyle Messman as CFO of the company, Tiffany Chelsvig as Vice President of Human Resources, and Joel Ginsburg as General Counsel.

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