socalTECH

AUGUST 19, 2015

San Dimas-based TP-LINK , the Southern California networking products maker, is behind the launch of the new, Google OnHub Wi-Fi router this morning--Google's answer to difficult to use, Wi-Fi equipment. Google and TP-LINK said this morning that its new OnHub device is managed by a mobile app developed by the two companies, and is designed to sit out in the open to provide fast Wi-Fi connections, and features a circular antenna design and software to optimize Wi-Fi connections.

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Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 19, 2015

In a corporate environment, the focus of a job interview has long been demonstrating your match to the skills and experience outlined in the job description. In my experience with startups, that is still necessary, but not sufficient. Today’s business world has become totally customer driven, so customer-centric and people abilities really make the difference between winners and losers.

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socalTECH

AUGUST 19, 2015

Irvine-based The Retail Equation , a venture-backed startup developing tools used for retail analytics and predictive modeling, has been acquired by Appriss , a provider of data, risk, and analytics software Financial terms of the buy were not disclosed. The Retail Equation was owned by Norwest Venture Partners. According to Appriss, Norwest will continue to support the company by investing the proceeds of the sale into the new, combined entity.

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Tech Zulu Event

AUGUST 19, 2015

To say that big data is changing the world may sound like an overstatement, but in reality it’s true in nearly every respect. Big data has quickly come onto the scene and is steadily transforming businesses, institutions, organizations, governments, and a host of other entities in ways that were only part of the most imaginative mind just a decade ago.

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Advertiser: Aggregage

Office leases are one of companies’ largest expenses, and if your whole team is working from home with no clear end in sight, you may be wondering what to do about your lease.

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socalTECH

AUGUST 19, 2015

Pasadena-based Guidance Software , which makes computer forensics and digital investigation software, said today that it has funded a data security research program at the Caltech Institute of Technology (Caltech). Guidance Software did not say how much it is investing in the program, aimed at advancing cybersecurity incident response. The joint program will come out of Caltech's Center for Data-driven Discovery, led by Julian Bunn and Professor Emeritus Mani Chandy.

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socalTECH

AUGUST 19, 2015

Los Angeles-based Ring , the smart doorbell startup led by Jamie Siminoff, said today that it has raised $28M in a new funding round. The new funding came from Richard Branson, Shea Ventures, American Family Insurance, True Ventures, and Upfront Ventures, along with other, un-named angels. Ring--formerly known as Doorbot--develops a replacement doorbell which includes a built in video camera, connects to a users' smart phone, and also includes other connected features.

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socalTECH

AUGUST 19, 2015

Santa Barbara-based real estate mannagement software developer Yardi announced this morning that it has acquired MCEnergy , a developer of energy management software. Financial terms of the buy were not announced. Yardi said the acquisition will help it expand into the energy area. MCEnergy develops energy information and procurement software, helping property managers track energy, environmental, and sustainability data.

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