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JULY 7, 2016

Washe said it has begun offering up support to users between Los Angeles and San Diego, connecting drivers to a network of mobile car washers. Washe says users can select everything from a basic exterior wash to a full detail, set the location of their car using GPS location services, and get a full update as their car is cleaned.

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OCTOBER 23, 2019

Los Angeles-based Wander has waded into the high speed, Internet access business, saying on Wednesday that it has launched a new, roughly $25-per-month high speed networking service in Santa Monica. The company claims it is available to "tens of thousands" of households on day one. READ MORE>>.

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MAY 30, 2013

Newport Beach-based SignNow , a developer of mobile signature capture and document storage services, has been acquired by Barracuda Networks. Barracuda Networks said the acquisition will help it strengthen its offerings in the cloud data storage market. Financial details of the acquisition were not disclosed. READ MORE>>.

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OCTOBER 13, 2011

Los Angeles-based AdColony , the mobile video ad network operated by Jirbo, said Wednesday that it has launched a new, self-serve HD video ad platform targeted at mobile devices. Jirbo said its new AdColony Express product allows marketers to upload and submit their own video ad campaigns on iPhone, iPad, and the iPod Touch.

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TechEmpower

JULY 24, 2023

” or “Are you developing for desktop, tablet, mobile, or all three?” Are you targeting desktop, tablet, or mobile? Most new sites need to account for mobile delivery – but on the other hand, not every MVP needs both desktop and mobile versions. For customer service? How tight is that integration?

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JANUARY 6, 2014

YP , the local search, media, and advertising firm spun out of AT&T which has significant operations in Glendale, said today that it has acquired venture-backed Sense Networks , a provider of mobile advertising and location-based services. sense networks yellow pages merger acquisition cerberus' READ MORE>>.

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OCTOBER 16, 2013

Los Angeles-based DoubleBeam , a provider of payment technology, including mobile check- and credit card capture technologies, has signed up a new customer in the rental payments area. YapStone''s service lets users make electronic payments via the web, text message, phone, or via app. Financial impact of the win was not announced.

Services 164

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TechCrunch LA

OCTOBER 7, 2019

Shuttle startup Via and the city of Cupertino are launching an on-demand public transportation network, the latest example of municipalities trying out alternatives to traditional buses. The on-demand shuttle service, which begins October 29, will eventually grow to 10 vehicles and include a wheelchair-accessible vehicle.

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DECEMBER 18, 2013

Los Angeles-based Canvas , a stealth mode social networking startup, said this week that it is aiming at Facebook with a new service to let users share content, including audio, video, private messages, and more. The company hopes to launch its service in summer of next year. canvas social networking facebook mobile sharing'

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FEBRUARY 28, 2013

Los Angeles-based Scopely , the mobile monetization service headed by Walter Driver, has signed on five mobile games developers today, saying it has added Double Fine Productions, Big Cave Games, High Line Games, Rocket Jump Games, and Zupcat Games to its new Developer Network.

Mobile 159

Mobile Anthem Networking Los Angeles 159

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MARCH 31, 2009

Los Angeles-based GoTV Networks has launched a new mobile, social networking application focused on sharing pictures, videos, and text with their friends and family. GoTV Networks explained that it will support the new application with a combination of advertising and future micropayment subscriptions. READ MORE>>.

Social Network 113

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MAY 24, 2016

Los Angeles-based online content publisher TEN: The Enthusiast Network said this morning that it has launched an updated Motor Trend OnDemand , its automotive, video-on-demand service. Among other enhancements, TEN said the mobile app will now allow access to live streamed race content plus access to Formula 1 and IndyCar archives.

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JANUARY 21, 2015

Los Angeles-based FreedomPop unveiled a new effort today to offer up Wi-Fi service nationwide, through a network of 10 million hotspots. The free, mobile data operator said it will offer up its unlimited SMS, voice, and Wifi data plat for $5 a month. freempop national wifi wireless network telephone data mobile smartphone'

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JUNE 5, 2013

Los Angeles-based FreedomPop announced this morning that it has launched a free, mobile service which not only includes broadband data, but also includes free voice and texting. The new service comes as FreedomPop continues to try to disrupt the current model of high priced mobile phone service. READ MORE>>.

Services 157

Services IP Mobile Los Angeles 157

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OCTOBER 29, 2014

Los Angeles-based weeSPIN announced late Tuesday that it has raised a seed investment round for its music-focused, social networking app. weeSPIN is led by Darius Fong, and offers up an app with a collaborative playlist and connects to streaming music services like Soundcloud and Spotify. weeSPIN''s app currenly only runs on iOS.

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FEBRUARY 28, 2017

According to YouTube , the new, live experience will feature live TV streaming from ABC, CBS, FOX, NBC, ESPN, regional sports networks and dozens of popular cable networks, a "cloud DVR" service with no storage limits, ability to play video on mobile, tablet, and computer screens, as well as up to six accounts.

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NOVEMBER 20, 2013

In a move to sign up more consumers for the company''s free mobile phone service, Los Angeles-based FreedomPop said yesterday that it will start letting users bring their old Sprint phones to its service. freedompop sprint mobile phone network android free calling broadband' READ MORE>>.

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Services Mobile Startup Venture Capital 138

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JUNE 25, 2013

GoBank , the mobile-only banking service started by Monrovia''s Green Dot , has gone live, exiting a beta and hitting general availability, Green Dot said today. gobank banking mobile green greendot payment iphone android ipod' Green Dot said its GoBank accounts were specifically "built for the smartphone generation.".

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Mobile Monrovia Startup Tool 147

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NOVEMBER 1, 2012

A new service from Los Angeles-based TruConnect Mobile is looking to provide mobile Internet access to Walmart customers. The new service, Internet on the Go , let users purchase bandwidth through refillable, pre-paid cards at Walmart. The service requires users to buy a MiFi 2200 mobile hotspot to access its network.

Mobile 159

Mobile Los Angeles Activity Networking 159

TechCrunch LA

APRIL 16, 2019

The New York-based company was founded last year by Gina Bartasi, a fertility industry vet who previously launched Progyny, a fertility benefit solution for employers, and FertilityAuthority.com, an information platform and social network for people struggling with fertility. Bartasi said Kindbody makes all the options clear to its patients.

Mobile 167

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OCTOBER 4, 2021

Culver City-based PacketFabric, a provider of optical network services for the enterprise market, said this morning that it has acquired RSTOR, a Saratoga, California-based cloud-based storage and data mobility products. Financial terms of the acquisition were not announced. PacketFabric is led by CEO Dave Ward.

Culver City 113

Culver City Networking Acquisition Mobile 113

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DECEMBER 5, 2013

Irvine-based Local.com , which operates a network of local business search sites, announced today that it has launched a new, mobile pay-per-call lead generation network. According to Local.com, its new network will connect consumers searching for local businesses and services with advertisers, via new pay-per-call ads.

Mobile 138

Mobile Advertising Patents Networking 138

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APRIL 25, 2013

In a big extension for personal cloud storage service Younity , the Santa Monica-based startup announced today that it has connected its service into Facebook, letting users access any file from Facebook, and also share those with friends on the popular social networking service.

Services 193

Services Santa Monica Social Network Los Angeles 193

Southern California Edison Blog

APRIL 8, 2021

Wavelength services are a good match for small and medium-sized telecom companies looking for cost-effective, reliable, and highly private connectivity to support their customers. . Under this network type, carriers lease a wavelength of light along a fiber optic cable to transmit data. Why Should Carriers Leverage Wavelength Services?

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Services Networking Southern California Activity 54

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MARCH 27, 2012

San Diego-based Sorenson Media , the developer of video encoding and decoding software, reported today that mobile Internet gateway firm Flash Networks has licensed its video decoder. Financial details of the win were not announced. READ MORE>>.

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Networking Media San Diego Mobile 124

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JANUARY 6, 2014

Santa Monica-based private equity investor Clearlake Capital said this morning that it has acquired Tolt Services Group , an outsource, IT services company, and merged it with Kyrus Solutions , to form a new company called Tolt Solutions. Financial details of the deal were not announced. READ MORE>>.

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Capital Services Outsource Development Santa Monica 138

Southern California Edison Blog

APRIL 8, 2021

Wavelength services are a good match for small and medium-sized telecom companies looking for cost-effective, reliable, and highly private connectivity to support their customers. . Under this network type, carriers lease a wavelength of light along a fiber optic cable to transmit data. Why Should Carriers Leverage Wavelength Services?

Services 52

Services Networking Southern California Activity 52

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JANUARY 16, 2013

How was Monrovia, California-based Green Dot able to quickly launch itself into the mobile banking category? Green Dot--which launched its mobile banking app and service, GoBank , this week--apparently was positioning itself for the move in 2011, when it acquired a small community bank in Utah, with a mere $35.7M READ MORE>>.

Mobile 153

Mobile Monrovia Acquisition Startup 153

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MARCH 21, 2013

Domeyer recently told us how mobile visitors to the web are dramatically changing how Oversee looks at the market, and are pushing the firm to invest more in technology to adapt to mobile users. Debra Domeyer: Number one, we're definitely showing leadership in mobile innovation. That's a huge amount of mobile traffic.

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Mobile CTO Hire CPC Web 224

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MARCH 6, 2013

FreedomPop , the venture-backed provider of free broadband services, has launched into the home broadband market, the company announced this morning. FreedomPop, led by Stephen Stokols, is leveraging the broadband network of Clearwire for its broadband service.

Services 190

Services Mobile Marketing Networking 190

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FEBRUARY 21, 2013

One of the biggest issues facing mobile application developers today, is finding new users among a gigantic sea of applications. A Los Angeles-based startup, PaeDae , is looking to change that with a new platform it is calling BARTR , which it says will let mobile app developers exchange traffic and users.

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Mobile Develop Development Help 199

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JUNE 2, 2017

The world of mobile apps has added serious challenges for software developers, who don't just have to deal with crashes�they have to deal with slow performance, strange hangs, multiple carrier networks, and more. Software is a different beast in the mobile environment. Eric Futoran: Embrace.io That was Walter's job.

Mobile 178

Mobile Develop Development Tool 178

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JUNE 12, 2009

San Diego-based Novatel Wireless is behind this week's launch of Virgin Mobile USA's nationwide 3G wireless Internet service, providing the hardware behind the new service. The service uses the MC750 Broadband2Go device to connect PCs into Sprint's national network; that hardware based on technology from Novatel Wireless.

Mobile 100

Mobile Services San Diego Networking 100

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MAY 22, 2012

San Diego-based Active Network , the provider of sports and activity registration services and software, said today that it has launched a suite of software aimed at enterprise event management. Active Network said its mobile software is aimed at everything from annual conferences to trade shows. READ MORE>>.

Activity 147

Activity Software Networking San Diego 147

Both Sides of the Table

DECEMBER 5, 2010

Social Networks: Past, Present & Future. I recently spoke at Caltech at the Caltech / MIT Enterprise Forum on “the future of social networking,&# the 30-minute video is here and the PowerPoint presentation is here on DocStoc ). What are the big trends that will drive the next phase of social networks?

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Social Network Networking Web 2.0 Web 297

Both Sides of the Table

SEPTEMBER 15, 2013

For much of 2013 I watched the press write articles about how the YouTube “MCNs” (multi-channel networks) were doomed and tried to square that with the data I was watching at the one I invested in, Maker Studios, who has had one hell of a year. So can you successfully build a YouTube network? ” YouTube takes 45%.

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Networking Media Content Customer 366

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JUNE 23, 2015

Chatsworth-based MRV Communications , which develops packet and optical products for the telecom market, reported a deployment in the Czech Republic today, with T-Mobile Zech Republic. MRV said its hardware is being used to deploy a fully redundant optical transport network within the city of Prague. READ MORE>>.

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