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LA gets a big SaaS exit as Fastly nabs the Culver City-based Signal Sciences for $775M

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Los Angeles was always more than a one-industry town, even when it comes to technology startups, as media and entertainment (and social networking) were always the big draws in Tinseltown.

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Central Desktop Adds Social Networking

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Pasadena-based Central Desktop, a provider of on-demand project management and collaboration software, has rolled out new social networking features on its site.

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Nimble Launches New Update

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Nimble, which is led by Jon Ferrara, develops software which lets people track their interaction with customers, clients, business contacts, and others across email, social networks, and much more. nimble contact management software personal tracking saas' READ MORE>>.

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53 Questions Developers Should Ask Innovators

TechEmpower

Social Integration/Viral Outreach Is your application tied into any social networks? Is it limited to login and Like buttons, or are you building a presence within the social networks themselves? How much member profile information do you need before allowing a user to register? How tight is that integration?

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5 Current Technologies Still Have Room For Innovation

Startup Professionals Musings

There are already a variety of cloud computing solutions available for common business usage, including the following: Software as a Service (SaaS). Social Media. Social networks like Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn manage communities comprised of millions of people worldwide.

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9 Popular Startup Business Model Variations For Scale

Startup Professionals Musings

For example, Amber Alert GPS will make sure your kids don’t wander outside of safe zones, Site24x7 will let you know if your web site is down, and Social Studio monitors social networks so you know what people are saying about your brand.

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CrownPeak Takes On Social Media

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Los Angeles-based CrownPeak has set its sights on the social media space, saying this morning that it has launched a new product which publishes content into social networking sites such as Twitter, LinkedIn, and Facebook. Tags: crownpeak social media publishing facebook software saas. READ MORE>>.