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Big tech companies are looking at Hollywood as the next stage in their play for the cloud

TechCrunch LA

This week, both Microsoft and Google made moves to woo Hollywood to their cloud computing platforms in the latest act of the unfolding drama over who will win the multi-billion dollar business of the entertainment industry as it moves to the cloud. in Los Angeles.

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Reflections On 2016: John Greathouse, Investor, Professor at UC Santa Barbara

socalTECH

This holiday season, we are again sharing the reflections on the year from Southern California's technology community. This contribution is from John Greathouse , a longtime venture capitalist and also a professor at UC Santa Barbara, who was instrumental in Computer Motion's initial public offering and the sale of GoToMeeting to Citrix.

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The Five Major Tech Trends of 2016

Xconomy

As we draw closer to the end of 2016, it is important that we take a moment to look back and reflect on all of the ways technology has inspired us, and transformed the way we live and do work. Here are the top five ways technology has impacted us this year. The Device-Agnostic Customer Experience.

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3 Important Facebook Marketing Trends in 2016

Tech Zulu Event

How can your company best benefit from social networking ads in 2016? In addition, make use of as much automation as you can in 2016 to reduce manpower costs and put the money towards other more important matters. Here is the breakdown of these 3 factors to watch in 2016: 1. That was $15.5 billion in 2015 alone.

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10 Ways Startups Can Reduce Expenses in 2016

Tech Zulu Event

We can’t give you a recipe for success, but here are 10 ways to lower your startup’s expenses and free up capital in 2016. Take advantage of the Cloud. Cloud computing technologies can reduce your startup expenses, improve cash flow, and boost productivity. Hire freelancers, temps, or college students.

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6 Trends Generate Huge Data And Startup Opportunities

Startup Professionals Musings

exabytes per month at the end of 2016, of which half was video. According to what I see, as outlined by Surdak, this data surge is being driven by the following six technological and social trends: Mobility: smartphones, tablets, and the “Internet of things.” Cloud computing: the death of dedicated infrastructure.

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Can Startups Surf The Huge Information Tidal Wave?

Startup Professionals Musings

zettabytes by the year 2016. According to what I see, as outlined by Surdak, this data surge is being driven by the following six technological and social trends: Mobility: smartphones, tablets, and the “Internet of things.” Cloud computing: the death of dedicated infrastructure. The audience is now the actors.

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