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JANUARY 28, 2013

Burbank-based Condusiv , the developer of disk optimization software, said over the weekend that it has named Frederic T. The firm's software is used for disk defragmentation and optimization. Boyer as its new Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. Boyer reports to CEO Jerry Baldwin. READ MORE>>.

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APRIL 11, 2011

3D filmmaker James Cameron of Avatar fame announced Monday that he has launched a new, technology firm based in Burbank focused on creating 3D technology. The firm said that the company's technologies, products and services have been used in such projects as Avatar, TRON: Legacy, u2 3D and Resident Evil:Afterlife.

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SEPTEMBER 24, 2018

Burbank-based BlueFocus , a provider of digital technology, hardware and software to Hollywood, said on Monday that it has acquired The Master QC Group LLC , a provider of file-based master quality control for Hollywood studios and production houses. Financial details of the buy were not announced.

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JUNE 29, 2018

Networking products giant Cisco said this week that it has been selected by The Walt Disney Studios announced in March, in conjunction with Accenture, and includes a 3,500 square food facility in Burbank. Cisco says that StudioLAB will feature both its hardware and software, in the areas of network, storage, orchestration and collaboration.

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AUGUST 14, 2015

Burbank-based Enntertainment Partners , a provider of payroll an dproduction management services for the entertainment industry, and Ease Enertainment Services , a provider of technology to the industry, said Thursday that Entertainment Partners will acquire Ease. Financial details of the buy were not disclosed. READ MORE>>.

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AUGUST 2, 2019

Burbank-based Causecast , which developed an online platform to help employers increase employee engagement with charitable causes, has been acquired by America's Charities , a nonprofit focused on getting employees to support causes they care about. Financial terms of the acquisition were not announced. READ MORE>>.

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APRIL 2, 2019

Burbank-based Disney is backing an effort, in conjunction with learning robot developer littleBits and UC Davis , the give girls a boost in getting into science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) fields. According to the group, the effort is being funded by the Walt Disney Company, which is putting $4M into the effort.

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FEBRUARY 3, 2016

Calabasas-based software developer Final Draft , which develops screenwriting software, has been acquired by Burbank-based Cast & Crew Entertainment Services. Cast & Crew said the buy will help expand its suite of technology solutions. Financial terms of the acquisition were not announced.

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MAY 15, 2019

Burbank-based CareerArc , which develops social recruiting and outplacement. technology and services, says it is in the midst of a big expansion in Los Angeles, and has added about 20 percent to its headcount over the last three months. The company--led by longtime technology startup veteran Robin D.

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SEPTEMBER 24, 2014

Burbank-based Beachfront Media , the video software and technology provider led by Frank Sinton, said Tuesday that it has launched a new programmatic video ad platform called Beachfront.io.

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OCTOBER 14, 2016

The Disney Accelerator , the startup accelerator run by The Walt Disney Program, concluded its third run of its program on Thursday, concluding with the presentation of its class of nine companies at its Demo Day in Burbank yesterday.

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JANUARY 26, 2010

Burbank-based UNX , a developer of technology for the electronic trading and institutional investing market, raised $7.6M Tags: venture capital goldman sachs private equity financial technology software. UNX had announced the deal with Goldman, Sachs & Co. UNX had announced the deal with Goldman, Sachs & Co.

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AUGUST 5, 2014

What do you get when you combine a technology investment demo day with a Hollywood-style story pitch session? The startups--which had previously been announced in May--are all working on areas of technology which are strategic to Turner/Warner Bros., at the intersection of technology and media. READ MORE>>.

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MARCH 26, 2010

Burbank-based Diskeeper , a developer of disk defragmentation software, has scored a distribution agreement with ASUS, the firm said earlier this week. Diskeeper said it is providing its HyperBoot boot-time optimization technology for ASUS's Windows 7 notebook models. Financial impact of the win was not disclosed.

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OCTOBER 30, 2012

Burbank-based Beachfront Media , the firm which operates the MeFeedia video discovery site, has upgraded its tools and platform to support Windows 8. MeFeedia renamed itself BeachFront Media back in June, as the company shifted into providing its video technology as a white label solution for other video creators. READ MORE>>.

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OCTOBER 8, 2015

The event, held at Disney's Burbank Studios, included companies demonstrating 3D, Disney-themed printed prosthetic arms; artificial intelligence which allows you to carry on a private conversation with Miss Piggy over social messaging services; brain monitoring headsets; and much more.

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JULY 12, 2017

What you might not realize is that the adorable droid was the brain child of Sphero, a robotics and digital technology company and an alumni to the Disney Accelerator program. The VOID combines interactive sets, virtual reality, real-time effects, and state of the art technology to bring guests into their experience. Epic Games.

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