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JUNE 30, 2014

Chatsworth-based Logicube , which makes all kinds of hardware made for hard drive duplication and electronic forensics, said today that it has launched a new, 8-target hard drive wiper which wipes out eight hard drives at once. Have lots of hard drives you need to wipe out? READ MORE>>.

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MARCH 24, 2014

Chatsworth-based MRV Communications , which develops optical communications and packet communications hardware, announced this morning that it has named Scott St. John joins the company from OVerture Networks, and also had served at Saisei, Larscom, VINA Technologies, Lucent Technologies and AT&T. The company said St.

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DECEMBER 15, 2014

Chatsworth-based MRV > , the developer of packet and optical networking components, said this morning that it has named Mark J. Bonney as the company''s new President and CEO. Bonney previously served as the company''s Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. READ MORE>>.

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AUGUST 20, 2014

DataDirect Networks , the data storage systems developer which has significant operations in Chatsworth, reports that it is opening up a new technology center in Paris. The company said the move will help enhance its European technology innovation. The company now lists its headquarters in Santa Clara. READ MORE>>.

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SEPTEMBER 19, 2013

Chatsworth-based optical networking products firm MRV Communications reported a win with the City of Pasadena, saying that the city will be using the company''s products to build a high-capacity, optical network. FInancial impact of the win was not announced.

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DECEMBER 7, 2015

Chatsworth-based optical networking equipment maker MRV Communications has deployed its products in the country of Austria, saying that its equipment is being used for an expanded deal with regional carrier network company Citynet. Financial details of the expanded partnership were not announced.

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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. Package delivery service provider DHL is the only global, large package delivery company based in Prague. READ MORE>>.

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MARCH 17, 2014

Chatsworth-based optical networking hardware provider MRV Communications said this morning that it is upgrading its stock listing from the over-the-counter market, to the NASDAQ Global Market. The company will begin trading on the NASDAQ on March 19th. The company will begin trading on the NASDAQ on March 19th.

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NOVEMBER 1, 2010

Chatsworth-based MRV Communications reports that CEO Dilip Singh has joined the company's board of directors. Singh has been CEO of the firm since July, and previously has served at Telia-Sonera Spice Nepal and Telenity. MRV is a provider of optica communications and networking equipment. READ MORE>>.

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Chatsworth Report Networking Company 145

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AUGUST 9, 2010

Chatsworth-based JustDeals.com said today that it has launched a new, consumer electronics flash shopping site. The company said it is a wholly owned subsidiary of SSGi, which says it is a distributor of closeout excess and discontinued products from major home electronic manufacturers. READ MORE>>.

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DECEMBER 7, 2011

Chatsworth-based MRV Communications , which manufactures optical networking components, reported Wednesday afternoon that it has executed a definitive agreement with a group of European private equity firms, led by Vinci Capital SA, to sell its Creative Electronic Systems SA. MRV said the deal is worth approximately $24.6M. READ MORE>>.

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SEPTEMBER 1, 2011

Chatsworth-based Kinetic Traction Systems , which is applying flywheel energy storage technology to the rail market, said today that it has partnered with Williams Grand Prix Engineering Limited (Williams F1), on advancing and promoting its flywheel-based energy storage and recycling systems for the mass transit rail industry.

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JUNE 10, 2010

Chatsworth-based MRV Communications , the maker of optical components headed by Noam Lotan, said Thursday afternoon that Lotan is stepping down from the firm. The company said that Dilip Singh will become interim CEO of the company, effective July 1st. MRV did not say why Lotan is stepping down.

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NOVEMBER 24, 2009

Chatsworth-based MRV Communications , a developer of optical transport products, said Monday that it has named Joan E. The company also said that Harold Furchtgott-Roth, Guenter Jaensch and Dan Tsui have all retired from its board. Herman as Chair of its board of directors.

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MAY 7, 2010

Five, Southern California firms are among companies who are splitting up $62M in government funding for the research, development, and demonstration of concentrating solar power systems, according to an announcement by the U.S. for energy storage technology based on sulfur; Chatsworth-based SunTrough Energy receiving up to $4.5M

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NOVEMBER 4, 2010

Chatsworth-based Kinetic Traction Systems , a new startup headed by former Pentadyne Power COO Richard Newark, said today that it has launched the firm, and is looking to apply flywheel energy storage to the mass transit and rail market.

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MAY 4, 2009

Chatsworth-based Aleratec , a manufacturer of hard drive, DVD and CD duplication and other hardware, said Monday that it has hired on Howard Wing as the firm's Vice President of Sales and Marketing. Wing joins the company from Plextor, where he was VP of Sales and Marketing.

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APRIL 8, 2009

Chatsworth-based Capstone Turbine , a manufacturer of microturbine systems for the power generation market, announced this morning that the firm has laid off 22 positions at the firm. The firm said the two cuts were made to lower the company's future operating expenses, and will save it approximately $3.7M in annual operating savings.

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JUNE 24, 2009

QLogic said Darling will be based in Singapore and will report to Scott Genereux, the company's senior vice president of worldwide sales and marketing. Prior to joining QLogic, Darling worked as vice president and general manager of Asia Pacific for Chatsworth-based DataDirect Networks.

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FEBRUARY 26, 2009

Chatsworth-based MRV Communications , a developer of optical networking components, said Wednesday that it has hired on a new Vice President and General Counsel, Jennifer Hankes Painter. Painter joins the company from The Ryland Group, and has also served at Cadiz, Sullivan & Cromwell, and the U.S.

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NOVEMBER 16, 2012

Earlier this week, Deloitte released its latest list of the top 500 growing technology companies, in its 2012 Technology Fast 500. A very healthy list of Southern California companies made the list, with a total of 64 companies in the region ranked in the list. 6225% San Diego Kevin C. 264% Tustin Steve W.

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SEPTEMBER 22, 2008

Chatsworth-based Pentadyne Power said Monday that it has raised $22M in a financing round. The firm, which develops flywheel energy storage systems, said the funding will go to fuel expansion of the firm into new markets. Pentadyne's flywheel systems are used for large-scale, uninterruptible power supplies.

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JUNE 9, 2009

Department of Energy announced Tuesday that it has selected thirteen companies for an effort to commercialize solar energy technologies, including two firms based in Southern California. The two local firms are International Solar Electric Technology , which is based in Chatsworth, and TiSol , which is based in Pasadena.

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