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MAY 4, 2017

Hawthorne-based SpaceX is planning to launch its own network of satellites to provide Internet access, starting in 2019, the company said on Wednesday. SpaceX said its network will provide high-speed Internet to rural areas using mesh networking between its satellites. READ MORE>>.

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MARCH 18, 2013

Camarillo-based networking semiconductor developer Vitesse Semiconductor announced a new product today, aimed at encryption of network layer traffic. According to the firm, its new Intellisec product is a "lightweight" security encryption technology aimed at encrypting data over the network. READ MORE>>.

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APRIL 30, 2012

Los Angeles-based content delivery network (CDN) provider NetDNA is targeting e-commerce site owners this morning with a new product, the company said. The firm said its new CloudCache.com content delivery network service is aimed at e-commerce site owners, and offers up to 200 gigabytes of bandwidth for prices starting at $12.00

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AUGUST 19, 2014

Los Angeles-based Sidevision (www.sidevision.com) has developed a set of tools--aimed at content creators, multi-channel networks (MCNs), and others--to help connect online videos with e-commerce. Justin Wu: We work with multi-channel networks like Maker and BigFrame, and we''re also in talks with Warner Bros., READ MORE>>.

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SEPTEMBER 6, 2012

San Diego-based ACTIVE Network , the provider of online, activity, ticketing, and registration services for sports and other recreation providers, reported today that it has been selected by the Philadelphia Zoo. ACTIVE NTEwork said that it will power ticketing, point-of-sale, and other zoo operation efforts via its RTP|ONE commerce engine.

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NOVEMBER 19, 2012

San Diego-based ACTIVE Network , the online sports registration site, and LeftLaneSports.com , a members-only e-commerce site based in San Luis Obispo, said today that they have tied to launch a new, private sales website called ACTIVE GearUp. THe two said the site will offer deals on products from endurance and outdoor brands.

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MARCH 20, 2012

Active Network , the San Diego provider of software-as-a-service for recreation and registration management, said today that it has partnered with its hometown, the City of San Diego, to help the city manage its park and recreation assets. Financial impact of the win was not announced.

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APRIL 13, 2011

Santa Monica-based EdgeCast Networks , the operator of a content delivery network (CDN), said today that it has entered into general availability of its new Application Delivery Network service. The new service is focused on serving up web applications and dynamic customers for its customers. READ MORE>>.

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SoCal Tech Calendar

SEPTEMBER 23, 2009

Tuesday, September 29, 2009 -- Building an E-commerce Business. This month's "Startups Uncensored" will be on "Building an E-commerce Business". It will be an open and frank town-hall conversation talking about the strategies, tactics, and challenges of building and growing online properties through E-commerce.

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TechCrunch LA

FEBRUARY 19, 2020

and international cities like London, Mexico City, Seoul and Vilnius are building professional social networks for black professionals and blue collar workers, fashion labels, educational tools in augmented reality, kids entertainment, and an interactive entertainment production company. The new batch of startups coming from across the U.S.

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Tech Zulu Event

SEPTEMBER 22, 2014

Undoubtedly, e-commerce has been the biggest growth driver recently for shipping giants UPS and Fedex. Once shoppers experienced the ease of ordering online, the inevitable subsequent challenge was to put the products into their hands quickly enough to encourage continued use of e-commerce for making purchases.

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Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 10, 2019

I often recommend business networking as the most effective way for a startup founder to find investors, advisors, and even key executive candidates. The answer is still the same, but I have learned over the years that there is an etiquette to this process, just like there is for social networking.

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DECEMBER 10, 2021

Los Angeles-based e-commerce logistics provider PARCLL said this week that it is expanding its network of facilities, and is opening up a new facility in the Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas area. The company said its now has facilities in Long Beach, New York City, Chicago, and Miami.

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SEPTEMBER 30, 2010

Pasadena-based FastSoft , the Caltech spinout which develops web acceleration software, said today that it has launched a testing network for its clients. FastSoft has been targeting companies in the e-commerce, social networking, digital content, and software-as-a-service markets with its products. READ MORE>>.

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FEBRUARY 18, 2021

Los Angeles-based talkshoplive, a startup which operates a livestreaming shopping network and app, has raised $3M in a seed funding round. Talkshoplive says it livestreams e-commerce, allowing viewers to make purchases from within an embeddable video player. According to the company, the funding round came from Spero Ventures LLC.

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MAY 20, 2020

Santa Monica-based Happy Returns , which provides return management for e-commerce and other retailers, said today that it has partnered with BigCommerce , a developer of e-commerce software. According to Hppy Returns, it will offer up its full suite of returns software and reverse logistics services to BigCommerce merchants.

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APRIL 29, 2021

a developer of e-commerce software, says it has launched a new product, OroMarketplace. The company says the new software lets sellers to rapidly implement B2B, B2C, B2G, franchise network ordering, services procurement, bookings/appointments, and physical goods marketplaces. West Hollywood-based Oro, Inc.,

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MAY 13, 2021

Santa Monica-based Happy Returns, which operates a business which makes it easier for consumers to returns items they have purchased at e-commerce startups--and also handles all the logistics in processing those returns--has been acquired by PayPal. Financial terms of the buy were not announced. Happy Returns was venture backed by U.S.

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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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APRIL 16, 2019

According to Flowspace, the new funding will go to advance its cloud software platform, expand its warehouse and fulfillment network, and to accelerate growth at the company. Eachus is a veteran of The Honest Company, where he was in charge of improving the e-commerce firm's supply chain efforts.

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JANUARY 20, 2021

Santa Monica-based Happy Returns, a startup which helps e-commerce companies manage their returns process, has partnered with omnichannel logistics services company Port Logistics Group, the two announced this morning. The two said that Happy Returns has become part of Port Logistics Group's Whiplash partner integration network.

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Southern California Edison Blog

MARCH 23, 2021

A content delivery network (CDN) is a network of edge servers that accelerate website speed and content delivery by hosting content physically closer to customers via points of presence (PoP). CDNs are also effective for companies with popular websites that experience high traffic, such as with e-commerce businesses.

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JUNE 30, 2021

Westlake Village-based warehouse robotics developer inVia Robotics says it has signed agreements with more than 10 companies who are providing technology solutions in warehouses, creating its own channel partner network. According to the company, the move will supplement its direct selling initiatives.

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MAY 22, 2013

In a move to attract e-commerce companies to its content delivery network, Santa Monica-based EdgeCast announced today that it has launched a new, PCI-compliant product specifically aimed at online retailers. The company said it''s the first to offer up a CDN specifically built for e-commerce providers. READ MORE>>.

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MARCH 26, 2019

Anaheim-based networking and connected home products maker Zyxel has launched a new, mesh Wi-Fi product this morning, aimed at used in small, single story homes. Zyxel said the new product is now available through its resellers and e-commerce partners. The product costs $199.99 for a two-pack of nodes, or $269.99 READ MORE>>.

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OCTOBER 31, 2016

YuuZoo is an online operator of social media, e-commerce, and gaming properties, and says it has the ability to reach more than 4 billion consumers. The two said that YuuZoo will initially buy 33.3 percent of Relativity Media, and now has an option to take a majority stake of the company over the next 24 months.

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SEPTEMBER 29, 2017

Companies that are creating a solution that helps make payments, commerce, or fintech easier, safer, or better should apply here by October 9th. provides operational mentorship through access to fintech experts within and across the SVB and First Data networks. has opened up applications for their Winter 2017 class! Commerce.Innovated.

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Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 18, 2011

In the early days (20 years ago), most new e-commerce sites cost a million dollars to set up. Other popular tools are available at low cost, with built-in e-commerce capabilities (pay via PayPal or credit card), including FrontPage in the Microsoft Office Suite, and DreamWeaver by Adobe. The cost of entry has never been lower.

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APRIL 25, 2019

Happy Returns offers up handling of online returns for e-commerce retailers, offering both a network of return locations (called "Return Bars") where consumers can return products in-person for multiple retailers, as well as handling of returns through a retailer's own store or via carriers. READ MORE>>.

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MAY 20, 2009

San Diego-based Loop'd Network , an online site focused on action sports, announced this morning that it has raised $800,000 in additional funding. Loop'd said the funding will go towards developing its e-commerce infrastructure.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 28, 2013

I often recommend business networking as the most effective way for a startup founder to find investors, advisors, and even key executive candidates. The answer is still the same, but I have learned over the years that there is an etiquette to this process, just like there is for social networking. Marty Zwilling.

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MAY 28, 2019

Area Chamber of Commerce, to provide access to a free online learning program for job seekers. According to Cornerstone OnDemand, it has partnered with the Bixel Exchange, a division of the L.A.

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InfoChachkie

NOVEMBER 3, 2014

It is no secret that Pinterest and other social commerce sites have begun to dial in the commerce equation. Search Meets Social = Commerce. The Search and Social Commerce toolset helps us get deeper insights and more effectively scale more tailored consumer experiences wherever the searching for and discovering products”.

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MARCH 11, 2014

Santa Monica-based CampaignEQ , the developer of marketing tracking tools, said today that it has launched a new product for affiliate and customer referral tracking for e-commerce providers Shopify, Magento, Big Commerce, and Business Catalyst. CampaignEQ said it tool starts at $19 a month.

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Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 16, 2010

In the early days (20 years ago), most new e-commerce sites cost a million dollars to set up. Other popular tools are available at low cost, with built-in e-commerce capabilities (pay via PayPal or credit card), including FrontPage in the Microsoft Office Suite, and DreamWeaver by Adobe. The cost of entry has never been lower.

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Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 25, 2016

I often recommend business networking as the most effective way for a startup founder to find investors, advisors, and even key executive candidates. The answer is still the same, but I have learned over the years that there is an etiquette to this process, just like there is for social networking.

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FEBRUARY 21, 2018

Los Angeles-based logistics service provider Port Logistics Group says it has made an investment in Silicon Valley-based Whiplash Merchandising , a developer of e-commerce software used for order management and warehouse management. Size of the Series A investment was not announced.

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