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SEPTEMBER 6, 2012

Torrance-based storage developer Active Storage , which develops Mac- and media-oriented storage arrays, has raised $1.2M Active Stroage develops high performance, high availability RAID storage devices aimed at the creative industry, and which connect into the Mac, PC, and Linux. READ MORE>>.

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OCTOBER 16, 2014

Torrance-based DocMagic , which develops loan document preparation and compliance software, said Thursday that it has acquired eSignSystems , a provider of electronic signature products, from Wave Systems Corp. Financial terms of the buy were not disclosed.

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MARCH 22, 2013

Torrance-based Abalta Technologies , which develops software for the automobile industry, said this week that it has launched a new product which helps sync smartphone driving apps with any connected car. The firm said its new WEBLINK product allows smartphones to become the primary, in-vehicle computing device for cars.

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MARCH 2, 2010

Torrance-based Active Storage , a venture backed developer of storage products for the Apple market, announced a new, 32TB RAID product this morning.

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NOVEMBER 23, 2009

Torrance-based Amonix , a developer of concentrating photovoltaic solar systems, has raised $40M in a funding round, according to a filing by the firm Monday. The filing indicates the fundraising is part of a $98.23M funding effort being spearheaded by Lazard Freres & Company.

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APRIL 16, 2012

Torrance-based Active Storage , the developer of RAID storage systems aimed at the Apple and creative industry, said this morning that it has named Venkat Ramakrishnan as its new Vice President of Engineering. Ramakrishnan was most recently at Promise Technology, and also has served at Cisco and IBM. READ MORE>>.

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JANUARY 17, 2012

Torrance-based SpaceX , the commercial rocket firm run by Elon Musk, has delayed its February launch flight to the International Space Station. According to the firm, the move comes as it addresses engineering tests on the firm's Dragon capsule. A new launch date has not been set. READ MORE>>.

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NOVEMBER 17, 2009

Torrance-based Active Storage a developer of RAID products for Apple computers, has raised a Series A funding round, the firm said Tuesday afternoon. The company--which was founded by former executives at Apple, Inc.--said said the funding was led by Intel Capital, and also included Mission Ventures and Valhalla Partners.

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FEBRUARY 23, 2018

Torrance-based Physical Optics Corporation (POC), a military, defense, and security integrator, said this morning that it has spun off a new company called Intellisense Systems, Inc. According to POC, Intellisense Systems will also be based in Torrance, and will employ 83 people, with $24M in revenues.

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JULY 8, 2010

Torrance-based Pictage , which operates an online service for professional photographers, said today that it has acquired ShootQ. ShootQ is a developer of web-based software for managing the business of professional photographers, including handling workflow, marketing, and selling their work.

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FEBRUARY 3, 2011

Torrance-based Active Storage , which develops data storage products for the Apple and other markets, said Wednesday that it has named Jeff Lowe as Senior Director of Strategic Market Development. Lowe is the former managing director for Media & Broadcast Technology at NASCAR Media Group.

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AUGUST 29, 2011

Torrance-based LiveOffice , the developer of cloud-based email archiving and compliance services, reported today that it has connected its product with Salesforce.com. LiveOffice said it has announced a new, LiveOffice Outlook Email Connector, which allows users to view email, attachments, and Chatter posts within Salesforce.com.

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AUGUST 2, 2011

Torrance-based Active Storage , the developer of RAID storage products for the Apple Macintosh, has raised $7.0M in a new funding round, according to a regulatory filing from the firm Tuesday.

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FEBRUARY 15, 2011

The SBIR is a funding program which provides research and development dollars to small businesses and startups. Aerius Photonics in Ventura; Opto-Knowledge Systems of Torrance, Space Micro, Inc. Firms recognized by the SBA with the Tibbets Award included. in San Diego, and Wyatt Technology , in Santa Barbara.

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JULY 26, 2019

Torrance-based BQE Software , a developer of accounting and project management software, says it has added a new module for managing human resources.

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SEPTEMBER 30, 2010

Torrance-based Active Storage , the RAID storage firm founded by ex-Apple executives, and backed by Intel Capital, Mission Ventures, and Valhalla Partners, said Wednesday that it has hired on a CFO. Active Storage develops RAID storage products aimed at the post-production, broadcast, publishing, education and science sectors.

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FEBRUARY 19, 2010

Torrance-based Active Storage , a venture-backed developer of RAID products for Apple computers, said this week that it has released an upgraded iPhone application, which allows its customers to monitor its products directly from their phone.

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NOVEMBER 24, 2008

Torrance-based Knowledge Adventure, which develops software for the educational games market, said today that it has inked a deal with Unity Technologies to develop a "3D virtual world" geared at kids. Unity Technologies is a Copenhagen-based developer of 3D game development tools.

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NOVEMBER 9, 2009

Torrance-based BQE Software , a developer of business management software, announced this morning that it has acquired Orange Loft LLC, which develops ArchiOffice and EngineerOffice, software used by architects and engineers to manage their businesses. Financial terms of the buy were not disclosed.

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MAY 12, 2010

Torrance-based Foodlink Online , a provider of supply chain software for the perishable food market, said this week that it has named Eric Peters as the firm's new CEO. Foodlink develops a web-based procurement platform for the perishable food market. Peters replaces Vijay Yajnik, who remains as Chairman of the Board.

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FEBRUARY 4, 2014

Torrance-based Pelican Products , which is best known for its protective cases and flashlights and other lighting systems, said late Monday that it has acquired UK-based Cool Logistics , a developer of temperature controlled packaging products. Financial terms of the buy were not announced.

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NOVEMBER 21, 2011

Torrance-based LiveOffice , the provider on cloud-based email archiving services which is headed by Nick Mehta, reported today that it has announced a special email migration program for users of Microsoft Exchange Hosted Archive.

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MARCH 29, 2011

Torrance-based LiveOffice , the developer of cloud-based email archiving, compliance, discovery, and backup services, reported this morning that it has rolled out a new feature for message review by customers.

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APRIL 1, 2010

Torrance-based Amonix , a developer of concentrated photovoltaic power generation systems for the utility industry, has hit $104.4M in an equity fundraising effort, according to a regulatory filing by the firm this week.

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SEPTEMBER 18, 2018

Torrance-based weather sensor developer Intellisense Systems said this morning that it has been awarded a $4.89M contract from the U.S. The company said the sensor was originally developed for the U.S. The company said the sensor was originally developed for the U.S. The company said its unattended, 3.5 READ MORE>>.

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MARCH 25, 2021

Torrance-based BQE said on Wednesday that it has received a "significant investment" from private equity investor Serent Capital. BQE develops time billing and project management software for engineering and professional firms, including the architecture industry. Financial details of the investment were not announced.

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JANUARY 4, 2016

Auto maker Toyota , which is headquartered in Torrance, says this morning that it is announcing how it plans to leverage artificial intelligence research in its next generation vehicles.

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FEBRUARY 13, 2018

Torrance-based Phyn , the developer of the remarkably advanced water monitoring technology spun out of Belkin, said today that it has raised another $10M in funding, from current investor Uponor. According to Phyn, the new investment will go towards market penetration and to scale the company's operations.

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MAY 26, 2018

Earlier this year, in a small, grey-walled storefront inside a very large mall in Torrance, Calif. A producer with MTV Networks, the founder of the collaborative game development platform Squarepushers Inc. just past the AMC Center) , the virtual reality game-maker Survios planted its first flag in the market for location-based gaming.

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FEBRUARY 20, 2020

San Diego-based Tocagen , which develops cancer-selective gene therapy aimted at treatking skin cancer, and Torrance-based Forte Biosciences , a biopharmaceuticals firm developing a live biotherapeutic for the treatment of inflammatory skin diseases, said on Wednesday that the two are in an agreement where Tocagen will merge with Forte in an all-stock (..)

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JUNE 3, 2015

Torrance-based a href="[link] , a developer of analytical chemistry products, said Tuesday that it has acquired its Spanish distribution partner, Micron Analytica S.A. Phenomenex develops products for the analytical chemistry market. Financial terms of the acquisition were not disclosed. READ MORE>>.

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APRIL 15, 2016

Torrance-based Sysrepublic , a developer of analytics software used by retailers to reduce shrinkage and returns fraud, has been acquired by Kentucky-based Appriss. Financial terms of the acquisition were not disclosed.

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JULY 17, 2018

Torrance-based Pelican Products said on Monday that it has named Jennifer Lim as its Director of Marketing for its Consumer Division. Pelican, best known for its protective cases, develops a range of products for the huntin and fishing, adventure, personal electronics, photography, and other markets.

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JUNE 5, 2009

Torrance-based Pharos Science & Applications said this week that it has shipped a new Windows phone which combines the firm's GPS technology with access T-Mobile and AT&T wireless networks. Pharos is a developer of GPS navigation devices and other related products. The phone lists for $599.95.

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MARCH 10, 2009

Torrance-based Knowledge Adventure , a publisher of educational software titles, said this morning that it has officially launched its JumpStart virtual world targeted at 3 to 10 year olds. The virtual world is the result of a deal with Copenhagen-based Unity Technologies, a developer of game development tools, inked last November.

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APRIL 26, 2017

Los Angeles-based Faraday Future , which is developing high tech electric vehicles, has been sued by a manufacturer of electric bicycles, Faraday Bicycles , in a trademark lawsuit in the Ninth Circuit, California Northern District Court. READ MORE>>.

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JUNE 12, 2018

Torrance-based Phyn , a startup which is bringing a high tech, whole home water usage and monitoring system to market, is announcing today that it has named Mariel Devesa as Global Head of Business Development.

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