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MAY 8, 2018

Los Angeles-based j2 Global , the online services and publishing giant, reported on Monday that its Q1 2018 quarterly revenues grew to $280.6 million, a 10.2 percent increase over Q1 of last year. According to j2 Global, it ended the quarter with approximately $400M in cash and investments, after spending around $100M for acquisition and its regular quarterly dividend. j2 Global owns a large portfolio of online brands, including such online publications as IGN, Mashable, Humble Bundle, Speedtest

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MAY 8, 2018

ServiceTitan named Top 25 cloud company to work for; Fandango and Atom Tickets partner with

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MAY 8, 2018

Redland-based geographical information software (GIS) developer Esri said on Tuesday that it has rolled out a new, online portal specifically focused on its customers in Africa. According to the company, the portal provides access to its ArcGIS Online service as well as geographic data and imagery for Africa. Esri says it is targeting the African Union, African Development Bank, other international agencies, nongovernmental organizations (NGO), academia, businesses, and national government funds

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MAY 8, 2018

In the eight years since it was founded, Seismic has become a leader in the market for Web-based software used by corporations and other big customers to manage the online marketing materials created to support sales reps in the field. Today, the San Diego software-as-a-service company says it has agreed to acquire the Chicago-based Savo Group , a Seismic competitor in a still-emerging field known as “sales enablement” software, and one of the first companies in the field.

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MAY 8, 2018

The SpaceX rocket which is being used in this week's satellite launch is specifically designed for manned flight--and for sending astronauts to the International Space Station. SpaceX mentioned the rocket being used in the flight is a Falcon 9 Block 5, which is designed specifically for re-use and ease of parts replacement. The launch will be the first for the new design, which reportedly will only require a quick inspection between launches, and could be used up to 100 times.

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SoCal Tech Calendar

MAY 8, 2018

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MAY 8, 2018

San Diego-based LunaDNA , which is developing a "community owned" platform for genomic and medical research information, said on Tuesday that it has raised $4M in a funding round. The funding came from Illumina Ventures and Arch Venture Partners, and also included Bridgelink Capital, Hemisphere Ventures, and Dr. Aristides Patrinos, who was head of the Human Genome Project.

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MAY 8, 2018

If you're an Xbox One gamer, looking to get the edge on your online competitors, the newest product from Los Angeles-based networking products maker Linksys --a networking router specifically designed to prioritize traffic for Xbox one games--has just shipped. Linksys said this morning that it has launched the WRT32XB, the first router to specifically prioritize high speed gaming and video streaming to the Xbox One.

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MAY 8, 2018

San Diego-based Inseego , which develops mobile products for the enterprise and other markets, said on Monday afternoon that it has named Rick Harris as Senior Vice President, Enterprise Sales for the Americas. Harris was most recently Sales Vice President for QuestSoftware, and also had served at such companies as ICSynergy, Verisign-Symantec, Arsenal-IBM and Nortel Networks.

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MAY 8, 2018

Los Angeles-based FloQast , the develop of cloud management software aimed at accountants, has rolled out a new document management feature for its software. According to FloQast, its new Perm Docs capability is built into its software, and allows for centralizing of storage of important, supporting documentation needed for accounting close or audits.

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MAY 8, 2018

Los Angeles-based RentSpree , and online startup which helps landlords and property managers to screen and verify tenants, has signed a deal with the California Apartment Association. According to RentSpree, it will offer its tenant screening platform to all CAA members. Financial details of the deal were not announced. RentSpree's service offers up access to credit reports and scores, eviction history, rental applications, and more from tenants.

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MAY 8, 2018

Encino-based mPulse Mobile has raised $11M in a Series B funding, for the company's mobile engagement software. According to mPulse Mobile, the funding was led by SJF Ventures, and also included HLM Venture Partners, EchoHealth Ventures, OCA Ventures, and Bonfire Ventures. mPulse has now raised over $25M in total. SJF Ventures' Cody Nystrom joins mPulse Mobile's board of directors with the funding. mPulse develops mobile software which helps health plans, health providers, pharmacies, and others

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