socalTECH

JUNE 25, 2018

Chatsworth-based DataDirect Networks (DDN), which develops data storage equipment and software, has acquired the Lustre File System business from Intel , according to DDN late Sunday evening. Financial details of the acquisition were not announced. DDN said the acquisition included both Intel's Lustre File Systems business and related assets. Intel's Lustre File System is heavily used in the cluster computing market, which DDN's storage hardware is also used.

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SoCal Tech Calendar

JUNE 25, 2018

Wednesday, June 27, 2018 -- Innovation and Growth Fair - Q2 by 805 Startups, City of Agoura Hills, and Greater Conejo Chamber of Commerce. The purpose of this event is to promote personal and professional growth while inspiring innovation at all levels. You will be exposed to many different people and companies in an environment designed to foster authentic relationships between one another.

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Agoura Hills Agoura Startup Commerce 100

socalTECH

JUNE 25, 2018

- AT&T , which recently has been shifting some of its operations into the LA area due to its merger with Time Warner, has acquired digital ad technology provider AppNexus , the company said on Monday. Financial details of the buy were not announced. AppNexus is based in New York, and provides enterprise digital advertising platforms, used particularly in the premium TV and video ad marketplace.

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Technical Review Advertising Platform Software Review 113

L.A. Business Journal

JUNE 25, 2018

Pinscreen sued; new Thiel fellow named; Snapchat shares ad revenue

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Snapchat Report 124

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Office leases are one of companies’ largest expenses, and if your whole team is working from home with no clear end in sight, you may be wondering what to do about your lease.

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socalTECH

JUNE 25, 2018

Fountain Valley-based gaming hardware developer HyperX , which is a division of Kingston Technology, announced this morning that USC Trojans' Juju Smith-Schuster has been signed on as a brand ambassador for the company's HyperX gaming headsets. Smith-Schuster--who is now a wide receiver for the Pittsburgh Steelers--apparently is a video gamer, and will use HyperX's HyperX headsets during his gaming sessions.

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SoCal Tech Calendar

JUNE 25, 2018

Tuesday, June 26, 2018 --.

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OCTANE 100

Xconomy

JUNE 25, 2018

When Cathy Polinsky became chief technology officer of Stitch Fix in late 2016, she knew one of the San Francisco-based company’s key challenges was continually refining its core software algorithm to make sure customers received the right tailored suggestions in their monthly wardrobe boxes. So, she made it into a game. Style Shuffle is a Tinder-like app that encourages Stitch Fix customers to evaluate clothing items and accessories.

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CTO Chief Technology Officer Customer Custom 62

socalTECH

JUNE 25, 2018

Dr. Dre and Jimmy Iovine, the founders of Beats Electronics , the onetime Santa Monica headphone-and-music-service, are in the midst of a lqsuit--and likely, a jury decision--over a lawsuit which claims Dr. Dre and Iovine owes royalties to a businessman work worked with the company back in 2005 and 2006. According to reports, a jury began deliberations Friday on the case, which was filed in 2016 by former business partner Steven Lamar.

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Design Santa Monica Report Services 100

SoCal Tech Calendar

JUNE 25, 2018

Friday, June 29, 2018 -- Ophthalmology Technology Summit (OTS). Orange County is the single most technology-rich epicenter for ophthalmology technology. OCTANe's annual Ophthalmology Technology Summit (OTS) will continue to build upon the rich tradition of creating a local forum where leading ophthalmology technologists, researchers, clinicians, and entrepreneurs can come together to discuss ground-breaking ophthalmic technologies, unmet clinical needs, and new business opportunities, all to fue

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Orange County Technology OCTANE Southern California 100

socalTECH

JUNE 25, 2018

Los Angeles-based venture capital investor Upfront Ventures has joined in a new round for one of its portfolio firms, Tact.ai , which announced a $27M Series C funding this morning. According to Tact.ai, the new funding came from Amazon Alexa Fund, Comcast Ventures and Salesforce Ventures, with existing investors Accel Partners, M12 (formerly Microsoft Ventures), Redpoint Ventures and Upfront Ventures.

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Artificial Inteligence Funding Redpoint Venture Capital 100

socalTECH

JUNE 25, 2018

Los Angeles-based personalized video messaging software developer AdGreetz says it has signed on a U.S. Congressional Candidate in Colorado, who will be using its technology in his midterm election efforts. According to AdGreetz, Levi Tilleman, Democratic candidate in Colorado's 6th Congressional District, will use its technology in outreach to voters, where they will receive a personalized video from Tilleman.

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