socalTECH

JUNE 2, 2017

The world of mobile apps has added serious challenges for software developers, who don't just have to deal with crashes�they have to deal with slow performance, strange hangs, multiple carrier networks, and more. To try to make it easier for developers to better understand what is happening in those environments, LA-based Embrace.io (www.embrace.io) has created a software toolkit which integrates with those apps to provide much better visibility into how those apps are performing, what's going w

Mobile 178

Mobile Develop Development Tool 178

L.A. Business Journal

JUNE 2, 2017

Upfront Ventures is raising two funds totaling $500 million, AeroVironment secures $36.5 million drone contract with Australian military, and Virgin Galactic conducts test glide flight and says it’s nearing propulsion tests.

Funding 145

Funding Report 145

socalTECH

JUNE 2, 2017

Virgin Galactic , the space travel and tourism startup backed by Sir Richard Branson, successfully launched its ninth test flight on Thursday in Mojave, as the company continues to prepare to take passengers into space. Virgin Galactic said the latest flight, piloted by Dave Mackay and CJ Sturckow, focused on taking more weight than its prior test flights, with around 1000lbs of water on the rear of the spaceship's fuselage.

Startup 124

Startup Company Companies 124

SoCal Tech Calendar

JUNE 2, 2017

Thursday, June 8, 2017 -- INTERFACE San Diego 2017. It’s critical to stay current with the technology that runs your organization and secures your operational infrastructure. INTERFACE addresses these IT issues through informative, non-sales oriented, educational seminars customized to the specific needs of the local business community. Using case studies and best practice examples, these exhibitor-presented sessions offer you the solutions needed to address your technology challenges and achiev

San Diego 100

San Diego Case Study Study Education 100

Advertiser: Aggregage

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.

Company

socalTECH

JUNE 2, 2017

San Diego-based DirectMed Parts & Service , a supplier of aftermarket parts and systems for the medical imaging market, has been acquired by Newport Beach-based middle market investor Mercury Partners. Financial details of the acquisition were not announced. As part of the acquisition, Brad de Koning, Managing Partner at Mercury, becomes CEO of DirectMed.

San Diego 124

San Diego Acquisition Marketing Services 124

L.A. Business Journal

JUNE 2, 2017

New FCC chief pulls plug on FreedomPop’s entry into a federal subsidized cellphone program.

147

147

L.A. Business Journal

JUNE 2, 2017

Extension of solar water-heating program has become a hot topic for system installers.

113

113

socalTECH

JUNE 2, 2017

Goleta-based Inogen , which develops portable oxygen generators for treating respiratory issues like COPD in a home setting, said it is expanding in Cleveland, Ohio, with a new sales and service support location. The company said the additional facility will support growth in its direct-to-consumer line of business. Inogen said the new facility is expected to be operational in the second half of 2017.

Sales 113

Sales Services Develop Development 113

Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 2, 2017

Every business professional needs to stay cool under pressure, to be a top performer, and for the sake of their own health. Yet everyone has a melting point – a critical threshold where pressure causes them to respond irrationally. Many people believe their threshold is permanently set by family genetics, or cultural influences, but I believe anyone can train themselves to stay cool.

Tips 58

Tips Class Activity Coach 58

socalTECH

JUNE 2, 2017

Lancaster, California-based Simulations Plus , which develops simulation and modeling software, said Thursday that it has completed its acquisition of North Carolina-based DILIsym Services. The deal was worth $10M in cash, with an initial $5M payment and another $5M in earnout. DILIsym develops software for the simulation of drug-induced liver injury.

Lancaster 113

Lancaster Services Acquisition Software 113

Xconomy

JUNE 2, 2017

Over the next four days, the Second City will be the center of the biomedical world. The American Society of Clinical Oncology’s annual meeting in Chicago brings together thousands of researchers from across the globe to discuss the latest progress in the war against cancer. On tap this year: the crush of immunotherapy drug combinations, the latest in cell therapy, advances in targeted cancer drugs and much more.

Research 55

Research San Diego Blogging 55

socalTECH

JUNE 2, 2017

Venice, California-based Snap has launched its Spectacles in Europe, and has started selling the connected sunglasses both online as well as through its vending machines. The glasses cost 149.99 euros, and can both be ordered online as well as purchased in person through its Snapbot vending machines. Snap's Spectacles can be used to automatically capture videos and images for upload to Snapchat.

Snapchat 113

Snapchat Venice 113

Xconomy

JUNE 2, 2017

In these days of internet disruptions of complex systems like medical care and even elections, our obsession with data security is swelling. We’re all too aware of how signals from myriad sources can help us construct patterns of human behavior and make plans to take advantage of that behavior. Although it may be no comfort to know this, such pattern-building has been hugely significant in history.

Help 40

Help San Diego 40

socalTECH

JUNE 2, 2017

Monrovia, California-based unmanned aircraft maker Aerovironment reports that it has been selected by the Australia Defence Force, for a contract worth up to $36.5M. AeroVironment said the Australia Defence Force will use its Wasp AE systems for all environment, situational awareness. The three-year contract includes delivery of Wasp AE systems, training, and logistics support for up to ten years.

Monrovia 100

Monrovia Training Report Company 100