QLess Software Helps Businesses Cut the Line
L.A. Business Journal
SEPTEMBER 14, 2020
With social distancing and masks likely to remain a reality for a while longer, Pasadena-based QLess Inc. is poised to help businesses reduce in-person queues.
Bluebeam Software Acquired For $100M
socalTECH
OCTOBER 6, 2014
Pasadena-based software developer Bluebeam Software has been acquired by German software company Nemetschek AG , the two said late Friday. According to the two, Nemetschek will pay $100M for BlueBeam, which is a developer of PDF software used for architecture, engineering, and construction. READ MORE>>.
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QLess Courts Retailers With Line Management Software
socalTECH
JULY 7, 2020
Pasadena-based QLess , which develops software to help manage lines and appointments, is courting retailers as they look to how to best adapt to the COVID-19 era. The company said its software eliminates the need for physical lineups, enabling mobile or home waiting for retailers.
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Guidance Software Rolls Out Updated Software
socalTECH
OCTOBER 24, 2016
Pasadena-based computer forensics software maker Guidance Software said this morning that it has launched an updated version of its EnCase Endpoint Investigator software. The company said the new software features "off-network" data collection, aimed at helping collect data on mobile devices and endpoints.
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Miso Robotics Rolls Out New AI Software For Grill Tracking
socalTECH
MAY 4, 2021
Pasadena-based robotics developer Miso Robotics rolled out a new product this morning, a new, artificial intelligence-driven product called CookRight. According to Miso Robotics, the new product runs independently of its "Flippy" robot, and can be used to help cooks in the restaurant track what's going on a restaurant's grill.
Virtualitics Ties Into Air Force
socalTECH
NOVEMBER 15, 2022
Pasadena-based artificial intelligence software developer Virtualitics says it is now working with the Air Force Global Strike Command (AFGSC), a part of the United States Air Force, to deliver AI-enabled software for the group. Financial details of the win were not announced.
Staff Ranker: Helping Hospitality Businesses Better Manage Workers
socalTECH
AUGUST 1, 2014
However, Redondo Beach-based StaffRanker (www.staffranker.com) has rolled out a system to help those companies better manage what is a notoriously difficult segment of the labor market, which has a lot of turnover and which just doesn''t match existing, corporate performance management systems. It turns out, it''s not so easy. READ MORE>>.
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Koupon Kitty Launches Coupon Code Software
socalTECH
DECEMBER 12, 2012
A new, online coupon software "bookmarklet" called Koupon Kitty --backed by Juvo Capital, the investment firm of Talmadge O'Neill and Harry Tsao--said it launched Wednesday, to help consumers find the best coupon codes for various e-commerce sites.
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Guidance Software Lands Retailer
socalTECH
MARCH 2, 2011
Pasadena-based Guidance Software , the developer of electronic discovery and investigation software, announced today that it has signed an un-named, multi-billion dollar retailer as a customer. According to Guidance Software, the firm will help the retailer build an "e-discovery center of excellence".
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Somi Data Launches Online Restaurant Ordering Software
socalTECH
AUGUST 4, 2015
Pasadena-based Somi Data , a new startup developing online ordering software for restaurants, said this morning that it has had its first deployment with Loteria Grill. Somi Data says its online ordering system includes features to help its customers easily manage menu items, integrate with existing POS systems, and more.
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Guidance Software Launches New Professional Services
socalTECH
APRIL 16, 2013
Pasadena-based Guidance Software has expanded its professional services offerings, saying Monday that it has launched two new professional services around e-discovery. Both services are aimed at helping customers use Guidance Software''s tools. Both services are aimed at helping customers use Guidance Software''s tools.
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113 codeSpark Acquired By BEGiN
socalTECH
MAY 25, 2021
Pasadena-based codeSpark, which develops applications which help children learn how to code software, has been acquired by New York-based BEGiN. According to BEGiN, the acquisition will help it in fulfilling its vision to "create the most comprehensive program in early learning."
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QLess Gets Wins For Line Management
socalTECH
JUNE 26, 2020
Pasadena-based QLess , a developer of artificial intelligence software for managing lines, says it has scored a number of wins with local governments, as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. The company says it uses artificial intelligence to help drive its mobile tool. Financial impact of those wins were not announced.
Rexter Named Part Of Microsoft Accelerator Class
socalTECH
MARCH 20, 2015
Altadena-based Rexter , the developer of real time contact and relationship management software led by technology veteran Andy Wilson, has been named one of the fourteen companies in the upcoming Microsoft Digital Work Accelerator. READ MORE>>.
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UberMedia Sells Managed Media Business Unit To LA's Gimbal
socalTECH
JANUARY 10, 2019
Pasadena-based UberMedia , the Idealab-backed developer of mobile analytics software, said this week that it has sold its managed media business unit to Los Angeles-based Gimbal. According to Gimbal, the buy will help it gain access to new markets where it did not previously have a presence. READ MORE>>.
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Sellbrite Acquired By GoDaddy
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APRIL 11, 2019
Pasadena-based Sellbrite , which develops software which helps brands and retailers list their products on online marketplaces, has been acquired by GoDaddy , the companies announced on Wednesday. Financial details of the buy were not announced.
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Central Desktop Certifies With NetSuite
socalTECH
JULY 14, 2014
Pasadena-based project management and collaboration software developer Central Desktop said today that its SocialBridge SuiteApp software has been given "Built for NetSuite" verification. The certification means that the software meets NetSuite''s development standards and other requirements for working with NetSuite''s systesm.
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159 QLess: 100 Million People Served
socalTECH
OCTOBER 17, 2017
Pasadena-based QLess , which develops technology that helps people avoid waiting in line, said today that it has now saved more than 100 million people from standing in lines at government offices, hospitals, universities and retail stores. QLess said its products are now being used in more than 1,000 locations. READ MORE>>.
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113 Bluebeam Nets Local Angel Groups 20X Return
socalTECH
JANUARY 7, 2015
Local angel groups have hit the jackpot again with an investment, this time with the October acquisition of Pasadena-based Bluebeam in a $100M deal by German software company Nemetschek AG. The Tech Coast Angels and the Pasadena Angels revealed today that their return on Bluebeam was 20x for angels who participated in funding Bluebeam.
QLess Raises $5.5M In New Funding
socalTECH
NOVEMBER 6, 2017
Pasadena-based QLess , which develops software to help eliminate lines for businesses, has raised $5.5M QLess is led by founder and CEO Alex Backer; the company develops mobile apps that help reduce the time spent standing in line at government offices, hospitals, universities and retail stores. READ MORE>>.
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MobLab Finds Funding For Personalized Learning
socalTECH
OCTOBER 21, 2019
Pasadena-based MobLab , a new startup which develops personalized learning software for the education market, has scored a round of funding, the company said today. The funding came from the Andrew Nikou Foundation (ANF), which is the foundation of entrepreneur Andrew Nikou. Size of the investment in MobLab was not announced.
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ObEN Enables Personalized, AI Driven Medical Health Assistant
socalTECH
MARCH 7, 2019
Pasadena-based ObEN , which develops avatar technology and software, is powering a new, personalized, AI-driven medical health assistance app, the company said this week, being developed by the MedStar Health Research Institute.
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133 ObEN Gets Backing From SoftBank Ventures Korea
socalTECH
MARCH 14, 2017
Pasadena-based ObEN , which develops virtual reality avatar technology, has scored funding from SoftBank Ventures Korea, SoftBank said this morning. ObEn, led by Nikhil Jain, develops software which allows users to take a selfie and voice recording, and turns that into a photo-realistic, virtual reality version of a human.
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codeSpark Launches Game That Teaches Coding To Kids
socalTECH
NOVEMBER 24, 2014
Looking for a way to help kids better learn how to code software? Pasadena-based codeSpark has rolled out a new game which it says is aimed at helping kids learn about coding. The startup rolled out a new game called The Foos , which it says is aimed at helping kids to learn about coding for the first time.
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Metacloud Partners with Trace3
socalTECH
JULY 1, 2014
Pasadena-based MetaCloud , the provier of OpenStack cloud deployment and management, said today that it has partnered with Trace3 , a provider of IT and other services to businesses. metacloud trace3 partnership implementation opencloud cloud stack software infrastructure' and Ticketmaster. READ MORE>>.
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Wallaby Rolls Out Massive Credit Card Database
socalTECH
AUGUST 20, 2014
Pasadena-based Wallaby Financial , the developer of technology to help users optimize the use of their credit cards, says it has created the industry''s largest database of credit cards, which it is making available to consumers. wallaby finance credit card software data financial' Looking for the best credit card for you?
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Wallaby Extends To Firefox Browser
socalTECH
SEPTEMBER 17, 2014
Pasadena-based credit card optimization software developer Wallaby , which is led by Matthew Goldman, has extended its tools to yet another platform, saying this morning that it has launched a new extension for the Firefox web browser. The company recently also added Android Wear, Samsung Gear, and a Google Chrome extension.
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Soulmates.AI Targets Social Media Measurement
socalTECH
MAY 14, 2019
Pasadena-based startup Soulmates.AI said today that it has launched a new tool, Social ROI Reporter, which it says helps brands and agencies with measuring the dollar value of their social media and influencer marketing campaigns. The startup did not announce the pricing behind the tool. READ MORE>>.
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113 Wallaby Powers Tool For Travel Rewards Website ThePointsGuy.com
socalTECH
FEBRUARY 27, 2014
Pasadena-based Wallaby , the developer of software to help consumers maximize the points and benefits of their credit card spending, is powering an online tool for travel rewards website ThePointsGuy.com , the two are announcing this morning. Financial details of the deal were not announced.
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Perfect Market Acquired By Taboola
socalTECH
AUGUST 4, 2014
Pasadena-based Perfect Market , the Idealab-backed developer of programmatic advertising technology, has been acquired by New York-based Taboola. Taboola said the buy will help boost the company''s annualized run rate to $250M. perfect market taboola merger acquisition content advertising optimization software idealab'
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147 Wallaby Launches Android Wear App
socalTECH
SEPTEMBER 4, 2014
Pasadena-based Wallaby Financial , the developer of apps to help consumers optimize the use of their credit cards to earn the most points and benefits, is rolling out a new app today for Android Wear.
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LeisureLink Offers New Travel Booking Software
socalTECH
SEPTEMBER 24, 2008
Pasadena-based LeisureLink, which markets vacation lodging through online travel sites, said Wednesday that the firm has rolled out its own specialty lodging booking software for travel companies. The firm said that the software, which helps consumers find and book rentals, is now available for private labeling by its clients.
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socalTECH
DECEMBER 14, 2015
It turns out, there are lots of benefits to learning the logical thinking behind software coding, according to Grant Hosford , the founder of Pasadena-based codeSpark (www.codespark.org). We caught up with Grant to learn more about The Foos and his quest to use the principles of software programming to help kids learn.
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X1 Launches Hosted Social Discovery Tool
socalTECH
JULY 22, 2015
Pasadena-based X1 , which develops electronic discovery and search software, said Tuesday that it has launched a new, hosted version of its software for its customers. The software--which previously only was available as a local, desktop PC installation--is now accessible via the cloud. READ MORE>>.
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100 Green Dot Opens Development Center In Shanghai
socalTECH
JULY 14, 2015
Pasadena-based Green Dot , the provider of prepaid Mastercard and mobile banking services, said today that it has opened up a new office in Shanghai, China, which will provide engineering and software development resources to the company. According to Green Dot, it officially opened up Green Dot Shanghai Software Technology Co.
How GridTest Is Helping To Build The Next Electric Car, With Neal Roche
socalTECH
OCTOBER 10, 2012
One way is developing testing tools and infrastructure around that market, to help those manufacturers in their research and development, which is just what Calabasas-based GridTest Systems (www.gridtest.com) is doing. We're there to help with that. We're essentially helping people at the R&D stages.
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Rexter Gets $1.5M To Put Contact Management On Steroids
socalTECH
MARCH 19, 2013
Rexter , a brand new, Pasadena startup looking to put business contact management on steroids, said today that it has raised $1.5M The startup, led by Andy Wilson, said it has created a big-data driven system to analyze a user's professional relationship, and helps organize and syncrhonize contact data, emails, meetings, and phone calls.
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193 Metacloud Upgrades OpenStack Service
socalTECH
JUNE 11, 2013
Pasadena-based Metacloud announced this morning that it has released a new version of its product, Carbon|OS. Metacloud offers up software to help businesses and enterprise deploy their own, OpenStack-based enterprise cloud. The upgraded software is based on OpenStack Grizzly. Opencloud is led by Sean Lynch. READ MORE>>.
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Wallaby Acquired By Bankrate
socalTECH
DECEMBER 3, 2014
Pasadena-based Wallaby Financial , the developer of web and mobile apps to help consumers optimize their credit card spending, hsa been acquired by Bankrate. wallaby bankrate credit card optimization software merger acquisition rate mobile' Financial terms of the buy were not disclosed. in funding in total. READ MORE>>.
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Central Desktop Launches Collaboration Ranking Tool For Companies
socalTECH
JUNE 23, 2014
Pasadena-based cloud-based project management and collaboration software developer Central Desktop has launched a new tool to help companies figure out how well they are collaborating, compared to other users in Central Desktop''s system. READ MORE>>. social klout ranking tool collaboration desktop central'
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124 MindBody Raises $50M
socalTECH
FEBRUARY 21, 2014
In one of the largest rounds for a Central Coast company in recent years--and the largest venture investment in San Luis Obispo ever--cloud software maker MindBody has raised $50M in a funding round. Mindbody first raised funding back in 2009, when it gained backing from the Tech Coast Angels, Pasadena Angels, and other local angels.
Spokeo Targets Law Enforcement Market With Social Media Search Tool
socalTECH
JULY 11, 2017
Pasadena-based Spokeo , which offers up an online "people search" tool, said it has launched a new product specifically aimed at the law enforcement market. According to Spokeo, the new tool will help officials better track down, monitor and contact individuals.
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Central Desktop Bolsters Board
socalTECH
MAY 10, 2012
Pasadena-based Central Desktop , the developer of cloud-based, project collaboration software which is headed by Isaac Garcia, said Wednesday that it has bolstered its board. Central Desktop operates a software-as-a-service product which allows users to collaborate and manage projects and teams. READ MORE>>.
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Ansible Acquired By Red Hat For Around $100M
socalTECH
OCTOBER 16, 2015
Santa Barbara-based Ansible > , a developer of IT automation software, has been acquireed by Red Hat , to help bolster Red Hat's management capabilities for hybrid and OpenStack clouds, and container-based services. Financial terms of the buy were not disclosed, however, reports say the deal was worth around $100M. READ MORE>>.
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