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JULY 22, 2009

Santa Barbara-based cloud computing management software firm RightScale is linking its products into IBM DB2, one of the major enterprise database software packages, the firm said today. RightScale said it will support creating, managing, and automating IBM DB2 Express-C on such services as Amazon EC2.

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AUGUST 31, 2015

It has been a big summer for developers ready to do a deep dive into open source projects and the Internet of Things (IoT) with IBM’s announcement of two new communities created in its developer-centric hub developerWorks , aimed at giving developers the perfect sandbox to play in.

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AUGUST 9, 2017

Los Angeles-based software developer Docupace Technologies , which develops data management and cybersecurity software for financial services firms, has named two executives. Caulkins previously served at IBM, Sunguard Availability Services, and Salesforce, and also was co-founder of EcoNation Transportation Services.

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Southern California Edison Blog

FEBRUARY 11, 2020

Managed Network Service Providers (MNSPs) have the equipment, staff, expertise, and experience necessary to take on infrastructure tasks so companies can focus less on network upkeep and more on strategic business goals. MNSPs can make the initial service and technology transitions painless, minimizing the likelihood of expensive mistakes.

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Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

Another partnering model example is the IBM Watson Group $1 billion investment to share cloud-based development and super-computing tools. This facilitates technology growth and innovation for startups in Silicon Alley, as well as positioning IBM for future growth. Find partners who can do what you cannot do alone.

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MAY 14, 2013

As a newfound Dad Blogger and experienced marketer, I’ve begun offering a great new service that has been greeted by the Mommy Blogger community with great interest and the manufacturers of great products have responded equally well. About me: I’m a dad, a social research marketer, customer service champion, closet chef, TEDster.

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SEPTEMBER 30, 2013

San Diego-based cloud storage company Nirvanix has officially shut down its service, saying in a posting on its website that it is actively winding down its business, and is scrambling to transfer data on the cloud storage service to other providers. READ MORE>>. nirvanix cloud storage shutdown deadpool saas failure'

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NOVEMBER 12, 2014

San Diego-based Pathway Genomics has scored an investment from Google , the two said Wednesday, as part of an investment out of IBM''s Watson Group. Pathway Genomics provides commercial genetic testing and healthcare services. IBM said the investment comes out of its $100 million fund for Watson-related startups.

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FEBRUARY 21, 2017

Thompson previously was CEO of Symantec and Virtual Instruments, and also has served at IBM. He currently is Chairman of the Board of Microsoft, and also has serve on the boards of Symantec, NIPSCO (Northern Indiana Public Service Company), Fortune Brands, Seagate Technologies, and United Parcel Service (UPS). READ MORE>>.

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TechCrunch LA

JUNE 28, 2018

.” There’s a lot at stake for Microsoft, Google and Amazon as entertainment companies look to migrate to managed computing services. While leaders like Netflix migrated to cloud services in 2012 and 21st Century Fox worked with HP to get its infrastructure on cloud computing, other companies have lagged.

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NOVEMBER 13, 2012

The firm's software runs across such social services as Facebook, Twitter, Google+, Tumblr, Pinterest and Instagram. and also served at IBM and other companies. Fan Appz said it differs from other, social media marketing products because it is focused on helping brands close a sale. READ MORE>>.

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MARCH 7, 2017

Lantern Credit said Korns previously has served at such companies as IBM, Tymshare Transaction Services, Xerox Imaging and Investment Science. Lantern Credit said it acquired the Abstract Regression-Classification (ARC) Machine Learning Library, and also hired the creator of the software, Michael Korns, as its Chief Data Scientist.

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MAY 14, 2019

Scanlon was most recently at Gartner, and also has served at Recourse Technologies, Vormetric and BigFix, along with IBM and Verizon. Curtail recently raised $3.25M in a seed funding round from Tarus Capital. Quinnen was most recently Chief Technology Officer at LumenVox, and also served at Litel Instruments and Qubit Technology.

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NOVEMBER 13, 2012

The firm's software runs across such social services as Facebook, Twitter, Google+, Tumblr, Pinterest and Instagram. and also served at IBM and other companies. Fan Appz said it differs from other, social media marketing products because it is focused on helping brands close a sale. READ MORE>>.

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DECEMBER 7, 2017

Santa Monica-based Cornerstone OnDemand , which develops human capital management and employee learning software, has cut its sales head count, and shuffled its sales and services organizations, the company said late Wednesday. com, SAP, and IBM. It also named Jeff Lautenbach as President of Global Field Operations. READ MORE>>.

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AUGUST 7, 2012

Los Angeles-based Inktank , the developer of the open source, distributed storage software Ceph, is expanding its executive tem today, saying that it has hired James Duncan as its new CTO, Russell Kojima as VP Professional Services, and Debbie Moynihan as VP Marketing.

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OCTOBER 23, 2012

FatCloud , a new startup developing a.NET-focused, platform-as-a-service (PaaS) development platform, said today that it has launched it services, helping developers to deliver their.NET applications. The company said it already has a number of customers, including Cricket Wireless's Muve Music streaming service. READ MORE>>.

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NOVEMBER 1, 2012

How do you turn your software application into a fully operational, Software-as-a-Service (SaaS), without investing a lot of time, programming resources, and money into the effort? 1 and IBM Glendale office Nov 7, both from 8:30-10:00. 1 and IBM Glendale office Nov 7, both from 8:30-10:00.

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NOVEMBER 6, 2013

SoftLayer--which was recently acquired by IBM--sells EdgeCast''s CDN services under a white label relationship with the company. EdgeCast says its CDN services are being used by such customers as Hulu, Twitter, and Pinterest. Financial details of the deal were not disclosed. READ MORE>>.

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OCTOBER 26, 2012

How do you turn your software application into a fully operational, Software-as-a-Service (SaaS), without investing a lot of time, programming resources, and money into the effort? 1 and IBM Glendale office Nov 7, both from 8:30-10:00. 1 and IBM Glendale office Nov 7, both from 8:30-10:00.

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NOVEMBER 12, 2012

RightScale said it has set up operations in Sydney, which will provide local sales, support and professional services for its platform in that country. The company said it has tapped Giri Fox, who has formerly served for companies such as Cisco, Apple and IBM, to head up its efforts in Australia.

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Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 14, 2020

Another partnering model example is the IBM Watson Group $1 billion investment to share cloud-based development and super-computing tools. This facilitates technology growth and innovation for startups in Silicon Alley, as well as positioning IBM for growth down the road. Find partners who can do what you cannot do alone.

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OCTOBER 30, 2014

According to TigerText--whose enterprise products are used by health care providers and others for secure, regulation compliant instant text messaging--Nelson was mosst recently Vice President of Oracle''s Service Cloud, overseeing its Healthcare and Life Sciences division. READ MORE>>.

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TechCrunch LA

AUGUST 15, 2018

Daniel Kim and Jay Lee, the two founders of AuditBoard , a Los Angeles-based provider of a risk and compliance software service for large businesses, grew up middle school friends in Cerritos, Calif. He thought there had to be a better way for companies to manage their audit and compliance processes.

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APRIL 20, 2016

According to OTOY, the investment will go towards applying its service to develop and distribute original, holographic content. The company's advisors include Google's Eric Schmidt; former IBM President Sam Palmisano; WME | IMG's Ariel Emanual, and economist George Gilder.

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AUGUST 30, 2011

Jones has previously served at IBM and FileNet. Kofax said the new position will focus on its field sales and service. Irvine-based Kofax , the developer of document capture software, said this morning that it has named Phillip Jones as its new Vice President of Field Enablement. READ MORE>>.

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JUNE 21, 2011

Wallin joins the company from Sanger Ventures, and also previously served at Jacent Technologies, Synapta, and IBM Global Services. Irvine-based Local.com announced this morning that it has expanded its executive staff, hiring Mark Wallin as its new Vice President, Product Development. READ MORE>>.

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FEBRUARY 5, 2013

The firm said the new software allows service providers to implement their own, public cloud software--and claims that it out-performs the giant in the market, Amazon Web Services. Morphlabs said its software is aimed at helping service providers compete head-to-head with Amazon Web Services. READ MORE>>.

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JANUARY 12, 2011

Aliso Viejo-based Corent , which develops software tools to more easily port traditional software to the software-as-a-service model, has raised $3.2M The firm is targeting enterprise customers with its offering, and has a major deal with IBM to help customers move their software into the cloud. in a funding round.

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JANUARY 24, 2012

Biggs joins the company from Blue Coat Systems, and also served at IBM. Active Network sells its platform and services to endurance race events, marathons, sports leagues, parks and recreation departments, and many others. The company said that Biggs will lead its technology sales organization. READ MORE>>.

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JUNE 19, 2012

Santa Monica-based CallFire , the developer of telephony APIs and VoIP services, said this morning that it has named former NetZero co-founder Ron Burr as its new Chief Revenue Officer. The company said Burr will oversee sales and marketing.

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MAY 2, 2011

San Diego-based Nirvanix , the provider of cloud storage services, said this morning that it has appointed Karen Sigman as its new Vice President, OEM and Alliances. Sigman joins the firm from QLogic, and has also served at Hitachi Data Systems, DataDomain, and IBM.

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Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 12, 2023

She recently retired as Chairman and CEO of IBM, and interweaves her personal story with a set of principles for leading positive change in our personal lives, workplace, and the world. You can change products and services, but service and quality to customers must endure. Think critically and creatively on tough choices.

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Tech Zulu Event

NOVEMBER 14, 2013

There’s a famous scene in Pirates of Silicon Valley (a movie that chronicled the origins of Microsoft and Apple) in which Bill Gates is meeting with IBM executives. The IBM executives agree to license software from Microsoft because “there’s no money in software anyways.”

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FEBRUARY 23, 2011

Carlsson joins from IBM Global Services, and Tomomatsu joins from Yahoo! Los Angeles-based MarketShare , the provider of marketing analytics run by Wes Nichols, said this week that it has expanded its international operations in both the EMEA and Japan. READ MORE>>.

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MARCH 26, 2012

The software startup--the latest run by WInston Damarillo--said its new mCLoud Data center Unit (DCU) software is an end-to-end, SSD cloud platform for data centers, service providers, and enterprise customers. Manhattan Beach-based MorphLabs is rolling out a new piece of cloud software today, focused on solid state drive (SSD) storage.

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Tech Zulu Event

OCTOBER 1, 2015

Startups and SMBs have been able to take advantage of the cloud, and all of the speed and flexibility it offers, long before large enterprise companies due to strict security and privacy standards, as well as regulations for major industries like banking, healthcare, and financial services. ” IBM gave this example.

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