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Report: Tech Layoffs At Highest Level In Three Years

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You may not see it here in Southern California's high tech sector--which has been booming, due to a surge of startup and accelerator activity--but apparently, the technology sector has seen its highest level of layoffs in three years, according to a report today. Image courtesy Bigstock.com READ MORE>>.

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Superconductor Technologies Chops Staff

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Superconductor Technologies , the developer of superconducting wire and wireless component which has operations in Santa Barbara, has cut nearly a third of the company''s jobs in February, and reduced its staff to 30. layoff jobs barbara santa santabarbara employment wireless wire technologies superconductor' READ MORE>>.

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Qualcomm: No Changes After Strategic Review

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San Diego-based Qualcomm says that its board of directors has decided to stay the course, and will make no change to the company's corporate and financial structure, after a strategic review by a special committee of its board. READ MORE>>.

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TTM Technologies Shuts Los Angeles Facility, Lays Off 347

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Santa Ana-based TTM Technologies , a printed circuit board manufacturer, announced late Tuesday that the firm is closing both its Los Angeles and Hayward, California facilities, resulting in the layoff of 347 employees. Tags: layoff employment electronics technologies.

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Teledyne Technologies Lops Employees, To Close Facilities

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Thousand Oaks-based Teledyne Technologies , an aerospace and electronics firm, announced Wednesday that the firm has cut six percent of its North American workforce, eliminated salary increases, cut employee stock option awards, and will also close or relocate five of its operating sites, as it looks to cut expenses.

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Manufacturing startup Divergent 3D reduces staff by one-third

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However, he did confirm to TechCrunch that he had to reduce staff due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Divergent 3D made Blade — which was on the auto show circuit in 2016 — to demonstrate the technology platform. Divergent 3D and Czinger Vehicles are wholly owned subsidiaries under Divergent Technologies. A core team remains, he said.

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10 Strategies For Success Long-Term As Well As Today

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In my experience, even in startups, longer-term strategy often gets pushed off the agenda due to current challenges. Get outside the company regularly to get feedback on future customer needs, emerging technologies, and the views of influencers and experts in the field. Connect operations today with long-term goals.