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NOVEMBER 10, 2020

Los Angeles-based Signal Automotive , a startup which develops software for managing buying, selling, and inventory allocation for automobile dealers, has raised $20M in a funding round. Jillings is the former CEO of Telesign, and has a long history in Southern California's technology industry; he previously also was CEO of Vantage Media.

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FEBRUARY 8, 2011

San Diego-based Active Network said today that it has expanded into the faith market, with the acquisition of church management software firm Fellowship Technologies. Fellowship Technologies provides its software to more than 1700 churches. Financial terms of the acquisition were not disclosed. READ MORE>>.

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MARCH 29, 2018

Irvine-based QOS Consulting , a provider of managed services and software defined wide area networks (SD-WAN), said it has renamed itself QOS Networks , to better focus its brand around its core competency. The company, headed by CEO Frank Cittadino, said it focuses on supporting enterprise deployment of SD-WAN technology.

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JANUARY 5, 2017

San Diego-based Lynx technology , a developer of software for managing media libraries and smart home devices, said today that it has launched its first product, called SmartLynx 1.0. Lynx said it is backed by San Diego-based J.M. Driver, LLC.

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FEBRUARY 19, 2013

Newport Beach-based Jeda Networks , a new startup in the storage networking arena, said today that it has unveiled its technology, with the backing of U.S. The firm said it is developing software defined, storage networking techniques aimed at solving complexity, cost and scalability issues with current storage networks.

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FEBRUARY 27, 2019

Forge Technologies , a developer of software used for managing hourly employees, said this morning that it has acquired Los Angeles-based ShiftMe , a developer of "shift-swapping" apps. As part of the acquisition, Forge Technologies said it is moving its headquarters to Los Angeles.

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JULY 12, 2018

Semiconductor giant Broadcom , which has significant operations in Orange County, said late Wednesday that it will acquire software developer CA Technologies in a deal worth $18.9 CA owns a wide range of enterprise software products. billion in cash. According to Broadcom, it will pay $44.50 READ MORE>>.

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Tech.Co

MAY 6, 2022

Ecommerce company Shopify supports small businesses with technology like ecommerce website builders and retail Point of Sale systems. Deliverr ships over one million orders monthly and gaining its network will more than double the size of Shopify’s fulfillment team. The post Shopify Just Bought the Deliverr Shipping Network for $2.1

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APRIL 19, 2019

Los Angeles-based Forge Technologies , a startup developing job-sharing software which lets businesses share part-time labor, says it has rolled out at the Mall of America , the giant mall in Bloomington, Minnesota. Financial details of the partnership with Mall of America were not announced. Forge is led by CEO Stacey Ferreira.

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APRIL 24, 2013

Newport Beach-based software defined networking (SDN) technology developer Jeda Networks has announced its first product, the Fabric Network Controller (FNC). jeda networks storage area network software emulex ethernet fcoe data' Jeda is backed by U.S. Berman is the former CTO of Emulex.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 10, 2022

Here are some recognizable entrepreneurial examples I like, just from the technology space: Driven by an epic ambition. Mark Zuckerberg envisioned Facebook as a virtual social network built on a lifetime of friendships, while offering advertisers a powerful and targeted marketing tool. Innovative yet pragmatic. Marty Zwilling.

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JANUARY 26, 2017

Calabasas-based network testing equipment and software developer Ixia is nearing a deal to be acquired by competitor Keysight Technologies , according to Reuters this week, citing "people familiar with the matter." READ MORE>>.

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JUNE 23, 2016

Two, Los Angeles area companies, Paladin Software , and Tipalti , said this week that they have linked up in a strategic partnership, to enable payments to video content creators across different countries. Financial details of the link between the two companies was not announced.

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APRIL 19, 2017

Calabasas-based Ixia , a developer of network testing hardware and software, is now part of Keysight Technologies , Keysight said late Tuesday, after the successful close of its $1.6 billion acquisition effort. Keysight paid $19.65 per share in cash for Ixia, which no longer trades on the Nasdaq Glo bal Select Market.

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SoCal Tech Calendar

OCTOBER 11, 2016

Monday, October 17, 2016 -- TCOSC Special Networking Event. This special networking event features, Dushyant Sukhija, Author of the Silicon Valley best seller, “The Cisco Way: Leadership in the New Service Economy”, who will share some essential leadership skills to transform your company. See [link] (more)

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DECEMBER 15, 2014

Santa Barbara-based optical circuit switching technology devleoper CALIENT Technologies said today that it has linked up with a 10-university research organization, to expand the use of optical circuit switching in software defined data center and metro networks. Financial details of the effort were not disclosed.

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JUNE 10, 2015

El Segundo-based ClearPath Networks , a developer of a cloud-based platform aimed at helping network, broadband, and cloud operators manage their services, has named a new VP. Cohn joins the company from Ciena Corporation, and also had served at IP Infusion, Amdocs, and Lucent Technologies. READ MORE>>.

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AUGUST 4, 2014

Pasadena-based Bluebeam Software , which develops document management software for the architecture, engineering, and construction industry, is planning an expansion into Japan via a distribution deal with Panasonic. bluebeam software japan international expansion asia distribution' Bluebeam is led by Richard Lee. READ MORE>>.

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APRIL 13, 2017

Calabasas-based Ixia , the developer of network testing hardware and software, along with other products, said late Wednesday that its shareholders have voted to approve the acquisition of the company by Keysight Technologies. The two companies had announced the acquisition deal on January 30th. Ixia said that approximately 82.8

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TechCrunch LA

OCTOBER 22, 2019

EV Connect , the Los Angeles-based company that sells software to manage electric vehicle charging, has raised $12 million in a Series B round led by investors Mitsui & Co. The company provides and manages 1,000 electric vehicle charging sites through its EV Connect network. and Ecosystem Integrity Fund. Clients include Yahoo!,

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JANUARY 9, 2015

San Diego-based QuickFire Networks , a developer of technology being aimed at speeding encoding of streaming video, has been acquired by Facebook , the company announced on its website Thursday. QuickFire Networks, which was led by Craig Y. quickfire networks facebook merger acquisition encoding streaming video'

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TechCrunch LA

OCTOBER 7, 2019

Shuttle startup Via and the city of Cupertino are launching an on-demand public transportation network, the latest example of municipalities trying out alternatives to traditional buses. The network will span the entire 11-square-mile city with a satellite zone surrounding the Sunnyvale CalTrain station for commuters, Via said Monday.

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NOVEMBER 16, 2012

Earlier this week, Deloitte released its latest list of the top 500 growing technology companies, in its 2012 Technology Fast 500. The full list follows: 13 EdgeCast Networks 21406% Santa Monica Alex Kazerani 15 Optimer Pharmaceuticals, Inc. 237 Nik Software, Inc. 237 Nik Software, Inc. 6225% San Diego Kevin C.

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JANUARY 22, 2013

Irvine-based disk drive manufacturer Western Digital said this morning that it has acquired backup software provider Arkeia , which was based in Carlsbad. According to WD, the acquisition was made via a merger transaction, and included all of the employees, technology, and products of Arkeia. READ MORE>>.

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JANUARY 28, 2013

Burbank-based Condusiv , the developer of disk optimization software, said over the weekend that it has named Frederic T. Boyer was previously CFO of DataDirect Networks, and also served at Optical Communications Products, Qualstar Corporation, Accelerated Networks, and Fibermux Corporation. Boyer reports to CEO Jerry Baldwin.

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SEPTEMBER 1, 2011

Our profile this morning is with Network Automation , a Los Angeles company competing in the IT automation market. Southern California--despite the lack of huge, name brand firms-- has a significant number of enterprise software companies, of which Network Automation is just one. You are self funded too, we recall.

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Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 29, 2019

Although I’m not an aficionado of checklists in general, I really appreciate one he has included for keeping up with the latest technological trends that are reshaping business strategies, which should be the driver for startups to fill in the gaps. Upgrades and troubleshooting can normally be provided over the network, as well.

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JULY 11, 2013

Two, Los Angeles online advertising firms have linked up in a technology deal today. The two companies said that OpenX will provide United Online Media Group with its full monetization platform, including its real-time-bidding, ad network, direct sale, and other tools. READ MORE>>.

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SEPTEMBER 30, 2010

Pasadena-based FastSoft , the Caltech spinout which develops web acceleration software, said today that it has launched a testing network for its clients. FastSoft sells an appliance and software which optimizes the TCP/IP protocol, drastically improving the speed of Internet transfers. READ MORE>>. READ MORE>>.

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JULY 19, 2017

San Diego-based Qualcomm has backed Particle , the developer of hardware- and software- toolkits for helping connect their products into the world of the Internet-of-Things (IoT), as part of a $20M funding round today. Particle, based in San Francisco, said it raised $20M in its Series B funding from Spark Capital and Qualcomm Ventures.

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JULY 27, 2020

Culver City-based personalized medicine and healthcare technology developer NantHealth announced this morning that it has acquired The OpenNMS Group , a developer of open source, network management software. Financial details of the acquisition were not announced. OpenNMS is based in Morrisville, NC. READ MORE>>.

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SEPTEMBER 21, 2020

Aliso Viejo-based artificial intelligence software developer BrainChip says it is opening up a new software development center in Hyderabad, India, which it says will provide software and firmware development for its systems-on-a-chip technology. READ MORE>>.

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SoCal Tech Calendar

NOVEMBER 28, 2009

Friday, December 4, 2009 -- Cal Poly Pomona Technology Incubator Showcase and Networking. Come to Cal Poly Pomona to view and network with university talent and view the Cal Poly Pomona Incubator Lab Projects. Networking session is to follow incubator lab demonstrations. See [link] (more).

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NOVEMBER 10, 2011

San Diego-based Active Network , the operator of online software for sports groups, events, community activities registration, and other organizations, said Thursday afternoon that it has acquired RTP , a provider of technology for managing ski resorts and ticketing. Financial terms of the buy were not announced.

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Southern California Edison Blog

JUNE 15, 2020

Telecom carriers require reliable networks to provide telecommunications services to their customers. A carrier-grade network can help carriers overcome those challenges by providing carriers with a highly tested and dependable network that is scalable to meet future demand. What is a Carrier-Grade Network?

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SoCal Tech Calendar

MARCH 5, 2010

Thursday, March 11, 2010 -- Cal Poly Pomona Technology Incubator March 2010 Showcase and Networking. Come to Cal Poly Pomona to view and network with university talent and view the Cal Poly Pomona Incubator Lab Projects. Networking session is to follow incubator lab demonstrations. See [link] (more).

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JUNE 18, 2019

A new report , published by startup networking organization AngelList , says that Los Angeles is losing out to such areas as the Bay Area and New York, because of failure to offer up training to newly graduating engineering graduates.

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