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LA gets a big SaaS exit as Fastly nabs the Culver City-based Signal Sciences for $775M

TechCrunch LA

Los Angeles was always more than a one-industry town, even when it comes to technology startups, as media and entertainment (and social networking) were always the big draws in Tinseltown.

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5 Current Technologies Still Have Room For Innovation

Startup Professionals Musings

Although I’m not an aficionado of checklists in general, I really appreciate one he has included for keeping up with some of the latest technological trends that are reshaping business strategies, which should be the driver for startups to fill in the gaps. Social Media. Are you driving the technology, or is it driving you?

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Base Your New Venture On These New Technology Trends

Startup Professionals Musings

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. Social Media. Are you driving the technology, or is it driving you?

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53 Questions Developers Should Ask Innovators

TechEmpower

Do you have a custom algorithm or other technology? Social Integration/Viral Outreach Is your application tied into any social networks? Is it limited to login and Like buttons, or are you building a presence within the social networks themselves? What are some sites or companies in the same space?

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Cornerstone OnDemand Adds Social Recruiting Features

socalTECH

Santa Monica-based human resources and talent management software developer Cornerstone OnDemand said today that it has launched a new set of social features for helping companies to recruit employees. The firm said the enhancements make it easier for organizations to tap into social networks to find candidates.

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FastSoft Updates Product Line

socalTECH

The firm said it is targeting hosting, SaaS, social network, content distribution networks, and cloud computing companies with the hardware. The firm's technology is based on software research at Caltech, originally designed to accelerate file transfers over the Internet2.

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No Expert Has A Startup Checklist To Ensure Success

Startup Professionals Musings

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 drivers for many startups. See if you understand each of these technologies: Internet of Things. Social Media.

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