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We Create Demand. --Fetch Recruiting, Inc. --Pixelgate.net - Internet Access, Web Hosting, Network Services RECENT JOB POSTINGS --Business Development Associate: Advanced Engineering and Manufacturing, Los Angeles, British Consulate-General, Los Angeles --Salesforce App Engineer, Los Angeles, Colony Logic --Salesforce App Project Manager, Los Angeles, Colony Logic --Data Scientist , Los Angeles or San Francisco, Vision Fleet --Business Analyst / Category Manager, Sherman Oaks, Serviz, Inc. --Software Developer, Carlsbad, MakeJay Inc RECENT FUNDING EVENTS --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Report: Western Digital, Other Hard Drives Compromised By Spy Group ---- A report, published this morning, says that hard drives from Lake Forest-based Western Digital, as well as those from fellow hard drive companies Maxtor, Samsung, IBM, Micron, Toshiba, and Seagate--had secretly been compromised by a secretive hacking group linked to the US intelligence community. The report said that the hard drives had been embedded with spyware, deep within the firmware of those products, in order to support the US spying program. A spokesperson for Western Digital told Reuters the company had not provided source code to its drives to government agencies. http://www.socaltech.com/report_western_digital_compromised_by_spy_group/s-0058990.html j2 Global Buys Nuvotera ---- Los Angeles-based j2 Global, which operates an wide range of Internet services, said today that its Excel Micro business has acquired the assets of Nuvotera, a provider of email security services. Financial terms of the buy were not disclosed. Nuvotera--formerly known as Spam Soap--focused on the small and medium sized business market. j2 Global said the impact on its business is not expected to be material. Nuvotera had been based in Costa Mesa. j2 Global operates Internet fax, virtual phone, email marketing, hosted email, online backup, and many other cloud services, and also operates a separate online publishing business which includes Ziff Davis, IGN.com, AskMen.com, and other properties. Laguna Pharmaceuticals Gets $30M ---- La Jolla-based Laguna Pharmaceuticals, a developer of biopharmaceuticals aimed at treating cardiac arrhythmia, said this morning that it has raised $30M in a Series B funding, and relocated its headquarters to La Jolla. (More...) http://www.socaltech.com/laguna_pharmaceuticals_gets_3_m/s-0058988.html http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/index.php?action=showdeal&id=62288 MSC Software Buys Simufact ---- Newport Beach-based simulation software developer MSC Software said this morning that it has acquired Simufact Engineering, a developer of simulation software used in welding and forming simulations. Financial details of the acquisition were not announced by the companies. The two said that Simufact's software is used in the aerospace, automotive, and machinery industries. Simufact was based in Germany. Avery Dennison Names CFO ---- Glendale-based Avery Dennison appointed a new CFO on Friday, saying that it named Anne L. Bramman as SVP and Chief Financial Officer. Bramman was previously at Carinval Cruise Line, also serving as SVP and CFO. The company said Bramman will lead its finance function, including audit, financial reporting, investor relations, planning and analysis, tax and treasury, as well as the company's information technology. Bramman replaces Mitchell R. Butier, who has moved on to become President and COO of the company. Virgin Galactic Sets Up New Location In Long Beach, Plans Hiring ---- Mojave-based Virgin Galactic has set up shop in a new location in Long Beach, saying last week that it has opened up a new, 150,000 square foot facility at Long Beach Airport, where it intends to fill a significant number of open positions at the company. Virgin Galactic expects the location to work on its LauncherOne effort, its project to launch satellites into space. Virgin Galactic said it will be holding an open house on March 7th as part of a career fair at the new location. Virgin Galactic has been developing commercial space flight vehicles, which it has initially aimed at the space tourism area. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- MARKETPLACE Reach 10000+ readers for 5 days for $250 Post your marketplace ad at: http://www.socaltech.com/postad.html ------------------------------ADVERTISEMENT------------------------------- New Q4/Full Year Money Tree Results! 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The EUEC conference features a plenary program, followed by a technical program with concurrent tracks with 500 speakers, and EUEC exhibit companies provide the latest innovations and technologies that can benefit the energy and utility industry. The inaugural Clean Car Expo will share the floor with the EUEC. San Diego Convention Center. (via Green Lava). See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/24513 February 17, Orange -- Food Science and Technology – Innovating What You Eat. OCTANe. Innovations in food science, production and distribution have made California the primary source of the world’s food chain. This program is designed to bring together innovators so that new ideas can be discussed, best practices leveraged, and new innovations catalyzed. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/24489 February 18, Thousand Oaks -- From Inventor to Entrepreneur Workshop - The New Face of Entrepreneurship. The IEEE Buenaventura Section is facilitating this workshop where you can meet and seek the advice from Jerry Knotts, President and CEO of California Coast Venture Forum. Mr. Knotts nicknamed by the IEEE team “the Entrepreneur Whisperer” for his deep respect of inventors and his clarity about the paths to become an successful entrepreneur. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/24530 February 18, San Diego -- The 18th Annual Energy, Utility & Environmental Conference is the largest-running networking and professional event of its kind. The EUEC conference features a plenary program, followed by a technical program with concurrent tracks with 500 speakers, and EUEC exhibit companies provide the latest innovations and technologies that can benefit the energy and utility industry. The inaugural Clean Car Expo will share the floor with the EUEC. San Diego Convention Center. (via Green Lava). See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/24514 February 19, Irvine -- TriTech and UCI Present SBIR/STTR Introductory Workshop providing an overview of the Small Business Innovative Research and Small Business Technology Transfer programs. Small technology-based businesses are eligible to apply for these funds. This workshop provides an overview of eligibility considerations, information about the programs, and hints for success in obtaining SBIR or STTR funds. This workshop will focus on the SBIR and STTR programs sponsored by the National Science Foundation, National Institutes of Health, and Department of Defense. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/24521 February 20, San Diego -- Capital and Growth in High Tech SMBs organized on Tuesday, 20 January 2015 at 7:30am at San Diego State University - Parma Payne Goodall Alumni Center Ballroom. For further details see http://app.greenrope.com/c1.pl?ed84c436f1b5fcc093082c0db69d0fe94c13b38762d864d1. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/24436 February 21, West Hollywood -- GirlCodeLA: As we move forward into 2015, we would like to proudly announce our next upcoming event. On Saturday February 21st, GirlCodeLA will host its next women in technology event as we salute key players in the business. The “Women Who Did It” seminar will feature successful women in the industry and explore how they reached their own levels of success. Join GirlCodeLA as we strive to bridge the gap for women in technology. Details from the event will be posted on the website. We look forward to seeing you on February 21st. See http://www.eventbrite.com/e/girlcodela-women-who-did-it-tickets-15662925231?aff=es2&rank=2. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/24531 February 22, Ventura -- Gordon Research presents Nanomaterials for Applications in Energy Technology. Developing sources of sustainable energy is a crucial challenge for the 21st century. Nanotechnology may contribute paradigm-changing approaches to energy technology, because many energy conversion and storage processes occur at interfaces and surfaces, which are abundant in nanomaterials. Ventura Beach Marriott. (via Green Lava). See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/24515 February 23, Ventura -- Gordon Research presents Nanomaterials for Applications in Energy Technology. Developing sources of sustainable energy is a crucial challenge for the 21st century. Nanotechnology may contribute paradigm-changing approaches to energy technology, because many energy conversion and storage processes occur at interfaces and surfaces, which are abundant in nanomaterials. Ventura Beach Marriott. (via Green Lava). See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/24516 February 24, Ventura -- Gordon Research presents Nanomaterials for Applications in Energy Technology. Developing sources of sustainable energy is a crucial challenge for the 21st century. Nanotechnology may contribute paradigm-changing approaches to energy technology, because many energy conversion and storage processes occur at interfaces and surfaces, which are abundant in nanomaterials. Ventura Beach Marriott. (via Green Lava). See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/24517 February 25, San Luis Obispo -- Women In Tech Dinner Panel. Softec. Panel includes: Stephanie Jennings, VP at Mind Body Online; Jen Rushing, STEM teacher at Central Coast New Tech High. This is a particularly special event because we have partnered with CalPoly's SWE, Society of Women Engineers, to introduce these young ladies to our local technology community. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/24527 February 25, Ventura -- Gordon Research presents Nanomaterials for Applications in Energy Technology. Developing sources of sustainable energy is a crucial challenge for the 21st century. Nanotechnology may contribute paradigm-changing approaches to energy technology, because many energy conversion and storage processes occur at interfaces and surfaces, which are abundant in nanomaterials. Ventura Beach Marriott. (via Green Lava). See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/24518 February 26, Irvine -- TCVN EntrepreneurMIXER. An after-work get-together, soiree, party and all-around general excuse to detach yourself from your laptop, start-up team, cubicle or office and mix with entrepreneurs and investors. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/24526 February 26, Ventura -- Gordon Research presents Nanomaterials for Applications in Energy Technology. Developing sources of sustainable energy is a crucial challenge for the 21st century. Nanotechnology may contribute paradigm-changing approaches to energy technology, because many energy conversion and storage processes occur at interfaces and surfaces, which are abundant in nanomaterials. Ventura Beach Marriott. (via Green Lava). See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/24519 February 26, Carmel Valley -- From Lab to Skin: Quantifying the Chemical Self: Learn more about the latest in UC San Diego wearable technologies, chemical-sensor fitness tracking and Electrozyme’s lab-to-skin commercialization journey. Wearable chemical sensors open up a whole new world of health information. Sweat alone has hundreds of unique biomarkers which can be analyzed to gain insights into one’s metabolism and personal wellness that go way beyond steps and heart rate. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/24528 February 27, Ventura -- Gordon Research presents Nanomaterials for Applications in Energy Technology. Developing sources of sustainable energy is a crucial challenge for the 21st century. Nanotechnology may contribute paradigm-changing approaches to energy technology, because many energy conversion and storage processes occur at interfaces and surfaces, which are abundant in nanomaterials. Ventura Beach Marriott. (via Green Lava). See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/24520 March 5, Los Angeles -- The USC Alumni Association is proud to present the 7th Annual USC Women's Conference: "Be Bold and Thrive!" We invite you to join more than 1,000 alumnae, parents, students and friends for an inspirational day of workshops, lively discussions and networking, here on our ever-changing University Park Campus. For further details see https://secure.www.alumniconnections.com/olc/pub/SCA/event/showEventForm.jsp?form_id=183596.. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/24449 March 6, Los Angeles -- BritWeek Nomination Deadline. The BritWeek and UK Trade & Investment Business Innovation Awards, presented by Virgin Atlantic, celebrate outstanding achievements in innovation among the diverse UK-California business community. 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