*socaltech.com <http://socaltech.com> TechNews - Monday, July 17, 2017* Edited by Benjamin F. Kuo ISSN: 1524-6736 http://www.socaltech.com/News ------------------------------ *Sponsored By* TVC Capital LLC (www.tvccapital.com) Investments and acquisitions of growing software companies.
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Key info (http://www.keyinfo.com) infrastructure ~ connectivity ~ co-location ~ cloud La Visual (http://Lavisual.com) A Branding, Product Strategy & Rapid Prototyping Accelerator ------------------------------ *Headlines* - AT&T Eyes Focus On Silicon Beach, Hollywood - Warner Music Group Buys Assets From Songkick - Ixia, ProtectWise In Partnership - HyperX Rolls Out New Gaming Keyboards - Quidel Buys Assets From Alere In $440M Deal - EDF Renewable Energy Buys Solar Projects From First Solar - StackIQ Acquired By Teradata *Marketplace* - Neohire South - Project X – New Design Focused Accelerator in Los Angeles - Binary Pulse Technology Marketing - Oracle - Early Stage Commercial Insurance - Pacific Unified Insurance Agency *Monday, July 17, 2017* *AT&T Eyes Focus On Silicon Beach, Hollywood* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0071164.html> AT&T says that it is bolstering its operations in both Silicon Beach and Hollywood, as part of its $85.4 billion takeover of Time Warner. According to AT&T spokespeople at the company's SHAPE Tech & Entertainment Expo, which was held at the Warner Bros. Studios lot on Friday and Saturday, the company is planning to bolster its operations across Los Angeles, to take advantage of the region's growing reputation as a center of the technology industry. (More... <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0071164.html>) *Warner Music Group Buys Assets From Songkick* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0071163.html> Burbank-based Warner Music Group has acquired the core assets of Songkick, including its app, website, and trademark, according to the firms. Financial details of the acquisition were not announced. Songkick had operated an online website focused on concert discovery. Warner Music Group said that Songkick will become part of WEA, its artist and label services division. (More... <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0071163.html>) *Ixia, ProtectWise In Partnership* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0071162.html> Calabasas-based Ixia, the developer of network testing products, and enterprise security software developer ProtectWise said today that they are in an integration patnership. Accorsding to the two, the partnership will deliver enterprises a comprehensive solution for end-to-end visibility across enterprise, mixed cloud, and multi-cloud environments. Financial details of the strategic alliance were not announced. (More... <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0071162.html>) *HyperX Rolls Out New Gaming Keyboards* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0071161.html> Fountain Valley-based HyperX, the gaming products division of Kingston Technology, said today that it has rolled out two new, mechanical gaming keyboards, aimed at the e-sports gaming market. According to the company, the keybaords include solid steel frames, lighting effects, "anti-ghosting" featuers, and more. The HyperX Alloy Elite Mechanical Gaming Keyboard has an MSRP of $109.99, and the HyperX Alloy FPS Pro Mechanical Gaming Keyboard has a MSRP of $79.99. (More... <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0071161.html>) *Quidel Buys Assets From Alere In $440M Deal* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0071160.html> San Diego-based diagnostic testing systems developer Quidel announced this morning that it is acquiring a number of assets from Alere Inc., including the the Triage MeterPro cardiovascular (CV) and toxicology assets and the B-type Naturietic Peptide (BNP) assay business run on Beckman Coulter analyzers from Alere. The acquisition is part of the pending acquisition of Alere by Abbott. (More... <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0071160.html>) *EDF Renewable Energy Buys Solar Projects From First Solar* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0071155.html> San Diego-based renewable energy developer EDF Renewable Energy said late Thursday that it has acquired a total of 179 megawatts of solar projects from First Solar, located in Nevada. According to EDF RE, the Switch Station 1 and Switch Station 2 Solar Projects, currently under construction, will supply power to NV Energy under three Power Purchase Agreements. Financial details of the acquisition were not announced. ( More... <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0071155.html>) *StackIQ Acquired By Teradata* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0071153.html> San Diego-based StackIQ, a developer of "bare metal" provisioning software, has been acquired by Teradata, Teradata said on Thursday. Financial terms of the acquisition were not announced. StackIQ was venture backed by Anthem Venture Partners, Grayhawk Capital, Avalon Ventures, and crowdfunding site OurCrowd. According to Teradata, the deal also includes StackIQ's team of engineers, who will join the company's R&D organization. (More... <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0071153.html>) *Neohire South <http://www.neohiresouth.com/>* Your source for the most sought-after startup jobs. At Neohire South, we take our relationships seriously. We apply years of industry experience to assess and curate our talent pool - connecting only top-notch tech candidates with the most exciting startups in the industry. Whether you’re building your team or searching for a job you love, we want to understand your unique needs and goals to create an incredible fit for your future. http://www.neohiresouth.com *Project X – New Design Focused Accelerator in Los Angeles <http://lavisual.com/projectx>* Launch your next MVP. Be Victorious. 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GENBAND user conference. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/25772 July 18, Los Angeles -- *Tech Coast Angeles Los AngelesDinner* Tech Coast Angeles Los Angeles Dinner. Members Only. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/25816 July 18, Los Angeles -- *GENBAND Perspectives* GENBAND Perspectives. GENBAND user conference. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/25773 July 19, Santa Monica -- *Bootstrapping Your Startup & Products inLA with Pinguin's CEO* Bootstrapping Your Startup & Products in LA with Pinguin's CEO. Product School. Do you have a startup or just looking for a place to start? We often hear about huge investments for startups but we rarely hear about the less sexy bootstrap. Local LA startup, Pinguin and others will walk us through their journeys followed by a live Q&A. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/25804 July 19, Los Angeles -- *R.E.D. Talks: Building a Successful Brandin LA* R.E.D. Talks: Building a Successful Brand in LA. Join us on Wednesday, July 19th and enjoy hors d’oeuvres, cocktails, and be a part of a fascinating discussion with Tracy Dinunzio, founder and CEO of Tradesy, the world’s leading peer-to-peer marketplace for women’s fashion. Tracy will share her entrepreneurial story and how her early recognition of online consignment shopping helped her in building one of LA’s better-known e-commerce brands. R.E.D. Talks is a series of discussions with innovators who are creating new paradigms and breaking new ground in some of the most dynamic industries across our region. Many of the thought leaders now taking the lead in the new global economy have well-established roots right here in L.A. County. This diverse group of influencers will share their visions for Regional Economic Development (R.E.D) and the role the business community can play in securing a sound future as one of the world’s most vital economic powerhouses. Email [email protected]. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/25736 July 19, Los Angeles -- *GENBAND Perspectives* GENBAND Perspectives. GENBAND user conference. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/25774 July 20, Irvine -- *Tech Panel: AI, Machine Learning &Automation* Tech Panel: AI, Machine Learning & Automation. Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning & Automation are the buzzwords of tomorrow. Virtual assistants, autonomous vehicles, purchase predictions & smart home products are a few examples of how these technologies are being utilized today. This panel will feature local innovators working daily to bring these budding technologies to limelight.. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/25745 July 20, Los Angeles -- *GENBAND Perspectives* GENBAND Perspectives. GENBAND user conference. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/25775 July 21, Thousand Oaks -- *Ventura BioCenter Lunch andLearn* Ventura BioCenter Lunch and Learn. ALine Inc. Enabling the Microfluidic Revolution. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/25815 July 22, Los Angeles -- *State of Digital Money* State of Digital Money. The State of Digital Money is Los Angeles’ premier professional event and conference focused on the conversation of the evolving trends and emerging technologies disrupting the global financial system and worldwide transactions. In recent years, fintech has seen billions of dollars of growth in investments, capitalizing on disruptive technologies in payment services, wealth management, and funding applications. In early 2017, the most prominent digital currency, bitcoin, reaches an all-time high since November of 2013, validating a continued disruptive value of the cryptocurrency on a global scale. Simultaneously, blockchain technology, the underlying system in which bitcoin is founded on, makes major strides as financial institutions and enterprise technology companies explore its potential applications and it’s ability to improve upon digital security and valuable asset transactions.. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/25713 July 22, Los Angeles, CA -- *State of Digital Money 2017* State of Digital Money 2017. State of Digital Money is the premier industry event gathering leaders, stakeholders, and innovators in fintech, blockchain, and digital currency. Come discuss trends, opportunities, and emerging technologies disrupting the global financial system and worldwide transactions. Current speakers include Brock Pierce (Blockchain Capital), Scott Bambacigno (Alphapoint), Chase Barnett (Crowdfunder), Paul Puey (Airbitz), Ronny Boesing (OpenLedger), Jesse Grushack (Consensys), Simon Jaud (City National Bank), Alyse Kileen (StillMark), Brian Klein (Baker Marquart LLP), Tiana Laurence (Factom), Justin Newton (Netki), and Vicky Zhou (Wisebanyan). Location: Cross Campus Downtown. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/25766 July 24, West Hollywood -- *Silicon Valley Meets Hollywood* Silicon Valley Meets Hollywood. Global Ventures Summit Pre-Event Mixer. Connect with the founders of the Global Ventures Summit with special guests from Silicon Valley's venture capital funds and LA's social media influencers. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/25801 July 26, La Jolla -- *San Diego Venture Group Summer Social* San Diego Venture Group Summer Social. Join the party to end the summer with 500+ of your SDVG friends! Spend an afternoon at the beautiful Scripps Seaside Forum and join SDVG for our Summer Social Beer Bash! Sample some of San Diego’s best craft brews, along with plenty of great food, wine, spirits, live band, and La Jolla sunset. You work hard, so take a couple hours off! Bring the whole office and make it your end of the summer party! This is a purely fun networking event with food, drink, and entertainment. Shoes Not Required. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/25794 July 26, Los Angeles -- *Launching Your Product in the New Realityof Retail (MAKE IT)* Launching Your Product in the New Reality of Retail (MAKE IT). If you have a consumer product, planning and executing your launch is critical to thrive–or even just survive–in today’s repidly changing landscape of retail. From pricing and packaging to customer engagement and the order you approach each channel, everything matters. Hear war stories and learn hard-earned tips from experts that are living it today. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/25767 July 27, Los Angeles -- *Growth Capital Conference* Growth Capital Conference. Network with capital sources, advisors, deal makers and 100 entrepreneurs seeking capital & counsel. DEAL DISPLAYtm showcases growing firms needing capital. View products, videos, online demos. Hot Networking Breakfast at 7:00 AM sharp. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/25719 July 27, Los Angeles -- *Mobile Lava - Latest Trends in IoT* Mobile Lava - Latest Trends in IoT. Panel includes Anthony Gonzalez, Fitguard.me; Gabe Grifoni, Rufus Labs; Robert L. Kay, Elite Engineering; Jeremy Wall, Lumenus. Moderated by Barbara Bickham. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/25814 July 30, Los Angeles -- *SIGGRAPH 2017* SIGGRAPH 2017. The annual SIGGRAPH conference is a five-day interdisciplinary educational experience in the latest computer graphics and interactive techniques, including a three-day commercial exhibition that attracts hundreds of companies from around the world. The conference also hosts the international SIGGRAPH Computer Animation Festival, showcasing works from the world's most innovative and accomplished digital film and video creators. Juried and curated content includes outstanding achievements in time-based art, scientific visualization, visual effects, real-time graphics, and narrative shorts. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/25795 July 31, Los Angeles -- *SIGGRAPH 2017* SIGGRAPH 2017. The annual SIGGRAPH conference is a five-day interdisciplinary educational experience in the latest computer graphics and interactive techniques, including a three-day commercial exhibition that attracts hundreds of companies from around the world. The conference also hosts the international SIGGRAPH Computer Animation Festival, showcasing works from the world's most innovative and accomplished digital film and video creators. Juried and curated content includes outstanding achievements in time-based art, scientific visualization, visual effects, real-time graphics, and narrative shorts. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/25796 August 1, Los Angeles -- *SIGGRAPH 2017* SIGGRAPH 2017. The annual SIGGRAPH conference is a five-day interdisciplinary educational experience in the latest computer graphics and interactive techniques, including a three-day commercial exhibition that attracts hundreds of companies from around the world. The conference also hosts the international SIGGRAPH Computer Animation Festival, showcasing works from the world's most innovative and accomplished digital film and video creators. Juried and curated content includes outstanding achievements in time-based art, scientific visualization, visual effects, real-time graphics, and narrative shorts. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/25797 August 2, Los Angeles -- *SIGGRAPH 2017* SIGGRAPH 2017. The annual SIGGRAPH conference is a five-day interdisciplinary educational experience in the latest computer graphics and interactive techniques, including a three-day commercial exhibition that attracts hundreds of companies from around the world. The conference also hosts the international SIGGRAPH Computer Animation Festival, showcasing works from the world's most innovative and accomplished digital film and video creators. Juried and curated content includes outstanding achievements in time-based art, scientific visualization, visual effects, real-time graphics, and narrative shorts. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/25798 August 3, Los Angeles -- *SIGGRAPH 2017* SIGGRAPH 2017. The annual SIGGRAPH conference is a five-day interdisciplinary educational experience in the latest computer graphics and interactive techniques, including a three-day commercial exhibition that attracts hundreds of companies from around the world. The conference also hosts the international SIGGRAPH Computer Animation Festival, showcasing works from the world's most innovative and accomplished digital film and video creators. Juried and curated content includes outstanding achievements in time-based art, scientific visualization, visual effects, real-time graphics, and narrative shorts. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/25799 August 5, Los Angeles -- *Big Data Day LA* Big Data Day LA 2017. Big Data Day LA is the largest of its kind, and completely free, Big Data conference in Southern California. Spearheaded by Subash D’Souza and organized and supported by a community of volunteers, sponsors and speakers, Big Data Day LA features the most vibrant gathering of data and technology enthusiasts in Los Angeles. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/25770 August 5, Los Angeles -- *Big Data Day LA* Big Data Day LA 2017. Big Data Day LA is the largest of its kind, and completely free, Big Data conference in Southern California. Spearheaded by Subash D’Souza and organized and supported by a community of volunteers, sponsors and speakers, Big Data Day LA features the most vibrant gathering of data and technology enthusiasts in Los Angeles. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/25805 ------------------------------ *Recent Job Postings* More jobs at http://www.socaltech.com/Jobs Head of CRM Marketing <http://www.socaltech.com/showjob.php?id=5696> Thrive Market Accounts Payable Specialist <http://www.socaltech.com/showjob.php?id=5695> Snap Inc. 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