*socaltech.com <http://socaltech.com> TechNews - Friday, February 16, 2018* Edited by Benjamin F. Kuo ISSN: 1524-6736 http://www.socaltech.com/News <https://www.socaltech.com/News> ------------------------------
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Key info (http://www.keyinfo.com) infrastructure ~ connectivity ~ co-location ~ cloud ------------------------------ *Headlines * - NGD Systems Raises $12.4M For Solid State Storage <#m_8443333156145304046_0073787> - Teledyne Wins $45.7M Military Contract <#m_8443333156145304046_0073785> - BlackLine Snags NetSuite Exec As COO <#m_8443333156145304046_0073781> - Workast Finds $1.85M For Task Tracking Tools For Slack <#m_8443333156145304046_0073780> - Next SpaceX Falcon 9 Launch, Saturday, Should Be Visible Across SoCal <#m_8443333156145304046_0073774> - BMS Practice Solutions Acquired By WebPT <#m_8443333156145304046_0073773> - Hyperloop Transportation Technologies Eyes Connecting Cleveland, Chicago <#m_8443333156145304046_0073771> - Billionaire Investor Peter Thiel Packs Up From Silicon Valley, Moves To LA <#m_8443333156145304046_0073770> *Marketplace* - Recurring Revenue Conference 2018—April 12, Marina del Rey Marriott <#m_8443333156145304046_ad731> - Pixelgate.net - Internet Access, Web Hosting, Network Services <#m_8443333156145304046_ad188> *Friday, February 16, 2018* *Simplify Cloud Management - Multi-Cloud Command & Control from Key Info <https://www.keyinfo.com/public-cloud/#streamone>* Simplify Cloud Management - Multi-Cloud Command & Control from Key Information Systems A major downfall of a hybrid or multi-cloud environment is the difficulty in monitoring and maintaining numerous instances across several accounts and platforms. Add that to deployment complexity and capacity issues, and your business will struggle to reap the benefits of cloud. A multi-cloud consolidation platform from KeyInfo solves these issues and more! KeyInfo provides top notch multi-cloud services, management capabilities and tailored support. We enable customers to procure cloud services from a single source, allowing for the access and management of a full range of industry-leading IaaS cloud providers including Amazon Web Services, IBM, Microsoft and more. We work with you to meet your cloud strategy needs and enable you to leverage all of the unique capabilities of the platform. To schedule an appointment, visit https://www.keyinfo.com/public-cloud/#streamone *NGD Systems Raises $12.4M For Solid State Storage* <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0073787.html> Irvine-based NGD Systems, a developer of solid state disk (SSD) controllers, has raised $12.4M in a Series B funding round, the company said this week. The funding was led by Partech Ventures, and also included Orange Digital Ventures, Alcor Micro and Benhamou Global Ventures (BGV). NGD Systems said it also raised $4M in a credit facility from Silicon Valley Bank in the financing. NGD Systems is led by Nader Salessi. The company, formerly known as NxGnData, was founded in 2013. (Funding Details <https://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showco&id=56695>)(More... <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0073787.html>) *Teledyne Wins $45.7M Military Contract* <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0073785.html> Thousand Oaks-based Teledyne Technologies Incorporated announced this morning that it has been awarded a $45.7M missile defense contract, by the U.S. Army Space and Missile Defense Command (SMDC). Teledyne said the award went to its subsidiary, Teledyne Brown Engineering, and is related to missile defense modeling and simulation tools and software. (More... <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0073785.html>) *BlackLine Snags NetSuite Exec As COO* <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0073781.html> Los Angeles-based accounting software developer *BlackLine <http://www.blackline.com>* said on Thursday that it has named Marc Huffman as its new Chief Operating Officer. Huffman had previously served as President of Worldwide Sales and Distribution at NetSuite, and also had served at Oracle. Huffman also sites on the board of ChannelAdvisor. BlackLine develops accounting automation software, used for automating the financial close process. (Funding Details <https://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/index.php?action=showperson&id=81701> )(More... <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0073781.html>) *Workast Finds $1.85M For Task Tracking Tools For Slack* <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0073780.html> Santa Monica-based *Workast <https://www.workast.io/>*, a developer of applications that run on the popular Slack chat platform, has raised $1.85M in a seed funding, the company disclosed this week. The funding was led by Greycroft Partners, and also included Spider Capital, Mucker Capital, and Dream Incubator. Workast is led by CEO Guillermo Gette. Workast's tools let teams track everything from large projects to daily tasks, down to personal to-do lists. (Funding Details <https://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/index.php?action=showdeal&id=90185> )(More... <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0073780.html>) *Next SpaceX Falcon 9 Launch, Saturday, Should Be Visible Across SoCal* <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0073774.html> Anyone who someone managed to completely miss the last SpaceX launch in Southern California--the UFO-report-spurring, traffic-stopping launch of a set of satellites in December--might want to get up a little early on Saturday morning, and look to the North and West. SpaceX's launch of a satellite for Spanish satellite firm Hisdesat, as well as a secondary payload containing SpaceX's prototypes for its own Internet communications network, is expected to launch at 6:17 a.m. (More... <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0073774.html>) *BMS Practice Solutions Acquired By WebPT* <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0073773.html> Upland, California-based BMS Practice Solutions, a provider of revenue cycle management services for the physical therapy market, has been acquired by software developer WebPT, the two said today. Financial details of the acquisition were no announced. WebPT develops software used for managing rehab and physical therapy, and is based in Phoenix, Arizona. ( More... <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0073773.html>) *Hyperloop Transportation Technologies Eyes Connecting Cleveland, Chicago* <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0073771.html> Playa Vista-based Hyperloop Transportation Technologies (HTT), the Hyperloop technology developer co-founded by Dirk Ahlborn and Bibop Gresta, said on Thursday that it has signed a study deal to look at routes to connect Cleveland and Chicago with its technology. According to HTT, it signed official agreements with the North Ohio Areawide Coordinating Agency (NOACA) and Illinois' Department of Transportation (IDOT) to begin a feasibility study for the region to connect Cleveland and Chicago. (More... <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0073771.html>) *Billionaire Investor Peter Thiel Packs Up From Silicon Valley, Moves To LA* <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0073770.html> Peter Thiel, the highly visible, and controversial, billionaire investor and venture capitalist who co-founded PayPal, is moving to Los Angeles, according to a report from the WSJ this morning. According to the report, Thiel is moving both his home and personal investment firms to LA, and also is considering resigning from Facebook's board. Thiel bought a house above the Sunset Strip six years ago, the report says, and plans to set up new LA headquarters for Thiel Capital and Thiel Foundation. (More... <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0073770.html>) *Recurring Revenue Conference 2018—April 12, Marina del Rey Marriott <http://www.recurringrevenueconference.com>* Presented by Sutton Capital Partners. Join 600+ entrepreneurs, SaaS and subscription innovators, leading VCs, private equity/angel investors and executives on April 12. 8am-5:30pm followed by cocktail reception. Speaker lineup includes keynote Therese Tucker, Founder & CEO, Blackline. Register and use Promo Code: SocalTECH for 20% discount. Register at: http://www.recurringrevenueconference.com Questions: [email protected] *Pixelgate.net - Internet Access, Web Hosting, Network Services <http://www.pixelgate.net>* We put the "Service" back into Internet Service Provider. http://www.pixelgate.net ------------------------------ *Recent Funding <#m_8443333156145304046_funding>* 2/16/18 NGD Systems <http:///intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=90188> Irvine $12.40 M 2/15/18 onXmaps <http:///intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=90183> Missoula $20.30 M 2/15/18 Workast <http:///intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=90185> Santa Monica $1.85 M 2/15/18 SaltStack <http:///intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=90187> Lehi $15.50 M 2/15/18 Miso Robotics, Inc. <http:///intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=90181> Pasadena $10.00 M 2/15/18 Lumi <http:///intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=90182> Los Angeles $9.00 M 2/15/18 DroneBase, Inc. <http:///intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=90180> Los Angeles $12.00 M 2/13/18 Tipalti <http:///intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=90097> Palo Alto $30.00 M 2/08/18 GOAT <http:///intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=90089> Los Angeles $60.00 M 2/07/18 ZipRecruiter <http:///intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=60250> Santa Monica $50.00 M 2/06/18 Beauty By Design <http:///intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=90028> Los Angeles $2.20 M 2/05/18 SmartAction <http:///intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=90024> El Segundo $0.00 M 2/02/18 Bitvore <http:///intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=89970> Irvine $14.20 M 2/01/18 Epics.gg <http:///intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=89971> Los Angeles $2.00 M ------------------------------ *Upcoming Events* Submit your events at least two weeks in advance to: http://www.socaltech.com/submitevent.html February 16, Camarillo -- *Writing a Resume* Writing a Resume. Camarillo Public Library. Finding a great job starts with writing a great resume, one that speaks to your personal and professional strengths. Learn how to write a resume that stands out and makes employers take notice by joining us during this screening of Lynda.com’s Writing a Resume Course. Feel free to bring in your laptop and work on your resume with us. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26003 February 21, Santa moniac -- *Silicon Beach Networking Mixer at The Room In Santa Monica (Limited Free Drinks)* Silicon Beach Networking Mixer at The Room In Santa Monica (Limited Free Drinks). Wednesday, February 21st Starting at 6pm! Meet new people and participate in lively discussions with outstanding names in the Silicon Beach community. Make sure to bring your business cards and be ready to make awesome connections with people across all industries. We always have a great mix of people from Influencers to Startup CEO's and more. Register immediately for an early bird ticket. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/25999 February 22, San Diego -- *Fundraising for HealthTech* Fundraising for HealthTech. San Diego Venture Group. On raising early-stage capital in HealthTech and Life Sciences — plus a meet-and-greet with several of San Diego's most interesting HealthTech and Life Science startups. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/25986 March 7, Camarillo -- *Lifelong Happiness: Your Secret Weapon at Work and In Life* Lifelong Happiness: Your Secret Weapon at Work and In Life. Russell Fischer Business Collection, Camarillo Library. What would your life feel like if you could be 98.6% stress-free, and you were able to exude complete confidence and happiness everywhere you go on a daily basis? The good news is you can stop wondering and start experiencing this for yourself immediately. Ricky Powell, an International speaker, coach, and author of the book, Happiness Rocks, will be sharing his most important hacks with you during this awesome, engaging seminar.. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26004 March 8, Pasadena -- *SCALE 16x. The Sixteenth Annual Southern California Linux Expo.* SCALE 16x. The Sixteenth Annual Southern California Linux Expo. SCaLE 16X – the 16th annual Southern California Linux Expo – will take place on March. 8-11, 2018, at the Pasadena Convention Center. SCaLE 16X expects to host 150 exhibitors this year, along with nearly 130 sessions, tutorials and special events. SCaLE is the largest community-run open-source and free software conference in North America. It is held annually in the greater Los Angeles area. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/25960 March 8, Los Angeles -- *TechFair LA 2018* TechFair LA 2018. LA's Largest Technology Job Fair will be returning to LA for an even bigger and better event for the second year in a row, co-hosted by Comparably, Annenberg Foundation and Office of Mayor Eric Garcetti. Over 250 most prominent tech companies in attendence along with 10,000+ job-seekers in Engineering, Product, Sales, Marketing, Design and more attending. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/25987 March 9, Pasadena -- *SCALE 16x. The Sixteenth Annual Southern California Linux Expo.* SCALE 16x. The Sixteenth Annual Southern California Linux Expo. SCaLE 16X – the 16th annual Southern California Linux Expo – will take place on March. 8-11, 2018, at the Pasadena Convention Center. SCaLE 16X expects to host 150 exhibitors this year, along with nearly 130 sessions, tutorials and special events. SCaLE is the largest community-run open-source and free software conference in North America. It is held annually in the greater Los Angeles area. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/25961 March 10, Pasadena -- *SCALE 16x. The Sixteenth Annual Southern California Linux Expo.* SCALE 16x. The Sixteenth Annual Southern California Linux Expo. SCaLE 16X – the 16th annual Southern California Linux Expo – will take place on March. 8-11, 2018, at the Pasadena Convention Center. SCaLE 16X expects to host 150 exhibitors this year, along with nearly 130 sessions, tutorials and special events. SCaLE is the largest community-run open-source and free software conference in North America. It is held annually in the greater Los Angeles area. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/25962 March 11, Pasadena -- *SCALE 16x. The Sixteenth Annual Southern California Linux Expo.* SCALE 16x. The Sixteenth Annual Southern California Linux Expo. SCaLE 16X – the 16th annual Southern California Linux Expo – will take place on March. 8-11, 2018, at the Pasadena Convention Center. SCaLE 16X expects to host 150 exhibitors this year, along with nearly 130 sessions, tutorials and special events. SCaLE is the largest community-run open-source and free software conference in North America. It is held annually in the greater Los Angeles area. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/25963 March 13, Santa Monica -- *LA Female Founder Office Hours* LA Female Founder Office Hours. This is the first in a series of Female Founder Office Hours, staffed by female partners from a collective of VC firms. For our first event, we'll be focused on helping seed-stage female founders with their pitches. We'll be offering forty 1:1 office hour slots with 10 female VC partners from Benchmark, Canaan, Cowboy, Forerunner, Freestyle, Lux, Sequoia, and Reach. There will also be a talk by two former female founders-turned-VCs on how to fundraise, based on their experiences from both sides of the table. The event is also a great opportunity for female founders to meet, mingle, and share advice with one another. Our goal is for every female founder to walk away with a bit of advice from some female investors and a few new female founder friends that they can count on. We hope to use this to kickstart a virtuous cycle and community of women helping women.. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/25988 ------------------------------ *Recent Job Postings * More jobs at http://www.socaltech.com/Jobs CFO or VP Finance <http:///showjob.php?id=5698> withheld Product Engineer I <http:///showjob.php?id=5697> Aerovironment Head of CRM Marketing <http:///showjob.php?id=5696> Thrive Market Accounts Payable Specialist <http:///showjob.php?id=5695> Snap Inc. Hardware Development Manager <http:///showjob.php?id=5694> SpaceX Cloud Management Architect <http:///showjob.php?id=5693> Withheld Engineering Mgr, Electrical Hardware. Aerospace. 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