*socaltech.com <http://socaltech.com> TechNews - Monday, November 26, 2018* 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. Stubbs Alderton Markiles, LLP (http://www.stubbsalderton.com). Business. Technology. Law. Vision. Key info (http://www.keyinfo.com) infrastructure ~ connectivity ~ co-location ~ cloud Singer Lewak (http://www.singerlewak.com) Accounting and Consulting for Growing and Innovative Businesses ------------------------------ *Headlines * - How Kazuhm Is Reconnecting The Enterprise Cloud, With Tim O'Neal <#m_-3589761817106234175_0076624> - Atar Capital Buys Canadian Technology Distributor Microcel <#m_-3589761817106234175_0076625> - SpaceX Aims Massive Satellite Launch At Vandenberg On Wednesday <#m_-3589761817106234175_0076626> - Cylance Courts Consumers Via Amazon <#m_-3589761817106234175_0076629> - Wildfire Losses In California To Cost $400 Billion, Says Report <#m_-3589761817106234175_0076628> - PlayVS Adds $30.5M For High School eSports Network <#m_-3589761817106234175_0076621> - NASA To Launch Safety Review Of SpaceX As A Result Of Musk Pot Video <#m_-3589761817106234175_0076619> *Marketplace* - BDO - Southern California Technology Industry Team <#m_-3589761817106234175_ad737> - Simplify Cloud Management - Multi-Cloud Command & Control from Key Info <#m_-3589761817106234175_ad729> - Stradling <#m_-3589761817106234175_ad608> - Early Stage Commercial Insurance - Pacific Unified Insurance Agency <#m_-3589761817106234175_ad596> *Monday, November 26, 2018* *How Kazuhm Is Reconnecting The Enterprise Cloud, With Tim O'Neal* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0076624.html> If you're a large, enterprise company, in recent years, cloud computing has become an increasingly large--and expensive--piece of your information technology (IT) mix. Enterprise cloud budgets are growing astronomically as companies adopt many cloud techniques. However, most enterprises are overlooking an existing, in-house bank of computing resources--desktops and otherwise idle computers--which could help reduce the costs and give them more control over their cloud computing. (More... <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0076624.html>) *Atar Capital Buys Canadian Technology Distributor Microcel* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0076625.html> Los Angeles-based private equity investor Atar Capital said this morning that it has acquired Canadian technology distributor Microcel. Microcel is a distributor of technology products, and supplies Canadian big box retailers, electronic stores, e-commerce, and specialty outdoor stores, including Walmart, the Source, Best Buy, Amazon, and Indigo Books. Financial details of the buy were not disclosed. (More... <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0076625.html>) *SpaceX Aims Massive Satellite Launch At Vandenberg On Wednesday* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0076626.html> Fans of SpaceX, the rocket launch and spacecraft company founded by technology mogul Elon Musk, have yet another opportunity to see SpaceX send a spacecraft into space from Southern California, as early as Wednesday. SpaceX said over the weekend that it is targeting a November 28th launch of Spaceflight SSO-A: SmallSat Express, from Vandenberg Air Force Base, which is north of Santa Barbara near the town of Lompoc. (More... <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0076626.html>) *Cylance Courts Consumers Via Amazon* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0076629.html> Irvine-based cybersecurity software developer Cylance is making a push into the consumer market, saying last week that it has rolled out its Cylance Smart Antivirus software on Amazon, just in time for the holiday shopping season. Cylance said it has become part of the Amazon Electronic Software Downloads (ESD) program, which lets consumers purchase and install software on the fly. (More... <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0076629.html>) *Wildfire Losses In California To Cost $400 Billion, Says Report* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0076628.html> The devastating string of wildfires in California in 2018 will cause a total economic loss of $400 billion, according to numbers calculated by weather forecasting company AccuWeather. According to AccuWeather's Global Weather Center, it is predicting that total economic losses due to a string of devastating wildfires in 2018 will tally to $400 billion in 2018, which it says would make it the most expensive natural disaster in the history of the United States. (More... <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0076628.html>) *PlayVS Adds $30.5M For High School eSports Network* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0076621.html> Los Angeles-based PlayVS has raised $30.5M in a Series B funding, to continue buildout of its high school, eSports network, the company said last week, led by the Los Angeles Dodgers ownership group. The funding also included New Enterprise Associates, Science Inc, Crosscut Ventures, Adidas, Samsung, P. Diddy, Rich Dennis, David Drummund of Alphabet, and Rahul Mehta. The funding brings the company's total raised to over $45M, including a June 2018 Series A. (Funding Details <https://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/index.php?action=showco&id=58892>)( More... <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0076621.html>) *NASA To Launch Safety Review Of SpaceX As A Result Of Musk Pot Video* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0076619.html> NASA is getting set to launch a full safety review of Hawthorne-based rocket maker SpaceX, as a direct result of Elon Musk smoking marijuana on the Joe Rogan Experience in September. (More... <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0076619.html>) *BDO - Southern California Technology Industry Team <http://www.bdo.com>* BDO USA, LLP is a professional services firm providing assurance, tax, and advisory services to publicly traded and privately held companies through more than 60 offices domestically and 160 countries globally. Our Southern California technology industry team professionals have deep experience helping online, software, hardware, and cleantech businesses in the local ecosystem to navigate the many issues affecting their businesses and to help them meet their larger strategic goals. Our team provides a wide range of guidance in the key issues effecting technology companies including, M&A advisory, initial public offerings, tax planning and consulting, intellectual property agreements, financial reporting and regulatory compliance matters. For more information, please contact our LA Technology leaders Anthony Ferguson, Tim Clackett, and Kris Kaufmann at [email protected]. http://www.bdo.com *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 *Stradling <http://www.sycr.com>* Stradling, Attorneys At Law (<a href="http://www.sycr.com";>http://www.sycr.com) Stradling Yocca Carlson & Rauth (“Stradling”) is a premier business law firm with over 125 attorneys and 10 offices in the western US. The offices are: Newport Beach, Santa Barbara, Santa Monica, San Diego, San Francisco - SOMA, San Francisco - Financial District, Sacramento, Reno, Denver, Seattle. The Firm’s corporate, litigation and public law practices are well known for their expertise and depth. Stradling's clients include emerging and high growth public and private companies as well as private equity funds, venture capital groups and their respective portfolio companies. Widely recognized for its expertise, responsiveness and outstanding client service, the Firm's size, structure, and culture allow it to provide the highest quality representation while maintaining the responsiveness and relationships commonly associated with smaller firms. *Early Stage Commercial Insurance - Pacific Unified Insurance Agency <[email protected]>* We are a commercial insurance broker working with startup and early stage technology and E-Commerce companies to implement cost effective strategies for their insurance and risk management programs. We provide guidance and strategic planning during various phases and also advise regarding employee benefit structures to assist in employee recruiting and retention. Coverage placements include D&O, Property, Liability, Workers Comp, E&O, Cyber/Network Security and Employee Benefit Programs. Contact: John Huttinger, CIC, CRM Vice President Ph#310-370-5000 Ext 3025 w Fx 310-370-5454 [email protected] ------------------------------ *Recent Funding <#m_-3589761817106234175_funding>* 11/21/18 PlayVS <http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=94252> Santa Monica $30.50 M 11/07/18 Mirium Pharmaceuticals <http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=94247> San Diego $120.00 M 11/06/18 Engineer.ai <http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=94246> Los Angeles $29.50 M 11/02/18 Syntiant <http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=94171> Irvine $25.00 M 11/01/18 RingDNA, Inc. <http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=94170> Sherman Oaks $10.00 M 11/01/18 Imbellus <http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=94168> Los Angeles $14.50 M 10/31/18 PatientPop, Inc. <http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=94133> Santa Monica $65.00 M 10/30/18 WAYV <http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=94129> Los Angeles $5.00 M 10/30/18 LegalZoom.com <http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=94128> Glendale $0.00 M 10/25/18 Pathmatics, Inc. <http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=94080> Santa Monica $3.00 M 10/23/18 Tala <http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=94079> Los Angeles $0.00 M 10/23/18 Enevate <http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=94078> Irvine $0.00 M 10/22/18 Qpex Biopharma <http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=94077> San Diego $33.00 M 10/18/18 Cujo AI <http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=94059> El Segundo $0.00 M ------------------------------ *Upcoming Events* Submit your events at least two weeks in advance to: http://www.socaltech.com/submitevent.html November 26, Los Angeles -- *AutoMobility LA - LA Auto Show* AutoMobility LA. AutoMobility LA 2018 will take place November 26-29 at the Los Angeles Convention Center. AutoMobility LA is the industry's first trade show converging the technology and automotive industries to launch new products and technologies and to discuss the most pressing issues surrounding the future of transportation and mobility. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26122 November 27, Los Angeles -- *AutoMobility LA - LA Auto Show* AutoMobility LA. AutoMobility LA 2018 will take place November 26-29 at the Los Angeles Convention Center. AutoMobility LA is the industry's first trade show converging the technology and automotive industries to launch new products and technologies and to discuss the most pressing issues surrounding the future of transportation and mobility. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26123 November 28, Los Angeles -- *AutoMobility LA - LA Auto Show* AutoMobility LA. AutoMobility LA 2018 will take place November 26-29 at the Los Angeles Convention Center. AutoMobility LA is the industry's first trade show converging the technology and automotive industries to launch new products and technologies and to discuss the most pressing issues surrounding the future of transportation and mobility. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26124 November 29, Los Angeles -- *AutoMobility LA - LA Auto Show* AutoMobility LA. AutoMobility LA 2018 will take place November 26-29 at the Los Angeles Convention Center. AutoMobility LA is the industry's first trade show converging the technology and automotive industries to launch new products and technologies and to discuss the most pressing issues surrounding the future of transportation and mobility. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26125 November 30, Los Angeles -- *LA Auto Show* LA Auto Show.Last year, the global show had 1,000 of the latest models, vehicle debuts, and concept cars on display and this year, the expectation is no different. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26240 December 1, Los Angeles -- *LA Auto Show* LA Auto Show.Last year, the global show had 1,000 of the latest models, vehicle debuts, and concept cars on display and this year, the expectation is no different. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26241 December 1, Los Angeles -- *The In.flux Reality Mixer* The In.flux Reality Mixer. The In.flux Reality Mixer is a quarterly innovation lounge. Mixed reality art meets provocative conversations, a hosted bar and signature small bites. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26257 December 2, Los Angeles -- *LA Auto Show* LA Auto Show.Last year, the global show had 1,000 of the latest models, vehicle debuts, and concept cars on display and this year, the expectation is no different. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26242 December 3, Los Angeles -- *LA Auto Show* LA Auto Show.Last year, the global show had 1,000 of the latest models, vehicle debuts, and concept cars on display and this year, the expectation is no different. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26243 December 4, Los Angeles -- *LA Auto Show* LA Auto Show.Last year, the global show had 1,000 of the latest models, vehicle debuts, and concept cars on display and this year, the expectation is no different. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26244 December 5, Los Angeles -- *LA Auto Show* LA Auto Show.Last year, the global show had 1,000 of the latest models, vehicle debuts, and concept cars on display and this year, the expectation is no different. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26245 December 6, Los Angeles -- *LA Auto Show* LA Auto Show.Last year, the global show had 1,000 of the latest models, vehicle debuts, and concept cars on display and this year, the expectation is no different. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26246 December 7, Los Angeles -- *LA Auto Show* LA Auto Show.Last year, the global show had 1,000 of the latest models, vehicle debuts, and concept cars on display and this year, the expectation is no different. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26247 December 8, Los Angeles -- *LA Auto Show* LA Auto Show.Last year, the global show had 1,000 of the latest models, vehicle debuts, and concept cars on display and this year, the expectation is no different. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26248 December 9, Los Angeles -- *LA Auto Show* LA Auto Show.Last year, the global show had 1,000 of the latest models, vehicle debuts, and concept cars on display and this year, the expectation is no different. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26249 December 14, Los Angeles -- *Financial Services Cybersecurity Roundtable* Financial Services Cybersecurity Roundtable. Special Guest: Joseph Moussiaux, City National Bank, is a retired Special Agent of the U.S. Department of Justice and is currently a Corporate Security Investigator at City National Bank. Joe was instrumental on numerous investigative cases leading to the arrest and conviction of the illicit use of bitcoin. He will provide an overview on bitcoin: how and where it’s purchased, mined, used for illicit purposes, what is a block-chain, a digital wallet, and more. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26206 ------------------------------ *Recent Job Postings * More jobs at http://www.socaltech.com/Jobs ------------------------------ ------------------------------ *Sponsored By * TVC Capital LLC (www.tvccapital.com) Investments and acquisitions of growing software companies. Silicon Valley Bank (http://www.svb.com). Make next happen now. Stubbs Alderton Markiles, LLP (http://www.stubbsalderton.com). Business. Technology. Law. Vision. PricewaterhouseCoopers (http://www.socaltech.com/pwc). 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