*socaltech.com <http://socaltech.com> TechNews - Monday, February 11, 2019* Edited by Benjamin F. Kuo ISSN: 1524-6736 http://www.socaltech.com/News ------------------------------
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Key info (http://www.keyinfo.com) infrastructure ~ connectivity ~ co-location ~ cloud ------------------------------ *Headlines * - Report: Activision Blizzard Planning Massive Layoffs <#m_881603042004502966_0077311> - Virgin Galactic Donates Rocket Motor To Smithsonian <#m_881603042004502966_0077310> - Qualcomm Life Acquired By Francisco Partners <#m_881603042004502966_0077309> - HyperX Signs Pittsburgh Knights <#m_881603042004502966_0077306> - Zynx Health Signs Customer In Philadelphia <#m_881603042004502966_0077308> - CTC Global Names Manufacturing Head <#m_881603042004502966_0077307> *Marketplace* - Simplify Cloud Management - Multi-Cloud Command & Control from Key Info <#m_881603042004502966_ad729> - Stubbs Alderton & Markiles Preccelerator <#m_881603042004502966_ad694> - SoCal IP Law Group LLP - Serving the IP Needs of Technology Innovators <#m_881603042004502966_ad611> *Monday, February 11, 2019* *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 lat...@bdo.com. http://www.bdo.com *Report: Activision Blizzard Planning Massive Layoffs* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0077311.html> Santa Monica-based Activision Blizzard is planning a set of massive layoffs, which may affect hundreds of people, according to a report on Friday. According to Bloomberg, Activision Blizzard is planning to lay off hundreds of people as it restructures to boost its profitability. Activision has not yet confirmed those plans, which were attributed to sources close to the company. (More... <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0077311.html>) *Virgin Galactic Donates Rocket Motor To Smithsonian* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0077310.html> Virgin Galactic and its sister company, The Spaceship Company (TSC), said last week that it has donated a rocket motor to the Smithsonian Air & Space Museum, for the Smithsonian's efforts to create a new gallery focused on commercial space flight. The hybrid rocket motor was used on SpaceShipTwo, VSS Unity last year. The rocket motor was designed and built by TSC. The 3,000 pound motor is what is used to send Virgin Galactic's SpaceShipTwo spacecraft into space. (More... <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0077310.html>) *Qualcomm Life Acquired By Francisco Partners* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0077309.html> S (More... <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0077309.html>) *HyperX Signs Pittsburgh Knights* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0077306.html> Fountain Valley-based gaming accessories maker HyperX said this morning that it has become an official sponsor of the Pittsburgh Knights, the esports team that is associated with the Pitssburgh Steelers. According to HyperX, which is the gaming division of Kingston Technology, it will become the "Exclusive Peripherals Sponsors" of the Knights, providing gaming headsets, keyboards, mice, mousepads and internal memory products to the team. Financial details of the arrangement were not announced. (More... <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0077306.html>) *Zynx Health Signs Customer In Philadelphia* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0077308.html> Los Angeles-based clinical health software provider Zynx Health announced this morning that it has been selected by the Einstein Healthcare Network, in Philadelphia and Montgomery County, PA. According to Zynx Health, the academic healthcare system is implementing its products across its enterprise, which includes three hospitals with a total of more than 1,000 beds, 11 outpatient centers, 42 primary care practice locations, and 8,500 employees. Financial details of the win were not announced. (More... <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0077308.html>) *CTC Global Names Manufacturing Head* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0077307.html> Irvine-based CTC Global, which is a manufacturer carbon fiber composite cores used in high voltage power lines, said this morning that it has naed Samson Namala as its Director, Global Manufacturing. Namala was previously at Alpha Wire, a subsidiary of Belden Corporation, serving as Plant Manager. Namala also has served at Superior Essex Communications. CTC Global says its carbon fiber composite cores have been deployed for over 65,000 kilometers of overhead conductors so far. (More... <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0077307.html>) *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 *Stubbs Alderton & Markiles Preccelerator <http://stubbsalderton.com/preccelerator/>* Accelerating Growth for Early Stage Innovation The Preccelerator® Program is a platform offered to select start-up companies out of the Santa Monica office of Stubbs Alderton & Markiles, LLP that provides interim office space, sophisticated legal services, mentorship and access to a strategic perks portfolio with the objective of helping you grow your idea from business concept to funded startup. The Preccelerator® Program provides these benefits to as many as 10 promising young startups in separate growth tracks. http://stubbsalderton.com/preccelerator/ *SoCal IP Law Group LLP - Serving the IP Needs of Technology Innovators <http://www.socalip.com>* IP Litigation . IP Transactions . 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SLO Techbrew. A 220V Novel Solution! Electric Car Buff? Join us Monday - 2/11/19. One of the obstacles potential new car buyers have to consider when buying an electric vehicle is the feasibility of how & when they’ll recharge it. If the cost to hire an electrician is one reason you’re eliminating the option for an electric vehicle (EV), there’s a new option on the horizon. Why not use a 2-way splitter from your existing 220V outlet? Oh wait, that doesn’t exist! Or does it? NeoCharge is an idea that sprouted a new startup in SLO with a novel solution you will soon be hearing more about. Founder Spencer Harrison has answered the entrepreneurial call: find a problem and solve it! Given Volkswagen’s commitment to mass produce affordable electric cars in the near future, NeoCharge is positioning themselves to be in the right place at the right time. On 2/11/19, come hear the NeoCharge story and join us for a lively discussion on the future of electric cars. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26352 February 11, Thousand Oaks -- *An Evening With Dae Bogan, Dae Bogan Music* An Evening With Dae Bogan, Dae Bogan Music, CLU Entrepreneur Speaker Series. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26353 February 12, San Diego -- *Reverse Mergers Into Public Shells* Reverse Mergers Into Public Shells. CONNECT. This program will educate private issuers about the process of going public by merging with an existing public shell. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26330 February 12, Los Angeles -- *Mobile LAVA Presents: Marketplaces* Mobile LAVA Presents: Marketplaces. Save the date for a thought provoking panel discussion on all things related to startup marketplace tech businesses, lead by Kiyan Yazdi of Mucker Capital, Los Angeles' Seed and "Pre-Seed" Stage Venture Fund. We’ll cover topics such as: • Fundraising • Monetization • acquisition & retention • AOV, LTV, and other KPIs • Planning for an exit • And more. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26324 February 12, Santa Monica -- *Start-Up Options for Rapid Development, Funding, and Commercialization* Start-Up Options for Rapid Development, Funding, and Commercialization. LAVA Healthcare. Is VC funding the only way to develop and grow your company? Have you heard of accelerators, incubators, angles, and other resources for rapid development, funding, and growth of your start-up? Attend our LAVA event on February 19th as our distinguished panel will share their expertise and insight. Please join us on February 19th for an informative, interactive session and networking. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26325 February 14, Costa Mesa -- *IP Protection Strategies For Start-Ups* TCVN Legal Program #2: IP Protection Strategies For Start-Ups. TCVN now features four educational tracks in four specific areas. The four tracks are: Legal, Execution, Finance, and Marketing and will consist of a series of five, consecutive monthly programs designed to give the entrepreneur a comprehensive overview of each area. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26346 February 19, Santa Monica -- *Seed Stage Startup Pitch Competition* Seed Stage Startup Pitch Competition. Startup Coil. L.A. startups and entrepreneurs pitch on stage for product, business model, and investing feedback, and one winner will take home a valuable prize package. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26342 February 19, Santa Monica -- *Start-Up Options for Rapid Development, Funding, and Commercialization* Start-Up Options for Rapid Development, Funding, and Commercialization. LAVA. Is VC funding the only way to develop and grow your company? Have you heard of accelerators, incubators, angles, and other resources for rapid development, funding, and growth of your start-up? Attend our LAVA event on February 19th as our distinguished panel will share their expertise and insight. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26348 February 19, Los Angeles -- *CTO Mixer Cruise w/ Google's Denny Vrandecic Speaking about Wikidata & more* CTO Mixer Cruise w/ Google's Denny Vrandecic.On Tuesday, February 19th @ 6pm, LA CTO Mixers will set sail with Google's Denny Vrandecic who will be giving a presentation on Wikidata and beyond, followed by a demo by John Herzog on the use of screen readers. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26351 February 20, Los Angeles -- *LAEDC Economic Forecast 2019* LAEDC Economic Forecast 2019. Panel discussion: Agents of Innovation: LA County Businesses Shaping The Future Economy. One of the first events of its kind in Los Angeles, The LAEDC's annual Economic Forecast has long been a lightning rod for cultivating meaningful economic advancement within our city. For the past 10+ years, our region's top influencers gather to ask the most pressing questions, take on challenging issues, and shape the relationships which keep LA strong. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26347 February 23, Pasadena -- *Quantum Computing: From Physics Lab to Applications* Quantum Computing: >From Physics Lab to Applications. Caltech Entrepreneurs Forum. Quantum computing is moving from lab experiments to real devices; but as with other disruptive computing innovations, what will be applications be? Will it be limited to a handful of niche scientific and government uses or will there be broad applications? And what of software platforms will be needed to leverage these devices? Our February Forum will address these questions and others with a panel of researchers, industry experts and entrepreneurs building companies in the quantum spac. 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