Wednesday, May 5, 2004Akonix Upgrades Instant Messaging FirewallSan Diego-based Akonix Systems (www.akonix.com) has upgraded its instant messaging filter to include protection against viruses and worms spread through instant messaging protocols. The new v3.0 software also includes enterprise features to dynamically update protection.
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Foundstone Signs More PartnersIrvine-based Foundstone (www.foundstone.com) has signed five additional partners to its strategic partner program. Application Security, eSecurity, Global Hauri, Secure Elements and Zone Labs have all partnered with Foundstone to integrate technologies.
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Ximeta Signs Distributors, Hits Radio ShackIrvine-based Ximeta (www.ximeta.com) announced it has added Ingram Micro and D&H as distributors of its storage solutions. The company's Ethernet- and USB-based disk drives are targeted at SOHO environments. Separately, the company announced that Radio Shack and Micro Center will sell the company's products through their retail channels.
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SimpleTech Adds OEM Sales VPSanta Ana-based SimpleTech (www.simpletech.com) has appointed Michael Nilsson as VP OEM Sales. Nilsson has been at Fujitsu Microelectronics, and was most recently at an unnamed wireless semiconductor device company.
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StrongMail Adds VPsLos Angeles-based StrongMail Systems (www.strongmail.com) has added Joe Askew as VP Sales, and Shirish Puranik as EVP Engineering and Product. Askew was most recently at Inxight, and also served at Trusted Information Systems. Puranik was most recently at @Road, and also was at Oracle.
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Bargain Network Teams With HomeGainGoleta-based Bargain Network (www.bargain.com) announced a partnership with HomeGain to provide services for evaluating and locating real estate agents in the area, as well as gaining customized home comps. Bargain Network offers a home buying and listing service as part of its offerings.
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Pasadena Angels Invests In GlobalTouch TelecomThe Pasadena Angels, an early stage angel investment group, announced it has closed $400K of convertible debt financing for GlobalTouch Telecom in West Los Angeles. GlobalTouch is providing international telecommunications services to expatriate communities in Northern America. Ten members of the Pasadena Angels invested in the round. The Pasadena Angels have invested $4.5M in 17 ventures in the last three years.
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Active Network Acquires Do It SportsLa Jolla-based Active Network announced that it has acquired Do It Sports, a provider of online events management for marathon events. Active provides similar online registration and event services. Terms were not disclosed.
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