Tuesday, April 13, 2010Boingo Expands In JapanLos Angeles-based Boingo Wireless announced today that it has added more than 1,600 hotspots in Japan, as part of a deal with NTT Communications. Details on the deal with NTT were not announced, however, Boingo said the addition of NTT's network brings its total to over 6,500 hotspots in Japan. Boingo operates a global network of wireless access points, all accessible via the firm's single sign in and common login software. The new Japanese WiFi locations include hotels, coffee shops, retailers, (More info...)
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AltheaDx Raises $6MSan Diego-based AltheaDx, a developer of molecular diagnostics products, has raised $6M in a Series A round, the firm revealed today. The firm said the round was led by Telegraph Hill Partners. AltheaDx is focused on developing diagnostic tests for the oncology market.
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TweetPhoto Gets $2.6MSan Diego-based TweetPhoto, an online site which allows users to share photos through Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, FourSquare, and other social networking sites, said today that it has raised $2.6M in a Series A funding round. The round was led by Canaan Partners and also included Anthem Venture Partners and un-named angels. According to the firm, the new funding will go to introduce new products and to expand its developer relations program. TweetPhoto is headed by Sean Callaham.
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USC Creates Diploma in InnovationThe University of Southern California is announcing today that it has rolled out a new program specifically at helping its Ph.D. students better translate their ideas into tangible benefits to society. According to the school, it has created a new Ph.D. Diploma in Innovation, which is designed to complement Ph.D. students training with practical skills and "creative perspectives" to see how their academic expertise intersects with societal needs. The program--which is free to all of the school's (More info...)
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FreeConference Rolls Facebook AppGlendale-based FreeConference.com, which operates a free conference calling service, said today that it has launched its own Facebook application, which allows users to schedule conferences and invite friends. According to the firm, the new application is geared at allowing anyone--not just business users--to use its free audio conferencing services. The firm said the app allows for scheduling of conferences in Facebook, managing invitees, sharing pictures, videos and links, and viewing upcoming (More info...)
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Fallbrook Technologies Ties With Chinese Management Consulting FirmSan Diego-based Fallbrook Technologies, a developer of transmissions for the electrical vehicle, bicycle, and other markets, reported today that it has linked with Chinese consulting firm ASL Management Consulting Company. Fallbrook said that ASL will spearhead its automotive and electric vehicle business development efforts in China. Financial details of the deal were not disclosed. ASL is based in Shanghai, and provides management and consulting in the area of new technology in the energy, env (More info...)
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WebVisible Taps Rosen As Chief Revenue OfficerIrvine-based WebVisible, which helps small and medium sized businesses place online advertising, announced today that it has hired Jon Rosen as its Chief Revenue Officer. Rosen joins the firm from AOL Search, where he was Executive Director for Strategy and Business Development. He has also served at Autobytel, Spot Runner, was founder at iProspect, and has been involved with the Interactive Advertising Bureau (IAB), Doubleclick, Market Hardware, SearchForce, Vacanza and MeFeedia. WebVisible sai (More info...)
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CODA Automotive Names VPSanta Monica-based electric car firm CODA Automotive said today that it has named K. Forrest Beanum as its Vice President of Public Affairs & Communications. Beanum joins the firm from CityView, where he was VP of Communications and Investor Relations, and also served at Cerrell Associates, Schwartz Communications, ExcitePR, and The Loomis Group. The firm said Beanum specifically has significant experience working with international and domestic elected officials, and that he will help the firm (More info...)
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