Friday, January 31, 2014reQall Launches Context-Aware App For Sony SmartwatchreQall, which develops intelligent assistance software which runs on such platforms as Google Glass, has launched a new app for the Sony SmartWatch, the company said this morning. The company--which has a significant presence in Ventura--said its new context-aware software helps users manage their email and text messages, prioritizing messages and tracking when users are in meetings or otherwise unavailable. reQall is led by Rao Machiraju, formerly Principal Scientist at Apple Computer, where he (More info...)
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BlueCava Gets $13M For Ad TechnologyIrvine-based BlueCava, a developer of a cross-screen advertising platform, said Thursday that it has raised $13M in a new funding round. According to the company, the second round of funding came from S3 Ventures, Performance Edge Partners and Zeitgeist Capital. BlueCava helps companies manage targeting of consumers on smartphones, tablets, the Internet, and more. The company also said it has appointed Phil Myers as Executive Chairman--Myers was previously CEO of StoredIQ (also backed by S3), an (More info...)
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LeadBolt Debuts New Ad Technology For Mobile AppsLos Angeles-based LeadBolt, which operates a mobile app promotion and advertising network, said this week that it has launched a new ad technology. The company said its new Floating Ad technology offers up advertising which resembles a mobile gaming app, and helps target users using a "game-like" experience. LeadBolt's CEO is Dale Carr; the firm said the new ads revolve around floating bubbles which users "pop" to learn about ads. The company said the new ad format is a response to the recent po (More info...)
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Ixia Reports Progress On Nasdaq ComplianceCalabasas-based network testing equipment and software maker Ixia said late Thursday that the company's plan to regain compliance on the Nasdaq has been accepted by the exchange. According to Ixia, the plan addresses a letter it received from the Nasdaq on November 19th over compliance issues, after Ixia failed to file a 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30th, 2013. Ixia says it now has until March 18th to file a 10-Q, or it may face delisting of its stock. Ixia's woes all trace back to the s (More info...)
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The Gores Group Buys Slovenian Laser MakerLos Angeles-based private equity investor The Gores Group has acquired a maker of high performance lasers for the medical, dental, and aesthetic medicine market, the company said Thursday. According to The Gores Group, it is buying a controlling interest in Fotona d.d., based in Ljubljana, Slovenia, via its Small Capitalization Partners investment fund. Financial terms of the acquisition were not announced. The Gores Group said it is making the purchase along with Technology4Medicine.
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Auction.com Snags Adobe Veteran As VPIrvine-based online real estate marketplace Auction.com anounced yesterday that it has named a former Adobe Systems VP as its new Senior Vice President of Corporate Development. The company said it has named Paul Weiskopf--formerly Senior Vice President of Corporate Development at Adobe Systems--into the VP role, to help the company with its growth plans. Weiskopf also has served at Hewlett Packard, BenefitPoint, InsWeb, Accenture, and LEK.
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