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Adjix Launches Web Link Service
Carlsbad-based Adjix has launched a new, web URL shortening service that the firm hopes will attract users who'd like to earn advertising from sending our web addresses to their friends and associates. Adjix launched a new service, which competes with popular web URL "shortening" services like TinyURL and SnipURL, but instead of simply redirecting users to a web page, also places an ad on the page....READ MORE >>
posted on Thursday, August 21, 2008

EMRISE Completes ACC Acquisition
Rancho Cucamonga-based EMRISE Corporation, a manufacturer of electronics and communications equipment for the defense market, announced today that the firm has completed its $18M cash acquisition of Advanced Control Components. The deal was originally announced in May. ACC develops high frequency RF and microwave devices, and is focused on the military, aerospace, commercial, and instrumentation market. EMRISE said it received financing for the acquisition from Irvine-based PEM Group.READ MORE >>
posted on Thursday, August 21, 2008

Interview with Feyzi Fatehi, Corent Technology
We frequently meet entrepreneurs and companies who are looking at developing their own software-as-a-service (SaaS) offerings, and at the same time hear about the lack of tools and expertise to work on those SaaS offerings. Aliso Viejo-based Corent Technology (www.corenttech.com) is looking to address both of those issues, with a suite of software targeted specifically at the emerging software-as-a-service field....READ MORE >>
posted on Thursday, August 21, 2008

Quantum Fuel Systems Gets $19.1M In PIPE
Irvine-based Quantum Fuel Systems Technology, one of the firms behind electric car maker Fisker Automotive, said Wednesday that the firm has raised $19.1 in a registered direct offering from a single, unnamed institutional investor. Name and details of the investor were not released, however the firm said that Merriman Curhan Ford acted as a sole placement agent in the transaction....READ MORE >>
posted on Wednesday, August 20, 2008

Wonderware Buys Software Firm
Lake Forest-based Wonderware said Wednesday evening that the firm has acquired SAT Corporation, a developer of software for managing plant operations, maintenance, production tracking, and compliance. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. Wonderware, which is a business unit of Invensys, said that SAT Corporation's products include IntelaTrac Enterprise Suite, a software platform for enabling workflow, procedural and general task management in plant operations....READ MORE >>
posted on Wednesday, August 20, 2008

RoyaltyShare Buys Broad Street Digital
San Diego-based RoyaltyShare, which develops software-as-a-service for managing digital royalties for the music industry, announced today that it has acquired Broad Street Digital Limited, a developer of a digital content licensing management platform. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. RoyaltyShare said it is buying Broad Street Digital Limited from Arbinet-thexchange, inc., a provider of products for managing the buying and selling of telecommunications capacity....READ MORE >>
posted on Wednesday, August 20, 2008

Disney Launches Social Network For Parents
North Hollywood-based Disney Online has launched a new social networking web site, focused on parents, the firm said today. Disney Family.com said that its new site, part of Family.com, will provide an online social networking site for moms and dads who want to connect with other parents. According to Disney, the site will allow parents to share parenting tips, find other parents with shared hobbies or similarly aged children, post photos and questions, and more....READ MORE >>
posted on Wednesday, August 20, 2008

Chumby Links With Facebook, Twitter
San Diego-based Chumby, a firm which makes an Internet-connected, alarm-clock-like device, announced this morning that the company has added support for linking Facebook and Twitter to the firm's product. According to Chumby, it has added integration with both of those social services on the device....READ MORE >>
posted on Wednesday, August 20, 2008

Aeroviroment Gets $4.6M DARPA Grant
Monrovia, California-based Aerovironment said today that it has received $4.6M in funding from the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA), for the development of a small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS). According to Aerovironment, the new DARPA project will be based on the firm's Wasp UAS, which is a one-pound, battery-powered vehicle the firm has been supplying to the U.S> Air Force and U.S. Marine Corp....READ MORE >>
posted on Wednesday, August 20, 2008

Gorilla Nation Signs Tom's Hardware
Los Angeles-based Gorilla Nation has signed on another web publisher, the firm said Tuesday. The firm, which provides online advertising representation, said that it has added Tomshardware.com, TomsGuide.com, TomsGames.com, and TheTorqueReport.com, all owned by BestOfMedia Group. The deal covers exclusive rights to Canada and representation of the sites in the U.S. to a "selected" group of advertisers....READ MORE >>
posted on Wednesday, August 20, 2008

Buzznet Snags TMZ's Citron
Hollywood-based Buzznet, the online social media site focused on music and pop culture, has snagged Alan Citron, former general manager of Time Warner's TMZ, the firm said today. Citron will act as head of the what the firm describes as "Special Projects....READ MORE >>
posted on Tuesday, August 19, 2008

Dakim Announces Customer Wins
Santa Monica-based Dakim, which develops a brain fitness system targeted at seniors, said today that the firm's systems have now been installed at more than 150 senior living communities. The firm's products includes games and other exercises which help senior citizens combat dementia. Dakim's system is an Internet-connected, hardware device which is installed at senior living centers, and downloads regular updates and new features. Dakim is venture backed by Galen Partners, and has raised $10....READ MORE >>
posted on Tuesday, August 19, 2008

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