Orange County Business Journal

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Record Q4 Revenue for Ingram Micro

Shares of Santa Ana-based Ingram Micro Inc. were up in afternoon trading Thursday, a day after the company reported fourth-quarter revenue along with profits that beat Wall Street expectations.

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Record Q4 Revenue for Ingram Micro

Santa Ana-based Ingram Micro Inc. on Wednesday reported fourth-quarter revenue along with profits that beat Wall Street expectations.

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Los Alamitos Wants Thoroughbred Status

SPORTS: Aims for industry training center to replace Hollywood Park

Los Alamitos Race Course wants thoroughbred status.

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Samsung Tops Apple as Broadcom’s Biggest Customer

Sales to South Korea-Based Brand Now 17.3% of Total

Samsung tops Apple as Broadcom’s biggest customer, in Technology

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Taking on More at Microsemi

“First Time We Dipped Into Debt Markets”

CFO OF THE YEAR AWARDS: Microsemi Corp.’s John Hohener is the financial strategist behind the Aliso Viejo-based chipmaker’s aggressive growth plan.

This Equation Adds Up

Company Grows as Guard Against Fraudulent Returns to Retailers

CFO OF THE YEAR AWARDS: David Justus helped bring The Retail Equation Inc. through recession, into position as an established player in thwarting merchandise scams

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More Than the Money Guy

Ingram Micro’s Humes Takes Addition of COO’s Duties in Stride

CFO OF THE YEAR AWARDS: William Humes is more than the money guy at Ingram Micro Inc.

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New Zealand Regulators Approve Emulex Deal

Costa Mesa-based networking equipment maker Emulex Corp. has received approval from New Zealand regulators to acquire Endace Ltd. for $130 million in an all-cash deal, the company announced Tuesday.

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New Zealand Regulators Approve Emulex Deal

Costa Mesa-based networking equipment maker Emulex Corp. has received approval from New Zealand regulators to acquire Endace Ltd. for $130 million in an all-cash deal, the company announced Tuesday.

WD Thinks Small (and Medium) With Arkeia Buy

Backup Software Fits With Home-Based Business Push

Western Digital thinks small (and medium) with Arkeia buy, in Technology

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Yorba Linda Defense Firm Aims for Commercial Markets

TECHNOLOGY: New CEO sees “unmet needs” at plants, factories

Sabtech’s new chief exec is changing the longtime defense industry supplier’s course—starting with its name

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Emulex Down 10% on Current Quarter Outlook

Shares of Costa Mesa-based Emulex Corp. were down about 10% in afternoon trading, a day after the networking equipment maker recorded mixed financial results for the December quarter and gave a revenue and profit outlook in the current quarter below Wall Street expectations.

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Emulex Posts Mixed Results

Costa Mesa-based networking equipment maker Emulex Corp. on Thursday recorded mixed financial results for the December quarter and gave a revenue and profit outlook in the current quarter below Wall Street expectations.

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Broadcom Beats Q4 Expectations, Revenue Outlook Misses Q1 Target

Irvine-based chipmaker Broadcom Corp. on Tuesday reported fourth-quarter sales and earnings that beat Wall Street expectations and provided a revenue target below estimates for the current quarter.

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Nasdaq Delists Powerwave

Santa Ana-based Powerwave Technologies Inc. has been delisted from the Nasdaq and now is trading on the over-the-counter stock market.

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Broadcom Beats Q4 Expectations, Revenue Outlook Misses Q1 Target

Irvine-based chipmaker Broadcom Corp. on Tuesday reported fourth-quarter sales and earnings that beat Wall Street expectations and provided a revenue target below estimates for the current quarter.

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Powerwave Files for BK

Shares of Powerwave Technologies Inc. plummeted Monday after the Santa Ana-based company filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in Delaware.

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Fast Grower Looks to Go Beyond Marijuana Apps to Maintain Pace

MARKETING: SearchCore eyes other segments for finder sites

SearchCore Inc. ditches marijuana business, maps new strategy in other markets

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Dell Takeover Bid Puts Quest in Line for More Change

Buyout Bid Follows $2.4B Deal for Software Maker

Dell takeover bid puts Quest in line for more change, in Technology

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NB Investor Tees Off

SPORTS: Concert Golf buys East Coast country club to start $50 million fund

Newport Beach investor tees off with country club buy

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QLogic Up on Quarterly Results

Shares of QLogic Corp. surged Friday, a day after the Aliso Viejo-based networking-equipment maker reported revenue and earnings for the December quarter that beat Wall Street expectations.

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Cisco Sells Irvine-Based Linksys Unit

Cisco Systems Inc. has struck a deal to sell its home networking group based in Irvine to Belkin International Inc. in Playa Vista.

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Strong Quarter for Western Digital

Irvine-based disk drive maker Western Digital Corp. on Wednesday reported December quarter earnings and revenue that beat Wall Street expectations.

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Strong Quarter for Western Digital

Irvine-based disk drive maker Western Digital Corp. on Wednesday reported December quarter earnings and revenue that beat Wall Street expectations.

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Wall Street Chatter on WD Going Private

A bid to take Dell Inc. private is causing a stir on Wall Street that Irvine-based Western Digital Corp. could follow suit.

Silicon Valley Puts $35M in Irvine Software Maker

TECHNOLOGY: Norwest has record of profitable exits in tech

A Silicon Valley investor takes a minority stake in Irvine-based software maker Pics Auditing for $35M

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Kingston’s New Drive Grabs CES Mindshare

TECHNOLOGY: Holds 1 terabyte, starting price around $2,000

Kingston Technology Inc. has packed the memory capacity of a server into a USB flash drive that can fit in your pocket

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Vizio Doubles Down on Tablets With 2 New Versions

Test With 1st Model Limited But Profitable, CTO Says

Vizio doubles down on tablets with two new versions, in Technology

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Irvine Software Company Draws NorCal Investor

A Northern California investment firm has taken a minority stake in Irvine-based software services provider Pics Auditing LLC for $35 million.

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Circuit Board Makers Down on Apple Concerns, ‘Soft Demand’

Orange County’s two largest printed circuit board makers are taking a bruising Tuesday on Wall Street amid softening demand and profit concerns.

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Vizio’s Next Mountain: Smart Phones in China

TECHNOLOGY: Eyes piece of boom amid crowded field there

Vizio’s next mountain: smart phones in China

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Former OCer Back From Texas for $23M Buy of TapIt

New Owner Plans to Fold in Top Execs, Rest of Staff

Former OCer back from Texas for $23 million buy of TapIt, in Technology

Consumer Market Vet to D-Link Helm

TECHNOLOGY: Walthers counts stops at Dell, Linksys

D-Link Systems hires veteran of tech industry’s consumer-electronics segment for its top position in North America

OC Companies on Ultra High-Def TV Trend

Orange County-based companies are helping fuel the hype for ultra high-definition TVs—one of the hot trends at the 2013 International Consumer Electronics Show this week in Las Vegas.

OC Companies on Ultra High-Def TV Trend

Orange County-based companies are helping fuel the hype for ultra high-definition TVs—one of the hot trends at the 2013 International Consumer Electronics Show this week in Las Vegas.

Broadcom Announces LG Deal, Others at CES

Irvine-based chipmaker Broadcom Corp. will power the first 5G Wi-Fi TV from LG Electronics, the company announced this week at the 2013 International Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas.

Broadcom Announces LG Deal, Others at CES

Irvine-based chipmaker Broadcom Corp. will power the first 5G Wi-Fi TV from LG Electronics, the company announced this week at the 2013 International Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas.

Martian Watches Hit Vegas as CES Kicks Off

Irvine-based startup Martian Watches made a splash last night when it introduced what it bills as the world’s first smart watch with voice activation.

Newport Media Gets $10 Million Loan for Global Push

Recent Design Wins Include Big Mobile Phone Makers

Newport Media Inc. gets $10 million loan for global push, in Technology

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Vintage Coyne

“Crisp Execution” on Hitachi Deal, High Water

BUSINESS PEOPLE OF THE YEAR: Technology: John Coyne

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OC Companies Look for Jump-Start at CES

TECHNOLOGY: Locals aim to make splash, forge deals

Orange County companies look for jump-start at 2013 International Consumer Electronics Show

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In Memoriam: Dennis Morin, Wonderware Founder

Listed With Edison, Wright Brothers, Gates in Annals of Industrial Automation

Dennis Morin, a leader in Orange County’s burgeoning software industry in the 1980s, passed away last week.

Wonderware Founder Morin Passes

Dennis Morin, a leader in Orange County’s burgeoning software scene in the 1980s, died earlier this week after battling cancer.

Cloud Services Set to Stay in Driver’s Seat for 2013

Seamlessness Takes Hold at Home, Store and Work

Ericsson ConsumerLab report outlines “Ten Hot Consumer Trends” for 2013, in Technology

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Vinny’s Next Move

Toba Capital Eyes “Next Generation of IT Infrastructure”

Vinny Smith’s newest venture: Toba Capital

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Online in Orange

Taiwan Company’s U.S. Headquarters Keeps Low Profile, Rides High Tide With Amazon

Transcend Information Inc. keeps low profile while gaining market share through online sales

Acacia Adds Orthopedic Patents

Newport Beach-based Acacia Research Corp. has bolstered its portfolio of medical devices and technology patents with its latest buy.

Cisco Seeks Buyer for Linksys Unit in Irvine

Cisco Systems Inc. has hired Barclays PLC to shop its home networking group based in Irvine and may have already found a buyer, according to media reports.

Cisco Seeks Buyer for Linksys Unit in Irvine

Cisco Systems Inc. has hired Barclays PLC to shop its home networking group based in Irvine and may have already found a buyer, according to media reports.

N.Y. Hedge Fund Becomes Emulex’s Largest Investor

A New York hedge fund with a history of high-profile sales and acquisitions in the technology sector has become Emulex Corp.’s largest investor.