Chris Casacchia
Technology Editor/Reporter
Chris Casacchia covers technology, aerospace and defense and sports. He can be reached at casacchia@ocbj.com.
Phone: 949-833-8373 Extension: 225
Recent Stories
Mavenlink, Prepping for IPO, to Double OC Headcount
SOFTWARE: Goldman, Carrick among top investors
Business software maker Mavenlink Inc. has laid out an aggressive local expansion plan as it eyes an initial public offering.
Startups & Innovations
Xentaurs LLC, a fast growing IT consultancy established in 2016, has relocated and expanded into new offices at University Research Park for its new Irvine headquarters.
Recall Masters Helps Car Owners, Sees Sales Explode
AUTOMOTIVE: Firm uses AI to find defective parts
The nation’s largest auto safety recall a decade ago provided a foundation to build one of the fastest-growing startups in Orange County.
Boeing’s HB Factory Loses Drone Order to St. Louis
Soccer Club Plays Online; One Stop in Quick Deal
The Boeing Co.’s sprawling Defense, Space and Security division in Huntington Beach will not benefit from the unit’s new $805 million contract from the Department of Defense to manufacture the U.S. navy’s first carrier-based drone.
Midday Stock Roundup
The S&P 500 was up 0.4% in midday trading to 2,889.45.
Jimmy P is Back, Sees Edge in Small Caps
TECHNOLOGY: Former Microsemi CEO looking for small caps
James Peterson is back in business.
Testing Company NTS Switches HQ to Anaheim
SERVICES: Says move to better serve customers
National Technical Systems Inc., one of the nation’s largest testing companies, has relocated its headquarters from Calabasas to Anaheim.
Zadara Wows Microsoft Vet to Tune of $25 Million
Microsemi Chip OK’d For Outerspace Work
Irvine-based data storage products maker Zadara Storage Inc. closed a $25 million Series C funding round led by Israel Growth Partners, which was founded by a Microsoft Corp. veteran.
Midday Stock Roundup
The S&P 500 was down 0.5% in midday trading to 2,887.31.
Lantronix Rises Again on Sales, Well-Known Investor
TECHNOLOGY: Reports first annual profit in 18 years
Wall Street is warming up to networking and Internet of Things equipment maker Lantronix Inc. after years of lackluster performance.