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The
Emerging Front: Cyber Terrorism
A dangerous enemy needs focused attention.
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here to read the full article
Company
Profile: CS3
In the past couple of years, CS3
has encountered difficulty in its efforts to convince potential
customers of the seriousness of the threat of "denial of service"
(or DOS) attacks. But a new front has opened up in the fight against
terrorism--cyberspace. DOS is a key ingredient of cyber warfare,
and computer networks--a vital piece of national infrastructure--are
increasingly vulnerable. So, CS3's technology has received new momentum.
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here to read the full article
larta
In The News
Tech Advantage:
Area’s small companies can play big role in new
national mission
Even before the Sept. 11 attacks, the tech downturn had
turned ugly in many parts of the country. Little noticed was the
relative calm in Southern California, whose tech economy some of
us have characterized as the “dogged tortoise” (compared
to the “exhausted hare” in the Bay Area).
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here for the full article from The Los Angeles Business Journal
So
Cal's Technological Moment in the Sun
This may very well turn out to be Southern California's moment in
the sun. While the historical markers have long been in place, a
new national urgency makes some of the area's technology skills
suddenly very relevant. Are we up to the challenge?
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here to read the full article from Downtown News
Other
Articles
"The fundamentalist seeks to bring down a great deal more than
buildings."
Salman Rushdie, in a recent column
in The Washington Post
larta
Announcements
October
24: Larta University & Caltech present: Technology Commercialization
The process of moving technologies from the research space into
the commercial marketplace is a challenging and intricate task.
This Larta University workshop, co-hosted by Caltech, will provide
insight on areas of commercialization and technology transfer to
enable strategic, successful efforts. Topics include intellectual
property and licensing, technology management, and more. Speakers
include Joseph Marks (Smart Technology Ventures), Jim Myers (TRW),
Ken Pickar (Caltech), David Sands (Akin Gump Technology Ventures),
Tom Tsao (U Machines), and Scott Carter (Caltech). The workshop
will be held at Caltech in Pasadena, from 8 am-12 noon.
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here for more information
November
3: Larta University and Caltech/MIT Enterprise Forum present "How
to Obtain Federal Funding for Technology Growth"
This Larta University-Caltech/MIT Enterprise Forum, "How to
Obtain Federal Funding for Technology Growth," will provide
detailed and comprehensive information on the many stages, obstacles
and options that are part of the federal funding application process.
The event will offer specified guidance and expertise on what federal
programs exist, the goals of each agency, the setbacks that can
arise, how to best present a company's product and potential in
the application, and the perks and disadvantages of using government
financing to grow a business.
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here for more information
Research
Economist/Policy Associate position open at larta
As
our Research Economist / Policy Associate, you will:
* Possess a current and strong knowledge of the technology economy,
and a working knowledge of the overall economy, and associated and
relevant public policy issues,
* Maintain the collection of data, and develop relevant analysis;
* Oversee, plan, research, and prepare larta’s reports
on the technology economy, including updates of past reports
* Communicate information and knowledge to key influencers (media,
investors/sponsors, public officials) and a lay audience
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here for more information on this job opportunity
This events calendar is provided as a service by larta on
behalf of various partner organizations and about events vetted
and endorsed by larta.
October
24: California Nobel Prize Centennial Academia Symposium: "21st
Century Pioneers”
With the largest concentration of Nobel Laureates in the world,
California celebrates 100 years of the Nobel Prize. As part of a
statewide celebration of the Nobel Prize Centennial, UCLA and Caltech
have joined forces to present a day long academic symposium celebrating
the "21st Century Pioneers of Science." In the spirit
of progress and knowledge, Nobel Laureates from academic institutions
will introduce leading Southern California scholars who will share
their engaging and innovative research. Morning Session at
UCLA (space limited), Korn Convocation Hall, 9-11:30 am; afternoon
session at Caltech, Beckman Auditorium, Pasadena, 2:30-5 pm
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here for more information
October
24: Larta U @ Caltech : Technology Commercialization
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here for more information
October
27: 
TiEcon 2001 is the premier annual gathering for these leading entrepreneurs
and has assembled the talents of key industry visionaries who will
provide their insight of new and emerging opportunities in the new
economy. TiEcon 2001 is critical to aspiring and seasoned entrepreneurs,
corporate executives and senior industry professionals looking to
better understand these dynamics of change, the influence of new
technology, the competitive threats and the solutions required to
navigate the ever-changing landscape. Featured speakers include
Lars Nyberg, CEO of NCR Corp., best-selling author Deepak Chopra,
Bill Owens, CEO of Teledesic, and Hassan Ahmed, CEO of Sonus Networks.
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here for more information
October
29 & 30: Lared Group and Caltech Workshop on Strategic Alliances
More than half of all alliances fail within a 3-4 year time
frame. In order to make them successful, alliance participants need
a clear understanding of the issues, all of which are covered in
this course. Participants will leave with a set of tools that will
allow them to create and add value to their roles in all kinds of
alliances, whether between different divisions or functions of your
company or externally with alliance partners. Industrial Relations
Center, Caltech. Program fee: $1,695.00, each program is
limited to 25 participants. To register by phone call 626/395-4043.
click here
for more information
October
30: Ernst & Young's Entrepreneur Exchange Breakfast
larta would like to invite you to attend the Entrepreneur Exchange
program. Come hear how award winning Los Angeles entrepreneurs are
responding to the demands of their organizations through thoughtful
growth strategies. All of these Entrepreneur Of The Year award recipients,
from a variety of industries, have faced challenging times, have
worked through those periods, and have grown their organizations.
This is not a planned presentation, but an interactive session with
tips and lessons based on audience participation.
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here for more information
November
3: Larta University and Caltech/MIT Enterprise Forum present "How
to Obtain Federal Funding for Technology Growth"
The
event will offer specified guidance and expertise on what federal
programs exist, the goals of each agency, the setbacks that can
arise, how to best present a company's product and potential in
the application, and the perks and disadvantages of using government
financing to grow a business.
click
here for more information
 November
5-6: British American Business Council's Harnessing Business
Innovation
Join the BABC, the largest transatlantic business organization,
with a global network of 20,000 member companies from North America,
U.K., Europe, and Asia as they meet, develop and strengthen business
relations between Californian enterprises and the UK and beyond.
Harnessing Business Innovation, on November 6, features
some of the world's leading practitioners on technology transfer
from UK and California universities. This session highlights what
is being done in California and the UK to take innovative research
from the world's top universities and develop it into commercially-viable
ideas that increase productivity and drive economic growth. The
UK participants will speak generally about the status of university
innovation in their regions, building into a more focused discussion
of how they are approaching technology transfer issues at their
institutions. The three California participants--UC, Caltech, and
USC--will provide their perspectives on technology transfer and
emerging opportunities in California, with specific examples and
case studies from California's universities.
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information
November
29-30 Nanotech Planet Conference & Expo
Be a part of an unprecedented gathering of public and private sector
experts focusing on the commercialization of nanotechnology. Trailblazers
from top government labs, leading industrial minds, sage academicians,
technology transfer experts, economic development specialists, venture
capitalists, and business innovators from around the world will
make Nanotech Planet the crossroads for this rapidly developing
field. Marriott Copley Place, Boston, Massachusetts.
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here for more information
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here for larta's full event calendar
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