| ============================================ BAY AREA TECH WIRE -- Oct. 11, 2012 ============================================ Mid-Atlantic Marketing Summit -- Oct. 18, 2012 http://mamsummit.com/baltimore2012/ o Mountain View-Based Skyfire Raises $10 Million in Fourth Round o Palo Alto-based Pica8 Raises $6.5 Million in Venture Capital o Japan-Based Softbank Reportedly in Talks To Acquire Sprint Nextel o 8x8 Inc. Moves from Sunnyvale to Bigger Headquarters in San Jose o Westfield Labs Debuts at San Francisco Innovation Month o Campbell-based Move Inc. Acquires Relocation.com > Mid-Atlantic Marketing Summit -- Oct. 18, 2012 o Briefly Noted: Thoratec, Atari _____________________________________________ > Job/Event/Marketplace Classified Listings (Full Listings Below Stories) --webMethods Consultants --Free Live DMW Webinar On Hack Attacks and Cloud Security with Akamai --Distilled Intelligence 2.0 - October 11-12, 2012 --Just Released! SaaS Entrepreneur: Your Guide to Cloud Apps Success! --Mobile Development, UX/Design and Marketing Conference --The Smarter Banking Choice for Growing Technology Companies --Mid-Atlantic Marketing Summit – Oct. 18, 2012 --BA: Turn Sunshine into Savings -- Go Solar With Your Home or Office --Drive Sales - Advertise with Tech Wire - Special Summer Rates --Marketing Events Coordinator --Senior Manager, eCommerce – Redwood City, CA --Account Manager --Sr. Financial Analyst --Advertise on Bay Area Tech Wire and Reach More than 6,000 Subscribers Ad Descriptions Below Briefly Noted Section Post Job/Event/Marketplace ad: http://www.bayareatechwire.com _____________________________________________ o Mountain View-Based Skyfire Raises $10 Million in Fourth Round Mountain View, Calif. -- Skyfire, a Mountain View-based mobile video optimization firm, announced on Thursday that it has raised $10 million in its fourth round of financing. Panorama Capital, a new investor in the company, is leading the round with participation from current investors Verizon Ventures, Matrix Partners, Trinity Ventures, and Lightspeed Venture Partners. The company said it would use the funds to expand in Europe and Asia. Skyfire's products aim to help mobile carriers deal with the strain put on their networks from greater data use. http://www.skyfire.com/images/press_releases/seriesd.pdf _____________________________________________ o Palo Alto-based Pica8 Raises $6.5 Million in Venture Capital Palo Alto, Calif. -- Pica8, a Palo Alto-based provider of switch and router platforms for data centers, has raised $6.5 million in a venture capital deal, according to a new filing by the company with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Founded in 2009, Pica8 provides open software with "commoditized switches to break the current performance and price barrier of the network industry," according to the company. Pica8 operates a technology development center in Beijing. http://www.pica8.org _____________________________________________ o Japan-Based Softbank Reportedly in Talks To Acquire Sprint Nextel Reston, Va. -- Various media outlets reported on Thursday that Japan-based Softbank Corp. is in serious discussions to buy a majority stake in Sprint Nextel Corp. Reuters reported that Softbank is considering spending over 1 trillion yen (about $13 billion) for a majority stake in the company. Softbank is reportedly eager to gain a foothold in the growing U.S. mobile market. http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/10/11/us-sprint-softbank-idUSBRE89A0I520121011 _____________________________________________ o 8x8 Inc. Moves from Sunnyvale to Bigger Headquarters in San Jose San Jose, Calif. -- 8x8, a provider of telephone and video communication services to businesses, announced on Thursday it has moved into new headquarters at 2125 O'Nel Drive in San Jose, occupying nearly 105,000 square feet, which represents more than double the amount of space at its former headquarters in Sunnyvale. Founded in 2004, 8x8 offers hosted PBX telephony, unified communications, contact center and video conferencing to small and medium-sized businesses. The company said its customer base has grown from about 17,000 businesses in mid-2009 to more than 30,000 businesses today. http://www.8x8.com _____________________________________________ o Westfield Labs Debuts at San Francisco Innovation Month San Francisco -- The Westfield Group, a major, international developer of shopping centers, on Thursday debuted Westfield Labs at the kick-off of San Francisco's first ever "Innovation Month." Based in the Bay Area, the company's newly formed business unit's team will operate a digital lab focused on innovation for "the retail ecosystem, by leveraging the social, mobile and digital market opportunities that converge the digital shopper with the physical world," according to the announcement. The parent company, Westfield Group, has interests in 109 shopping centers across Australia, the U.S., U.K., New Zealand and Brazil, encompassing around 23,700 individual retail outlets. http://www.westfieldlabs.com _____________________________________________ o Campbell-based Move Inc. Acquires Relocation.com Campbell, Calif. -- Move Inc., a Nasdaq-listed, online real estate business, announced it has acquired Relocation.com, the privately held provider of an online marketplace that connects home buyers and renters with moving and storage providers, for $11.5 million in cash. Move Inc. said the deal represents another step toward its strategic goal of creating a one-stop destination for real estate listings, as well as adjacent services like moving and storage. It also bolsters Move's focus on the residential rental market, the company said. http://www.move.com http://www.relocation.com _____________________________________________ |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||| Mid-Atlantic Marketing Summit – Oct. 18, 2012 Mid-Atlantic Marketing Summit - Intelligence & Insights on the Future of Communications. This one-day conference, organized by Potomac Tech Wire and Capitol Communicator, will bring together 300+ executives from the marketing, advertising, technology and communications sectors to discuss major issues facing the industry. The themes will focus on emerging technologies and trends in marketing communications. Topics will include: metrics, mobile, social media, multi-platform campaigns, online video campaigns, experiential advertising, B2B, PR, and much more. 7:45 am – 6:00 pm. Oct. 18, 2012. Register at: http://mamsummit.com/baltimore2012/ |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||| _____________________________________________ o Briefly Noted: (Pleasanton, Calif.) Thoratec, a developer of device-based mechanical circulatory support therapies for failing hearts, has appointed Taylor C. Harris to the position of vice president and CFO. Harris previously worked at JPMorgan Chase & Co. for over a decade in several capacities, including as a vice president in the firm's Healthcare Investment Banking and Equity Research departments. http://www.thoratec.com (San Francisco) Atari, the interactive game publisher, and Zynga, the social games company, announced on Thursday the launch of Super Bunny Breakout on the App Store. The game is available for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch. In Super Bunny Breakout, players control Rodney -- a daredevil rabbit with an appetite for revenge -- launching him from a laboratory platform as he bounces around to destroy different structures and cages. http://www.atari.com/news/atari-and-zynga-launch-super-bunny-breakout-iphone-ipad-ipod-touch =================================================== Job/Event/Marketplace Listings: =================================================== To Post in Job/Event/Marketplace: http://www.bayareatechwire.com 6000 Readers: 5 day ad: $120--10 day ad: $175--20 day ad: $300 > webMethods Consultants Software AG USA Now Hiring: Senior and Principal Level Consultants HUB City Locations: Atlanta, Chicago, Dallas, Minneapolis, New York, San Francisco and Toronto: Travel 75-100%. Software AG is the world's leading independent provider of Business Infrastructure Software featuring the webMethods product suite that provides an integrated platform for SOA, ESB & Integration, BPM and BAM. Our Global Consulting Services Department is seeking consultants for all of our practice groups to architect, develop, and deliver technical solutions to solve our clients’ most pressing business process challenges. Requirements: Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or a related field, 5+ years’ industry experience, exposure to a software development methodology, experience with webMethods, experience with three or more of the following areas: Java, C++, Object Oriented Programming, XML, RDBMS (any Oracle, Informix, DB2, SQL Server, Sybase). Send resumes to: fran.gerrard@softwareag.com ____________________________________________ > Free Live DMW Webinar On Hack Attacks and Cloud Security with Akamai Online media and entertainment companies have become a key target with the rise of the hacktivist movement. Seeking to make political statements, hacktivists focus in on high-traffic or high-profile media sites, bent on embarrassing them by making their Web sites unavailable - or worse. Ensnared in this growing trend media, sites are often caught off guard in their ability to defend themselves against such attacks. Don't let that happen to you! When you register for this Digital Media Wire-hosted webinar, you will also receive a white paper on DDoS defense from Akamai entitled, “Leveraging Cloud Security to Weather Threatening Storms.” Sign Up Here: https://www4.gotomeeting.com/register/475021255 ____________________________________________ > Distilled Intelligence 2.0 - October 11-12, 2012 Distilled Intelligence 2.0 is the event that energizes startups and investors. Entreprenuers have until September 21st to apply to the pitch competition created by Fortify.vc and compete for $100K. Last fall's Distilled Intelligence (DI) 1.0 featured 55 companies representing a cross-section of technology including cyber security, educational technology, clean/green tech, critical infrastructure, enterprise software, medical IT, mobile commerce, consumer internet, and social platforms. Since DI 1.0: More than $27 million has been invested into presenting companies; 15 of the involved companies participated in world-class accelerator programs including TechStars, 500 Startups, and TheFort.vc; DI companies have created hundreds of jobs; and Two of DI companies have been acquired. Tickets are on sale at www.distilledintelligence.com for investors and entrepreneurs. ____________________________________________ > Just Released! SaaS Entrepreneur: Your Guide to Cloud Apps Success! "SaaS Entrepreneur: The Definitive Guide to Succeeding in Your Cloud Application Business." SaaS Entrepreneur is divided into the following chapters - Foreword, Introduction, SaaS and the Power of Communities and Analytics, Marketing, Selling and Pricing Your SaaS System, Sales Organization and Compensation in SaaS, SaaS Business Metrics, Operations and Infrastructure in SaaS, Dvelopment and SaaS, Customer Service and SaaS, Professional Services in SaaS, Legal Issues, SLAs, Taxes and VAT in SaaS, International Markets and SaaS. Virtual DVD contains goals and success checklists with over 600 checklist item, videos, templates, sample docs and spreadsheets. Over 200 tables/figures. Purchase today for $49.99 at: http://www.softletter.com/SoftletterStore/tabid/249/p/saas-entrepreneur-the-definitive-guide-to-succeeding-in-your-cloud-application-business/Default.aspx Send inquiries rickchapman@softletter.com ____________________________________________ > A Mobile Development, UX/Design and Marketing Conference About Keeping Pace in the Tablet Era. The race is on for tablet market supremacy as providers at all levels move at light speed to gain the upper edge. The only thing moving faster than the tablet industry is the demand markets are putting on the devices themselves. The post PC era is upon us and the tablet form factor is accelerating the shift faster than most would have predicted. Keeping up is critical. Getting left behind is a death sentence. Come hear from newly anointed pioneers and leave as one of them yourself. www.modevtablet.com ____________________________________________ > The Smarter Banking Choice for Growing Technology Companies. Bridge Bank’s Technology Banking Division serves venture-backed and non venture-backed companies from inception to IPO. Bridge Bank's product offering includes growth capital, equipment and working capital credit facilities and treasury management solutions, along with a full line of international products and services and financing secured by domestic, government and foreign receivables. For details, visit www.bridgebank.com ____________________________________________ > Mid-Atlantic Marketing Summit – Oct. 18, 2012 Mid-Atlantic Marketing Summit - Intelligence & Insights on the Future of Communications. This one-day conference, organized by Potomac Tech Wire and Capitol Communicator, will bring together 300+ executives from the marketing, advertising, technology and communications sectors to discuss major issues facing the industry. The themes will focus on emerging technologies and trends in marketing communications. Topics will include: metrics, mobile, social media, multi-platform campaigns, online video campaigns, experiential advertising, B2B, PR, and much more. 7:45 am – 6:00 pm. Oct. 18, 2012. Register at: http://mamsummit-baltimore-2012.eventbrite.com/ ____________________________________________ > BA: Turn Sunshine into Savings -- Go Solar With Your Home or Office Now the DC area can go solar without the high upfront cost of purchasing a solar system. Instead you simply pay for your solar power by the month -- just like your monthly utility bill -- only lower. We are the leading full service residential solar provider. When you decide to switch to solar, we take care of every step -- including engineering, financing, permits, installation and ongoing monitoring of your system performance. For more information click here ____________________________________________ > Drive Sales - Advertise with Tech Wire - Special Summer Rates According to a recently released study by eMarketer, online advertising is expected to generate $39.5 billion in sales this year…Increase your sales revenue. Advertise with the Tech Wire and enjoy special summer rates. http://www.bayareatechwire.com/Advertising_Info.html ____________________________________________ > Marketing Events Coordinator Coblentz, Patch, Duffy & Bass LLP, a mid-size law firm is currently seeking a Marketing Events Coordinator with 3+ years of marketing events experience in a corporate environment to provide administrative support to the Marketing Department. This position reports directly to the Marketing Manager to plan, coordinate and manage all aspects of client seminars and receptions, sponsorship events, Firm events and retreats, and other special events. Candidate must have a Bachelor's degree and the ability to communicate clearly and effectively in one-on-one and small group settings with business partners and outside vendors. Additionally, candidate must be a self-starter, detail oriented, have the ability to organize and prioritize a number of tasks and complete them under time constraints. Strong computer, backend web development, HTML and graphics skills are required. Experience with Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign is preferred. Salary: DOE. Please include your salary requirement. Submit your resume and cover letter to the following link (or copy and paste the link to your web browser) https://home.eease.com/recruit/?id=1185751 ____________________________________________ > Senior Manager, eCommerce -- Redwood City, CA The Sr. Manager of eCommerce will provide leadership on key eCommerce initiatives within Shutterfly.com to continuously improve our customer shopping experience. Reporting to the Sr Director of eCommerce, this seasoned eCommerce professional will use site analytics to drive informed business recommendations, develop site tests aimed at optimizing business goals and serve as the business lead for selected eCommerce projects. This role is focused on driving a compelling and frictionless eCommerce experience for our customers. It is perfect for someone who is interested in using his/her business acumen, eCommerce expertise, and analytic skills to drive exceptional short- and long-term business results. Apply online at: http://www.shutterfly.com/about/positions.jsp?jvi=oW3aWfwP ____________________________________________ > Account Manager Come join PaperG, just named one of the Forbes' 100 Most Promising Companies in America, as we reinvent modern advertising. A PaperG Account Manager works as a key member of the Accounts team, where they will support PaperG's media company partners and help them thrive using PaperG's technology. Qualifications: College degree. A friendly and engaging personality - a must!. Excellent computer and Internet knowledge. High energy level. Resourceful, well organized, highly dependable, efficient and detail oriented. Knowledge of online advertising industry a strong plus. Send your resume to careers@paperg.com In your email or cover letter, let us know why PaperG interests you. ____________________________________________ > Sr. Financial Analyst Veracyte is a molecular diagnostics company that is pioneering the emerging field of molecular cytology. Our Finance team seeks an individual who will report to the CFO, with the ability to develop and maintain long-range financial models for the company's strategic plan, produce product revenue projections and forecasts and prepare financial analyses. They will also be able to analyze trends, manage components of the operating plan process, participate in the valuation of potential business development opportunities, and collaborate with R&D, Commercial and Operations functions. The ability to thrive in a fast-paced, challenging and highly diverse team environment is critical. To be a successful candidate you will have at least 4 years of finance/accounting experience, with a proven track record of incorporating applications of accounting principles, financial reporting, and cash management, and be an expert in Excel. It's important that you have experience in life sciences and knowledge/experience with Microsoft GP is a plus, as is an MBA. We would like you to share our commitment to teamwork and collaboration and be excited by the challenges of applying your expertise to an important, emerging area in diagnostics. To apply, please send your resume to jobs@veracyte.com For additional information, see our website www.veracyte.com ____________________________________________ Bay Area Tech Wire has over 6,000 subscribers who rely on it for their daily briefing of local technology news. Bay Area Tech Wire has various advertising offerings ideal for jobs listings, events, service offerings, and office space for rent. 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