| ============================================ BAY AREA TECH WIRE -- Nov. 28, 2012 ============================================ To Subscribe: www.bayareatechwire.com o Mountain View-Based AgilOne Launches with $10M in New Funding o Everything.me Raises $25 Million, Led by Telefónica Digital o San Francisco-Based Havok Acquires Rocketbox Studios o San Francisco-Based Ginger.io Lands $6.5 Million in First Round o Cyber Monday Online Sales Set All-Time Single-Day Record o Briefly Noted: The One-Page Company, Splunk, Ask.com _____________________________________________ > Job/Event/Marketplace Classified Listings (Full Listings Below Stories) --Breakfast Seminar: Real-Time Analytics for ISV's and SaaS Providers --Corporate Tickets at Squaw Valley and Alpine Meadows --webMethods Consultants --Mobile Development, UX/Design and Marketing Conference --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 AgilOne Launches with $10M in New Funding Mountain View, Calif. -- AgilOne, a Mountain View-based developer of cloud-based predictive marketing software, said on Wednesday it has launched operations with $10 million in its second round of funding. led by Mayfield Fund. Sequoia Capital also participated in the round, which the company will use to bolster sales, marketing and engineering activities. AgilOne now has raised $16 million since its inception. AgilOne's software, which is designed to reduce customer churn and increase marketing effectiveness, is currently in use by companies such as Bosch, ideeli, Moosejaw, PetCareRx and Shazam. "It's difficult to figure out how to increase marketing effectiveness on your own -- you need complex math in the background to help," said CEO Omer Artun, adding that his company's software "gives marketers a complete view of all customers and their behavior, and predicts what those customers might be interested in next." http://www.agilone.com http://www.agilone.com/press/agilone-secures-10-million-series-b-investment-from-mayfield-and-sequioa/ http://www.agilone.com/press/agilone-launches-cloud-based-predictive-intelligence-for-marketers/ _____________________________________________ o Everything.me Raises $25 Million, Led by Telefónica Digital Mountain View, Calif. -- Everything.me, the Israeli developer of an HTML5-based mobile app platform, said on Wednesday it has raised $25 million in its third round of funding, led by the Mountain View-based venture team of Telefónica Digital. SingTel Innov8, Mozilla and previous backers Draper Fisher Jurvetson, DFJTF, BRM Group and Horizons Ventures also participated in the round. The company, formerly known as DoAT, said it will use the proceeds to expand its team and drive ongoing development. Everything.me's dynamic platform is designed to adapt to users' needs by changing the apps on screen to match the content and services the user needs at any point in time. Any app offered by the company can then be used directly from the cloud, without download and installation http://everything.me http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20121128005406/en/Everything.me-Announces-25-Million-Strategic-Investment-Telef%C3%B3nica _____________________________________________ o San Francisco-Based Havok Acquires Rocketbox Studios San Francisco -- Havok, a San Francisco-based provider of real-time simulation development and 3D visualization technology, said on Wednesday it has acquired Germany's Rocketbox Studios, a developer of 3D character models and animations for the training and simulation community. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. Havok, which offers a complete 3D visualization development toolkit, said the acquisition adds premium content that will let customers build highly realistic interactive virtual simulations. Havok is owned by Santa Clara-based Intel, http://www.rocketbox-libraries.com http://www.havoksimulation.com http://www.havoksimulation.com./?q=news-and-press/releases/havok-rocketbox _____________________________________________ o San Francisco-Based Ginger.io Lands $6.5 Million in First Round San Francisco -- Ginger.io, a San Francisco-based behavioral health analytics startup, said on Wednesday it has raised $6.5 million in its first round of funding, led by Khosla Ventures. Previous seed investors True Ventures and Romulus Capital also participated. Ginger.io's mobile app uses an individual's smart phone to identify changes in behavior that correlate with his or her health. It then sends health alerts to a provider, caregiver or individual. The company is evaluating its system across a number of conditions, including depression, diabetes and cardiovascular disease. "We've had a tremendous influx of interest from providers and patients over the last year," said CEO Anmol Madan. "This additional capital will help us scale the team and product." http://ginger.io/ http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20121128005444/en/Behavior-Analytics-Startup%C2%A0Ginger.io%C2%A0Closes-6.5-Million-Series-Funding _____________________________________________ o Cyber Monday Online Sales Set All-Time Single-Day Record Reston, Va. -- E-commerce sales on Cyber Monday reached $1.46 billion, marking the heaviest online spending day in U.S. history, according to figures released on Wednesday by comScore. The figure was 17% higher than a year ago, coming just three days after Black Friday online sales surpassed $1 billion for the first time ever. "Despite some news reports suggesting that Cyber Monday might be declining in importance, the day has once again set an online spending record," said Gian Fulgoni, the chairman of comScore. "However, it is also clear that the holiday promotional period has begun even earlier this year, with strong online sales occurring on Thanksgiving Day and Black Friday. Now, we shall see the extent to which continuing and attractive retailer promotions are able to boost sales for the remainder of the week." http://www2.comscore.com/e/1552/Spending-Soars-to-1-46-Billion/39197f/648502262 _____________________________________________ o Briefly Noted: (San Francisco) The One-Page Company, a San Francisco-based developer of branded communication tools used to write effective proposals on one page, said on Wednesday it has raised $1.5 million in seed funding. Blumberg Capital, TMT Investments and angel investor Tuff Yen participated in the round, which the company will use to grow its engineering team and build out its product offerings for the enterprise. http://www.1-page.com/ http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20121128005343/en/One-Page-Company-Announces-1.5M-Seed-Funding-B2B (San Francisco) San Francisco-based Splunk, developer of a software platform for real-time operational intelligence, on Wednesday named Stephen Newberry to its board of directors, effective Jan. 1. Newberry has been a director of Lam Research since 2005 and has served as its chairman since November. He served as Lam's CEO from 2005-2011. He succeeds company co-founder Erik Swan, who will focus on his role as CTO. http://www.splunk.com/view/SP-CAAAHFJ (Oakland) Oakland-based Ask.com on Wednesday released the top trending search terms and corresponding questions for 2012 around celebrities, news and politics. The company said the celebrity most queried by users was Twilight's Kristen Stewart, with the most asked question, "Will Rob and Kristen get back together?" http://www.ask.com http://finance.yahoo.com/news/ask-com-reveals-top-questions-110000217.html =================================================== 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 > Breakfast Seminar: Real-Time Analytics for ISV's and SaaS Providers If you currently use a SaaS delivery model for your applications, or it’s on your product roadmap, then you likely face the challenge of implementing and updating data visualizations and analytics. Please join LogiXML and Versus Technology for an executive breakfast forum, at the Hilton Santa Clara on December 12, 2012 from 8-10:30am. Kevin Jackson, Director of Development at Versus Technology, Inc., will explain how he and his team rapidly built embedded active analytics into their platform to optimize workflow and resource utilization for hospitals, clinics, and other healthcare organizations. Event Giveaway: Drawing to win 2 iPads as well as Amazon gift cards. Venue: Hilton Santa Clara, 4949 Great America Parkway, Santa Clara, CA 95054. For more info or to register for this event visit www.logixml.com/SantaClara Send inquiries to jim.heller@logixml.com ____________________________________________ > Corporate Tickets at Squaw Valley and Alpine Meadows Thank your employees with skiing and riding at Squaw Valley and Alpine Meadows. No Risk, money back on unused tickets. Kid, youth and adult ticket rates. Prices go up after December 5 http://www.squaw.com/the-mountain/lift-tickets-and-passes/corporate-tickets?WT.mc_id=3RD0114 ____________________________________________ > 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 ____________________________________________ > 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 ____________________________________________ > 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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