| ============================================ BAY AREA TECH WIRE -- Nov. 6, 2012 ============================================ Sponsored by: Robert W. Baird & Co. Incorporated Click here o Berkeley-Based LightSail Energy Raises $37.3 Million in Fourth Round o Bazaarvoice Acquires San Francisco-Based Longboard Media o Campbell-Based Saama Technologies Names Todd Johnson as COO o Sunnyvale's LDK Solar Names Xingxue Tong as New CEO o SkyBitz to Track Journey of Capitol Christmas Tree Online o Briefly Noted: CompTIA - IT Hall of Fame, Tribal Fusion _____________________________________________ > Job/Event/Marketplace Classified Listings (Full Listings Below Stories) --Savvis - Chief Marketing Officer --GSA Schedule, Government Sales & Marketing Support --webMethods Consultants --Just Released! SaaS Entrepreneur: Your Guide to Cloud Apps Success! --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 Berkeley-Based LightSail Energy Raises $37.3 Million in Fourth Round Berkeley, Calif. -- LightSail Energy, a Berkeley-based developer of energy storage technology, said it has raised $37.3 million in its fourth round of funding, led by PayPal co-founder Peter Thiel. Other participants included Khosla Ventures, which incubated the company and led its earlier rounds, Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates, Innovacorp and several other individuals. Founded in 2009, LightSail is a developer of technology that utilizes thermodynamics (the science of heat transfer and utilization) to store renewable energy, such as wind and solar, at megawatt scale. It also is designed to help manage the increasing demand for peak power. "This investment round will enable LightSail to bring its first grid-scale energy storage products to market," said Steve Crane, the co-founder and CEO of LightSail Energy. http://lightsailenergy.com http://lightsailenergy.com/press/release11-5-12.html _____________________________________________ o Bazaarvoice Acquires San Francisco-Based Longboard Media San Francisco -- Bazaarvoice, a Texas-based developer of social software, said it has acquired San Francisco-based Longboard Media, developer of a media management network for retailers, shopping publishers and advertisers, in a deal worth approximately $32.7 million. Under the agreement, Bazaarvoice paid $26.9 million in cash and issued 0.5 million shares of stock. The value of the deal may increase by as much as $11 million, based on Longboard's performance through the end of next year. Longboard's network enables retailers to launch and manage on-site ads and site monetization strategies, and also lets brands target consumers across shopping publishers, mobile commerce apps and retailers. The news came as Bazaarvoice promoted CFO Stephen Collins to the roles of president and CEO, succeeding Brett Hurt, who has been named vice chairman. http://longboardmedia.com/ http://www.bazaarvoice.com http://investors.bazaarvoice.com/releasedetail.cfm?ReleaseID=718717 _____________________________________________ o Campbell-Based Saama Technologies Names Todd Johnson as COO Campbell, Calif. -- Saama Technologies, a Campbell-based provider of business analytics services, on Tuesday named Todd Johnson as its executive vice president and COO. Johnson, the former executive vice president of sales, marketing and services at Accelrys, will be responsible for the company's worldwide sales, marketing and services operations. He also previously served as the interim president and CEO of Accelrys and CEO of Kontiki. http://www.saama.com http://www.saama.com/company/news/announcements/11-06-2012 _____________________________________________ o Sunnyvale's LDK Solar Names Xingxue Tong as New CEO Sunnyvale, Calif. -- LDK Solar, a Chinese manufacturer of photovoltaic (PV) products with U.S. headquarters in Sunnyvale, has named Xingxue Tong as its new CEO, succeeding Xiaofeng Peng, who will continue as chairman. Tong had been the company's president and COO. "In light of the continued challenging environment for solar companies, I have determined that I can best serve the company by focusing my time on guiding LDK Solar's strategic direction and developing partner and other key relationships," said Peng. The company also announced the appointment of Ceng Wang, Shian Wu, Zhibin Liu, Hongjiang Yao and Xuezhi Liu to its board of directors. http://www.ldksolar.com http://www.ldksolar.com/med_press_list.php?news_id=404 _____________________________________________ o SkyBitz to Track Journey of Capitol Christmas Tree Online Herndon, Va. -- SkyBitz, a developer of satellite tracking tools, said on Tuesday it once again plans to provide real-time tracking of the Capitol Christmas Tree on its 5,000-mile journey from Colorado's White River National Forest to Washington, DC. The company's special site, TracktheTree.com, will provide tracking data, complete with a detailed street-level map of the tree's current location. It also will include photo galleries from the tree cutting ceremony and caravan; blog entries, facts about many of the tree's tour stops and opportunities to interact with other tree followers on Facebook and Twitter. The tree was expected to begin traveling on Tuesday, and arrive in DC Nov. 26, making stops in New Mexico, Texas, Oklahoma, Missouri, Tennessee, Georgia, North Carolina, Virginia and Pennsylvania. The tree lighting ceremony, hosted by Speaker of the House John Boehner, will be held in early December. http://www.trackthetree.com http://www.facebook.com/TracktheTree _____________________________________________ o Briefly Noted: (Downers Grove, Ill.) Nonprofit IT industry association CompTIA said on Tuesday it has opened nominations for its newest group of inductees to the IT Hall of Fame. Nominees can be any individual, living or deceased, who has left their mark on the industry. The new class will be recognized at a ceremony next March in Chicago. Nomination forms are available at the link below. http://www.comptia.org/news/IT_HOF/IT_HOF_FORM.aspx (Emeryville, Calif.) Emeryville-based Tribal Fusion, a provider of display advertising services owned by Exponential Interactive, on Tuesday named Rob Deichert as its first global general manager. Deichert previously served as the head of data at LivePerson, and earlier was the senior vice president of digital ad operations at The Weather Channel. http://www.tribalfusion.com/ http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20121106005442/en/Tribal-Fusion-Appoints-Global-GM =================================================== 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 > Savvis - Chief Marketing Officer Our $2b technology client is seeking a global Chief Marketing Officer to lead and accelerate the growth of its brand awareness and revenue generation programs, and to take responsibility for defining and implementing every component of the company’s marketing strategy, with special emphasis on creating and executing a comprehensive demand engine framework and constructing a powerful, agile and consistent global messaging capability. Require: At least five years in a Chief Marketing Officer role (or deputy position) for a global technology services provider. At least three years’ experience in product management. Outstanding communication and presentation skills: verbal and written. Resilient, open, collaborative, fast-paced. Advanced degree (MBA) or demonstrable equivalent business acumen desirable. If you are interested in this role, please send your resume to bill.hoffman@trustedforce.com along with a cover note explaining in a paragraph or two why your experience is well aligned. Please use the subject title CMO in the email. ____________________________________________ > GSA Schedule, Government Sales & Marketing Support Looking to beef up your Federal, State and Local Government Sales? To date, Winvale has supported more than 1500 companies wanting to enhance their public sector practice with a full spectrum of GSA Schedule development, government sales, marketing and channel management services. From GSA Schedule development and simple fulfillment-based programs on up to full-scale channel management, lead generation, sales and distribution services, Winvale allows companies to mitigate their risks and lower the costs associated with entering the government marketplace. Contact us to find out how Winvale can help you build and scale an effective public sector practice. Join companies like Oracle, BMC, Symantec, Intel-GE by partnering with Winvale today. Call 202-296-5505 or visit http://www.winvale.com/gsa_schedule_consulting_inquiry Send inquiries to sales@winvale.com ____________________________________________ > 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 ____________________________________________ > 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 ____________________________________________ > 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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