| ============================================ BAY AREA TECH WIRE -- Nov. 9, 2012 ============================================ To Subscribe: www.bayareatechwire.com o San Francisco-based Thoma Bravo Acquires Crossbeam Systems o San Francisco-based Tareasplus Raises $1.8M in Seed Funding o Santa Clara-based CalSys Raises $11.2 Million in Venture Capital o Sunnyvale-based U-Systems Acquired by GE Healthcare o San Francisco-based Bramasol Raises $1 Million in Venture Capital o Briefly Noted: Intel Global Challenge, ClickSafety, Ausdia _____________________________________________ > Job/Event/Marketplace Classified Listings (Full Listings Below Stories) --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 San Francisco-based Thoma Bravo Acquires Crossbeam Systems San Francisco – Crossbeam Systems, a Boxborough-based provider of network security technology, has been acquired by Thoma Bravo, a San Francisco-based private equity firm, for an undisclosed price. Founded in 1999, Crossbeam has more than 200 employees in the U.S., Europe, Latin America and Asia. The company provides security technology to fixed and mobile operators such as Telefonica, BT, NTT Globe Telecom, Cell C and enterprise customers such as Fiserv, Volkswagen Group and Motel 6. Crossbeam’s current senior management team will continue to manage the company, according to an announcement. http://www.crossbeam.com _____________________________________________ o San Francisco-based Tareasplus Raises $1.8M in Seed Funding San Francisco -- Tareasplus, a San Francisco-based startup that delivers video lessons to students throughout Latin America, announced it has raised $1.8 million in seed funding from Academic Partnerships, a Dallas-based firm that partners with universities to deliver students full degree programs online. Tareasplus delivers K-12 and early college students lessons in general math, algebra, geometry, trigonometry, physics, chemistry, calculus, differential equations, statistics and more. The company said it plans to use this seed funding to expand its platform and further study how unlimited access to lesson videos reinforces a student's knowledge of a range of mathematical subjects. http://www.tareasplus.com _____________________________________________ o Santa Clara-based CalSys Raises $11.2 Million in Venture Capital Santa Clara, Calif. – CalSys, a Santa Clara-based developer of technologies for digital video surveillance and networked video communications, has raised $11.2 million in a round of venture capital, the company disclosed in a new filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Calsys has an engineering team in Silicon Valley and a Beijing design center. The company says it is planning to release new high frame rate video products, ISP modules and super low latency video infrastructure products. http://www.calsysinc.com _____________________________________________ o Sunnyvale-based U-Systems Acquired by GE Healthcare Sunnyvale, Calif. -- GE Healthcare, the healthcare division of General Electric, announced on Friday it has acquired U-Systems, a privately held, Sunnyvale-based manufacturer of ultrasound products designed for breast applications. With operations in Sunnyvale and Phoenix, U-Systems has developed an ultrasound system approved in the U.S. for breast cancer screening as an adjunct to mammography. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. http://www.gehealthcare.com http://www.u-systems.com _____________________________________________ o San Francisco-based Bramasol Raises $1 Million in Venture Capital San Francisco – Bramasol, a developer and integrator of SAP software products, has raised $1 million in a venture capital deal, according to a new filing by the company with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Founded in 1996, Bramasol targets the high-tech OEM, telco, wireless, Internet services, professional services, and life sciences industries. The company says it has developed the only SAP solution for sports and stadium management. http://www.bramasol.com _____________________________________________ o Briefly Noted: (Berkeley, Calif.) Greenway Grameen Infra, a team of student entrepreneurs from India, has won the 8th annual Intel Global Challenge at UC Berkeley, a global business plan competition that encourages student entrepreneurs to solve some of the world’s most pressing issues and rewards innovative ideas that could make a positive impact on society. The winning team of entrepreneurs created an efficient, biomass-based cooking system. http://www.intel.com/newsroom/education (Walnut Creek, Calif.) In the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy and the massive disaster relief efforts it requires, ClickSafety, a provider of online safety training, is offering its disaster awareness course, Safety and Health During Disaster Recovery, free to any contractor directly involved in disaster recovery for Hurricane Sandy, or any other event requiring relief efforts. Safety and Health During Disaster is a 35-minute online course which addresses OSHA’s position on the “Dangers Associated with Cleanup and Recovery from Hurricanes.” http://www.ClickSafety.com (Mountain View, Calif.) Ausdia, a developer of management software for complex system-on-chip (SoC) designs, has elected Sanjay Lall to its board of directors. Lall is currently chairman and managing partner at Cronox Group. http://www.ausdia.com/ =================================================== 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 > 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. 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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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