| ============================================ BAY AREA TECH WIRE -- June 19, 2013 ============================================ Sponsored By: Mobile Commerce World http://www.mcommworld.com/sanfrancisco/?sourceCode=WEMCW13111 o Sunnyvale-Based Cumulus Networks Emerges After Raising $15M o San Jose-Based Symmetricom to Cut 12% of Workforce o Santa Clara-Based Silver Peak Systems Names Founder as New CEO o Former FTC Chairman Named Partner at Davis Polk & Wardwell o Dish Network Drops Pursuit of Wireless Carrier Sprint Nextel > Mobile Commerce World o Briefly Noted: GraphOn, Apple, Revel Touch - Tocata _____________________________________________ > Job/Event/Marketplace Classified Listings (Full Listings Below Stories) --Mobile Commerce World --How Remembering Your First Job Can Make You More Successful --Patent Applications Drafted --Customer Service/Collection Representative --Research Leader – Collaboration and Communications --Forrester Report-How to Organize for the Digital Future, from Siteworx --Director of Business Development --Post-Merger Integration Project Manager- Resources Global- San Jose CA --Sales and Tech Development (LogiXML) --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 Sunnyvale-Based Cumulus Networks Emerges After Raising $15M Sunnyvale, Calif. -- Cumulus Networks, a Sunnyvale-based networking startup founded by engineers from Cisco and VMware, on Wednesday emerged from stealth mode after raising $15 million in Investors include Andreessen Horowitz, Battery Ventures, Peter Wagner and four of the original VMware founders. The company has developed a Linux operating system for datacenter networking. "We are bringing that same transformational impact that Linux has had on datacenter economics and innovation to the networking side of the house," said co-founder and CEO JR Rivers. http://cumulusnetworks.com http://cumulusnetworks.com/press_releases/detail/20130619-cumulus-networkstm-brings-the-power-of-linux-to-networking/ _____________________________________________ o San Jose-Based Symmetricom to Cut 12% of Workforce San Jose, Calif. -- Symmetricom, the San Jose-based developer of precision time and frequency technologies, said it plans to cut 12% of its workforce -- nearly 70 employees -- as part of a larger restructuring plan, which also will include the consolidation of several organizations. The company expects the moves, which are expected to save it $13 million a year, to be completed by December. "The overall business environment remains challenging as we face a number of headwinds which we expect will continue into fiscal 2014," said CEO Elizabeth Fetter. "These actions better position our business and demonstrate our commitment to delivering solid profitability in the current operating environment while continuing to invest in our key growth initiatives." http://www.symmetricom.com http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/symmetricom-announces-restructuring-plan-212051831.html _____________________________________________ o Santa Clara-Based Silver Peak Systems Names Founder as New CEO Santa Clara, Calif. -- Silver Peak Systems, a Santa Clara-based developer of software designed to accelerate data between data centers, remote offices and the cloud, on Wednesday named company founder and CTO David Hughes as its new CEO. Hughes succeeds Rick Tinsley, who was originally hired by Hughes nine years ago. Hughes launched Silver Peak in 2004 after a year as an entrepreneur in residence at Benchmark Capital. He earlier served as a vice president and general manager at BlueLeaf Networks and held several positions at Cisco Systems. http://www.silver-peak.com/ http://www.silver-peak.com/news/press-releases/silver-peak-names-founder-david-hughes-ceo _____________________________________________ o Former FTC Chairman Named Partner at Davis Polk & Wardwell Washington, DC -- Jon Leibowitz, former chairman of the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), will become a partner in the Washington, DC office of corporate law firm Davis Polk & Wardwell, which bases its technology practice in Menlo Park. Leibowitz stepped down as chairman in February, after leading the FTC for four years. There, he focused primarily on protecting consumer privacy, stopping financial scammers and promoting competition in the health care and high-tech markets. The technology sector was a major point of emphasis, including a settlement in January with Google over the Internet company's business practices. Leibowitz's tenure also was marked by settlements with Intel and Facebook, as well as an update to the Children's Online Privacy Protection Rule. He is joining a firm best known for its work in corporate antitrust and M&A matters. http://www.davispolk.com http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20130617006687/en/Davis-Polk-Welcomes-FTC-Chairman-Jon-Leibowitz _____________________________________________ o Dish Network Drops Pursuit of Wireless Carrier Sprint Nextel Overland Park, Kan. -- Dish Network said it has ended its pursuit of Sprint Nextel, clearing the way for Japan's SoftBank to complete its planned $21.6 billion acquisition of the wireless carrier. Dish said in a statement it would not submit a revised takeover bid for the Kansas-based company before Tuesday's night's deadline, instead focusing its efforts on acquiring a stake in Clearwire. SoftBank's offer, submitted last week, would pay $7.65 a share for a 78% stake in the company. "We will consider our options with respect to Sprint, and focus our efforts and resources on completing the Clearwire tender offer," Dish said in a statement. http://dish.client.shareholder.com/?WT.svl=footer _____________________________________________ |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||| Mobile Commerce World Mobile Commerce World is for retail and enterprise executives charged with developing their company’s mobile commerce strategy. Mobile Commerce World brings together the mobile commerce ecosystem, including marketers, retailers, mobile app developers, software and service providers, integrators, security providers, operators, business strategists and leading companies. The 3 day conference program offers more than 50 sessions, 120+ experts, along with an exhibit of leading solution providers, all focused on educating the next generation of retailers and businesses who are developing their mobile commerce strategy. Register today for a free expo pass at http://www.mcommworld.com/sanfrancisco/?sourceCode=WEMCW13111 |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||| _____________________________________________ o Briefly Noted: (Campbell, Calif.) Campbell-based GraphOn, a developer of remote application access and web-enabling software, on Wednesday announced the closing of a warrant exercise funding that raised $2.34 million. Under the deal, investors have exercised warrants, originally issued in the company's 2011 equity private placement, to purchase 9 million shares for $0.26 each. http://www.graphon.com/images/file/GraphOn_Warrant_PR.pdf (PDF) (Cupertino, Calif.) Cupertino-based Apple said on Wednesday it has landed a $30 million deal from the Los Angeles Unified School District Board of Education to supply iPads to students across the school district. The project is the first phase of a larger roll out for the country's second-largest public school district. http://www.apple.com/pr/library/2013/06/19Apple-Awarded-30-Million-iPad-Deal-From-LA-Unified-School-District.html (Palo Alto, Calif.) Palo Alto-based Revel Touch, a developer of mobile e-commerce technology, said on Wednesday it has changed its name to Tocata. The company said the name, derived from the Spanish verb "tocar," meaning to touch, is part of a broader rebranding effort centered on its focus on mobile retail technology. http://www.tocatamobile.com/press-releases/revel-touch-changes-name-to-tocata/ =================================================== 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 > Mobile Commerce World Mobile Commerce World is for retail and enterprise executives charged with developing their company’s mobile commerce strategy. Mobile Commerce World brings together the mobile commerce ecosystem, including marketers, retailers, mobile app developers, software and service providers, integrators, security providers, operators, business strategists and leading companies. The 3 day conference program offers more than 50 sessions, 120+ experts, along with an exhibit of leading solution providers, all focused on educating the next generation of retailers and businesses who are developing their mobile commerce strategy. Register today for a free expo pass at http://www.mcommworld.com/sanfrancisco/?sourceCode=WEMCW13111 ____________________________________________ > Back in the Day: How Remembering Your First Job Can Make You More Successful Do you remember that feeling on your first day of work? Nerves and anxiety. Pride and independence. As you reflect on your first job, think about how you felt and what you learned. Do you still draw on that today? If you’re feeling overworked or maybe even stagnant in your current position, maybe it’s time to reshape your role, your environment and your behaviors. Curtis Odom provides some ideas to help rediscover that feeling of excitement that came from getting your first job at http://www.fairfaxcountyeda.org/bay-area-tech-wire ____________________________________________ > Patent Applications Drafted I am a registered patent attorney with over 20 years experience. I charge a flat fee of $3600.00 (excluding all government filing and drafting fees) to prepare a utility patent application for filing with the US Patent & Trademark Office. I work in both mechanical and electrical areas. Sample patents drafted include: 6,134,944; 6,158,244; 6,225,635; 6,226,346; 6,417,754; 6,490,469; 6,515,737; and 6,850,920. I am located in San Jose near the airport. Send inquiries to prestonianpatents@gmail.com ____________________________________________ > Customer Service/Collection Representative Customer Service/Collection Representative position is one of ideation, strategy and execution. You will work in both the Customer Service and Collection department. You will be a part of a well organized and growing company; with the expectation to contribute in pushing the boundaries of where brands take the consumer experience. Twiline Productions is looking for competitive individuals with an entrepreneur spirit to fill the position in Customer Service Representative/Collection Representative/producer for our expanding firm. The right individual will thrive in a fast paced professional environment and find motivation and fulfillment in the exciting challenges of a growing company. All work is clearly outlined with goals, deadlines and budgets established. Must have strong writing skills and a creative eye, Customer Service experience. Looking for experienced applicants that enjoy working as part of a team. Must have strong interpersonal management skills. Send resumes to twilineproductions@gmail.com ____________________________________________ > Research Leader – Collaboration and Communications Current Analysis is a provider of competitive intelligence, market analysis products, and advisory services to Fortune 100 Telecom Service Providers and IT Software and Service Vendors. We currently seek a Research Leader to work in our Collaboration and Communications group. Qualified candidates should have a thorough understanding of the collaboration and communications marketplace as well as technical knowledge of and/or expertise with unified communications, PBX systems, hosted telephony platforms, presence and chat, voice and video conferencing, and tele-presence solutions. The Research Leader will deliver intelligence and analysis to our clients and gives end-users insight into the strengths and weaknesses of competing vendors and their offerings; Proactively track and analyze the collaboration and communications marketplace; Attend industry trade shows, analyst conference, webinars and vendor briefings; Present research findings in both live and online events. To apply for this position send your resume to: hr@currentanalysis.com or fax at: 703.421.3077 ____________________________________________ > Forrester Report-How to Organize for the Digital Future, from Siteworx In this March 2013 Forrester Research Inc., Report, How to Organize for the Digital Future, analysts advise marketers to focus on and prioritize staffing three key digital functions – strategy, governance, and execution - over waiting for organizational change. Using real case studies, the report showcases how two organizations became customer obsessed by incorporating digital in their corporate strategies. Download the report now to learn how to prepare your organization for these key digital functions and how to operationalize them for success. Get your report: http://www.siteworx.com/News/Whitepapers/How-to-Organize-for-Digital-Future ____________________________________________ > Director of Business Development Join a growing commercial software company! Be a leader in helping organizations adopt innovative business management software, both in the cloud and self-hosted! Unanet Project Portfolio comprises a complete Professional Services Automation (PSA) solution with Budgeting & Forecasting, Resource Planning & Skills Management, Timesheet and Expense Management, Billing and Revenue Recognition, Project Management & Reporting and Teamwork Collaboration capabilities in software solution. Unanet Project Portfolio is a web-based solution that delivers real-time performance management and project accounting for our customers’ projects and people. To learn more about the Director of Business Development position, please visit www.unanet.com Send resumes to careers@unanet.com ____________________________________________ > Post-Merger Integration Project Manager- Resources Global- San Jose CA Resources Global Professionals (www.resourcesglobal.com) is seeking Project Managers to lead the development, implementation, and communication of post-M&A integration strategies necessary to put people, processes and technology in place for clients in Silicon Valley. Must be well versed in mergers and acquisitions full cycle, first 100 day integration planning, business synergy planning and analysis, establish PMO governance, build integration roadmap, define critical path, create risk management plan, lead business workstreams, etc. 10+ yrs exp in leading large-scale initiatives: M&A, organizational change, operational restructuring, business process redesign, systems implementations/, enterprise risk, and operational excellence for global Fortune 500 organizations. PMP certified. Email resumes to diana.hernandez@resourcesglobal.com ____________________________________________ > Sales and Tech Development (LogiXML) Are you ready to make a change in the second quarter of the year? LogiXML is hiring aggressively, and you could be a key contributor to our growth in 2013! Join us in our McLean, VA office. LogiXML provides businesses the fastest and easiest way to deliver business analytics, dashboards, and reports to a broad range of users, as well as to embed them into existing applications. We were recently named a Challenger in the Gartner Magic Quadrant for Business Intelligence and Analytics Platforms. Our dynamic sales and technology groups are continually growing and looking to identify talented individuals to join our team! Current open positions include: OEM Sales Executives (local and national positions), Software Developer and Engineers, Sales Engineers, Software Technical Support. To apply or learn more, please visit our website at: http://www.logixml.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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