Bay Area Tech Wire -- Sept. 5

============================================ BAY AREA TECH WIRE -- Sept. 5, 2014 ============================================ To Subscribe: www.bayareatechwire.com o San Francisco-Based Symphony Commerce Raises $21.5 Million o Google to Refund Consumers at Least $19 Million for In-App Charges o Hackers Break into HealthCare.gov Site; No Personal Information Accessed o South San Francisco-Based Veracyte to Acquire Allegro Diagnostics o Santa Clara-Based Intevac Says CFO Jeffrey Andreson to Resign o Briefly Noted: Utimaco, Zoosk, Ardelyx _____________________________________________ > Job/Event/Marketplace Classified Listings (Full Listings Below Stories) --Senior Manager, External Reporting - Mode Media (Pre-IPO) --CyberMaryland 2014 Conference – Oct. 29-30 --Interop New York - Attend NY's Biggest IT Event - Sept. 29-Oct. 3 --Lease SoMa. Live Mosso. --Senior Analyst - Consumer Services US --Intel's IDF14 San Francisco. September 9–11 --Mid-Atlantic Marketing Summit Baltimore - Sept. 19, 2014 --Human Services Agency IT Director - City and County of San Francisco --5th Annual Billington Cybersecurity Conference - $150 off Use Code "Techwire" --EnMasse Design - Bay Area Product Design Studio --Don't Miss Summer Rates On All Bay Area Tech Wire Advertising Ad Descriptions Below Briefly Noted Section Post Job/Event/Marketplace ad: http://www.bayareatechwire.com _____________________________________________ o San Francisco-Based Symphony Commerce Raises $21.5 Million San Francisco -- Symphony Commerce, the San Francisco-based provider of commerce applications delivered as a service, has raised $21.5 million in its second round of funding, TechCrunch reported. CRV led the round, which also included participation from Bain Capital and FirstMark Capital. The company, which previously had raised $12.2 million in its first round, plans to use a portion of the proceeds to expand its engineering team. Symphony's technology is designed to let users manage retail and wholesale activities from a single unified platform. https://symphonycommerce.com/  http://techcrunch.com/2014/09/04/symphony-commerce-raises-21-5m-to-build-out-its-commerce-as-a-service-toolset/?ncid=rss&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+Techcrunch+%28TechCrunch%29  _____________________________________________ o Google to Refund Consumers at Least $19 Million for In-App Charges Mountain View, Calif. -- Google has agreed to refund at least $19 million to consumers as part of a settlement with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) over unauthorized charges incurred by children using mobile apps downloaded from the Google Play app store. The FTC's complaint alleged that the company violated a law banning "unfair" commercial practices by billing consumers for in-app charges by children made without their consent. "As more Americans embrace mobile technology, it's vital to remind companies that time-tested consumer protections still apply, including that consumers should not be charged for purchases they did not authorize," said FTC Chairwoman Edith Ramirez. This marks the FTC's third case concerning unauthorized in-app charges by children. In January, it announced a settlement with Apple, and in July filed a complaint in federal court against Amazon.com. http://www.ftc.gov/news-events/press-releases/2014/09/google-refund-consumers-least-19-million-settle-ftc-complaint-it  _____________________________________________ o Hackers Break into HealthCare.gov Site; No Personal Information Accessed Washington, DC -- Hackers broke into the government's healthcare exchange website, HealthCare.gov, but didn't access users' personal information, The New York Times reported. The Obama administration informed Congress about what it called "an intrusion on a test server" Thursday. "Our review indicates that the server did not contain consumer personal information, data was not transmitted outside the agency and the website was not specifically targeted," Aaron Albright, a spokesman at the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, told the publication. The HealthjCare.gov website serves residents of 36 states. http://www.nytimes.com/2014/09/05/us/hackers-breach-security-of-healthcaregov.html?_r=1 _____________________________________________ o South San Francisco-Based Veracyte to Acquire Allegro Diagnostics South San Francisco -- Veracyte, a South San Francisco-based molecular diagnostics company, said it will pay $21 million to acquire Massachusetts-based Allegro Diagnostics, a developer of genomic tests designed to improve the diagnosis of lung cancer. The deal includes $7.8 million in cash and the remainder in stock. Veracyte said it plans to commercially launch Allegro's lead lung cancer test in the second half of 2015, with meaningful revenue expected by 2017. "We plan to accelerate our entry into the pulmonology market, enabling us to improve care for patients with lung nodules while creating long-term growth opportunities," said Bonnie Anderson, Veracyte's president and CEO. http://www.veracyte.com  http://investor.veracyte.com/releasedetail.cfm?ReleaseID=869242  _____________________________________________ o Santa Clara-Based Intevac Says CFO Jeffrey Andreson to Resign Santa Clara, Calif. -- Intevac, a Santa Clara-based maker of vacuum process equipment, imaging products and vision systems, said that Jeffrey Andreson will resign as its CFO on Sept. 19. Andreson will become the CFO of a publicly traded company in the semiconductor capital equipment industry. He will continue to direct the company's finance organization and assist in transition until his departure. Charles Eddy, who served as the company's CFO from its founding in 1991 until his retirement in 2007, will become interim CFO while the company searches for a replacement. http://www.intevac.com  http://investor.intevac.com/releasedetail.cfm?ReleaseID=869225  _____________________________________________ o Briefly Noted: (Palo Alto, Calif.) Utimaco, a German maker of hardware-based security tools with U.S. headquarters in Palo Alto, said it has promoted Johannes Lintzen to vice president of sales. Lintzen has spent seven years at Utimaco, and was instrumental in the company's entry into the North American market, https://hsm.utimaco.com/  http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20140904006206/en/Utimaco-Announces-Promotion-Johannes-Lintzen-Vice-President#.VAjE_MJdXng (San Francisco) San Francisco-based online dating site Zoosk has named Mike Riccio as its vice president of engineering. Riccio previously served as the vice president of engineering and architecture at Electronic Arts (EA). http://www.zoosk.com http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20140904005247/en/Zoosk-Hires-Mike-Riccio-VP-Engineering#.VAjGrMJdXng  (Fremont, Calif.) Fremont-based Ardelyx, a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical firm developing drugs to treat cardio-renal, gastrointestinal and metabolic diseases, said that Dominique Charmot will retire as its chief scientific officer, effective Dec. 23. Charmot cited personal reasons for his departure, including his desire to spend more time with his family. http://www.ardelyx.com/news/ =================================================== 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 > Senior Manager, External Reporting - Mode Media (Pre-IPO) Mode Media is a leading vertical social media company with the largest online global reach in lifestyle and among the top 10 of the Wall Street Journal’s annual ranking of the top 50 U.S. venture-backed companies. The Sr. Manager, External Reporting has primary responsibility for all external reporting and compliance. This includes SEC reporting as well as all other regulatory agencies. This position will also act as coordination of any requirements globally. This person will work with the Corporate Accounting Group to provide assistance with the Company’s audit requirements and management of the public accounting firm (E&Y) during the quarterly and annual review/audit process. The manager helps build and maintain a “World Class” accounting and operations service and support organization. Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA required. 10 years’ experience, with at least 5 years of experience at public accounting firm, Big 4 preferred and 2 yrs experience as SEC reporting manager. Strong project management, leadership, relationship development and people management skills. Results orientation with an ability to manage the overall project, collaborate with different individuals across the organization and at target companies. To Apply: https://hire.jobvite.com/j?aj=o8CsZfwV&s=Bay_Area_Tech_Wire ____________________________________________ > CyberMaryland 2014 Conference – Oct. 29-30 - Baltimore Convention Center Collaborate, Educate and Innovate at the fourth annual CyberMaryland 2014 Conference October 29-30th at the Baltimore Convention Center, One W. Pratt Street, Baltimore, MD 21201. A two-day event of entrepreneurs, investors, academics, students, enterprises and government officials from across the nation and globe will convene in Maryland—the nation’s epicenter for cybersecurity. Network with nationally known speakers and entrepreneurs, join flash talks and pitch forums, attend sessions on commercialization and product ventures and Job Fair. Registration also includes National Cyber Security Hall of Fame Awards Dinner and MaryLand of Opportunity Night. Please visit www.cybermaryland.org Send inquiries to liz@fbcinc.com or (800) 878-2940 ____________________________________________ > Interop New York - Attend NY's Biggest IT Event - Sept. 29-Oct. 3 Interop is the leading independent technology conference and expo designed to inform and inspire the world’s IT community. Featured conference topics include IT Management & Career Development, Software-Defined Networking & Data Centers, Enterprise Mobility, DevOps, Cloud Computing, Security and more. Attend Interop New York, September 29-October 3, at the Jacob Javits Convention Center in New York City. Special Offer for New England Tech Wire Subscribers: Save $200 off Conference Passes or get a FREE Expo Pass! Register today. http://www.interop.com/newyork/?_mc=AD_NE_LE_INY_NETW Send inquiries to ally.thorndike@ubm.com ____________________________________________ > Lease SoMa. Live Mosso. Between Mid-Market and Tech Gulch, Mosso is a vibrant apartment community in San Francisco’s new heart of innovation. Mosso is LEED certified, smoke free, and pet friendly, featuring its own lobby lounge, storage units and dog/bike wash. With Mosso’s uniquely urban amenities and inspired modern architecture, residents can live life to their individual beat. Pre-lease your apt at 5th and Folsom in the heart of SoMa today! MossoSF.com ____________________________________________ > Senior Analyst - Consumer Services US Current Analysis is seeking to recruit a Senior Analyst to join the Consumer Services US team contributing to Current Analysis' existing capabilities and coverage in the US mobile, fixed and converged providers of consumer’s services. The ideal candidate will have exceptional knowledge of the key US wireless players, service portfolios and strategies, with strong knowledge in the following areas: Mobile data, WiFi calling, carrier-OTT partnerships, the MVNO competitive landscape and emerging innovation in the areas of carrier-branded VAS. Qualified candidates should have relevant market knowledge as well as a proven ability to analyze companies their services portfolios and corporate marketing positions. 5+ years professional experience as an analyst, technical writer, journalist, marketing or product management in IT, telecoms or related fields. Experience in tracking and analyzing Consumer Services in the US. Proven written, verbal and interpersonal skills in English required. Proven public event and/or sales presentation experience. Effective prioritization and time management skills. Able to work independently from home office and travel moderately within the US. Bachelor’s Degree required. Current Analysis offers competitive compensation packages and benefits including medical, dental, vision and 401(k). We are an Equal Employment Opportunity organization. To learn more about Current Analysis, please visit us at www.currentanalysis.com Send resumes to ieppolito@currentanalysis.com ____________________________________________ > Intel's IDF14 San Francisco. September 9–11. Join us this September to celebrate the most innovative minds in tech: yours. This IDF is all about you: the makers and creators from Silicon Valley and beyond. Register now to catch every insight and demo, and get hands-on with the newest tech in IoT, mobile, wearables, and more. Plus, get the opportunity to meet, greet, and connect in one of our largest Tech Showcases ever. Get your passes now for only $995, use promo code CMKTWM or take advantage of a complimentary day pass, use promo code CDPTWM. https://secure.idfregistration.com/IDF2014/ ____________________________________________ > Mid-Atlantic Marketing Summit Baltimore - Sept. 19, 2014 Leading marketers, technologists and agency professionals from throughout the region come together at this annual event to discuss major marketing, social, digital and advertising trends, along with dozens of case studies, presentations and keynotes. Now in its third year and co-produced by Potomac Tech Wire, this summit is becoming a "must attend" event for the region's marketing community. For more information: www.mamsummit.com ____________________________________________ > Human Services Agency IT Director - City and County of San Francisco Seeking dynamic leader to manage $22.5 million division budget and staff of 75. An exciting civil service career opportunity to match system management expertise to improve client’s quality of life and customer experience through technology. Bachelor’s degree plus 7 years of increasingly responsible experience with at least 3 years of management experience is required. Salary range up to $174,382 plus outstanding benefits and retirement. Detailed brochure available at www.ralphandersen.com Confidential inquires welcomed to Robert Burg at (916) 630-4900. Apply online at http://www.jobaps.com/SF/sup/bulpreview.asp?R1=PBT&R2=0942&R3=063112 ____________________________________________ > $150 Discount for 5th Annual Billington Cybersecurity Summit - Sept. 16, 2014 (Use Code "TechWire" for discount) Take advantage of an incredible opportunity to network with top thought leaders in cybersecurity. Hear directly from Admiral Michael Rogers, Commander, U.S. Cyber Command, Director, NSA/ Chief Central Security Service, Dr. Phyllis Schneck, the Deputy Under Secretary for Cybersecurity, DHS; Michael Daniel, Cybersecurity Coordinator, White House and Ted Schlein, General Partner, Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers and over 25 other top cybersecurity experts from the FBI, DoD, DARPA, NIST, Goldman Sachs, Pfizer, AETNA, Johns Hopkins University, AT&T, etc. To register go to www.billingtoncybersecurity.com/2014summit For a $150 discount to the event, use discount code "TECHWIRE". ____________________________________________ > EnMasse Design - Bay Area Product Design Studio Founded in 2002, EnMasse Design is a design studio specializing in industrial design, mechanical engineering, product development and user interface design. We have experience in designing a range of products from small hand held devices to large systems. We're located in Mountain View. 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