| ============================================ BAY AREA TECH WIRE -- Sept. 9, 2014 ============================================ To Subscribe: www.bayareatechwire.com o Cupertino-Based Apple Unveils Smart Watch, New iPhone 6 Models o San Jose-Based Avogy Raises $40 Million in Second Round o TechCrunch Names Finalists for San Francisco Startup Battlefield o Pleasanton-Based MegaPath to Sell Wholesale Business o Briefly Noted: Live365, Silicon Valley Bank _____________________________________________ > Job/Event/Marketplace Classified Listings (Full Listings Below Stories) --Senior Manager, External Reporting - Mode Media, Brisbane CA --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 --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 Cupertino-Based Apple Unveils Smart Watch, New iPhone 6 Models Cupertino, Calif. -- Apple on Tuesday unveiled its highly anticipated smart watch, which the company will market simply as the "Apple Watch." The company's first wearable device will come in three "collections," ranging from a standard model to a more rugged "Sport" model to a high-end model finished in 18-karat gold. All will feature a touch screen, retina display, an accelerometer, gyroscopes and various sensors to record a range of health and fitness levels. The Apple Watch will start at $349, and launch early next year. The company also introduced new versions of the iPhone. The iPhone 6 will boast a 4.7-inch screen, while the iPhone 6 Plus will be 5.5 inches. Both will get retina displays and be thinner and more powerful than the iPhone 5S. Prices start at $199 and $299, respectively. http://www.apple.com/pr/library/2014/09/09Apple-Unveils-Apple-Watch-Apples-Most-Personal-Device-Ever.html http://www.apple.com/pr/library/2014/09/09Apple-Announces-iPhone-6-iPhone-6-Plus-The-Biggest-Advancements-in-iPhone-History.html _____________________________________________ o San Jose-Based Avogy Raises $40 Million in Second Round San Jose, Calif. -- Avogy, a San Jose-based developer of energy efficiency and power conversion technologies, said on Tuesday it has raised $40 million in its second round of funding, led by new investor Intel Capital. Previous backer Khosla Ventures also participated. The company said it will use this capital to continue developing its semiconductor and systems technology, which is used to produce smaller, lighter and more efficient power supplies. "Intel has opened up opportunities for Avogy products in the consumer marketplace," said Dinesh Ramanathan, the president and CEO of Avogy. "We expect to add new strategic partners to proliferate Avogy products in other market segments." http://www.avogy.com http://www.marketwired.com/press-release/avogy-inc-raises-40-million-series-b-round-led-by-intel-capital-1945095.htm _____________________________________________ o TechCrunch Names Finalists for San Francisco Startup Battlefield San Francisco -- Technology blog TechCrunch has announced the 26 finalists for its Startup Battlefield at this year's TechCrunch Disrupt San Francisco, scheduled for Sept. 8-10. The event allows top startups to pitch their products on stage in front of venture capitalists and potential partners and clients. The grand prize is $50,000. This year's finalists include: AlfredClub, Allre, Athla, Beartooth Radio, BitVault, Disease Diagnostic Group, DynoSense, FOVE, IsItYou, MailTime, Mongoose Technologies, Palate Home, Partpic, Pattern EQ, QuickFire Networks, RallyTeam, Sciencebite, Self Lender, Shipstr, Stack, SOP notify, StudyRoom, TableGrabber, Tailor Brands, Valor Water Analytics and Xendo. Since its launch in 2007, more than 400 companies have participated in Startup Battlefield, including Mint, Yammer, Dropbox and Fitbit. http://techcrunch.com/events/disrupt-sf-2014/event-home/ http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20140908006124/en/TechCrunch-Disrupt-San-Francisco-2014-Announces-Startup#.VA79_MJdXng _____________________________________________ o Pleasanton-Based MegaPath to Sell Wholesale Business Pleasanton, Calif. -- MegaPath, a Pleasanton-based provider of managed data, voice, security and hosted IT services in North America, said it will sell its wholesale business and national colocation aggregation network to Arizona-based private equity firm Pivotal Group. Pivotal then plans to merge the assets with its portfolio company, Global Capacity. Financial terms of the deal, expected to close by year's end, were not disclosed. Global Capacity said the acquisition will provide it with more than 400 new wholesale customers, while providing MegaPath with additional financial resources to support the growth of its managed services and cloud businesses. http://www.megapath.com http://www.globalcapacity.com http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20140908005914/en/MegaPath-Enters-Agreement-Sell-Wholesale-Business-Global#.VA78N8JdXng _____________________________________________ o Briefly Noted: (Foster City, Calif.) Foster City-based Internet radio network Live365 on Tuesday named Dennis Constantine as its director of broadcasting. Constantine previously spent more than 14 years with CBS Radio, and also has worked for Cumulus Radio and Public Radio. http://www.live365.com http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/live365-the-original-internet-radio-network-announces-the-appointment-of-dennis-constantine-as-director-of-broadcasting-274451201.html (Santa Clara, Calif.) Santa Clara-based Silicon Valley Bank on Tuesday named Tracy Isacke as head of its Corporate Venture Relationship Group, which connects investment groups with emerging technology and life science startups. Isacke most recently served as an executive vice president of new business ventures at Telefonica Digital. http://www.svb.com/ http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/silicon-valley-banks-tracy-isacke-to-lead-corporate-venture-relationship-group-274450911.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 > Senior Manager, External Reporting - Mode Media, Brisbane CA 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 ____________________________________________ > 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. 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