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BAY AREA TECH WIRE -- April 22, 2015
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Mid-Atlantic Marketing Summit - May 8 - Washington, D.C.
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o Mountain View-Based Google Launches New Wireless Service
o San Francisco-Based Zirx Raises $30 Million in Second Round
o Fremont-Based Procera Networks to Be Acquired by Francisco Partners
o San Francisco-Based Granular Acquires AcreValue
o Report: Google Spent Record $5.47 Million on Q1 Lobbying
> Mid-Atlantic Marketing Summit - May 8 - Washington, D.C.
o Briefly Noted: SigFig - Nyca Partners, MobileIron
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--Director, Product Marketing in Tysons
--The Delicate Art of Persuading Your Boss
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--The MIT Sloan CIO Symposium - May 20 - Cambridge, Mass.
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o Mountain View-Based Google Launches New Wireless Service
Mountain View, Calif. -- Taking aim at market leaders AT&T and Verizon Wireless, Mountain View-based Google on Wednesday unveiled a new wireless service called Project Fi. The service will charge customers a flat rate of $20 a month for talk, text, Wi-Fi connections and international coverage, plus an additional $10 a month per GB of cellular data. The company said it will credit customers for the value of their unused data. Google is now taking signups for early access to the program, which initially will only be available through the Nexus 6 smartphone that the company developed with Motorola. The service allows calls to seamlessly transition from Wi-Fi to cell networks, and lets users talk and text with their phone number on just about any phone, tablet or laptop. "Project Fi enables us to work in close partnership with leading carriers, hardware makers, and all of you to push the boundaries of what's possible," wrote Nick Fox, Google's vice president of communications products, in a blog post. "By designing across hardware, software and connectivity, we can more fully explore new ways for people to connect and communicate." Google is partnering with Sprint and T-Mobile to launch Project Fi in the U.S.
https://fi.google.com/about/
http://googleblog.blogspot.com/2015/04/project-fi.html
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o San Francisco-Based Zirx Raises $30 Million in Second Round
San Francisco -- Zirx, a San Francisco-based provider of on-demand valet and car services aimed at vehicle owners in major cities, said on Wednesday it has raised $30 million in its second round of funding, led by Bessemer Venture Partners. Previous backers Norwest Venture Partners and Trinity Ventures also took part in the round, which the company will use to accelerate its expansion efforts into new markets and continue to develop the service and platform. The company now has raised $36.4 million since its inception last year. Zirx's mobile app allows users to request an agent, who will meet them at their location within minutes and park their car in a secure garage. While parked, customers can opt for a gas fill-up, a car wash and other services through the app. When they are ready to leave, their car can be delivered to a requested location. Zirx first launched its service in San Francisco last June, and since has expanded to Los Angeles, Seattle and Washington. Several new cities are set to launch in the coming weeks. Ethan Kurzweil, a partner at Bessemer, has joined the company's board of directors.
http://zirx.com/
http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/zirx-raises-30-million-led-by-bessemer-venture-partners-300069932.html
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o Fremont-Based Procera Networks to Be Acquired by Francisco Partners
Fremont, Calif. -- Procera Networks, a Fremont-based developer of Internet intelligence tools designed to help network operators improve broadband performance, said on Wednesday it will be acquired by San Francisco-based private equity firm Francisco Partners in an all-cash deal valued at approximately $240 million. Under the deal, which will take the company private, Francisco will launch a cash tender offer beginning by May 5, paying $11.50 a share. The sale is expected to close in June. James Brear, the president and CEO of Procera, said the deal will give his company "the resources and financial expertise needed to attain the next level of growth and to strengthen our competitive market position."
http://www.proceranetworks.com
http://www.franciscopartners.com/
http://www.proceranetworks.com/press-releases/procera-networks-to-be-acquired-by-francisco-partners
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o San Francisco-Based Granular Acquires AcreValue
San Francisco -- Granular, a San Francisco-based developer of agriculture software and analytics tools, said on Wednesday it has acquired AcreValue, provider of a farmland real estate evaluation service. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. Granular said the acquisition bolsters its service offerings to the farmland market. Christopher Seifert, AcreValue's co-founder and CEO, will head Granular's agronomy data science team. Seifert is a Ph.D. candidate in Stanford University's Earth Sciences department and previously held data science roles with The Climate Corp. and Google. AcreValue's free service allows buyers, sellers, agents and other interested parties to browse land value estimates using a map-based interface. Users also can download reports on each field that includes data on soil type, topography, crop history, basis trends and other important features, as well as produce estimates of the value of individual fields.
http://www.granular.ag
https://acrevalue.granular.ag/
http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20150422005164/en/Granular-Acquires-AcreValue-Extend-Capabilities-Farmland-Real#.VTevZNJViko
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o Report: Google Spent Record $5.47 Million on Q1 Lobbying
Mountain View, Calif. -- Google spent a record $5.47 million on lobbying during the first quarter, the most among 16 tech and communications companies analyzed by public interest group Consumer Watchdog, based on disclosures filed with the Clerk of the House of Representatives. The figure is up 43% from the same quarter in 2014 for Mountain View-based Google, which is currently battling antitrust charges in Europe. Meanwhile, Comcast, which is seeking approval from the FCC and Justice Department for its proposed merger with Time Warner Cable, spent $4.62 million, up 50%, and lobbying spending at Amazon soared 130% to $1.91 million. The increases come as the majority of tech companies, including Menlo Park-based Facebook and Microsoft, slightly trimmed their lobbying budgets.
http://www.consumerwatchdog.org/newsrelease/google-spends-record-547-million-1st-quarter-lobbying-comcast-outlay-soars-50-percent-46
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> Mid-Atlantic Marketing Summit - May 8 - McLean, Va.
The Mid-Atlantic Marketing Summit, now in its 4th year, will be held on May 8, 2015, at the Gannett Headquarters in McLean, Va. The annual summit has become the "must-attend" annual marketing event for the DC region and beyond. The summit brings together 400+ CMOs, Senior Marketers, Agency Professionals and Technology Executives from the DC area to discuss the most important issues facing marketers in 2015-2016. The event features: (1) Dozens of case studies; (2) Keynotes from leading CMOs and marketers; (3) Presentations; (4) Panel discussions; (5) Analytics and data insights; and (5) Networking breaks; breakfast, lunch and cocktails. For more information, go to: www.mamsummit.com
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o Briefly Noted:
(San Francisco) San Francisco-based SigFig, developer of a portfolio optimization platform, said on Wednesday it has received a $1 million investment from venture capital firm Nyca Partners. The company also has added five members to its advisory board, including Hans Morris, Frank Yeary, Stephanie DiMarco, Tom Miglis and Dean Junkans. Complete bios on each are available at the bottom link below.
https://www.sigfig.com/
http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20150422005250/en/Smart-Money-SigFig-Financial-Industry-Heavyweights-Join#.VTgIndJViko
(Mountain View, Calif.) Mountain View-based MobileIron, a developer of enterprise mobility management tools that topped last year's Deloitte Technology Fast 500 rankings, said on Wednesday that CFO Todd Ford is resigning to join another company. He will remain until the company files its current quarter earnings report, no later than May 4. MobileIron said it will conduct a search for a permanent replacement, and expects to name an interim CFO shortly.
http://www.mobileiron.com
http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/mobileiron-announces-cfo-resignation-300070560.html
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> Director, Product Marketing - Tysons, Virginia
Perspecsys, a leading cloud security software provider, is seeking a Director, Product Marketing. Reporting directly to the CMO, the individual will be responsible for all outbound lead generation campaigns, Sales and Channel enablement, competitive analysis and positioning, product launches, etc. This position is ideal for entrepreneurial candidates with strong Product Marketing experience, a successful track record achievement, and a desire to be part of a rapidly growing start-up. For more information and to apply, go to: perspecsys@techwiremedia.com
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> IT Report Developer -- Kennedy Center
The Kennedy Center Information Technology department's Report Developer would help to gather report requirements, document specifications, estimate project timelines, and will be responsible for the design, development, QA, and delivery of custom reports and reporting solutions. Also required will be an understanding of ETL processes and data warehouse concepts, transactional databases, star/snowflake schema databases, as well as familiarity of OLAP cubes. Responsibilities Include: Perform advanced report development utilizing SQL Server Reporting Services. Utilize an understanding of relational database concepts as well as data warehouse and ETL concepts. Design, code, and test database objects to support reporting. Experience: 3+ years’ experience with full life cycle of Report Development projects. 1+ years' experience with SQL Server Reporting Services. Excellent written and verbal communication. For consideration, apply online here.
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> The MIT Sloan CIO Symposium - May 20 - Cambridge, Mass.
The MIT Sloan CIO Symposium will help CIOs to invent their future and accelerate success through technology. CIOs will engage with business leaders, technology trendsetters, and academic thought leaders in panel discussions and explore new thinking and practices. Panel discussions include: Academic Keynote Panel -- The Impact of Automation; Platform Shift -- How New Business Models are Changing the Shape of Industry, and the Role of CIOs; Leading Digital: A Manifesto for IT and Business Executives; The Board, CEO and CIO Roles in Dealing with Digital Disruption; Cybersecurity - New Approaches to Assessing and Maximizing Your Protection; Demand Shaping: How IT Becomes a Distinctive Advantage; and Cashing in on Your Data. Use code 15NETECHWIRE when registering for a $200 discount. Register at www.mitcio.com.
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