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BAY AREA TECH WIRE -- Aug. 27, 2015
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Featured Job: Front End JavaScript Engineer -- First Opinion, Inc. -- SF
o Autodesk to Acquire San Francisco-Based SeeControl
o San Francisco-Based Crunchyroll Raises $22 Million
o San Francisco-Based Life360 Acquires Chronos Mobile Technologies
o San Jose-Based GigOptix Raises $14.7 Million for Acquisitions
o San Ramon-based Medical Device Maker BioVentrix Raises $8.4 Million
o Briefly Noted: Tessera Technologies
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o Autodesk to Acquire San Francisco-Based SeeControl
San Francisco -- Autodesk, the San Rafael-based design and engineering software company, has signed an agreement to acquire SeeControl, a San Francisco-based developer of an enterprise Internet of Things (IoT) cloud service platform. The SeeControl service is used by manufacturers and systems integrators to connect and manage remote products and assets. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. Autodesk said it intends to continue to sell and support the SeeControl platform and to incorporate the technology into design services for the manufacturing and building industries.
http://news.autodesk.com/press-release/corporate-sustainability/autodesk-signs-agreement-acquire-seecontrol
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o San Francisco-Based Crunchyroll Raises $22 Million of Venture Capital
San Francisco -- Crunchyroll, the San Francisco-based provider of Japanese and Asian entertainment content, has raised $22 million of venture capital, according to a new filing by the company with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Founded in 2007, Crunchyroll, which also has a presence in Tokyo, delivers more than 25,000 episodes and 15,000 hours of officially licensed content from Asian media producers directly to viewers, translated in multiple languages, within minutes of TV broadcast. The Chernin Group, a Los Angeles-based firm that manages and invests in businesses in the media, entertainment and technology sectors, acquired a majority stake in Crunchyroll in 2013.
http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1427177/000142717715000004/xslForm
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http://www.crunchyroll.com/
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o San Francisco-Based Life360 Acquires Chronos Mobile Technologies
San Francisco -- Life360, the provider of a mobile network that focuses on families, on Thursday announced it has acquired Chronos Mobile Technologies, the privately held developer of a contextual-awareness engine that combines location with other passively collected data for understanding people's day-to-day patterns and routines. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. "Together the two companies will provide Life360 families with increased context and actionable insights based on their daily activity," according to the announcement. Founded in 2008, Life360 has raised $76 million of venture capital and now has 75 employees.
https://prnmedia.prnewswire.com/news-releases/life360-acquires-chronos-to-deliver-a-more-personalized-context-rich-experience-300134209.html
http://www.life360.com
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o San Jose-Based GigOptix Raises $14.7 Million for Acquisitions
San Jose, Calif. -- GigOptix, a San Jose-based supplier of semiconductor communications components for use in cloud connectivity, data centers, and high-speed optical and wireless networks, announced it has raised $14.7 million through a public offering to fund growth through strategic acquisitions. The company sold around 9.2 million shares priced at $1.70 each in the deal. GigOptix said it expects to use the proceeds from the offering for the acquisition of technologies and scalable businesses, with a focus on "multiple attractive global targets, including entities that the company has been tracking for the last couple of years."
http://ir.gigoptix.com/phoenix.zhtml?c=225697&p=irol-news&nyo=0
http://www.gigoptix.com
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o San Ramon-based Medical Device Maker BioVentrix Raises $8.4 Million
San Ramon, Calif. -- BioVentrix, a San Ramon-based medical device developer, has raised $8.4 million of venture capital, according to a new filing by the company with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The company is engaged in the improvement of treatments available for congestive heart failure. Its "myocardial anchoring system" requires regulatory approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, and is not yet commercially available in the U.S.
http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1283259/000128325915000001/xslForm
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http://bioventrix.com/
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> Chief Information Security Officer, San Francisco
The City and County of San Francisco is recruiting for the position of Chief Information Security Officer (City CISO). Minimum Qualifications required at time of submittal: Security Clearance: Applicants must have federal security clearance at the SECRET level or higher within the last ten years to apply. Must have at least 5 years of experience in a senior leadership role overseeing information security initiatives. Bachelor’s degree required. Annual salary range is up to $174,850. Appointments above the maximum of the normal range may be considered based on documented and substantiated recruitment and retention issues or exceptional skills. Interested candidates are asked to apply before September 14, 2015. Send resume and cover letter to apply@ralphandersen.com. Details on requirements in full brochure at http://www.ralphandersen.com/jobs/san_francisco_ciso.html or contact Mr. Robert Burg or Mr. Greg Nelson at 916-630-4900
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o Briefly Noted:
(San Jose, Calif.) Tessera Technologies, a San Jose-based company that licenses technologies and intellectual property, announced on Thursday the acquisition of North Carolina-based Ziptronix, Inc. for $39 million in cash. The acquisition will add low-temperature wafer bonding technology for semiconductor industry customers. Ziptronix was founded in 2000 as a venture-backed spinoff of RTI International.
http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20150827005879/en/Tessera-Acquire-Ziptronix-39-Million
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> Chief Information Security Officer, San Francisco
The City and County of San Francisco is recruiting for the position of Chief Information Security Officer (City CISO). Minimum Qualifications required at time of submittal: Security Clearance: Applicants must have federal security clearance at the SECRET level or higher within the last ten years to apply. Must have at least 5 years of experience in a senior leadership role overseeing information security initiatives. Bachelor’s degree required. Annual salary range is up to $174,850. Appointments above the maximum of the normal range may be considered based on documented and substantiated recruitment and retention issues or exceptional skills. Interested candidates are asked to apply before September 14, 2015. Send resume and cover letter to apply@ralphandersen.com. Details on requirements in full brochure at http://www.ralphandersen.com/jobs/san_francisco_ciso.html or contact Mr. Robert Burg or Mr. Greg Nelson at 916-630-4900
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> Front End JavaScript Engineer -- First Opinion, Inc. -- San Francisco
First Opinion, Inc. in San Francisco is looking for an experienced Front End Engineer who can assist us in architecting and developing web based applications. With tens of thousands of users contacting our doctors, we are in search of a candidate who would take pride in keeping our services fast and reliable. Responsibilities: Build and contribute to complex interactive web applications. Collaborate with cross-functional teams. Essentials: Highly proficient in JavaScript, HTML, CSS. Understand key server-side web development concepts. Ability to build and work with SPA’s Technologies: While not all skills below are required, we will be favoring candidates who have experience working with the following technologies: Backbone.js, Marionette.js, AMD / Require.js, WebSockets, WebRTC, Grunt, Less, Mocha, Chai, Selenium, Linux, Git/Github, Python, PostgreSQL, Vagrant. Please email resumes to: paula-anne@firstopinionapp.com
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> Enterprise Architect - SFO
The EA for SFO is focused on developing and delivering a holistic view and framework for the Airport’s IT strategy, processes, and roadmap. Requires 5 years of senior level experience as an application and information systems architect; experience in the development of platforms, languages, and technologies is required. Bachelor’s degree required. Annual salary range is $123,578 to $157,742 plus outstanding benefits. Brochure available at http://www.ralphandersen.com. To apply, send a compelling cover letter and a comprehensive resume to apply@ralphandersen.com. Apply immediately; position open until filled. Confidential inquiries welcomed to Heather Renschler or Greg Nelsen at (916) 630-4900.
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> Mid-Atlantic Marketing Summit Baltimore - Sept. 30, 2015 - Baltimore
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