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BAY AREA TECH WIRE -- Aug. 6, 2015
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Featured Job: Enterprise Architect - SFO
o Pleasanton-Based Virtual Incision Raises $11.2 Million in Funding
o S.F.-Based Amplitude Analytics Raises $9 Million in First Round
o Menlo Park-Based Antiva Biosciences Lands $16M, Names New CEO
o Foster City-Based E2open Names Michael Farlekas as New CEO
o Comcast Internet Essentials to Offer Faster Speeds, Free Routers
o Global Semiconductor Sales Rise 4% in First Half of 2015
o Briefly Noted: Extreme Networks, Polycom
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o Pleasanton-Based Virtual Incision Raises $11.2 Million in Funding
Pleasanton, Calif. -- Virtual Incision, a developer of robotically assisted surgical devices with dual headquarters in Pleasanton and Nebraska, said it has raised $11.2 million in a new round of funding, led by Bluestem Capital. Previous backers including PrairieGold Venture Partners also participated in the round, which the company will use to conduct a feasibility study on the use of its technology for colon resection. More than 2 million patients undergo colon resection procedures each year, with approximately two-thirds performed via a completely open surgical procedure involving an 8- to 12-inch incision and up to six weeks of recovery time. "Virtual Incision seeks to enable a minimally invasive approach to a variety of procedures that are typically performed `open' today, with the potential to improve clinical outcomes and health care costs," said CEO John Murphy.
http://www.virtualincision.com
http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20150806005153/en/Virtual-Incision-Closes-11-Million-Equity-Financing#.VcNyjnFViko
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o S.F.-Based Amplitude Analytics Raises $9 Million in First Round
San Francisco -- Amplitude Analytics, a San Francisco-based developer of mobile analytics designed to help customers better understand user behavior data, said it has raised $9 million in its first round of funding. Benchmark led the round, which also included participation from previous backers Quest Venture Partners, Data Collective, Merus Capital, Charlie Cheever and Dave Morin, as well as several angel investors. Founded in 2012, the company emerged from Y Combinator as a voice-recognition company called Sonalight. Its founders built a new analytics stack to support the project, which had much broader appeal than they expected. "When we shared our new tools with the mobile community, we realized that every product team faced the same issues," said co-founder and CEO Spenser Skates. "They routinely complained about prohibitive volume-based pricing or analytics that couldn’t scale to the data volumes they faced. We knew we could solve both, so we pivoted and Amplitude Analytics was born." Clients now include Nokia, Rdio, Rhapsody, MapQuest, DoorDash and Yik Yak.
https://amplitude.com/
https://amplitude.com/press/funding
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o Menlo Park-Based Antiva Biosciences Lands $16M, Names New CEO
Menlo Park, Calif. -- Antiva Biosciences, a Menlo Park-based biopharmaceutical firm formerly known as Hera Therapeutics, said on Thursday it has landed $16 million in its second round of funding, co-led by Canaan Partners and Sofinnova Ventures. In addition, the company has named Gail Maderis as its new president and CEO, succeeding Steven James, who has become executive chairman. Maderis most recently was the president and CEO of BayBio, and was previously the president and CEO of Five Prime Therapeutics. Antiva will use the latest financing to advance its lead compound, ABI-1968, through Phase 1 clinical trials. The compound is a topical antiviral for the treatment of high-risk strains of human papillomavirus (HPV) infections, the primary cause of cervical cancer.
http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/antiva-biosciences-raises-16-million-series-b-financing-to-advance-lead-compound-for-human-papillomavirus-infections-300124705.html
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o Foster City-Based E2open Names Michael Farlekas as New CEO
Foster City, Calif. -- E2open, the Foster City-based developer of software for managing business across complex trading networks, on Thursday named Michael Farlekas as its new CEO. Farlekas most recently served as the vice president and general manager of Roadnet Technologies (now Omnitracs), and previously spent 11 years at RedPrairie (now JDA Software). He succeeds Mark Woodward, who departed the company in May. The news comes four months after Insight Venture Partners took E2open private through a $273 million acquisition.
http://www.e2open.com
http://www.e2open.com/news/article/e2open-names-michael-farlekas-chief-executive-officer
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o Comcast Internet Essentials to Offer Faster Speeds, Free Routers
Philadelphia -- Cable giant Comcast said it will significantly bolster its Internet Essentials program, which provides low-cost broadband service to needy families. The company said it plans to double the service's download Internet speed, offer subscribers a Wi-Fi router at no additional cost and conduct several pilot programs for low-income senior citizens. The current speed is doubling to up to 10 Mbps downstream, which is enough to power multiple devices simultaneously. In addition, by offering free Wi-Fi routers, customers will be able to connect any Internet-enabled device, including tablets and smartphones. And the first pilot program for low-income seniors will take place in Palm Beach County, Fla. Through Internet Essentials,. Comcast provides high-speed Internet service for $9.95 a month plus tax, as well as the option to purchase an Internet-ready computer for under $150 and access to free digital literacy training. To qualify, families must have at least one child eligible to participate in the National School Lunch Program.
http://www.internetessentials.com
http://corporate.comcast.com/news-information/news-feed/comcast-announces-fifth-back-to-school-kickoff-for-internet-essentials
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o Global Semiconductor Sales Rise 4% in First Half of 2015
Washington, DC -- Global semiconductor sales grew nearly 4% during the first half of 2015, compared with the same period last year, according to new figures from the Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA). Sales increased the most in China (7.8%) and the Americas (5.6%), but fell sharply in places like in Europe (down 11.5%) and Japan ( down 13.6%). "Macroeconomic headwinds and softening demand have slowed global semiconductor market growth somewhat, but the industry still posted its highest-ever second-quarter sales and remains ahead of the pace of sales set in 2014, which was a record year for semiconductor revenues," said John Neuffer, the organization's president and CEO.
http://www.semiconductors.org/news/2015/08/03/global_sales_
report_2015/mid_year_global_semiconductor_sales_ahead
_of_last_year_s_pace_by_4_percent/
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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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o Briefly Noted:
(San Jose, Calif.) San Jose-based Extreme Networks said it has bolstered Wi-Fi service for the NFL's Baltimore Ravens, adding nearly 800 access points and antennas to M&T Bank Stadium as part of a project with PCM. The system is designed to allow fans inside and outside the stadium -- which has a capacity of approximately 71,000 -- to concurrently access and use multimedia apps without interruption. The team also has hired Wi-Fi "coaches," who will roam the stadium, helping fans use the new system.
http://investor.extremenetworks.com/releasedetail.cfm?ReleaseID=926019
(San Jose, Calif.) San Jose-based Polycom, a developer of video, voice and content collaboration tools, has named Gary Daichendt to its board of directors. Daichendt most recently served as the executive vice president of worldwide operations at Cisco, and previously spent eight years as a vice president at Wang Laboratories. He was also the president and COO at Nortel Networks and spent 10 years in various sales, marketing and management positions at IBM.
http://www.polycom.com/company/news/press-releases/2015/20150806.html
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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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