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o BlackBerry to Acquire Sunnyvale-Based Good Technology for $425 Million
o Newport-Based Qnovo Raises $8.6 Million in Second Round
o Tech Giants to Pay $415 Million in Anti-Poaching Settlement
o PhantomAlert Sues Google's Waze for Alleged Data Theft
o Global Semiconductor Sales Take Dip in July
o Briefly Noted: Glu Mobile
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o BlackBerry to Acquire Sunnyvale-Based Good Technology for $425 Million
Sunnyvale, Calif. -- BlackBerry, the Canadian mobile technology giant, said on Friday it will pay $425 million in cash to acquire Sunnyvale-based Good Technology, a developer of enterprise mobility tools that allow employees to connect to corporate networks using their personal mobile devices. The deal is expected to close by the end of November. BlackBerry said the acquisition will allow it to offer a unified, secure mobility platform with applications for any mobile device on any operating system. The company also will bolster its presence with large corporations and government customers. "By acquiring Good, BlackBerry will better solve one of the biggest struggles for CIOs today, especially those in regulated industries -- securely managing devices across any platform," said John Chen, BlackBerry's executive chairman and CEO. The news comes after Good in January reportedly laid off more than 10% of its staff in a bid to trim revenue ahead of a planned initial public offering (IPO). Good filed in May 2014 to raise up to $100 million, but has since delayed the IPO. The company is backed by Blueprint Ventures, DFJ, ePlanet Capital, GKM Newport, Meritech Capital Partners, Oak Investment Partners and Rustic Canyon Partners.
http://www.good.com
http://us.blackberry.com/
https://www1.good.com/about/press-releases/BlackBerry-to-Acquire-Good-Technology.html
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o Newport-Based Qnovo Raises $8.6 Million in Second Round
Newark, Calif. -- Qnovo, a Newark-based developer of software designed to enhance battery performance, said it has raised $8.6 million in its second round of funding, New investor Intel joined previous backers RockPort Capital, U.S. Venture Partners and BRV Lotus in the round, which the company will use to support the 2016 commercial launch of smartphones incorporating its adaptive charging technology. In addition, Qnovo said it is collaborating with Intel to expand the use of its technology into notebook PCs and wearable devices. The company's software is designed to deliver faster charging and longer run time by utilizing the existing computational power in mobile devices.
http://www.qnovocorp.com
http://www.qnovocorp.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/Qnovo-SeriesB-PressRelease-2Sept2015.pdf (PDF)
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o Tech Giants to Pay $415 Million in Anti-Poaching Settlement
San Jose, Calif. -- Ending a four-year legal battle, a federal judge late Wednesday approved a $415 million settlement with four of Silicon Valley's largest tech giants, resolving allegations that they secretly agreed not to poach each other's employees. Under the agreement, Google, Intel, Adobe Systems and Apple will collectively pay the approximately 64,500 former workers roughly $5,800 each. An earlier settlement reached last year had been thrown out by U.S. District Judge Lucy Koh, who claimed that the total amount was too low and legal fees too high. Koh wrote on Wednesday that the latest settlement was "fair, adequate and reasonable."
http://www.mercurynews.com/crime-courts/ci_28751080/silicon-valleys-415-million-poaching-settlement-final
http://www.computerworld.com/article/2979861/it-industry/google-apple-415m-deal-with-tech-workers-gets-final-approval.html
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o PhantomAlert Sues Google's Waze for Alleged Data Theft
Palo Alto, Calif. -- PhantomAlert, the Washington, DC-based developer of a traffic information service that warns drivers of red light cameras, speed traps and other traffic conditions, has filed suit against Google's Waze, alleging that the company stole its proprietary data. According to the suit, filed this week in San Francisco federal court, PhantomAlert claims that Waze "copied the PhantomAlert database and incorporated the data into the Waze application." CNET reported that PhantomAlert CEO Yosef Seyoum discovered the apparent theft shortly after Google's $1.3 billion acquisition of Palo Alto-based Waze in 2013, noticing that fictitious information planted on his company's site also appeared on Waze's app.
http://www.phantomalert.com
http://www.cnet.com/news/lawsuit-claims-waze-stole-traffic-information-from-competitor-before-its-sale-to-google/#ftag=CAD590a51e
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o Global Semiconductor Sales Take Dip in July
Washington, DC -- Worldwide semiconductor sales took a dip in July, according to new figures from the Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA). Sales for the month reached $27.9 billion, down 0.9% from the prior year and 0.4% from the previous month. "Global semiconductor sales have slowed somewhat this summer in part due to softening demand, normal market cyclicality and currency devaluation in some regional markets," said John Neuffer, president and CEO of the SIA. Despite the hiccup, year-to-date chip sales through July are still higher than at the same point in 2014, when semiconductor revenue broke a record.
http://www.semiconductors.org/news/2015/09/03/global_
sales_report_2015/global_semiconductor_sales_down_slightly_in_july/
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(San Francisco) San Francisco-based Glu Mobile, a developer and publisher of free-to-play mobile games, has named Greg Brandeau to its board of directors. Brandeau is the former CTO of Walt Disney Animation Studios and senior vice president of technology at Pixar Animation Studios.
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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/jobs/sfo_enterprise_architect.html. 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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