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BAY AREA TECH WIRE -- Feb. 1, 2016
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o Los Gatos-Based Infogain Acquires IT Operations of Blue Star Infotech
o Carlyle Group Completes $7.4 Billion Acquisition of Veritas
o San Francisco-Based Kraken Raises Second Round of Funding
o EA Madden 16 Predicts Carolina 24-20 Win Over Denver in Super Bowl
o Annual Semiconductor Sales Fall Just Shy of 2014 Record Totals
o Briefly Noted: Ellie Mae, Yahoo, Quantcast
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o Los Gatos-Based Infogain Acquires IT Operations of Blue Star Infotech
Los Gatos, Calif. -- Infogain, a Los Gatos-based provider of business and IT consulting services, said on Monday it has completed its acquisition of the IT operations of India-based Blue Star Infotech. Financial terms of the deal, first announced in September, were not disclosed. Infogain said the acquisition will expand its digital transformation offerings, particularly in the areas of cloud, mobility, SAP and analytics. The combined company will have annual revenue of more than $150 million, nearly 4,000 employees and eight delivery locations globally. Sunil Bhatia, the CEO and managing director of Blue Star Infotech, will join Infogain as its CEO designate, taking over as CEO on July 1, when Kapil Nanda transitions to executive chairman.
http://www.infogain.com
http://www.bsil.com
http://www.infogain.com/news-events/infogain-completes-acquisition-of-blue-star-infotechs-it-operations/
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o Carlyle Group Completes $7.4 Billion Acquisition of Veritas
Mountain View, Calif. -- The Carlyle Group said it has completed its $7.4 billion acquisition of information management system provider Veritas from Mountain View-based Symantec. The deal was first announced in August. Carlyle has named Bill Coleman and Bill Krause as the new CEO and chairman, respectively, of Veritas. "I am thrilled with the possibilities for innovation and client service that we now have as a stand-alone company," said Coleman. Meanwhile, Michael Brown, Symantec's president and CEO, said the sale gives his company "the increased financial flexibility to maximize shareholder value through returning significant capital to shareholders and to consider acquisition opportunities." Symantec said it explored a variety of alternatives for Veritas, a company it merged with in 2005 in a deal valued at $13.5 billion. The company in late 2014 unveiled plans to separate Veritas into an independent publicly traded company.
http://www.veritas.com
http://www.carlyle.com/news-room/news-release-archive/carlyle-group-closes-veritas-acquisition
https://www.veritas.com/news-releases/2016-02-01-newly-independent-veritas-re-launches.html
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o San Francisco-Based Kraken Raises Second Round of Funding
San Francisco -- Kraken, a San Francisco-based bitcoin exchange, said on Monday it has landed an unspecified amount in its second round of funding, led by Japanese venture capital firm SBI Investment. "It's a fantastic first step toward completing Series B, which will ultimately enable us to scale our business worldwide," said CEO Jesse Powell. The news comes less than two weeks after Kraken announced the acquisition of both Coinsetter and Cavirtex, a pair of North American bitcoin exchanged. Kraken previously raised $5 million in its first round, which closed in early 2014.
http://www.kraken.com
http://themerkle.com/news/kraken-inks-multi-million-dollar-deal-with-sbi-investment-to-lead-series-b/
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o EA Madden 16 Predicts Carolina 24-20 Win Over Denver in Super Bowl
Redwood City, Calif. -- Cam Newton and the Carolina Panthers will defeat Peyton Manning and the Denver Broncos, 24-20, in Sunday's Super Bowl 50, according to a simulation of the game conducted by Redwood City-based Electronic Arts using its Madden NFL 16 game. The annual simulation has correctly called nine of the past 12 championships. Last year's prediction not only correctly forecast the final score, but also accurately called that Tom Brady would win the Super Bowl MVP award, that New England would overcome a 10-point third quarter deficit and that Julian Edelman would score the deciding touchdown. This time around, EA said that Newton will claim the Super Bowl MVP Award, completing 19 of 26 passes for 216 yards with one touchdown and one interception. Manning will completed 21 of 37 passes for Denver, tallying 241 yards, two touchdowns and one interception.
https://www.easports.com/madden-nfl
https://www.easports.com/madden-nfl/superbowl-50
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o Annual Semiconductor Sales Fall Just Shy of 2014 Record Totals
Washington, DC -- The global semiconductor industry posted sales of $335.2 billion in 2015, a slight decrease from the year before, according to a new report from the Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA). Sales fell 0.2% shy of 2014 totals, which were the highest on record. "Despite formidable headwinds, the global semiconductor industry posted solid sales in 2015, although falling just short of the record total from 2014," said John Neuffer, president and CEO of the SIA. "Factors that limited more robust sales in 2015 include softening demand, the strength of the dollar and normal market trends and cyclicality. In spite of these challenges, modest market growth is projected for 2016."
http://www.semiconductors.org/news/2016/02/01/global_sales_
report_2015/global_semiconductor_sales_top_335_billion_in_2015/
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Should Work Be Fun?
Six Components of a Positive Workplace Culture -- and Why Your Company Needs One.
A positive company culture is quickly becoming a must-have for millennials who are entering the job market. Here, we share how to create this environment and explain why more fun can actually mean more funds.
http://www.fairfaxcountyeda.org/bay-area-tech-wire
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o Briefly Noted:
(Pleasanton, Calif.) Pleasanton-based Ellie Mae, a developer of on-demand software and services for the residential mortgage industry, on Monday named Shamyo Chatterjee as its vice president of information technology. Chatterjee most recently served as the chief information officer (CIO) of CallidusCloud for more than 12 years.
https://www.elliemae.com/about/news-reports/press-releases/shamyo-sham-chatterjee-joins-ellie-mae-as-vice-president-of-it
(Sunnyvale, Calif.) Sunnyvale-based Yahoo said it has launched The Vertical with Woj, a new basketball-centric hub for NBA news and information. The site, part of Yahoo Sports, will be run by Yahoo NBA insider Adrian Wojnarowski.
http://sports.yahoo.com/woj/
(San Francisco) San Francisco-based Quantcast, a developer of big data tools for digital and mobile advertising, said on Monday it has expanded its presence in the Washington, DC market ahead of the upcoming presidential election. The company said it has brought on political industry experts Buck Cram and Jim Green to work with political marketers and agencies.
http://www.quantcast.com
http://prnewswire-yahoopartner.tumblr.com/post/138490498131/quantcast-expands-washington-dc-office-to-bring
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> Should Work Be Fun? Six Components of a Positive Workplace Culture -- and Why Your Company Needs One.
A positive company culture is quickly becoming a must-have for millennials who are entering the job market. Here, we share how to create this environment and explain why more fun can actually mean more funds. http://www.fairfaxcountyeda.org/bay-area-tech-wire
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> Chief Marketing Officer - Tampa, FL.
The Vice President of Marketing & CMO will be responsible for positioning Pilgrim as a world-class provider of Quality Management Solutions for global life science organizations. The CMO will have responsibility for Market Strategy, Marketing Communications and Marketing Execution. This individual will lead all of Pilgrim's marketing initiatives including market management/product marketing, sales enablement, demand/lead generation, branding, online marketing, marketing communications, analyst relations, solution marketing and event management. Please email resumes to nicole.debourg@pilgrimquality.com
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> Information Systems Manager and Senior Systems Analyst - Berkeley, CA
The City of Berkeley is distinguished by its unparalleled understanding and prominence of diversity, community engagement, and activism. The Information Technology Department is staffed with 40.5 positions across five divisions with each division led by a manager. With an annual operating budget of $8.8 million, the Information Technology Department provides comprehensive services to support the City of Berkeley's overall mission. The Information Systems Manager is an unrepresented position that works to directly support the Director of Information Technology, both over specific administrative functions and also filling in for the Director's duties in her absence. A Bachelor's degree and 5 years of experience in project management implementation, which included experience in either business systems analysis, software administration, network administration, or specific enterprise-wide applications is required. At least two of the five years of experience must have included supervision of professional or technical staff. The Senior Systems Analyst is a represented position that reports to the Information Systems Manager overseeing Programming and Configuration. Specific areas of responsibility include Project Management, Supervision, Programming and Analysis. A Bachelor's degree and three years of experience in systems analysis and programming of business applications, including one year in the analysis or design of large-scale computer systems and databases. The salary range for the Information Systems Manager is $118,416-$143,112 and the salary range for the Senior Systems Analyst is $96,792-$117,888. Detailed brochure available at http://www.ralphandersen.com/jobs/information-systems-manager-berkeley-ca/. Confidential inquiries encouraged to Greg Nelson at (916) 630-4900. Send cover letter, resume, and supporting materials to apply@ralphandersen.com prior to Friday, March 4, 2016.
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> Events Manager, Government Executive - Washington, DC.
Government Executive Media Group is the leading source of information and analysis for public sector managers nationwide. We produce over 75 events each year and have exceptional capabilities in research and marketing services. Our ideal candidate for the Events Manager position will have 3-5 years previous event management experience, preferably in a high-velocity, bottom-line focused industry. Responsibilities include: Plan and execute events ranging in size from intimate round tables and briefings to large-scale, multi-day conferences, locally and nationally. Serve as the event's project manager, owning the logistics and overall management for all assigned events as well as the related day-to-day communications with: underwriters; internal executives, staff, and colleagues; relevant speakers and other program participants; vendors and other external partners. Meet or exceed budgetary goals through vendor contract negotiation and other creative cost efficacy measures. Be an enterprising, entrepreneurial, and productive team contributor. For full details on the position and to apply, go to: https://atlanticmedia.applytojob.com/apply/DCV5tQ/
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> Term Faculty Position in Cybersecurity Governance - Kogod - D.C.
The Department of Information Technology and the Kogod Cybersecurity Governance Center (KCGC) invite applications for a term faculty position in cybersecurity governance and cyber risk management. Position is open immediately and will remain open until it is filled. The mission of the KCGC is to promote responsible governance in the preparation for, prevention and detection of, and response to cybersecurity breaches. Qualifications. The requirements for this position are a Ph.D. or a Masters degree with equivalent work experience in Cybersecurity Governance and Enterprise Cyber Risk Management. A track record of teaching excellence is preferred. Professional publication experience and evidence of research in scholarly journals are a plus. Experience in administering cybersecurity governance programs is also desirable. Responsibilities. Split between 1) developing and teaching cybersecurity and information technology courses and 2) research, writing and educational services for the Kogod Cybersecurity Governance Center. Service participation in department, KCGC, school, and university activities are also required. For more information and to apply, go to: http://apply.interfolio.com/33488
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