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BAY AREA TECH WIRE -- March 9, 2016
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Mid-Atlantic Marketing Summit - April 22 - Washington, D.C.
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o Santa Clara-Based Intel Acquires Replay Technologies
o S.F.-Based Nom Lands $4.7 Million for Food Video Site
o San Francisco-Based Chronicled Raises $3.4 Million in Seed Funding
o Booker Acquires San Francisco-Based Frederick
o Survey: NCAA Tournament to Put Corporate Networks at Risk
o Briefly Noted: Equinix, RiskSense, Swrve
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o Santa Clara-Based Intel Acquires Replay Technologies
Santa Clara, Calif. -- Intel, the Santa Clara-based chipmaker, said it has acquired Replay Technologies, a Newark-based developer of multi-dimensional video technology for viewers of sporting events, just one week after Replay announced $13.5 million in new funding. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. Intel said it has collaborated with Replay since 2013, and most recently worked with the company during the NBA All-Star Weekend, using its processors and server technology to optimize the company's 3-D video technology, known as freeD. . Intel called the acquisition a "natural next step." "Together, we will scale this new category for sports entertainment that we call immersive sports, which is attracting the attention of leagues, venues, broadcasters and fans," wrote Wendell Brooks a senior vice president at Intel and president of Intel Capital. Replay's technology allows viewers to see and experience real-life scenes through immersive camera views from multiple angles. As part of Intel, Replay's team will focus on growing its existing business and bolstering its technology with new features like the ability to manipulate and edit personalized content.
http://www.replay-technologies.com
https://newsroom.intel.com/editorials/intel-acquires-replay-technologies/
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o S.F.-Based Nom Lands $4.7 Million for Food Video Site
San Francisco -- Nom, a San Francisco-based interactive video startup launched by YouTube co-founder Steve Chen and former YouTube engineering lead Vijay Karunamurthy, revealed on Wednesday it has landed $4.7 million in its first round of funding. Blue Run Ventures, WI Harper Group, Khosla Ventures, SV Angel and several individuals took part in the round. Nom will focus on food, allowing users to direct, produce and host their own food shows from the phones or desktops. "Nom is a place for food lovers," said Chen, who serves as CTO. "If you've ever snapped a picture of your dinner, Nom is for you." Chefs and personalities launching channels on the site include 3-star Michelin chef Corey Lee and master sommelier Yoon Ha of Benu in San Francisco, pastry chef Joanne Chang, Tim Hollingsworth of Otium in Los Angeles, Hubert Keller in Las Vegas and Michael Tusk of Quince in San Francisco. "Collaboration is key for us," said Karunamurthy, who serves as CEO. "We worked with an incredible group of chefs, makers and creators to build the site and app they would want to reach an audience live. Now any creative team can produce their own show."
https://nom.com/
http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/youtube-co-founder-steve-chen-launches-new-live-video-platform-nom-allowing-you-to-direct-produce-and-host-your-own-food-show-300233406.html
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o San Francisco-Based Chronicled Raises $3.4 Million in Seed Funding
San Francisco -- Chronicled, the San Francisco-based developer of a technology platform that authenticates and tracks collectible and vintage sneakers, said on Wednesday it has raised $3.4 million in a new round of seed funding. Mandra Capital led the round, which also included participation from Colbeck and Pantera Capital. All three had been previous investors in the company. Founded in 2014, Chronicled had its soft launch at January's International CES in Las Vegas, and has since authenticated thousands of pairs of collectible sneakers. The company's platform incorporates smart tags, an open registry and a mobile app to document and guarantee product authenticity, ownership and provenance. The app is now available for Apple and Android devices. Chronicled said it plans to officially launch its service in New York next month, and is now offering authenticity tags to consumers at sneaker conventions and through partnerships with selected resellers and retailers.
http://www.chronicled.com/
http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/chronicled-inc-announces-series-seed-financing-300232912.html
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o Booker Acquires San Francisco-Based Frederick
San Francisco -- Booker, the New York-based developer of a platform for service commerce, said it has acquired San Francisco-based Frederick, developer of a marketing automation platform for appointment and service businesses. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. Booker said Frederick's technology to automate marketing will compliment its current offerings for small and medium-sized businesses, which include booking, CRM, staff management and point-of-sale tools. "Frederick's intuitive, data-driven marketing gives business owners a real opportunity to reclaim the thousands of dollars lost on empty chairs and slow days," said Booker CEO Josh McCarter. Frederick, which will retain its existing brand, gains instant access to the company's customer base, which includes more than 110,000 users at 10,000 U.S. locations. "Joining forces with Booker allows us to boost our reach and credibility much faster than we could have done on our own," said Corey Kossack, the co-founder of Frederick.
http://www.hirefrederick.com
http://www.booker.com
http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/booker-completes-acquisition-of-frederick-to-amp-up-marketing-capabilities-for-service-businesses-300232292.html?utm_campaign=prnewswire&utm_source=Booker%20website&utm_medium=website
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o Survey: NCAA Tournament to Put Corporate Networks at Risk
Hanover, Md. -- Corporate networks will be at a significantly higher risk than usual during the upcoming NCAA basketball tournament, according to a new survey by TEKsystems. All told, 89% of IT professionals anticipate increased Internet usage at their organizations, and 60% believe their networks will be at greater risk due to the websites visited by employees, up from 47% a year ago. Despite company policies regarding Internet usage for events unrelated to work, more than half of those surveyed say they've seen a negative impact on network bandwidth. "This data shows that network administrators should definitely be concerned about their network's health during mass appeal sporting events," said Jason Hayman, research manager at TEKsystems. "Additionally, the increased use of alternative devices such as tablets and smartphones within the corporate environment is exacerbating the problem and will likely continue to increase." The findings are based on a survey of more than 400 IT professionals, including help desk support analysts, developers, systems administrators, database administrators and network administrators.
https://www.teksystems.com/en/resources/news-press/2016/teksystems-basketball-network-madness-2016
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> Mid-Atlantic Marketing Summit - April 22
Now in its fifth year, 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. The event features dozens of case studies, keynotes, presentations and networking breaks on the most important issues facing marketers in 2016-2017. For more information, go to: www.mamsummit.com
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o Briefly Noted:
(Redwood City, Calif.) Redwood City-based Equinix, an owner and operator of data centers, said it has opened its newest data center in Tokyo. The $43 million facility, known as TY5, 5 will feature 54,663 square feet of space with 725 cabinets, including 350 available immediately.
http://www.equinix.com/newsroom/press-releases/pr/123449/equinix-opens-new-data-center-in-tokyo/
(Sunnyvale, Calif.) RiskSense, a New Mexico-based developer of cyber risk management technology with major operations in Sunnyvale,. on Wednesday named John Stewart to its board of directors. Stewart is the chief security and trust officer at Cisco, and sits on technical advisory boards for Area 1 Security, BlackStratus and ThreatStream.
https://www.risksense.com
http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20160309005067/en/John-N.-Stewart-Joins-RiskSense-Board
(San Francisco) San Francisco-based Swrve, developer of a mobile engagement platform, on Wednesday named Ramsey Masri as its chief revenue officer. Masri, most recently the CEO of OtherLevels, will be responsible for leading overall revenue generation for the company.
https://www.swrve.com
http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20160309005393/en/Swrve-Expands-Leadership-Team-Appointment-CRO-Fuel
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