| ============================================ BAY AREA TECH WIRE -- March 28, 2012 ============================================ Sponsored by: SkySQL & MariaDB Solutions Day for the MySQL Database http://www.skysql.com/mysql-solutions-day o Shares of San Jose-Based Vocera Communications Rise Following IPO o Redwood City-Based Relievant Medsystems Raises $30 Million o Palo Alto-Based Addmired Changes Name to Machine Zone, Raises $8M o Study: Broadband Speeds in San Francisco Among Nation's Fastest o NTIA Looks to Free Large Swath of Wireless Spectrum for Commercial Use > SkySQL & MariaDB Solutions Day for the MySQL Database - April 13th o Briefly Noted: Nimbus Data Systems, GigOptix _____________________________________________ > Job/Event/Marketplace Classified Listings (Full Listings Below Stories) --Generational Competition: How to Navigate the Challenges of the New Workforce --Executive Briefing - Product Portfolio Briefing --SkySQL & MariaDB Solutions Day for the MySQL Database - April 13th --Marketing Events Coordinator --Senior Manager, eCommerce – Redwood City, CA --Account Manager --Sr. Financial Analyst --Mid-Atlantic Marketing Summit - April 20, 2012 --Advertise on Bay Area Tech Wire and Reach More than 6,000 Subscribers Ad Descriptions Below Briefly Noted Section Post Job/Event/Marketplace ad: http://www.bayareatechwire.com _____________________________________________ o Shares of San Jose-Based Vocera Communications Rise Following IPO San Jose, Calif. -- Shares of San Jose-based Vocera Communications rose 31% on Wednesday, hours after the developer of instant voice communications tools raised $80 million in its initial public offering (IPO). The company priced its 5 million shares at $16 -- higher than its expected price range of $12-$14 -- with shareholders also selling another 850,000. Vocera's technology includes software and hands-free, wearable, voice controlled communication badges, smartphones and other wireless devices. The company is trading on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol "VCRA." Shares closed at $21.03. http://www.vocera.com/ http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1129260/000119312512135262/d326471ds1mef.htm http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20120327007083/en/Vocera-Announces-Pricing-Initial-Public-Offering _____________________________________________ o Redwood City-Based Relievant Medsystems Raises $30 Million Redwood City, Calif. -- Relievant Medsystems, a Redwood City-based medical device company focused on chronic low back pain, said on Wednesday it has raised $30 million in its fourth round of funding, led by New Enterprise Associates (NEA). Previous backers Canaan Partners, Emergent Medical Partners, Morgenthaler Ventures and ONSET Ventures also participated in the round, which the company will use to advance and expand its clinical development programs. Justin Klein, a partner at NEA, will join the company's board of directors. Relievant said its Intracept procedure may be a viable treatment alternative for patients who suffer from chronic low back pain but no longer respond to conservative therapies. http://www.relievant.com http://www.marketwatch.com/story/relievant-medsystems-announces-30-million-series-d-financing-for-advancement-of-worldwide-clinical-development-programs-2012-03-28 _____________________________________________ o Palo Alto-Based Addmired Changes Name to Machine Zone, Raises $8M Palo Alto, Calif. -- Addmired, a Palo Alto-based mobile games startup, said it has changed its name to Machine Zone and raised $8 million in its second round of funding from Menlo Ventures. The company also had raised $5.3 million from Anthos Capital and Baseline Ventures less than a year ago. Shervin Pishevar, managing director of Menlo Ventures, has joined the company's board of directors. Machine Zone, which specializes in free-to-play mobile games, launched in 2008 with seed funds from Y Combinator. Its titles include iMob 2, Original Gangstaz and Global War. "The additional capital means we'll accelerate the growth of our products and platform, expand facilities and ramp up our recruitment efforts," said CEO Gabriel Leydon. http://www.machinezone.com/ http://www.machinezone.com/?page=press _____________________________________________ o Study: Broadband Speeds in San Francisco Among Nation's Fastest New York -- Average broadband speeds in San Francisco rank among the nation's fastest, according to new study by Pando Networks. San Francisco ranked second in the study of 35 U.S. cities, with average speeds of 828 kilobits per seconds. San Jose ranked 12th (661 KBps). The results were based on the speeds of millions of downloads delivered by the company's software. Austin, Texas topped the list at 841KBps, with Boston (827), Seattle (805) and New York (787) rounding out the top five. El Paso, Texas recorded the slowest speed among big cities at 483KBps -- barely half the speed of Austin. In terms of Internet service providers (ISPs), Comcast led the way at 941KBps, followed by Optimum Online at (874) and Charter Communications (868). The study is available at the link below. http://www.pandonetworks.com/Pando-Networks-Releases-2011-American-Broadband-Study _____________________________________________ o NTIA Looks to Free Large Swath of Wireless Spectrum for Commercial Use Washington, DC -- Needing to find more wireless spectrum to keep pace with Americans' increasing use of data-hungry smart phones, the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) said it believes 95 megahertz (MHz) of prime spectrum could be repurposed for wireless broadband use. The spectrum is currently being used by more than 20 federal agencies to perform functions such as law enforcement surveillance, military tactical communications and air combat training. Under preliminary plans, some federal users would be relocated to different bands, while others would need to find new ways to share spectrum with commercial users. "Spectrum is a finite resource in growing demand, and we need to focus on new ways to maximize its use," said Lawrence Strickling, administrator of the NTIA. "By working with the FCC, other federal agencies, and the industry, we can make more spectrum available." President Obama has said he'd like to see the amount of commercial spectrum nearly double before the end of the decade. http://www.ntia.doc.gov/press-release/2012/department-commerce-takes-next-step-unleashing-wireless-broadband-revolution _____________________________________________ |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||| SkySQL & MariaDB Solutions Day for the MySQL Database - April 13th, Santa Clara Receive FREE, hands-on training and consulting on MySQL database solutions from the experts at SkySQL, MariaDB, Calpont, Continuent, ScaleDB, Severalnines, Sphinx, and Webyog, among others. As well, join industry visionaries, including Monty Widenius and David Axmark, the original authors of the MySQL database, as they share their insights on current and future trends pertaining to the world's most popular database. A complimentary luncheon will be served, and a free Biergarten will follow the final keynote. Register now at http://www.skysql.com/mysql-solutions-day |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||| _____________________________________________ o Briefly Noted: (South San Francisco) South San Francisco-based Nimbus Data Systems, a developer of storage technology, said on Wednesday it has hired three veteran executives from NatApp. New hires include Jim Choumas (vice president of U.S. sales), John Harechmak (vice president of systems engineering) and Michel Schipperijn (vice president of Central Europe). http://www.nimbusdata.com/newsevents/pr_2012_03_28.html (San Jose, Calif.) San Jose-based GigOptix, a developer of semiconductor and optical components that enable high speed information streaming, said on Wednesday it has launched a modified "Dutch auction" tender offer to repurchase up to $2 million worth of its stock. The company will pay between $2.85-$3.10 a share under the offer, which is set to expire April 24. http://ir.gigoptix.com/phoenix.zhtml?c=225697&p=RssLanding&cat=news&id=1677617 =================================================== Job/Event/Marketplace Listings: =================================================== To Post in Job/Event/Marketplace: http://www.bayareatechwire.com 6000 Readers: 5 day ad: $120--10 day ad: $175--20 day ad: $300 > Generational Competition: How to Navigate the Challenges of the New Workforce As we move out of the Great Recession and the job market begins to return, we are faced with a new dynamic for job seekers: underemployment and the war of the generations. Millennials are trying to land their first job, GenXers are seeking to upgrade their positions, many Boomers are seeking to re-enter the workplace from retirement to supplement shrinking nest eggs, and seniors are seeking additional money and intellectual stimulation. In short, everyone is slugging it out for jobs that are still in limited supply. Jim Finkelstein, President and CEO of FutureSense, provides the information you need to help you successfully navigate the job market at any age at http://www.fairfaxcountyeda.org/bay-area-tech-wire ____________________________________________ > Executive Briefing -- Product Portfolio Management It's a fact! As your product portfolio grows, the market impact of your organization can quickly become diluted because traditional product management practices focus on improving the performance of each product. Executives and Senior Managers are invited to attend an Executive Briefing to learn how a Product Portfolio Management model improves your market value by uncovering and solving bigger problems beyond the limits of individual products. Business practices for evaluating markets, analyzing competitors, formulating strategies, developing requirements and executing product plans take aim at a completely different target - the performance of your company in key markets - and offers greater strategic value to your organization. Attend in 13 cities in April, May and June. $199 per person. http://www.proficientz.com/portfolio-mgmt-executive-briefing.html ____________________________________________ > SkySQL & MariaDB Solutions Day for the MySQL Database - April 13th, Santa Clara Receive FREE, hands-on training and consulting on MySQL database solutions from the experts at SkySQL, MariaDB, Calpont, Continuent, ScaleDB, Severalnines, Sphinx, and Webyog, among others. As well, join industry visionaries, including Monty Widenius and David Axmark, the original authors of the MySQL database, as they share their insights on current and future trends pertaining to the world's most popular database. A complimentary luncheon will be served, and a free Biergarten will follow the final keynote. Register now at http://www.skysql.com/mysql-solutions-day ____________________________________________ > Marketing Events Coordinator Coblentz, Patch, Duffy & Bass LLP, a mid-size law firm is currently seeking a Marketing Events Coordinator with 3+ years of marketing events experience in a corporate environment to provide administrative support to the Marketing Department. This position reports directly to the Marketing Manager to plan, coordinate and manage all aspects of client seminars and receptions, sponsorship events, Firm events and retreats, and other special events. Candidate must have a Bachelor's degree and the ability to communicate clearly and effectively in one-on-one and small group settings with business partners and outside vendors. Additionally, candidate must be a self-starter, detail oriented, have the ability to organize and prioritize a number of tasks and complete them under time constraints. Strong computer, backend web development, HTML and graphics skills are required. Experience with Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign is preferred. Salary: DOE. Please include your salary requirement. Submit your resume and cover letter to the following link (or copy and paste the link to your web browser) https://home.eease.com/recruit/?id=1185751 ____________________________________________ > Senior Manager, eCommerce -- Redwood City, CA The Sr. Manager of eCommerce will provide leadership on key eCommerce initiatives within Shutterfly.com to continuously improve our customer shopping experience. Reporting to the Sr Director of eCommerce, this seasoned eCommerce professional will use site analytics to drive informed business recommendations, develop site tests aimed at optimizing business goals and serve as the business lead for selected eCommerce projects. This role is focused on driving a compelling and frictionless eCommerce experience for our customers. It is perfect for someone who is interested in using his/her business acumen, eCommerce expertise, and analytic skills to drive exceptional short- and long-term business results. Apply online at: http://www.shutterfly.com/about/positions.jsp?jvi=oW3aWfwP ____________________________________________ > Account Manager Come join PaperG, just named one of the Forbes' 100 Most Promising Companies in America, as we reinvent modern advertising. A PaperG Account Manager works as a key member of the Accounts team, where they will support PaperG's media company partners and help them thrive using PaperG's technology. Qualifications: College degree. A friendly and engaging personality - a must!. Excellent computer and Internet knowledge. High energy level. Resourceful, well organized, highly dependable, efficient and detail oriented. Knowledge of online advertising industry a strong plus. Send your resume to careers@paperg.com In your email or cover letter, let us know why PaperG interests you. ____________________________________________ > Sr. Financial Analyst Veracyte is a molecular diagnostics company that is pioneering the emerging field of molecular cytology. Our Finance team seeks an individual who will report to the CFO, with the ability to develop and maintain long-range financial models for the company's strategic plan, produce product revenue projections and forecasts and prepare financial analyses. They will also be able to analyze trends, manage components of the operating plan process, participate in the valuation of potential business development opportunities, and collaborate with R&D, Commercial and Operations functions. The ability to thrive in a fast-paced, challenging and highly diverse team environment is critical. To be a successful candidate you will have at least 4 years of finance/accounting experience, with a proven track record of incorporating applications of accounting principles, financial reporting, and cash management, and be an expert in Excel. It's important that you have experience in life sciences and knowledge/experience with Microsoft GP is a plus, as is an MBA. We would like you to share our commitment to teamwork and collaboration and be excited by the challenges of applying your expertise to an important, emerging area in diagnostics. To apply, please send your resume to jobs@veracyte.com For additional information, see our website www.veracyte.com ____________________________________________ > Mid-Atlantic Marketing Summit - April 20, 2012 This year's Mid-Atlantic Marketing Summit will include over 12 panel discussion, various research presentations, networking opportunities and keynotes. The event is a co-production between Potomac Tech Wire and the Capitol Communicator, two of the leading newsletters covering the technology, marketing and communications industries in the area. Panel topics include: Analytics and Metrics: Major Marketing Trends; CMO Roundtable: Current State of Marketing; Mobile Marketing: Beyond The Hype and much more. The event will be held from 8:00 am - 5:00 pm on April 20 at the state-of-the-art Gannett Headquarters in McLean, Va. 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