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o Milpitas-Based Phoenix Technologies to Acquire General Software
o San Jose-Based Interwoven to Acquire Discovery Mining
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Sunnyvale-Based Juniper Names Kevin Johnson as New CEO
o Electronics Firms Partner on Wireless HD Standard
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Redwood City-Based EA Partners with Hollywood Talent Agent UTA
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AP: FCC to Approve XM-Sirius Deal Following Settlement
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o Milpitas-Based Phoenix Technologies to Acquire General Software

Milpitas, Calif. -- Phoenix Technologies, a Milpitas-based developer of core systems software, said on Thursday that it will acquire General Software, a Bellevue, Wash.-based developer of embedded firmware that is at the heart of millions of devices. Financial terms of the deal, expected to close later this quarter, were not disclosed. Phoenix said that the acquisition will expand its presence in a variety of applications and devices, from IP network routers to medical devices. General Software's product portfolio includes a BIOS adaptation kit for embedded development, a 32-bit operating environment and a firmware application suite. Clients include Boeing, Cisco Systems, GE Healthcare, Microsoft, Nielsen Media Research and Siemens Acuson.
http://www.phoenix.com 
http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/080724/aqth052.html?.v=58 
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o San Jose-Based Interwoven to Acquire Discovery Mining

San Jose, Calif. -- Interwoven, a San Jose-based developer of content management software, said on Thursday that it will pay $36 million in cash to acquire Discovery Mining, a developer of web-based electronic discovery software used in litigation and investigations. The deal is expected to close by the end of September. Discovery Mining's software is designed to help users process, review and produce massive volumes of electronic data. "We plan to leverage our market experience to bring leadership to what is today a fragmented market for eDiscovery," said Joe Cowan, the CEO of Interwoven.
http://www.interwoven.com 
http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/080724/aqth075a.html?.v=1
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o Sunnyvale-Based Juniper Names Kevin Johnson as New CEO

Sunnyvale, Calif. -- Juniper Networks, the Sunnyvale-based maker of networking equipment, on Thursday named Microsoft veteran Kevin Johnson as its new CEO. Effective September, he will replace Scott Kriens, who will remain chairman. Johnson previously spent 16 years at Microsoft, most recently as president of its Platforms and Services Division. The move comes less than a year after Juniper COO Stephen Elop left the company to become the president of Microsoft's software business division.
http://www.juniper.net
http://www.juniper.net/company/presscenter/pr/2008/pr_2008_07_24-19_0.html
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o Electronics Firms Partner on Wireless HD Standard

Santa Clara, Calif. -- A consortium of consumer electronics and wireless technology developers -- including Sony and Samsung -- said that they will jointly develop a new industry standard for wireless high-definition video. The WHDI (Wireless Home Digital Interface), a technology developed by Israel-based Amimon that includes a video-modem operating in the 5GHz unlicensed band, will form the basis of the standard, which the companies hope to complete this year. WHDI also is being supported by firms such as Motorola, Sharp and Hitachi. The technology is generally aimed at eliminating some of the cord clutter around consumer electronics in the home. "The new interoperable standard aims to ensure that CE devices manufactured by different vendors will simply and directly connect to one another," the companies said.
http://www.marketwire.com/press-release/Amimon-881824.html 
http://www.amimon.com 
http://www.whdi.org 
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o Redwood City-Based EA Partners with Hollywood Talent Agent UTA

Redwood City, Calif. -- Electronic Arts (EA), the Redwood City-based developer and publisher of video games, said that it has partnered with Hollywood talent agency UTA in a bid to help turn more of its game properties into film and TV series. Currently, EA has a movie version of "The Sims" in development at Fox, and a MySims animated series in development at Film Roman. "Some of our teams have already made steps to expand our games into other forms of media like online, social networks and print publication," said Patrick O'Brien, the vice president of EA Entertainment. "This partnership will help us take these efforts to the next level and match each of our titles with the right artists, producers and financiers."
http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20080723005323/en 
http://www.ea.com 
http://www.unitedtalent.com 
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o AP: FCC to Approve XM-Sirius Deal Following Settlement

Washington, DC -- Following more than a year of regulatory scrutiny, XM Satellite Radio's $3.9 billion merger with rival Sirius appears on the verge of completion following a deal between the companies and the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to settle two-year-old compliance issues related to signal interference. According to the Associated Press, XM will pay the government $17.5 million and Sirius $2.2 million, with both companies taking steps to address any potentially non-compliant radios and fix scores of signal repeaters. With the deal, the FCC told the AP that Republican Deborah Taylor Tate will cast her vote in favor of the merger, breaking a 2-2 deadlock. "This was an issue that Commissioner Tate thought was important for us to deal with prior to her supporting the merger," FCC Chairman Kevin Martin told the AP. "I think that this was a significant issue that we can take off the table that I think will allow us to move forward soon on finishing up the merger."
http://biz.yahoo.com/ap/080724/fcc_xm_sirius.html?.v=8 
http://media.prnewswire.com/en/jsp/myPRNJ.jsp?profileid=1140074&resourceid=3783361 
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o Briefly Noted:

(San Francisco) Serco, a Virginia-based developer of transportation management, engineering, logistics and human capital management technology, said that it has won a $23 million deal to install and manage a new smart parking system in the city and county of San Francisco. The system, incorporating in-ground sensors, advanced parking meter technology and integrated enforcement systems, is designed to help improve traffic flow, reduce pollution and optimize parking availability.
http://www.marketwire.com/press-release/Serco-882180.html 
http://www.serco-na.com/

(San Mateo, Calif.) San Mateo-based M-Factor, a developer of revenue and profit optimization software for consumer goods companies, on Thursday named Lawrence Whittle as its new CEO. Whittle, most recently the managing director and international vice president of Nomis Solutions, replaces company founder Phil Delurgio, who has assumed the role of CTO.
http://www.m-factor.com/news/pr-lw-ceo.html 

(Redwood City, Calif.) Redwood City-based Electronic Arts (EA), the large developer and publisher of video games, said on Thursday that it will launched the 20th anniversary edition of its Madden NFL football game with Maddenpalooza, a music, sports and gaming fan festival to take place August 11 at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena. The event will feature live musical performances by bands from past and current Madden soundtracks, including Good Charlotte. The game will officially launch on August 12.
http://info.ea.com 
http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20080724005244/en 

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> P2P MEDIA SUMMIT Silicon Valley - San Jose August 4th

Don't miss the inaugural P2P MEDIA SUMMIT Silicon Valley on Monday August 4th at the San Jose Marriott. This seminal industry event features keynotes with top peer-to-peer (P2P) companies from all over the world; special sessions covering the newest technological innovations and business models; tracks on policy, technology, and marketing; panel discussions on content distribution and solutions development; and more. For more information, visit www.dcia.info/activities/p2pmssv2008 To register, please visit http://www.dcia.info/activities/p2pmssv2008/register.html Send inquiries to sari@dcia.info
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> Mobile Product Manager

The Mobile Product Manager is a dream job for an experienced mobile and internet professional with a passion for creating and launching new products and services. The Product Manager will provide product strategy and expansion of Synacor products and services to the Mobile Platform. Requirements: Bachelor’s Degree and minimum of four to eight years of product management experience and three to five years of mobile experience. Experience in launch successful large scale products. Experience in driving product strategy and creating product requirements. Strong project management experience. Understanding of media, such as photos, video and social experience preferred. Experience in working with hand set providers and mobile carriers. Very strong communication and presentation skills required. The ability to interact with all levels of the organization. This position is located in Buffalo, NY. We will provide relocation. Interested candidates please visit our website to apply at: http://www.synacor.com/jobs

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> Product Group Manager, Video

Motivated by creating great products and services and with a passion for media and entertainment, the role of Product Group Manager, Video is your opportunity to define the next generation of Web/Internet based Video & TV service across 20M U.S. households and beyond, and be at the nexus of content delivery convergence. This highly visible role within the industry is 50% business-product strategy 50% technical project management. Requirements: Bachelor’s Degree, preferably in CIS or Business Administration, MBA or secondary degree preferred. 4+ Product Management experience in the online industry with a rolodex of industry contacts and a solid understanding of emerging video trends. Specific experience working in the online video space, ideally at a Web portal company and knowledgeable about Web video formats, products, coding and editing. Proven track record building and delivering products at a Web video, e-Commerce or Internet company. Proven ability to effectively multi-task and manage a team. Creative problem solving abilities and innovative in development approach. Good judgment in key issue identification and resolution spanning multiple departments throughout the customer deployment lifecycle. Exceptional communication skills, both verbal and written. Understanding of product lifecycle from inception through delivery and post-delivery support a plus. This position is located in Buffalo, NY. We will provide relocation. Interested candidates, please visit our website to apply at: http://www.synacor.com/jobs
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> Vice President of Marketing

The VP of Marketing will drive all marketing and sales activities related to the company’s online offerings. He/she will also serve as the internal and external evangelist for the company’s product offering, working with the sales team and key cable and telco affiliates to develop marketing communications, consumer direct sales programs and affiliate call center promotions that drive growth and revenue. Requirements: Proven track record of successfully leading marketing, as well as the acquisition and retention of online consumers. 10 plus years direct marketing and/or general management experience, preferably with subscription revenue business models and digital media experience. Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing or related field. MBA preferred. Managed customer acquisition and loyalty programs successfully and can prioritize initiatives with a strong ROI focus. Technical skills in strategic planning and marketing, business and market development, market research and planning and promotions/advertising. Exceptional judgment and decision-making. Ability to make decisions within a fast-paced environment, communicate rationale, and take action. Must be resourceful, self-motivated, and able to be successful in a non-traditional, fun, entrepreneurial team-based environment. Excellent organizational, statistical, strategic thinking, problem-solving, analytical, written and oral presentation skills. Must have a passion about numbers, market indicators, and metrics – and have the analytical skills to translate hard data into insight and action. This position is located in Buffalo, NY. We will provide relocation. To apply please visit our website at: http://www.synacor.com/jobs
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> Content Sales Manager - Los Angeles, CA

Thought Equity Motion is the world leader in providing access to high quality film, video and music content. The Manager of Content Sales reports to the Director, Content Sales. Responsibilities include: qualifying, prospecting, cultivating, and driving revenue growth through the proactive development of video applications for advertising agencies, production studios, marketers, web sites and portals, digital signage networks, Fortune 500 companies and the countless other high-end consumers of high quality video. Qualifications: Significant consultative selling experience. Exceptional creativity and demonstrable history of idea development. Strong negotiation and relationship development skills. Dynamic presentation ability. History of gaining access to high-level decision makers controlling large budgets. High aptitude for comprehending client business models and proactively designing solutions to address the corresponding opportunities. Proven track record of results and exceeding goals and a must-win attitude. Relentless work ethic. Demonstrated success in a results-focused, high-growth culture. For consideration, please send your resume, cover letter, and compensation requirements to Deni Nelson at HR@ThoughtEquity.com For more information, go to www.thoughtequitymotion.com
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> Analyst, Mtech Ventures, University of Maryland - College Park, MD

Provide analytical and evaluative support for all aspects of the VentureAccelerator, a program that helps University of Maryland inventors commercialize their technologies through venture creation, and the technical and business research and review process for TAP, a technology incubator program for technical startups. Work with a broad range of early stage startup companies, in a variety of industries, to evaluate technology commercialization opportunities, conduct market research/analysis, and help develop business plans. Provide support on generating deal flow, advising startup company founders, monitoring portfolio companies, and raising venture financing. BS req. EEO/AA. For a full description and how to apply, visit www.mtech.umd.edu/jobs/
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