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NEW ENGLAND TECH WIRE -- Oct. 19, 2009
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NEW ENGLAND TECH WIRE -- Oct. 19, 2009
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o Cambridge-based HubSpot Raises $16 Million in Third Round
o Waltham-based Augmenix Raises $6.1 Million in Second Round
o Watertown-based athenahealth Completes Acquisition of Anodyne Health Partners
o Millipore Cuts Ribbon on $2 Million Solar Energy Project in Bedford
o Laidlaw Energy to Convert Biomass and Solar Power Project in Southeast Mass.
o Briefly Noted: Eagle Investment Systems, Dynamics Research Corp., MIT
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JOB LISTINGS (full listings at bottom of newsletter):
--Director of Premium Products and Services, Buffalo NY
--Director of Usability - Buffalo NY
--Search Engine Marketing Specialist - Boston
--Business Development Specialist (Financial District)
EVENT AND TECH MARKETPLACE LISTINGS (full listings at bottom):
--2009 Clean Energy and Smart Grid Directory
--Advertise on New England Tech Wire and Reach More than 9,000 Subscribers
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o Cambridge-based HubSpot Raises $16 Million in Third Round
Cambridge, Mass. – HubSpot, a Cambridge-based provider of Internet marketing software, has raised $16 million in its third round of venture capital, which was led by Scale Venture Partners. Founded in 2006, HubSpot provides software that helps businesses raise their online profile. The company’s platform includes tools that allow professional marketers and small business owners to manage search engine optimization, blogging and social media, as well as landing pages, lead intelligence and marketing analytics. Other investors in the company include General Catalyst Partners and Matrix Partners.
http://www.hubspot.com/blog/bid/5176/HubSpot-Closes-16-Million-Series-C-Financing
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o Waltham-based Augmenix Raises $6.1 Million in Second Round
Waltham, Mass. – Augmenix, a Waltham-based developer of implantable biomaterial, has raised $6.1 million in its second round of venture capital, which was led by Ascension Health Ventures. Founded in 2008, Augmenix focuses on the development and commercialization of implantable biomaterial-based products for improved radiotherapy safety and efficacy. Its first product, SpaceOAR, is an injectable tissue spacer designed to improve the outcomes in prostate radiotherapy. Other investors in the company includeVersant Ventures, Pinnacle Ventures, Catalyst Health Ventures and several private investors.
http://www.ascensionhealthventures.org
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o Watertown-based athenahealth Completes Acquisition of Anodyne Health Partners
Watertown, Mass. -- athenahealth, a Watertown-based provider of Internet-based business services for physician practices, has completed the acquisition of Anodyne Health Partners, a provider of business intelligence software for healthcare providers. Terms of the agreement included a cash payment of $22.3 million with the potential for up to an additional $7.7 million, based on future performance. Based in Georgia, Anodyne services large and enterprise medical group clients and has over 14,000 medical providers under contract. The company provides a web-based software platform that helps an organization view all facets of its revenue cycle information and to access and extract operational and administrative information from various data systems.
http://www.anodynehealth.com
http://www.athenahealth.com
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o Millipore Cuts Ribbon on $2 Million Solar Energy Project in Bedford
Billerica, Mass. – Millipore, a Billerica-based provider of technologies for bioscience research and biopharmaceutical manufacturing, on Monday announced the completion of a $2 million solar panel installation project at its Bedford facility. Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick attended a ribbon-cutting ceremony to unveil the system, which will provide energy for Millipore’s Bedford and Billerica facilities. The solar panel project is one of the largest solar photovoltaic projects ever completed in Massachusetts.
http://www.millipore.com
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o Laidlaw Energy to Convert Biomass and Solar Power Project in Southeast Mass.
Boston -- Laidlaw Energy Group, a developer of independent power plants, announced on Monday that it has signed an agreement with a Massachusetts based private equity firm to initially lease and subsequently acquire an operating oil and gas fired power plant in Southeastern Massachusetts. The plant is situated in an industrial park and currently serves the thermal energy needs of a leading developer and manufacturer of photovoltaic products and technology. Laidlaw has also signed an agreement with the photovoltaic company that specifies the business terms of a proposed 20-year power purchase agreement. The company said it intends to make additional details available on the project upon execution of the power purchase and lease agreements.
http://www.LaidlawEnergy.com
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o Briefly Noted:
(Boston) Eagle Investment Systems, a Boston-based provider of financial services technology, announced on Monday that it has opened an operational centre in Singapore. It is Eagles first office in Asia.
http://www.eagleinvsys.com
(Andover, Mass.) Dynamics Research Corp., an Andover-based provider of management consulting, engineering, and technology to federal and state governments, announced on Monday that it was awarded a two-year and nine month task valued at $20.2 million supporting the Air Force Item Unique Identification (IUID) program, managed by the Air Force Global Logistic Support Center.
http://www.drc.com
(Cambridge, Mass.) In an article this month in Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin,MIT Sloan Assistant Professor Joshua M. Ackerman and Douglas T. Kenrick of Arizona State University describe the results of a series of studies they conducted on cooperation and romance. Friends will try to help you find partners to your liking, weed out undesirables, and support you in other ways, according to Ackerman.
http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20091019006154/en
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> Director of Premium Products and Services, Buffalo NY
We are seeking a Director of Premium Products and Services that will work closely with the Executive Team to define the overall strategy on Premium Products and Services of Synacor. The Director of Premium Products and Services will lead the Product Management and Engineering teams to deliver compelling product offerings by executing the defined strategy. The ideal candidate must deeply understand the business strategy around premium services in the Internet Service Provider space. They will also be responsible for combining the business strategy with an assessment of user needs and define the product strategy for premium products & services that can be monetized in free-mium model and/or effective tier-ing with high speed internet connections. Apply online atwww.synacor.com/jobs
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> Director of Usability - Buffalo NY
We are currently in search of a Director of Usability who will be responsible for setting the visual design direction and standards for Synacor products and services. The Director of Usability will also evaluate new and existing online content and applications, recommending improvements to enhance user experience. You can expect to collaborate with Product teams and Engineering teams in the planning and development of effective online solutions, as well as contribute to online usability standards to ensure that Synacor products offer an efficient, effective and consistent user experience. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of five years of online usability experience as well as a proven significant amount of experience with user experience design, including interaction design and usability research, with a consumer-facing internet company or web design consulting firm/agency. Send resumes to jcalabrese@synacor.com
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> Search Engine Marketing Specialist - Boston
Boston Logic Technology Partners is a technology and marketing consultancy providing online marketing, web development, and IT consulting. We are looking for a Search Engine Marketing Specialist to join our team. The Search Engine Marketing Specialist will work with clients and Boston Logic staff to manage and develop online marketing initiatives for our clients. The Search Engine Marketing Specialist will be responsible for the planning and execution of campaigns involving Search Engine Optimization, Pay Per Click management, and email marketing campaign design, implementation, and tracking. Require: Working knowledge of pay-per-click advertising systems including Adwords and Overture. Google Adwords Qualified is a plus! Understanding of search engine marketing strategy, experience with industry standard analytics packages and metrics. You should have experience interacting with clients and effectively communicating with several parties to achieve results. You should have 2+ years of demonstrated success in an internet marketing role. Knowledge of search engine marketing, pay per click, email marketing, web analytics and market intelligence are must haves. The ideal candidate will not only have strong technical skills, but also demonstrate superior client interaction, communication, and time management capabilities. Experience in real estate is also helpful. Interested candidates may submit their resume to: techjobs@bostonlogic.com Learn more about us at:http://www.bostonlogic.com
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> Business Development Specialist (Financial District)
A growing full-fledged marketing firm is seeking motivated individuals interested in a career in sales and business development. TSL is located in the heart of Boston’s Financial District, and has been helping notable companies increase sales and acquire new customers for 10 years. TSL is a growing company with U.S. offices in Boston and Maryland. We are looking for hard working individuals with skills who are looking to jump start their career. Lead generation is a key component for the position, which requires strong communication skills; both written and verbal. Tremendous growth potential. Base salary with unlimited commission. Excellent bonus structure. Fun friendly work environment. Daily, weekly, and monthly incentives. Benefits (401k, health, dental, PTO). Must have an Associates degree, Bachelors a plus; 4-5 years of sales experience. Proficiency in Microsoft Access, Outlook, and Excel applications is a plus. Please send your professional resume tohr@tslmarketing.com Visit us online at www.tslmarketing.com
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> Inflection Point Systems’ Nearshore Software Development Services
Inflection Point is a world-class software consulting and product development company founded in 2003 in Columbia, Maryland with a software development center in Monterrey, Mexico. We help companies in all stages, from start-ups to mature businesses, turn their innovative ideas into superbly-executed software applications. From definition and initial concept, to architecture, testing, deployment and support, Inflection Point works as a seamless extension of your company to accelerate product development without compromising quality. For more information, please visit http://www.ipointsystems.com
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> 2009 Clean Energy and Smart Grid Directory
The 2009 Clean Energy and Smart Grid Directory is the ideal tool for sourcing industry contacts, identifying key decision makers and building networks in the clean energy and smart grid fields. Included in the listings is contact info for over 3,500 individual business executives and managers, as well as for key officials at the U.S. Department of Energy and relevant energy agencies in all 50 states. For sample pages and screen shots of the database, go to: www.smartenergygroup.org To reserve your copy of the 2009 Clean Energy and Smart Grid Directory, please visit our website at www.smartenergygroup.org
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o Cambridge-based HubSpot Raises $16 Million in Third Round
o Waltham-based Augmenix Raises $6.1 Million in Second Round
o Watertown-based athenahealth Completes Acquisition of Anodyne Health Partners
o Millipore Cuts Ribbon on $2 Million Solar Energy Project in Bedford
o Laidlaw Energy to Convert Biomass and Solar Power Project in Southeast Mass.
o Briefly Noted: Eagle Investment Systems, Dynamics Research Corp., MIT
_____________________________________________
JOB LISTINGS (full listings at bottom of newsletter):
--Director of Premium Products and Services, Buffalo NY
--Director of Usability - Buffalo NY
--Search Engine Marketing Specialist - Boston
--Business Development Specialist (Financial District)
EVENT AND TECH MARKETPLACE LISTINGS (full listings at bottom):
--2009 Clean Energy and Smart Grid Directory
--Advertise on New England Tech Wire and Reach More than 9,000 Subscribers
Ad Descriptions Below Briefly Noted Section
Post an Ad: http://www.newenglandtechwire.com
_____________________________________________
o Cambridge-based HubSpot Raises $16 Million in Third Round
Cambridge, Mass. – HubSpot, a Cambridge-based provider of Internet marketing software, has raised $16 million in its third round of venture capital, which was led by Scale Venture Partners. Founded in 2006, HubSpot provides software that helps businesses raise their online profile. The company’s platform includes tools that allow professional marketers and small business owners to manage search engine optimization, blogging and social media, as well as landing pages, lead intelligence and marketing analytics. Other investors in the company include General Catalyst Partners and Matrix Partners.
http://www.hubspot.com/blog/bid/5176/HubSpot-Closes-16-Million-Series-C-Financing
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o Waltham-based Augmenix Raises $6.1 Million in Second Round
Waltham, Mass. – Augmenix, a Waltham-based developer of implantable biomaterial, has raised $6.1 million in its second round of venture capital, which was led by Ascension Health Ventures. Founded in 2008, Augmenix focuses on the development and commercialization of implantable biomaterial-based products for improved radiotherapy safety and efficacy. Its first product, SpaceOAR, is an injectable tissue spacer designed to improve the outcomes in prostate radiotherapy. Other investors in the company includeVersant Ventures, Pinnacle Ventures, Catalyst Health Ventures and several private investors.
http://www.ascensionhealthventures.org
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o Watertown-based athenahealth Completes Acquisition of Anodyne Health Partners
Watertown, Mass. -- athenahealth, a Watertown-based provider of Internet-based business services for physician practices, has completed the acquisition of Anodyne Health Partners, a provider of business intelligence software for healthcare providers. Terms of the agreement included a cash payment of $22.3 million with the potential for up to an additional $7.7 million, based on future performance. Based in Georgia, Anodyne services large and enterprise medical group clients and has over 14,000 medical providers under contract. The company provides a web-based software platform that helps an organization view all facets of its revenue cycle information and to access and extract operational and administrative information from various data systems.
http://www.anodynehealth.com
http://www.athenahealth.com
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o Millipore Cuts Ribbon on $2 Million Solar Energy Project in Bedford
Billerica, Mass. – Millipore, a Billerica-based provider of technologies for bioscience research and biopharmaceutical manufacturing, on Monday announced the completion of a $2 million solar panel installation project at its Bedford facility. Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick attended a ribbon-cutting ceremony to unveil the system, which will provide energy for Millipore’s Bedford and Billerica facilities. The solar panel project is one of the largest solar photovoltaic projects ever completed in Massachusetts.
http://www.millipore.com
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o Laidlaw Energy to Convert Biomass and Solar Power Project in Southeast Mass.
Boston -- Laidlaw Energy Group, a developer of independent power plants, announced on Monday that it has signed an agreement with a Massachusetts based private equity firm to initially lease and subsequently acquire an operating oil and gas fired power plant in Southeastern Massachusetts. The plant is situated in an industrial park and currently serves the thermal energy needs of a leading developer and manufacturer of photovoltaic products and technology. Laidlaw has also signed an agreement with the photovoltaic company that specifies the business terms of a proposed 20-year power purchase agreement. The company said it intends to make additional details available on the project upon execution of the power purchase and lease agreements.
http://www.LaidlawEnergy.com
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o Briefly Noted:
(Boston) Eagle Investment Systems, a Boston-based provider of financial services technology, announced on Monday that it has opened an operational centre in Singapore. It is Eagles first office in Asia.
http://www.eagleinvsys.com
(Andover, Mass.) Dynamics Research Corp., an Andover-based provider of management consulting, engineering, and technology to federal and state governments, announced on Monday that it was awarded a two-year and nine month task valued at $20.2 million supporting the Air Force Item Unique Identification (IUID) program, managed by the Air Force Global Logistic Support Center.
http://www.drc.com
(Cambridge, Mass.) In an article this month in Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin,MIT Sloan Assistant Professor Joshua M. Ackerman and Douglas T. Kenrick of Arizona State University describe the results of a series of studies they conducted on cooperation and romance. Friends will try to help you find partners to your liking, weed out undesirables, and support you in other ways, according to Ackerman.
http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20091019006154/en
===================================================
Job Listings:
===================================================
To Post in Job/Event/Marketplace: http://www.newenglandtechwire.com
9,000 subscribers: 5 day ad: $120--10 day ad: $175--20 day - $300
> Director of Premium Products and Services, Buffalo NY
We are seeking a Director of Premium Products and Services that will work closely with the Executive Team to define the overall strategy on Premium Products and Services of Synacor. The Director of Premium Products and Services will lead the Product Management and Engineering teams to deliver compelling product offerings by executing the defined strategy. The ideal candidate must deeply understand the business strategy around premium services in the Internet Service Provider space. They will also be responsible for combining the business strategy with an assessment of user needs and define the product strategy for premium products & services that can be monetized in free-mium model and/or effective tier-ing with high speed internet connections. Apply online atwww.synacor.com/jobs
_____________________________________________
> Director of Usability - Buffalo NY
We are currently in search of a Director of Usability who will be responsible for setting the visual design direction and standards for Synacor products and services. The Director of Usability will also evaluate new and existing online content and applications, recommending improvements to enhance user experience. You can expect to collaborate with Product teams and Engineering teams in the planning and development of effective online solutions, as well as contribute to online usability standards to ensure that Synacor products offer an efficient, effective and consistent user experience. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of five years of online usability experience as well as a proven significant amount of experience with user experience design, including interaction design and usability research, with a consumer-facing internet company or web design consulting firm/agency. Send resumes to jcalabrese@synacor.com
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> Search Engine Marketing Specialist - Boston
Boston Logic Technology Partners is a technology and marketing consultancy providing online marketing, web development, and IT consulting. We are looking for a Search Engine Marketing Specialist to join our team. The Search Engine Marketing Specialist will work with clients and Boston Logic staff to manage and develop online marketing initiatives for our clients. The Search Engine Marketing Specialist will be responsible for the planning and execution of campaigns involving Search Engine Optimization, Pay Per Click management, and email marketing campaign design, implementation, and tracking. Require: Working knowledge of pay-per-click advertising systems including Adwords and Overture. Google Adwords Qualified is a plus! Understanding of search engine marketing strategy, experience with industry standard analytics packages and metrics. You should have experience interacting with clients and effectively communicating with several parties to achieve results. You should have 2+ years of demonstrated success in an internet marketing role. Knowledge of search engine marketing, pay per click, email marketing, web analytics and market intelligence are must haves. The ideal candidate will not only have strong technical skills, but also demonstrate superior client interaction, communication, and time management capabilities. Experience in real estate is also helpful. Interested candidates may submit their resume to: techjobs@bostonlogic.com Learn more about us at:http://www.bostonlogic.com
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> Business Development Specialist (Financial District)
A growing full-fledged marketing firm is seeking motivated individuals interested in a career in sales and business development. TSL is located in the heart of Boston’s Financial District, and has been helping notable companies increase sales and acquire new customers for 10 years. TSL is a growing company with U.S. offices in Boston and Maryland. We are looking for hard working individuals with skills who are looking to jump start their career. Lead generation is a key component for the position, which requires strong communication skills; both written and verbal. Tremendous growth potential. Base salary with unlimited commission. Excellent bonus structure. Fun friendly work environment. Daily, weekly, and monthly incentives. Benefits (401k, health, dental, PTO). Must have an Associates degree, Bachelors a plus; 4-5 years of sales experience. Proficiency in Microsoft Access, Outlook, and Excel applications is a plus. Please send your professional resume tohr@tslmarketing.com Visit us online at www.tslmarketing.com
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Event and Tech Marketplace Listings:
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To Post in Job/Event/Marketplace: http://www.newenglandtechwire.com
9,000 subscribers: 5 day ad: $120--10 day ad: $175--20 day - $300
> Inflection Point Systems’ Nearshore Software Development Services
Inflection Point is a world-class software consulting and product development company founded in 2003 in Columbia, Maryland with a software development center in Monterrey, Mexico. We help companies in all stages, from start-ups to mature businesses, turn their innovative ideas into superbly-executed software applications. From definition and initial concept, to architecture, testing, deployment and support, Inflection Point works as a seamless extension of your company to accelerate product development without compromising quality. For more information, please visit http://www.ipointsystems.com
_____________________________________________
> 2009 Clean Energy and Smart Grid Directory
The 2009 Clean Energy and Smart Grid Directory is the ideal tool for sourcing industry contacts, identifying key decision makers and building networks in the clean energy and smart grid fields. Included in the listings is contact info for over 3,500 individual business executives and managers, as well as for key officials at the U.S. Department of Energy and relevant energy agencies in all 50 states. For sample pages and screen shots of the database, go to: www.smartenergygroup.org To reserve your copy of the 2009 Clean Energy and Smart Grid Directory, please visit our website at www.smartenergygroup.org
_____________________________________________
> Advertise on New England Tech Wire and Reach More than 9,000 Subscribers
New England Tech Wire has over 9,000 subscribers who rely on it for their daily briefing of local technology news. New England Tech Wire has various advertising offerings ideal for jobs listings, events, service offerings, and office space for rent. For more info, go to:http://www.newenglandtechwire.com
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Digital Media Wire: http://www.digitalmediawire.com
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NEW ENGLAND TECH WIRE -- Oct. 16, 2009
Written by Webmaster
NEW ENGLAND TECH WIRE -- Oct. 16, 2009
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Sponsored By: Fairfax County Economic Development Authority
http://www.fairfaxcountyeda.org/new-england-tech-wire
o Cambridge-based Data Logix Raises $15 Million in Venture Capital
o Univ. of Maine Awarded up to $8 Million for Floating Wind Farm
o Yale Engineer Wins $875,000 Packard Fellowship for Photon Research
o Google to Launch Its Own E-book Store Next Year
o Boston-based Zoom Technologies Raises $10 Million
> How To Keep Your Staff Motivated in Tough Economic Times
o Briefly Noted: Beacon Power, Geezeo, Charles River Associates
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JOB LISTINGS (full listings at bottom of newsletter):
--Director of Premium Products and Services, Buffalo NY
--Director of Usability - Buffalo NY
--Search Engine Marketing Specialist - Boston
--Business Development Specialist (Financial District)
EVENT AND TECH MARKETPLACE LISTINGS (full listings at bottom):
--Love ‘em or lose ‘em: How To Keep Your Staff Motivated in Tough Economic Times
--Inflection Point Systems’ Nearshore Software Development Services
--2009 Clean Energy and Smart Grid Directory
--Advertise on New England Tech Wire and Reach More than 9,000 Subscribers
Ad Descriptions Below Briefly Noted Section
Post an Ad: http://www.newenglandtechwire.com
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o Cambridge-based Data Logix Raises $15 Million in Venture Capital
Cambridge, Mass. – Data Logix, a Cambridge-based company that is currently in “stealth mode,” has raised $15 million in venture capital, according to a filing by the company with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Robert Gierkink, the company’s president, is a partner at the investment firm General Catalyst Partners, as are three other of its other board directors listed in the SEC filing. Data Logix is not publicly disclosing its technology or business model yet.
http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/
http://www.datalogix.com/
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o Univ. of Maine Awarded up to $8 Million for Floating Wind Farm
Orono, Maine -- The University of Maine has been awarded up to $8 million by the U.S. Dept. of Energy to design and deploy two 10 kW and one 100 kW floating offshore win turbine prototypes. Two turbines will be located at the university’s deepwater offshore wind test site that will be located in state waters and one turbine will be operated at an offshore test site in the Isle of Shoals by the University of New Hampshire. “The University consortium's research and development plan includes optimization of designs for floating platforms by evaluating: (1) options for using more durable, lighter, hybrid composite materials, (2) manufacturability, and (3) deployment logistics,” an announcement said.
http://www.energy.gov/news2009/print2009/8135.htm
http://www.umaine.edu/
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o Yale Engineer Wins $875,000 Packard Fellowship for Photon Research
New Haven, Conn. -- Hong Tang, an electrical engineer at Yale’s School of Engineering & Applied Science, has been awarded a $875,000 fellowship as one of the 16 young scientists from across the country selected as this year’s Packard Fellows. Tang’s research in photonics focuses on “the incredibly weak force exerted by ordinary light,” according to a report by the university’s news service. He is investigating using this force, rather than electricity, to manipulate components of silicon chips.
http://opa.yale.edu/news/article.aspx?id=6985&s=t
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o Google to Launch Its Own E-book Store Next Year
Mountain View, Calif. -- Google said that it plans to open its own online e-book store next year, delivering e-books to any device with a web browser, including laptops, cell phones and e-book readers. The store, to be known as Google Editions, will launch with around a half-million titles, secured from publishers with whom Google already has relationships. Google will share revenue both with these publishers and online retailers who choose to sell the books from their own online storefronts. The move takes direct aim at Amazon, which sells e-books through its Kindle reader.
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">http://www.wired.com/epicenter/2009/10/google-targets-e-readers-with-web-based-editions/
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o Boston-based Zoom Technologies Raises $10 Million
Boston – Zoom Technologies, a developer of electronic and telecommunication products for mobile phones, wireless communication circuitry, and related software products, has raised $10 million in a private placement of stock. Proceeds from this financing will be used for capacity expansion purposes, the company said. Zoom Technologies owns a majority stake of TCB Digital, which offers customized electronic manufacturing service (EMS) for OEM customers and also designs and manufactures its own brand of mobile phones under the Leimone brand.
http://www.marketwire.com/press-release/Zoom-Technologies-NASDAQ-ZOOMD-1060798.html
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Love ‘em or lose ‘em: How To Keep Your Staff Motivated in Tough Economic Times.
With budget cuts and other difficulties facing businesses in this unstable economy, company morale is often a casualty. Many times we think bonuses and compensation are the only ways to encourage and reward employees, yet we can’t seem to find enough room in the budget for them these days. Luckily, there are plenty of ways to appreciate and motivate your staff that don’t cost much. Genevieve Roberts, a partner at the Titan Group in Richmond, Va., gives nearly 30 low-cost ways to motivate your staff in her article adapted from Virginia Business magazine at
http://www.fairfaxcountyeda.org/new-england-tech-wire
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o Briefly Noted:
(Tyngsboro, Mass.) Beacon Power, a provider of flywheel energy storage technology, announced that the New York State Public Service Commission (PSC) has granted the company a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity (CPCN) for its proposed 20 MW flywheel frequency regulation plant in Stephentown, N.Y. and approved the project’s overall financing. The PSC determined that Beacon’s proposed flywheel plant in Stephentown is in the public’s interest, according to the announcement.
http://www.beaconpower.com
(Hartford, Conn.) Geezeo, the Hartford-based provider of an online personal financial management (PFM) and social networking system, has announced the launch of its “white label” offering, an Internet-based, licensed platform that allows financial institutions to join a conversation directly with their target audience. The service is customized to meet the specific needs of an institution and offers integration with other social media outlets such as Facebook and Twitter.
http://www.geezeo.com
(Boston) Charles River Associates, a large business and technology consulting firm, announced that James C. Burrows has decided to step down from his positions as president and CEO CRA, and will become vice chairman. The board of directors has elected COO Paul Maleh to succeed Burrows as president and CEO.
http://www.crai.com
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> Director of Premium Products and Services, Buffalo NY
We are seeking a Director of Premium Products and Services that will work closely with the Executive Team to define the overall strategy on Premium Products and Services of Synacor. The Director of Premium Products and Services will lead the Product Management and Engineering teams to deliver compelling product offerings by executing the defined strategy. The ideal candidate must deeply understand the business strategy around premium services in the Internet Service Provider space. They will also be responsible for combining the business strategy with an assessment of user needs and define the product strategy for premium products & services that can be monetized in free-mium model and/or effective tier-ing with high speed internet connections. Apply online at www.synacor.com/jobs
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> Director of Usability - Buffalo NY
We are currently in search of a Director of Usability who will be responsible for setting the visual design direction and standards for Synacor products and services. The Director of Usability will also evaluate new and existing online content and applications, recommending improvements to enhance user experience. You can expect to collaborate with Product teams and Engineering teams in the planning and development of effective online solutions, as well as contribute to online usability standards to ensure that Synacor products offer an efficient, effective and consistent user experience. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of five years of online usability experience as well as a proven significant amount of experience with user experience design, including interaction design and usability research, with a consumer-facing internet company or web design consulting firm/agency. Send resumes to jcalabrese@synacor.com
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> Search Engine Marketing Specialist - Boston
Boston Logic Technology Partners is a technology and marketing consultancy providing online marketing, web development, and IT consulting. We are looking for a Search Engine Marketing Specialist to join our team. The Search Engine Marketing Specialist will work with clients and Boston Logic staff to manage and develop online marketing initiatives for our clients. The Search Engine Marketing Specialist will be responsible for the planning and execution of campaigns involving Search Engine Optimization, Pay Per Click management, and email marketing campaign design, implementation, and tracking. Require: Working knowledge of pay-per-click advertising systems including Adwords and Overture. Google Adwords Qualified is a plus! Understanding of search engine marketing strategy, experience with industry standard analytics packages and metrics. You should have experience interacting with clients and effectively communicating with several parties to achieve results. You should have 2+ years of demonstrated success in an internet marketing role. Knowledge of search engine marketing, pay per click, email marketing, web analytics and market intelligence are must haves. The ideal candidate will not only have strong technical skills, but also demonstrate superior client interaction, communication, and time management capabilities. Experience in real estate is also helpful. Interested candidates may submit their resume to: techjobs@bostonlogic.com Learn more about us at: ">http://www.bostonlogic.com
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> Business Development Specialist (Financial District)
A growing full-fledged marketing firm is seeking motivated individuals interested in a career in sales and business development. TSL is located in the heart of Boston’s Financial District, and has been helping notable companies increase sales and acquire new customers for 10 years. TSL is a growing company with U.S. offices in Boston and Maryland. We are looking for hard working individuals with skills who are looking to jump start their career. Lead generation is a key component for the position, which requires strong communication skills; both written and verbal. Tremendous growth potential. Base salary with unlimited commission. Excellent bonus structure. Fun friendly work environment. Daily, weekly, and monthly incentives. Benefits (401k, health, dental, PTO). Must have an Associates degree, Bachelors a plus; 4-5 years of sales experience. Proficiency in Microsoft Access, Outlook, and Excel applications is a plus. Please send your professional resume to hr@tslmarketing.com Visit us online at www.tslmarketing.com
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> Love ‘em or lose ‘em: How To Keep Your Staff Motivated in Tough Economic Times.
With budget cuts and other difficulties facing businesses in this unstable economy, company morale is often a casualty. Many times we think bonuses and compensation are the only ways to encourage and reward employees, yet we can’t seem to find enough room in the budget for them these days. Luckily, there are plenty of ways to appreciate and motivate your staff that don’t cost much. Genevieve Roberts, a partner at the Titan Group in Richmond, Va., gives nearly 30 low-cost ways to motivate your staff in her article adapted from Virginia Business magazine at
http://www.fairfaxcountyeda.org/new-england-tech-wire
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> Inflection Point Systems’ Nearshore Software Development Services
Inflection Point is a world-class software consulting and product development company founded in 2003 in Columbia, Maryland with a software development center in Monterrey, Mexico. We help companies in all stages, from start-ups to mature businesses, turn their innovative ideas into superbly-executed software applications. From definition and initial concept, to architecture, testing, deployment and support, Inflection Point works as a seamless extension of your company to accelerate product development without compromising quality. For more information, please visit http://www.ipointsystems.com
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> 2009 Clean Energy and Smart Grid Directory
The 2009 Clean Energy and Smart Grid Directory is the ideal tool for sourcing industry contacts, identifying key decision makers and building networks in the clean energy and smart grid fields. Included in the listings is contact info for over 3,500 individual business executives and managers, as well as for key officials at the U.S. Department of Energy and relevant energy agencies in all 50 states. For sample pages and screen shots of the database, go to: www.smartenergygroup.org To reserve your copy of the 2009 Clean Energy and Smart Grid Directory, please visit our website at www.smartenergygroup.org
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> Advertise on New England Tech Wire and Reach More than 9,000 Subscribers
New England Tech Wire has over 9,000 subscribers who rely on it for their daily briefing of local technology news. New England Tech Wire has various advertising offerings ideal for jobs listings, events, service offerings, and office space for rent. For more info, go to: http://www.newenglandtechwire.com
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o Cambridge-based Data Logix Raises $15 Million in Venture Capital
o Univ. of Maine Awarded up to $8 Million for Floating Wind Farm
o Yale Engineer Wins $875,000 Packard Fellowship for Photon Research
o Google to Launch Its Own E-book Store Next Year
o Boston-based Zoom Technologies Raises $10 Million
> How To Keep Your Staff Motivated in Tough Economic Times
o Briefly Noted: Beacon Power, Geezeo, Charles River Associates
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o Cambridge-based Data Logix Raises $15 Million in Venture Capital
Cambridge, Mass. – Data Logix, a Cambridge-based company that is currently in “stealth mode,” has raised $15 million in venture capital, according to a filing by the company with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Robert Gierkink, the company’s president, is a partner at the investment firm General Catalyst Partners, as are three other of its other board directors listed in the SEC filing. Data Logix is not publicly disclosing its technology or business model yet.
http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/
http://www.datalogix.com/
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o Univ. of Maine Awarded up to $8 Million for Floating Wind Farm
Orono, Maine -- The University of Maine has been awarded up to $8 million by the U.S. Dept. of Energy to design and deploy two 10 kW and one 100 kW floating offshore win turbine prototypes. Two turbines will be located at the university’s deepwater offshore wind test site that will be located in state waters and one turbine will be operated at an offshore test site in the Isle of Shoals by the University of New Hampshire. “The University consortium's research and development plan includes optimization of designs for floating platforms by evaluating: (1) options for using more durable, lighter, hybrid composite materials, (2) manufacturability, and (3) deployment logistics,” an announcement said.
http://www.energy.gov/news2009/print2009/8135.htm
http://www.umaine.edu/
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o Yale Engineer Wins $875,000 Packard Fellowship for Photon Research
New Haven, Conn. -- Hong Tang, an electrical engineer at Yale’s School of Engineering & Applied Science, has been awarded a $875,000 fellowship as one of the 16 young scientists from across the country selected as this year’s Packard Fellows. Tang’s research in photonics focuses on “the incredibly weak force exerted by ordinary light,” according to a report by the university’s news service. He is investigating using this force, rather than electricity, to manipulate components of silicon chips.
http://opa.yale.edu/news/article.aspx?id=6985&s=t
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o Google to Launch Its Own E-book Store Next Year
Mountain View, Calif. -- Google said that it plans to open its own online e-book store next year, delivering e-books to any device with a web browser, including laptops, cell phones and e-book readers. The store, to be known as Google Editions, will launch with around a half-million titles, secured from publishers with whom Google already has relationships. Google will share revenue both with these publishers and online retailers who choose to sell the books from their own online storefronts. The move takes direct aim at Amazon, which sells e-books through its Kindle reader.
">http://news.idg.no/cw/art.cfm?id=59CDC76F-1A64-67EA-E4A44F23EAE7AFA9
">http://www.wired.com/epicenter/2009/10/google-targets-e-readers-with-web-based-editions/
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o Boston-based Zoom Technologies Raises $10 Million
Boston – Zoom Technologies, a developer of electronic and telecommunication products for mobile phones, wireless communication circuitry, and related software products, has raised $10 million in a private placement of stock. Proceeds from this financing will be used for capacity expansion purposes, the company said. Zoom Technologies owns a majority stake of TCB Digital, which offers customized electronic manufacturing service (EMS) for OEM customers and also designs and manufactures its own brand of mobile phones under the Leimone brand.
http://www.marketwire.com/press-release/Zoom-Technologies-NASDAQ-ZOOMD-1060798.html
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Love ‘em or lose ‘em: How To Keep Your Staff Motivated in Tough Economic Times.
With budget cuts and other difficulties facing businesses in this unstable economy, company morale is often a casualty. Many times we think bonuses and compensation are the only ways to encourage and reward employees, yet we can’t seem to find enough room in the budget for them these days. Luckily, there are plenty of ways to appreciate and motivate your staff that don’t cost much. Genevieve Roberts, a partner at the Titan Group in Richmond, Va., gives nearly 30 low-cost ways to motivate your staff in her article adapted from Virginia Business magazine at
http://www.fairfaxcountyeda.org/new-england-tech-wire
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o Briefly Noted:
(Tyngsboro, Mass.) Beacon Power, a provider of flywheel energy storage technology, announced that the New York State Public Service Commission (PSC) has granted the company a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity (CPCN) for its proposed 20 MW flywheel frequency regulation plant in Stephentown, N.Y. and approved the project’s overall financing. The PSC determined that Beacon’s proposed flywheel plant in Stephentown is in the public’s interest, according to the announcement.
http://www.beaconpower.com
(Hartford, Conn.) Geezeo, the Hartford-based provider of an online personal financial management (PFM) and social networking system, has announced the launch of its “white label” offering, an Internet-based, licensed platform that allows financial institutions to join a conversation directly with their target audience. The service is customized to meet the specific needs of an institution and offers integration with other social media outlets such as Facebook and Twitter.
http://www.geezeo.com
(Boston) Charles River Associates, a large business and technology consulting firm, announced that James C. Burrows has decided to step down from his positions as president and CEO CRA, and will become vice chairman. The board of directors has elected COO Paul Maleh to succeed Burrows as president and CEO.
http://www.crai.com
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> Director of Premium Products and Services, Buffalo NY
We are seeking a Director of Premium Products and Services that will work closely with the Executive Team to define the overall strategy on Premium Products and Services of Synacor. The Director of Premium Products and Services will lead the Product Management and Engineering teams to deliver compelling product offerings by executing the defined strategy. The ideal candidate must deeply understand the business strategy around premium services in the Internet Service Provider space. They will also be responsible for combining the business strategy with an assessment of user needs and define the product strategy for premium products & services that can be monetized in free-mium model and/or effective tier-ing with high speed internet connections. Apply online at www.synacor.com/jobs
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> Director of Usability - Buffalo NY
We are currently in search of a Director of Usability who will be responsible for setting the visual design direction and standards for Synacor products and services. The Director of Usability will also evaluate new and existing online content and applications, recommending improvements to enhance user experience. You can expect to collaborate with Product teams and Engineering teams in the planning and development of effective online solutions, as well as contribute to online usability standards to ensure that Synacor products offer an efficient, effective and consistent user experience. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of five years of online usability experience as well as a proven significant amount of experience with user experience design, including interaction design and usability research, with a consumer-facing internet company or web design consulting firm/agency. Send resumes to jcalabrese@synacor.com
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> Search Engine Marketing Specialist - Boston
Boston Logic Technology Partners is a technology and marketing consultancy providing online marketing, web development, and IT consulting. We are looking for a Search Engine Marketing Specialist to join our team. The Search Engine Marketing Specialist will work with clients and Boston Logic staff to manage and develop online marketing initiatives for our clients. The Search Engine Marketing Specialist will be responsible for the planning and execution of campaigns involving Search Engine Optimization, Pay Per Click management, and email marketing campaign design, implementation, and tracking. Require: Working knowledge of pay-per-click advertising systems including Adwords and Overture. Google Adwords Qualified is a plus! Understanding of search engine marketing strategy, experience with industry standard analytics packages and metrics. You should have experience interacting with clients and effectively communicating with several parties to achieve results. You should have 2+ years of demonstrated success in an internet marketing role. Knowledge of search engine marketing, pay per click, email marketing, web analytics and market intelligence are must haves. The ideal candidate will not only have strong technical skills, but also demonstrate superior client interaction, communication, and time management capabilities. Experience in real estate is also helpful. Interested candidates may submit their resume to: techjobs@bostonlogic.com Learn more about us at: ">http://www.bostonlogic.com
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> Business Development Specialist (Financial District)
A growing full-fledged marketing firm is seeking motivated individuals interested in a career in sales and business development. TSL is located in the heart of Boston’s Financial District, and has been helping notable companies increase sales and acquire new customers for 10 years. TSL is a growing company with U.S. offices in Boston and Maryland. We are looking for hard working individuals with skills who are looking to jump start their career. Lead generation is a key component for the position, which requires strong communication skills; both written and verbal. Tremendous growth potential. Base salary with unlimited commission. Excellent bonus structure. Fun friendly work environment. Daily, weekly, and monthly incentives. Benefits (401k, health, dental, PTO). Must have an Associates degree, Bachelors a plus; 4-5 years of sales experience. Proficiency in Microsoft Access, Outlook, and Excel applications is a plus. Please send your professional resume to hr@tslmarketing.com Visit us online at www.tslmarketing.com
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> Love ‘em or lose ‘em: How To Keep Your Staff Motivated in Tough Economic Times.
With budget cuts and other difficulties facing businesses in this unstable economy, company morale is often a casualty. Many times we think bonuses and compensation are the only ways to encourage and reward employees, yet we can’t seem to find enough room in the budget for them these days. Luckily, there are plenty of ways to appreciate and motivate your staff that don’t cost much. Genevieve Roberts, a partner at the Titan Group in Richmond, Va., gives nearly 30 low-cost ways to motivate your staff in her article adapted from Virginia Business magazine at
http://www.fairfaxcountyeda.org/new-england-tech-wire
_____________________________________________
> Inflection Point Systems’ Nearshore Software Development Services
Inflection Point is a world-class software consulting and product development company founded in 2003 in Columbia, Maryland with a software development center in Monterrey, Mexico. We help companies in all stages, from start-ups to mature businesses, turn their innovative ideas into superbly-executed software applications. From definition and initial concept, to architecture, testing, deployment and support, Inflection Point works as a seamless extension of your company to accelerate product development without compromising quality. For more information, please visit http://www.ipointsystems.com
_____________________________________________
> 2009 Clean Energy and Smart Grid Directory
The 2009 Clean Energy and Smart Grid Directory is the ideal tool for sourcing industry contacts, identifying key decision makers and building networks in the clean energy and smart grid fields. Included in the listings is contact info for over 3,500 individual business executives and managers, as well as for key officials at the U.S. Department of Energy and relevant energy agencies in all 50 states. For sample pages and screen shots of the database, go to: www.smartenergygroup.org To reserve your copy of the 2009 Clean Energy and Smart Grid Directory, please visit our website at www.smartenergygroup.org
_____________________________________________
> Advertise on New England Tech Wire and Reach More than 9,000 Subscribers
New England Tech Wire has over 9,000 subscribers who rely on it for their daily briefing of local technology news. New England Tech Wire has various advertising offerings ideal for jobs listings, events, service offerings, and office space for rent. For more info, go to: http://www.newenglandtechwire.com
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