Monday, January 12, 2015

TechFlash: Ballmer to move into Bellevue tower; Google reveals Microsoft threat

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Space atop new Bellevue office tower will be Ballmer's perch

The billionaire former Microsoft CEO is leasing the 30th floor of 400 Lincoln Square, a source tells the Business Journal.

Microsoft: Google used 'gotcha' tactics when it revealed Windows 8.1 vulnerability

Microsoft is criticizing Google after the company published details of a vulnerability it found in Windows software before Microsoft was able to fix the bug.

Seattle's Urbanspoon sells for second time; site, app will be killed off

​Seattle restaurant review app Urbanspoon has been acquired for a second time, this time by growing Indian site Zomato for a reported $60 million.

Concur CEO named to SAP's Global Managing Board after $8.3 billion acquisition

Concur CEO Steve Singh has been named to the Global Managing Board of SAP, which acquired the company in December.

3 things to know about Jet.com founder and Amazon-battler Marc Lore

Jet.com, a new business from Marc Lore, the entrepreneur behind Diapers.com, is planning to bring a wholesale model to e-commerce, which means new competition for Amazon, a familiar face back in the retail game, and an emphasis on the empowered consumer.

Cool Spaces: Apptio keeps growing, and so does its Bellevue headquarters

Apptio is growing fast. The company focuses on keeping its employees happy by giving them access to great views, rather than reserving those for executives. There are also Nerf guns around the office to keep people on their toes.

TapImmune offering would help take cancer vaccines to next clinical trials

The Seattle biotech company announced this morning a stock warrant offering for $35.8 million that would help it bring some of its products down the pipeline to Phase II clinical trials.

Microsoft is on the menu at Hardee's and TGI Fridays

Technology from Microsoft Corp. is going to be used by customers at restaurant chains including Hardee's and TGI Fridays.

Amazon's 'Transparent' wins two Golden Globe Awards

​Amazon.com Inc.'s "Transparent" TV series, starring Jeffrey Tambor as a transgendered parent in Los Angeles, won two Golden Globe Awards on Sunday night.

National Tech News

Paul Singh's very simple visual for the state of the startup market

Cool Spaces: Apptio keeps growing, and so does its Bellevue headquarters

For Genius, revenue can wait

Concur CEO named to SAP's Global Managing Board after $8.3 billion acquisition

TapImmune offering would help take cancer vaccines to next clinical trials

Cambia continues its investment streak with a stake in a fraud protection service for seniors

Legislator: Industrial-hemp bill not so 'wacky'

University of Kentucky opposes Lorillard's use of term 'blu Nation' to market e-cigs

Capital One acquires money management app Level Money

4 cost-effective ways to market your company (no matter how small your budget)

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