High Technology News and Information for the Pacific Northwest Region
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High Technology News and Information for the Pacific Northwest Region |
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 Monday, May 12, 2008 JanRain Teams On Security Verification Feature Portland, Oregon-based JanRain, a developer of software for the OpenID, open source user authentication standard, said this morning that it has teamed with Positive Networks. According to the firms, the two have worked together to create CallVerifID, a two-factor authentication product for phones. The service uses a phone call to verify users using the myOpenID service. OpenID is a standard that allows users to create a single logon for multiple web sites and applications--using only one passwor (More info...) posted on Monday, May 12, 2008(Full story) Bag Borrow or Steal Expands Into Sunglasses Bag Barrow or Steal, the online retailer of designers handbags and jewelry, said today that it has expanded into sunglasses. The firm said that it will begin offering more than 100 styles of eyewear from 25 designers. Bag Borrow or Steal runs a service which allows its customers to rent handbags, jewelry, and now, sunglasses. The firm said it would charge anywhere from $25 to $200 each month for renting each pair of sunglasses. Bag Borrow or Steal is backed by Hilltop Investments, Impact Venture (More info...) posted on Monday, May 12, 2008(Full story) Movaya Signs Mpowerplayer Seattle-based Movaya, publisher of a Web-based, e-commerce platform for mobile transactions, revealed today that its PlugNPlay purchasing software has been integrated into Mpowerplayer's desktop arcade. The financial impact of the deal was not disclosed. Headquartered in Reston, Va., Mpowerplayer provides online game demos for mobile users. Joe Ariganello, Mpowerplayer's vice president of business development, said in a statement that the move will streamline the purchase process for experienced (More info...) posted on Monday, May 12, 2008(Full story) iMove Secures $4.25M in Series B Funds Video surveillance equipment manufacturer iMove Inc. announced Monday that it has concluded its second round of venture financing after raising some $4.25 million in funds. iMove credited technology investment firm Oxantium Ventures with leading the effort. iMove noted that Oxantium’s Drew Bewick will join iMove's board of directors as a result of Oxantium's investment. iMove also reported that it has relocated its Portland, Ore., headquarters to new, more expansive facilities within the city. T (More info...) posted on Monday, May 12, 2008 (More)(Full story) |
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