Oakland Introduces East Bay Tech Community to the Region; Arises as High Tech Capital of the East Bay.Business/News Editors & High-Tech high-tech also hi-tech adj. Informal Of, relating to, or resembling high technology. high-tech Adjective same as hi-tech Adj. 1. Writers OAKLAND Oakland, city (1990 pop. 372,242), seat of Alameda co., W Calif., on the eastern side of San Francisco Bay; inc. 1852. Together with San Francisco and San Jose, the city comprises the fourth largest metropolitan area in the United States. , Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 4, 2000 Companies Demonstrate Latest Technology, Hundreds of Techies Convene CONVENE, civil law. This is a technical term, signifying to bring an action. Spearheading Oakland's technology renaissance, a 150-plus group of high-technology companies today launched EastBayTech.net, an Oakland Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce affiliate dedicated to making the East Bay a magnet for technology companies. The kickoff, held at the Oakland Convention Center, clearly demonstrated that the East Bay is home to a vibrant and active tech community, as dozens of technology companies demonstrated crest-of-the-wave technologies to a gathering of companies considering locating in the East Bay. Hosted by East Bay anchor tenants Cybergold and DoubleTwist, the EastBayTech.net launch party celebrated the growing technology community in cities ranging from Concord Concord, cities, United States Concord (kŏng`kərd, kŏn`kôrd'). 1 city (1990 pop. 111,348), Contra Costa co., W central Calif.; settled c.1852, inc. 1906. to Pleasanton Pleasanton, city (1990 pop. 50,553), Alameda co., W Calif., a suburb of the San Francisco–Oakland area, in a vineyard and dairy region; inc. 1894. Wine and cheese are produced, and there are publishing and stone-quarrying industries. to San Leandro San Leandro (săn lēăn`drō), city (1990 pop. 68,223), Alameda co., W Calif., on San Francisco Bay; inc. 1872. Metal, wood, and paper products; chemicals; leather goods; foods and beverages; medical equipment; lighting fixtures; and . "This event provides a wonderful opportunity to showcase our technology and also demonstrates the large number of technology companies now joining the East Bay business community," said Michael Michael, archangel Michael (mī`kəl) [Heb.,=who is like God?], archangel prominent in Christian, Jewish, and Muslim traditions. In the Bible and early Jewish literature, Michael is one of the angels of God's presence. E. Gruener, vice president of Operations at Cybergold. "The East Bay has been home to Cybergold since its founding in 1995. Our employees benefit from wonderful amenities, such as easy access to public transportation, that come with an East Bay location." EastBayTech.net is the first actual and virtual high-tech network of high-tech companies in the East Bay dedicated to raising the profile of technology companies in the region. It is dedicated to attracting high-tech companies to the East Bay and encouraging area residents to explore career opportunities closer to home. The network's online presence, www.EastBayTech.net, is quickly becoming a portal to the East Bay tech community with company profiles, information on incentives for locating in the East Bay, real-estate data and the latest regional technology news and events. "DoubleTwist is proud to be a presenting sponsor of EastBayTech.net," said John Couch John Couch may refer to:
TECHNICAL DEMONSTRATIONS:
AlphaSoft Services CloudSource
Art Technology Group CompuWare
ChiComm Oakland's Communications
MCA Net Technology Cluster
Cybergold NightFire
DoubleTwist The Outsource Group
Focal Communications Project Xpress International
Freedom Call Teligent
JW & Associates TechOne
Luna Information Systems Verio
Magenic Webvan
MasterLink WOMEN's Radio
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