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Neura, Inc. specializes in the development of software development kits and artificial intelligence tools designed to enhance the performance of mobile applications and Internet of Things (IoT) devices. The company's platform establishes logical connections between users' devices, their communities, and various online resources, utilizing intelligence to anticipate user needs and provide relevant suggestions. Neura's offerings cater to a diverse range of sectors, including health and wellness, retail and e-commerce, food delivery, media and entertainment, transportation, travel, finance, and gaming. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Palo Alto, California, Neura also maintains a research and development center in Herzliya, Israel.

Arkin removes barriers to software-defined data center (SDDC) adoption by providing a radically simple and collaborative approach to Operations. With a Google Search-like experience, the Arkin platform is an Industry first operations platform for converged infrastructure and software-defined data centers. Organizations have deployed Arkin to get deep visibility across virtual and physical, strengthen security, maximize utilization and improve performance while collaborating better. Based in Mountain View, CA and Pune India, Arkin was founded by Virtualization and Big Data Experts and is backed by Nexus Venture Partners as well as strategic investors and several industry luminaries. Learn more at www.arkin.net or follow us @arkinnet.

Ciel Medical is a biotechnology company based in Redwood City, California, founded in 2012. The company specializes in developing medical devices aimed at addressing critical healthcare challenges. Its primary focus is on a device designed to treat ventilator-associated pneumonia, a common and serious condition in intensive care settings. Additionally, Ciel Medical is working on technology to improve the treatment of kidney stones and has developed a device to enhance patient protection in intensive care units. Through its innovative solutions, Ciel Medical aims to improve patient outcomes and advance medical treatment methodologies.

Knightscope, Inc. is a company based in Mountain View, California, that specializes in developing autonomous robots designed for physical security. Founded in 2013, Knightscope combines self-driving technology, robotics, and artificial intelligence to create solutions that predict and prevent crimes. Its product lineup includes the K1 stationary robot, the K3 indoor robot, and the K5 outdoor robot, with a K7 multi-terrain version currently in development. The company's offerings also feature autonomous charging stations and a proprietary user interface known as the Knightscope Security Operations Center, which facilitates real-time data collection and analysis. Knightscope serves various sectors, including law enforcement, healthcare, retail, and corporate campuses, by providing an autonomous physical presence that gathers environmental data and alerts users to anomalies.

PredictionIO is an open-source machine learning server designed for software developers and data engineers to create predictive features, including personalization, recommendations, and content discovery. The platform simplifies the integration of these features into web and mobile applications through a straightforward set of APIs. This allows developers to implement functionalities similar to product recommendations seen on platforms like Amazon or news recommendations akin to those on Flipboard with minimal coding effort. By providing these capabilities, PredictionIO enables the development of more intelligent applications that enhance user experience through tailored content.