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Contrast Security, Inc. specializes in developing security software that enhances application self-protection against cyberattacks. Founded in 2014 and based in Los Altos, California, the company offers a range of solutions, including Contrast Assess, which integrates vulnerability assessment capabilities into software, and Contrast Protect, a runtime application self-protection tool that analyzes attack behaviors. Their patented deep security instrumentation provides comprehensive security observability, enabling continuous protection and accurate assessments of entire application portfolios without the need for disruptive scanning or specialized security personnel. This approach not only accelerates development cycles but also enhances operational efficiency and scalability while safeguarding applications from both known and unknown threats.

Contrast Security, Inc. specializes in developing security software that enhances application self-protection against cyberattacks. Founded in 2014 and based in Los Altos, California, the company offers a range of solutions, including Contrast Assess, which integrates vulnerability assessment capabilities into software, and Contrast Protect, a runtime application self-protection tool that analyzes attack behaviors. Their patented deep security instrumentation provides comprehensive security observability, enabling continuous protection and accurate assessments of entire application portfolios without the need for disruptive scanning or specialized security personnel. This approach not only accelerates development cycles but also enhances operational efficiency and scalability while safeguarding applications from both known and unknown threats.

Contrast Security, Inc. specializes in developing security software that enhances application self-protection against cyberattacks. Founded in 2014 and based in Los Altos, California, the company offers a range of solutions, including Contrast Assess, which integrates vulnerability assessment capabilities into software, and Contrast Protect, a runtime application self-protection tool that analyzes attack behaviors. Their patented deep security instrumentation provides comprehensive security observability, enabling continuous protection and accurate assessments of entire application portfolios without the need for disruptive scanning or specialized security personnel. This approach not only accelerates development cycles but also enhances operational efficiency and scalability while safeguarding applications from both known and unknown threats.

HyperCloud enables businesses to embrace public clouds and drive their digital transformation via the broadest set of functionalities to discover and plan cloud migrations, optimize costs, secure resource and scale operations in the public cloud. HyperCloud has a unique app-centric, modular approach that enables businesses to scale their cloud management capabilities within a common framework that provides centralized control and management of all private and public clouds and eliminates the need for ongoing training. HyperCloud analytics is powered by its massive database of more than 400 million data points across the major public clouds enabling instantaneous recommendations for optimizing new and existing applications using multi-dimensional analysis of factors such as cost, performance, and compliance. HyperCloud also analyzes past cloud usage to understand customer needs and speed service delivery by eliminating manual processes. As a result, enterprise IT and MSPs can deliver customized services across any private or public cloud, improving business performance while minimizing cloud management complexities.

Contrast Security, Inc. specializes in developing security software that enhances application self-protection against cyberattacks. Founded in 2014 and based in Los Altos, California, the company offers a range of solutions, including Contrast Assess, which integrates vulnerability assessment capabilities into software, and Contrast Protect, a runtime application self-protection tool that analyzes attack behaviors. Their patented deep security instrumentation provides comprehensive security observability, enabling continuous protection and accurate assessments of entire application portfolios without the need for disruptive scanning or specialized security personnel. This approach not only accelerates development cycles but also enhances operational efficiency and scalability while safeguarding applications from both known and unknown threats.

Siva Power, Inc. is a manufacturer of solar modules and panels based in Santa Clara, California. Founded in 2006, the company specializes in third-generation thin-film photovoltaic technologies that aim to enhance solar cell efficiency while significantly reducing manufacturing costs. Siva Power's innovative approach employs co-evaporated copper indium gallium selenide (CIGS) and a monolithic integration glass architecture, which utilizes automated laser scribes to streamline the manufacturing process. This technology is designed to halve the number of manufacturing steps compared to traditional methods, enabling the production of solar modules that can generate electricity competitively without relying on government subsidies. The company's advancements facilitate the establishment of solar power plants, contributing to more cost-effective energy production.

Gridstore™ is the leader in HyperConverged All-Flash Infrastructure for the Microsoft Cloud-Inspired Data Center. Our customers gain a 10X performance improvement over traditional storage as we put all-flash as close to the workload as possible. They realize 4X lower TCO by consolidation of three layers of infrastructure into one scalable layer built on X86 hardware and 10X less management effort due to less management points and less infrastructure to manage. Gridstore's HyperConverged Appliances include both compute and storage in a single system, and provide external storage and work with any Windows servers and the HyperConverged Appliance, all driven by Gridstore's patented software. Gridstore software architecture delivers native Windows integration, per-VM I/O control, and elastic and independent scaling of resources. Gridstore is headquartered in Mountain View, CA. and its products and services are available through a global network of value-added resellers.

Swrve Inc. is a mobile marketing automation and customer engagement platform that helps enterprises enhance customer interaction and monetization through tailored mobile experiences. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, Swrve provides an integrated platform that encompasses various mobile engagement features, including push and SMS messaging, in-app messaging, email notifications, and artificial intelligence-driven analytics. Its solutions facilitate the collection and analysis of crucial engagement metrics, allowing businesses to optimize their marketing strategies through A/B testing and real-time segmentation. Swrve serves a diverse range of industries, including airlines, hospitality, media, finance, gaming, telecommunications, and retail. With additional offices in Dublin, London, Irvine, and Sydney, Swrve has established itself as a key player in the mobile engagement marketing sector, continuously innovating to meet the evolving needs of its clients.

Siva Power, Inc. is a manufacturer of solar modules and panels based in Santa Clara, California. Founded in 2006, the company specializes in third-generation thin-film photovoltaic technologies that aim to enhance solar cell efficiency while significantly reducing manufacturing costs. Siva Power's innovative approach employs co-evaporated copper indium gallium selenide (CIGS) and a monolithic integration glass architecture, which utilizes automated laser scribes to streamline the manufacturing process. This technology is designed to halve the number of manufacturing steps compared to traditional methods, enabling the production of solar modules that can generate electricity competitively without relying on government subsidies. The company's advancements facilitate the establishment of solar power plants, contributing to more cost-effective energy production.

Swrve Inc. is a mobile marketing automation and customer engagement platform that helps enterprises enhance customer interaction and monetization through tailored mobile experiences. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, Swrve provides an integrated platform that encompasses various mobile engagement features, including push and SMS messaging, in-app messaging, email notifications, and artificial intelligence-driven analytics. Its solutions facilitate the collection and analysis of crucial engagement metrics, allowing businesses to optimize their marketing strategies through A/B testing and real-time segmentation. Swrve serves a diverse range of industries, including airlines, hospitality, media, finance, gaming, telecommunications, and retail. With additional offices in Dublin, London, Irvine, and Sydney, Swrve has established itself as a key player in the mobile engagement marketing sector, continuously innovating to meet the evolving needs of its clients.

Contrast Security, Inc. specializes in developing security software that enhances application self-protection against cyberattacks. Founded in 2014 and based in Los Altos, California, the company offers a range of solutions, including Contrast Assess, which integrates vulnerability assessment capabilities into software, and Contrast Protect, a runtime application self-protection tool that analyzes attack behaviors. Their patented deep security instrumentation provides comprehensive security observability, enabling continuous protection and accurate assessments of entire application portfolios without the need for disruptive scanning or specialized security personnel. This approach not only accelerates development cycles but also enhances operational efficiency and scalability while safeguarding applications from both known and unknown threats.

Siva Power, Inc. is a manufacturer of solar modules and panels based in Santa Clara, California. Founded in 2006, the company specializes in third-generation thin-film photovoltaic technologies that aim to enhance solar cell efficiency while significantly reducing manufacturing costs. Siva Power's innovative approach employs co-evaporated copper indium gallium selenide (CIGS) and a monolithic integration glass architecture, which utilizes automated laser scribes to streamline the manufacturing process. This technology is designed to halve the number of manufacturing steps compared to traditional methods, enabling the production of solar modules that can generate electricity competitively without relying on government subsidies. The company's advancements facilitate the establishment of solar power plants, contributing to more cost-effective energy production.

Gridstore™ is the leader in HyperConverged All-Flash Infrastructure for the Microsoft Cloud-Inspired Data Center. Our customers gain a 10X performance improvement over traditional storage as we put all-flash as close to the workload as possible. They realize 4X lower TCO by consolidation of three layers of infrastructure into one scalable layer built on X86 hardware and 10X less management effort due to less management points and less infrastructure to manage. Gridstore's HyperConverged Appliances include both compute and storage in a single system, and provide external storage and work with any Windows servers and the HyperConverged Appliance, all driven by Gridstore's patented software. Gridstore software architecture delivers native Windows integration, per-VM I/O control, and elastic and independent scaling of resources. Gridstore is headquartered in Mountain View, CA. and its products and services are available through a global network of value-added resellers.

Argyle Data, Inc. specializes in real-time big data analytics, focusing on the processing and analysis of time-critical information for mobile service providers and IoT networks. The company offers Xmp, a platform that supports simultaneous transaction processing, intelligent decision-making, and machine learning on large data volumes. Argyle Data's solutions enable organizations to extract valuable insights from real-time data, enhancing decision-making and overall business outcomes. Additionally, its Xmx module monitors network traffic, simplifying data extraction from enterprise systems and providing deep packet inspection capabilities to identify protocols and extract relevant data. Used by leading mobile operators, Argyle Data’s applications address significant challenges such as fraud detection and revenue threats, ultimately helping the telecommunications industry mitigate losses amounting to billions annually. Founded in 2007 and based in San Mateo, California, Argyle Data operates as a subsidiary of Mavenir Systems.

LiveHive, Inc. is a cloud-based platform headquartered in San Jose, California, that focuses on enhancing sales acceleration for businesses. Founded in 2011, the company offers a visual and interactive workspace designed for professionals across various sectors, including education, design, consulting, marketing, and business development. LiveHive combines buyer engagement analytics with advanced sales force automation to optimize sales operations and facilitate quicker revenue generation. The platform integrates seamlessly with leading sales tools, enhancing organizational efficiency and allowing sales representatives to focus more on selling. Management benefits from real-time insights to monitor progress towards revenue objectives.

Siva Power, Inc. is a manufacturer of solar modules and panels based in Santa Clara, California. Founded in 2006, the company specializes in third-generation thin-film photovoltaic technologies that aim to enhance solar cell efficiency while significantly reducing manufacturing costs. Siva Power's innovative approach employs co-evaporated copper indium gallium selenide (CIGS) and a monolithic integration glass architecture, which utilizes automated laser scribes to streamline the manufacturing process. This technology is designed to halve the number of manufacturing steps compared to traditional methods, enabling the production of solar modules that can generate electricity competitively without relying on government subsidies. The company's advancements facilitate the establishment of solar power plants, contributing to more cost-effective energy production.

Bitzer Mobile, Inc. specializes in developing infrastructure software tailored for enterprise mobility management. Founded in 2010 and based in Sunnyvale, California, the company offers solutions that enable organizations to securely extend access to corporate applications and data on mobile devices. Its technology supports the trend of consumerization by allowing employees to utilize their personal devices within the enterprise framework. Key products include the Enterprise Virtualized Mobility platform, which facilitates the prototyping, deployment, and support of multi-platform native applications, and the Mobile Virtualization Layer, which enhances mobile data transportation, offline synchronization, and user authentication. Additionally, Bitzer provides an Admin Control Panel for effective management of mobile users and devices.