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Contextflow GmbH is a Vienna-based company that specializes in developing machine learning and artificial intelligence solutions for radiology image search and analysis. Founded in 2016, Contextflow has created a 3D image-based search engine that allows radiologists to quickly identify regions of interest within medical images, specifically targeting over 18 patterns in lung CT scans. The technology enables the rapid retrieval of visually similar cases, relevant descriptions, and differential diagnoses, thereby streamlining the decision-making process for healthcare professionals. Contextflow's software enhances diagnostic workflows and integrates seamlessly into existing PACS systems, ultimately improving patient care. The company has formed strategic partnerships with notable organizations, including the Radiology Center and Boehringer Ingelheim, and has garnered recognition for its innovative approach, such as being awarded the Most Promising Startup distinction. Currently, Contextflow is testing its solutions with multiple partners and aims to expand its international presence in the near future.

Illumitex Inc. is a manufacturer based in Austin, Texas, specializing in precision LEDs and LED lighting fixtures. Founded in 2005, the company offers a diverse range of lighting products tailored for horticultural, industrial, and architectural applications. Its horticultural lighting solutions include grow lights designed for large growers, vertical farms, greenhouses, and indoor gardening setups. Illumitex's innovative approach enhances traditional LED design, providing uniform and highly-precise light emissions. The company's products are utilized in various settings, including warehouses, commercial landscapes, and food processing facilities, and are distributed through stocking retailers across the United States. By integrating advanced optics technology, Illumitex aims to improve the brightness and efficiency of its lighting solutions for a variety of operational needs.

Illumitex Inc. is a manufacturer based in Austin, Texas, specializing in precision LEDs and LED lighting fixtures. Founded in 2005, the company offers a diverse range of lighting products tailored for horticultural, industrial, and architectural applications. Its horticultural lighting solutions include grow lights designed for large growers, vertical farms, greenhouses, and indoor gardening setups. Illumitex's innovative approach enhances traditional LED design, providing uniform and highly-precise light emissions. The company's products are utilized in various settings, including warehouses, commercial landscapes, and food processing facilities, and are distributed through stocking retailers across the United States. By integrating advanced optics technology, Illumitex aims to improve the brightness and efficiency of its lighting solutions for a variety of operational needs.

DialogTech is a leading provider of a voice-based marketing platform that specializes in call analytics and automation services. The company offers a comprehensive suite of software applications designed to enhance marketing efforts through advertisement tracking, call notifications, call forwarding, call automation, and interactive voice response. By focusing on actionable marketing analytics for inbound phone calls, DialogTech enables businesses, including Fortune 500 companies and growing agencies, to optimize their caller experience and improve call attribution. This approach helps clients drive more meaningful conversations that contribute to revenue generation.

DialogTech is a leading provider of a voice-based marketing platform that specializes in call analytics and automation services. The company offers a comprehensive suite of software applications designed to enhance marketing efforts through advertisement tracking, call notifications, call forwarding, call automation, and interactive voice response. By focusing on actionable marketing analytics for inbound phone calls, DialogTech enables businesses, including Fortune 500 companies and growing agencies, to optimize their caller experience and improve call attribution. This approach helps clients drive more meaningful conversations that contribute to revenue generation.

Sittercity is a Chicago‑based company founded in 2001 that provides an online platform connecting families with local caregivers, including babysitters, nannies, special‑needs sitters, care companions, and pet sitters. The service offers tools to streamline the screening and hiring process, such as two levels of background checks, motor vehicle record checks, and an online safety guide. In addition to its traditional matching service, Sittercity has launched an on‑demand offering called Chime, which further simplifies the way parents and caregivers establish and manage trusted relationships. The platform serves families nationwide and is a subsidiary of Bright Horizons Family Solutions.

Sittercity is a Chicago‑based company founded in 2001 that provides an online platform connecting families with local caregivers, including babysitters, nannies, special‑needs sitters, care companions, and pet sitters. The service offers tools to streamline the screening and hiring process, such as two levels of background checks, motor vehicle record checks, and an online safety guide. In addition to its traditional matching service, Sittercity has launched an on‑demand offering called Chime, which further simplifies the way parents and caregivers establish and manage trusted relationships. The platform serves families nationwide and is a subsidiary of Bright Horizons Family Solutions.

Smart Lunches, Inc. is a Boston-based company that specializes in providing catering and food delivery services for children's lunches at schools, childcare centers, and summer camps across several regions, including Boston, Philadelphia, Chicago, New Jersey, Georgia, and Washington D.C. Founded in 2011, the company operates an online platform that allows parents to easily order meals for their children. Smart Lunches offers a diverse selection of hot and cold main dishes, sides, snacks, soups, and drinks, all prepared by local catering partners. The service is designed to ensure convenience and nutritional security for parents while delivering quality meals directly to schools, simplifying the lunch process for families.

Smart Lunches, Inc. is a Boston-based company that specializes in providing catering and food delivery services for children's lunches at schools, childcare centers, and summer camps across several regions, including Boston, Philadelphia, Chicago, New Jersey, Georgia, and Washington D.C. Founded in 2011, the company operates an online platform that allows parents to easily order meals for their children. Smart Lunches offers a diverse selection of hot and cold main dishes, sides, snacks, soups, and drinks, all prepared by local catering partners. The service is designed to ensure convenience and nutritional security for parents while delivering quality meals directly to schools, simplifying the lunch process for families.

Analyte Health is a digital healthcare delivery platform that connects patients and providers with laboratory testing services, streamlining the healthcare experience. The company focuses on enhancing convenience and accessibility by significantly reducing the turnaround time for lab testing, often completing it in three days or less, compared to the traditional weeks required. Analyte Health operates online clinics through its web portals, which facilitate the sharing of patient information among labs, physicians, and patients, promoting transparency and improved care. The company has established a strong reputation for patient satisfaction, consistently achieving a Net Promoter Score of 70 or higher, reflecting its commitment to an outstanding patient experience.

Bloom Energy Corporation, founded in 2001 and headquartered in San Jose, California, specializes in designing, manufacturing, and selling solid-oxide fuel cell systems for on-site power generation. Its flagship product, the Bloom Energy Server, converts various fuels, including natural gas, biogas, and hydrogen, into electricity through an electrochemical process without combustion. This technology allows for efficient, reliable, and clean energy production, significantly reducing electricity costs and greenhouse gas emissions. Bloom Energy serves a diverse range of industries, including banking, healthcare, technology, and utilities, primarily operating in the United States, Japan, China, India, and South Korea. The company aims to enhance energy security and independence by generating power at the point of consumption, and it is exploring opportunities in the electrolyzer market to further its advancements in energy solutions.

Illumitex Inc. is a manufacturer based in Austin, Texas, specializing in precision LEDs and LED lighting fixtures. Founded in 2005, the company offers a diverse range of lighting products tailored for horticultural, industrial, and architectural applications. Its horticultural lighting solutions include grow lights designed for large growers, vertical farms, greenhouses, and indoor gardening setups. Illumitex's innovative approach enhances traditional LED design, providing uniform and highly-precise light emissions. The company's products are utilized in various settings, including warehouses, commercial landscapes, and food processing facilities, and are distributed through stocking retailers across the United States. By integrating advanced optics technology, Illumitex aims to improve the brightness and efficiency of its lighting solutions for a variety of operational needs.

SolFocus's mission is to enable solar energy generation at a Levelized Cost of Energy (LCOE) competitive with traditional fossil fuel sources. To achieve this goal, SolFocus has developed leading concentrator photovoltaic (CPV) technology which combines high-efficiency solar cells (approaching 40%) and advanced optics to provide solar energy solutions which are scalable, dependable and capable of delivering on the promise of clean, low-cost, renewable energy.

Bloom Energy Corporation, founded in 2001 and headquartered in San Jose, California, specializes in designing, manufacturing, and selling solid-oxide fuel cell systems for on-site power generation. Its flagship product, the Bloom Energy Server, converts various fuels, including natural gas, biogas, and hydrogen, into electricity through an electrochemical process without combustion. This technology allows for efficient, reliable, and clean energy production, significantly reducing electricity costs and greenhouse gas emissions. Bloom Energy serves a diverse range of industries, including banking, healthcare, technology, and utilities, primarily operating in the United States, Japan, China, India, and South Korea. The company aims to enhance energy security and independence by generating power at the point of consumption, and it is exploring opportunities in the electrolyzer market to further its advancements in energy solutions.

Trunk Club is a personalized clothing service based in Chicago that offers designer clothing for men, aiming to simplify the shopping experience. Customers provide information about their style, fit, and size preferences, after which the company sends a curated selection of apparel tailored to those specifications. Clients can try on the clothing at home, keeping only what they like while returning the rest using a pre-paid shipping label. The service is free of charge, with no hidden fees, and all shipping costs are covered by the company. Founded by Brian Spaly, who previously established the men's online retailer Bonobos, Trunk Club has gained recognition through features in major media outlets, including NBC's Today Show and the New York Times.

SiliconBlue Technologies specializes in providing programmable logic solutions for battery-powered consumer electronics. Their flagship product, the iCE65™ mobileFPGA™ device, enables designers to implement unique features swiftly and efficiently in products like smartphones, e-readers, portable media players, and medical devices. By merging the flexibility of FPGAs with the cost-effectiveness and low power consumption of ASICs, SiliconBlue's solutions cater specifically to handheld consumer systems.

Analyte Health is a digital healthcare delivery platform that connects patients and providers with laboratory testing services, streamlining the healthcare experience. The company focuses on enhancing convenience and accessibility by significantly reducing the turnaround time for lab testing, often completing it in three days or less, compared to the traditional weeks required. Analyte Health operates online clinics through its web portals, which facilitate the sharing of patient information among labs, physicians, and patients, promoting transparency and improved care. The company has established a strong reputation for patient satisfaction, consistently achieving a Net Promoter Score of 70 or higher, reflecting its commitment to an outstanding patient experience.

Sittercity is a Chicago‑based company founded in 2001 that provides an online platform connecting families with local caregivers, including babysitters, nannies, special‑needs sitters, care companions, and pet sitters. The service offers tools to streamline the screening and hiring process, such as two levels of background checks, motor vehicle record checks, and an online safety guide. In addition to its traditional matching service, Sittercity has launched an on‑demand offering called Chime, which further simplifies the way parents and caregivers establish and manage trusted relationships. The platform serves families nationwide and is a subsidiary of Bright Horizons Family Solutions.

DIRTT Environmental Solutions combines 3D design, configuration, and manufacturing software with in-house manufacturing of its prefabricated interior construction solutions. Their products include solid walls, glass walls, headwalls, doors, casework, timber, access floors, and more.

DialogTech is a leading provider of a voice-based marketing platform that specializes in call analytics and automation services. The company offers a comprehensive suite of software applications designed to enhance marketing efforts through advertisement tracking, call notifications, call forwarding, call automation, and interactive voice response. By focusing on actionable marketing analytics for inbound phone calls, DialogTech enables businesses, including Fortune 500 companies and growing agencies, to optimize their caller experience and improve call attribution. This approach helps clients drive more meaningful conversations that contribute to revenue generation.

Envestnet, Inc. is a provider of technology-driven wealth management and financial wellness solutions, operating primarily in the United States and internationally. The company is structured into two segments: Envestnet Wealth Solutions and Envestnet Data & Analytics. It offers a range of services including an open architecture wealth management platform, data aggregation and reporting, digital advice capabilities, and software for trading, rebalancing, and client relationship management through its Tamarac platform. Additionally, Envestnet delivers goals-based financial planning solutions via MoneyGuide, and services for advisor-sold retirement plans through Envestnet Retirement Solutions. The company also provides research and consulting services to support financial advisors in developing investment strategies and optimizing portfolios. Envestnet primarily serves banks, wealth management firms, brokerages, and registered investment advisors, facilitating their business operations and enhancing client interactions. Founded in 1999, Envestnet is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.

Appolicious Inc. specializes in solving the challenge of app discovery for iOS and Android devices by providing white-label app discovery experiences. They offer a platform that allows experts to curate categories and rate apps based on a proprietary rubric. Recently, Appolicious launched appoLearning, a vertical app discovery site focused on educational apps for children, leveraging their platform. The company plans to expand into other verticals in the future.

Suniva is a manufacturer specializing in high-efficiency monocrystalline silicon photovoltaic (PV) cells and modules aimed at providing cost-competitive solar energy solutions. The company focuses on developing its ARTisun series, which is designed for clean and sustainable power generation. Suniva's products emphasize high conversion efficiency while maintaining affordability, targeting both commercial and residential markets. Through its patented low-cost manufacturing technology, Suniva seeks to drive down the overall cost per watt of solar-generated power, positioning itself to meet the growing demand for accessible solar energy solutions.

SolFocus's mission is to enable solar energy generation at a Levelized Cost of Energy (LCOE) competitive with traditional fossil fuel sources. To achieve this goal, SolFocus has developed leading concentrator photovoltaic (CPV) technology which combines high-efficiency solar cells (approaching 40%) and advanced optics to provide solar energy solutions which are scalable, dependable and capable of delivering on the promise of clean, low-cost, renewable energy.

Metatomix, established in 2000, specializes in semantic integration services. The company's solutions focus on linking data from various disparate systems to create a unified semantic understanding of information across an enterprise. This approach provides a comprehensive view of business information, enabling applications to utilize data from multiple sources rather than relying on a single system or data store. By doing so, Metatomix helps corporate enterprises and government agencies streamline workflows and enhance decision-making processes.

Sittercity is a Chicago‑based company founded in 2001 that provides an online platform connecting families with local caregivers, including babysitters, nannies, special‑needs sitters, care companions, and pet sitters. The service offers tools to streamline the screening and hiring process, such as two levels of background checks, motor vehicle record checks, and an online safety guide. In addition to its traditional matching service, Sittercity has launched an on‑demand offering called Chime, which further simplifies the way parents and caregivers establish and manage trusted relationships. The platform serves families nationwide and is a subsidiary of Bright Horizons Family Solutions.

SolFocus's mission is to enable solar energy generation at a Levelized Cost of Energy (LCOE) competitive with traditional fossil fuel sources. To achieve this goal, SolFocus has developed leading concentrator photovoltaic (CPV) technology which combines high-efficiency solar cells (approaching 40%) and advanced optics to provide solar energy solutions which are scalable, dependable and capable of delivering on the promise of clean, low-cost, renewable energy.

DialogTech is a leading provider of a voice-based marketing platform that specializes in call analytics and automation services. The company offers a comprehensive suite of software applications designed to enhance marketing efforts through advertisement tracking, call notifications, call forwarding, call automation, and interactive voice response. By focusing on actionable marketing analytics for inbound phone calls, DialogTech enables businesses, including Fortune 500 companies and growing agencies, to optimize their caller experience and improve call attribution. This approach helps clients drive more meaningful conversations that contribute to revenue generation.

CombineNet, Inc. is a technology company specializing in advanced sourcing solutions for a diverse range of organizations, including mid-sized and global companies across various industries. With over a decade of experience, CombineNet provides its clients with the tools needed to make informed supplier and spend decisions. Its flagship product, the Advanced Sourcing Application Platform (ASAP), is a web-based software-as-a-service solution designed to streamline the creation, launch, and management of sourcing events, regardless of size or complexity. The platform focuses on optimizing sourcing processes and improving decision-making for complex spend categories, thereby enhancing overall procurement efficiency.

Analyte Health is a digital healthcare delivery platform that connects patients and providers with laboratory testing services, streamlining the healthcare experience. The company focuses on enhancing convenience and accessibility by significantly reducing the turnaround time for lab testing, often completing it in three days or less, compared to the traditional weeks required. Analyte Health operates online clinics through its web portals, which facilitate the sharing of patient information among labs, physicians, and patients, promoting transparency and improved care. The company has established a strong reputation for patient satisfaction, consistently achieving a Net Promoter Score of 70 or higher, reflecting its commitment to an outstanding patient experience.

Since its inception, BitWave has been dedicated to the development of a universal programmable transceiver, the Softransceiver RFIC. The technology will allow wireless carriers and cell phone manufacturers to deploy more services and devices in less time with additional functionality.

Initiate Systems specializes in master data management (MDM) software, helping organizations effectively utilize and share vital data assets. The company provides solutions for customer data integration and enterprise master person indexing, catering to various sectors including financial services, hospitality, manufacturing, and retail. By delivering comprehensive, accurate, and real-time insights from data across multiple sources, even beyond an organization's firewall, Initiate Systems enables businesses to harness the full potential of their data. This capability supports organizations in gaining competitive advantages and enhancing their operational efficiency.

Enkata Technologies specializes in cloud-based workforce analytics, offering a Software as a Service (SaaS) platform that leverages machine data to enhance employee performance. The company captures work-related activities from existing systems such as email, customer relationship management tools, and phone data, organizing this information to reveal insights into effective work practices and their outcomes. Enkata provides various services, including Desktop Analytics, which monitors employee desktop activities, and Desktop Automation, designed to boost productivity by automating repetitive tasks. Additionally, the company offers Automated Contact Reasoning to accurately identify reasons for customer interactions and a Quality Monitor for evaluating performance during quality assurance sessions. Through customer-specific scoring algorithms, Enkata highlights critical information and recommends actionable steps to help users achieve improved results in their work.

Suniva is a manufacturer specializing in high-efficiency monocrystalline silicon photovoltaic (PV) cells and modules aimed at providing cost-competitive solar energy solutions. The company focuses on developing its ARTisun series, which is designed for clean and sustainable power generation. Suniva's products emphasize high conversion efficiency while maintaining affordability, targeting both commercial and residential markets. Through its patented low-cost manufacturing technology, Suniva seeks to drive down the overall cost per watt of solar-generated power, positioning itself to meet the growing demand for accessible solar energy solutions.

The World History Project is the first web site that enables people like you to collaboratively record, discover and share history. It's history recorded by the people, for the people. Help you discover events and history in unexpected and unique ways. Provide you with a place where you can exhibit your knowledge and help others.

Agami Systems is a company based in Sunnyvale, California, specializing in enterprise network storage systems that incorporate live file system replication and support services. The company caters to a diverse clientele, including families, contractors, and corporate entities, providing reliable solutions for data management and storage needs. In addition, Agami operates a financial service division focused on asset structuring, management, and sustainability, offering advisory and wealth management services. This division aims to support the long-term objectives of clients by ensuring the effective development and transmission of private assets across generations, while also providing impartial guidance.

DialogTech is a leading provider of a voice-based marketing platform that specializes in call analytics and automation services. The company offers a comprehensive suite of software applications designed to enhance marketing efforts through advertisement tracking, call notifications, call forwarding, call automation, and interactive voice response. By focusing on actionable marketing analytics for inbound phone calls, DialogTech enables businesses, including Fortune 500 companies and growing agencies, to optimize their caller experience and improve call attribution. This approach helps clients drive more meaningful conversations that contribute to revenue generation.

Hammerhead Systems, Inc. provides MPLS and Ethernet aggregation and switching solutions for business services, residential broadband, and wireless backhaul markets in the United States and internationally. It offers HSX 6000, which enables aggregation, interworking, and migration of access protocols across various core infrastructure; and Pegador SOA EMS, an element management system that provides Web services through XML/SOAP. The company was founded in 2002 and is headquartered in Mountain View, California. On May 21, 2009, Hammerhead Systems, Inc filed a voluntary petition for liquidation under Chapter 7 in the US Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of California, San Jose.

E-Duction is at the forefront of the evolving payment industry – paying for goods and services via payroll deduction. The current advent of consumerism is creating demand for more complex payroll deduction products, including variable and dynamic products in which the deduction/payment amount may change each month. E-Duction's transaction processing capabilities make possible a wide range of profitable, consumer-friendly payroll deduction-based services which meet the key demands of today's large and small employers alike.

Metatomix, established in 2000, specializes in semantic integration services. The company's solutions focus on linking data from various disparate systems to create a unified semantic understanding of information across an enterprise. This approach provides a comprehensive view of business information, enabling applications to utilize data from multiple sources rather than relying on a single system or data store. By doing so, Metatomix helps corporate enterprises and government agencies streamline workflows and enhance decision-making processes.

Enkata Technologies specializes in cloud-based workforce analytics, offering a Software as a Service (SaaS) platform that leverages machine data to enhance employee performance. The company captures work-related activities from existing systems such as email, customer relationship management tools, and phone data, organizing this information to reveal insights into effective work practices and their outcomes. Enkata provides various services, including Desktop Analytics, which monitors employee desktop activities, and Desktop Automation, designed to boost productivity by automating repetitive tasks. Additionally, the company offers Automated Contact Reasoning to accurately identify reasons for customer interactions and a Quality Monitor for evaluating performance during quality assurance sessions. Through customer-specific scoring algorithms, Enkata highlights critical information and recommends actionable steps to help users achieve improved results in their work.

Metatomix, established in 2000, specializes in semantic integration services. The company's solutions focus on linking data from various disparate systems to create a unified semantic understanding of information across an enterprise. This approach provides a comprehensive view of business information, enabling applications to utilize data from multiple sources rather than relying on a single system or data store. By doing so, Metatomix helps corporate enterprises and government agencies streamline workflows and enhance decision-making processes.

MobileAware specializes in assisting mobile network operators in improving customer experience through the development of mobile engagement channels. The company offers innovative solutions that enable operators to quickly establish and launch a mobile presence accessible from any device. By doing so, MobileAware reduces the costs associated with delivering high-quality customer service while simultaneously creating new revenue opportunities. Numerous prominent operators, such as Orange, T-Mobile, TELUS, and Vodafone, have utilized MobileAware's expertise to implement a Mobile First strategy.

CombineNet, Inc. is a technology company specializing in advanced sourcing solutions for a diverse range of organizations, including mid-sized and global companies across various industries. With over a decade of experience, CombineNet provides its clients with the tools needed to make informed supplier and spend decisions. Its flagship product, the Advanced Sourcing Application Platform (ASAP), is a web-based software-as-a-service solution designed to streamline the creation, launch, and management of sourcing events, regardless of size or complexity. The platform focuses on optimizing sourcing processes and improving decision-making for complex spend categories, thereby enhancing overall procurement efficiency.

Hammerhead Systems, Inc. provides MPLS and Ethernet aggregation and switching solutions for business services, residential broadband, and wireless backhaul markets in the United States and internationally. It offers HSX 6000, which enables aggregation, interworking, and migration of access protocols across various core infrastructure; and Pegador SOA EMS, an element management system that provides Web services through XML/SOAP. The company was founded in 2002 and is headquartered in Mountain View, California. On May 21, 2009, Hammerhead Systems, Inc filed a voluntary petition for liquidation under Chapter 7 in the US Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of California, San Jose.

Cogency Software, Inc., founded in 1997 and headquartered in Burlingame, California with an additional office in New York, develops and supports automated accounting and operations solutions tailored for the alternative investment industry. The company offers a range of software solutions including portfolio management, partnership accounting, fund accounting, and investor relations management. These solutions cater to various clients such as hedge funds, private equity funds, and daily traded instruments, providing services like net asset value calculation, multi-asset class tracking, performance attribution, and compliance reporting. Cogency Software also provides implementation, training, and support services, ensuring that their clients can effectively manage complex investment portfolios. The company operates under the ownership of Backstop Solutions Group, LLC.

Austin Logistics is a provider of next-generation predictive analytic and business intelligence software solutions that anticipate customer value and behavior to drive more profit from every customer interaction. Since 1992, the company's innovative solutions have helped many of the world's largest financial services, telecommunication, and e-commerce companies to make proactive, profit-focused decisions that optimize actions in collections, risk & fraud, marketing and customer service.

AGEIA Technologies, Inc. specializes in developing hardware-accelerated physics technology for PC games. The company is best known for its PhysX engine and processor, which enhances the realism of virtual environments by enabling responsive and unscripted physical interactions. This technology allows for sophisticated simulations of various physical effects, including collisions, explosions, and the behavior of fluids and particles, catering to the needs of hardcore gamers and enthusiasts. In addition to its core products, AGEIA Technologies provides a software development kit designed to simplify the integration of physics programming into gaming consoles and applications. Founded in 2002 and headquartered in Santa Clara, California, with an additional office in Mountain View, the company has operated as a subsidiary of NVIDIA Corporation since 2008.

Agami Systems is a company based in Sunnyvale, California, specializing in enterprise network storage systems that incorporate live file system replication and support services. The company caters to a diverse clientele, including families, contractors, and corporate entities, providing reliable solutions for data management and storage needs. In addition, Agami operates a financial service division focused on asset structuring, management, and sustainability, offering advisory and wealth management services. This division aims to support the long-term objectives of clients by ensuring the effective development and transmission of private assets across generations, while also providing impartial guidance.

Cortera, Inc. is a provider of business-to-business analytics and cloud-based risk management solutions, specializing in payment and purchase behavior data for public and private companies. Founded in 1993 and headquartered in Boca Raton, Florida, with additional offices in Massachusetts and India, Cortera tracks $1.6 trillion in business-to-business purchases across 45 categories, offering insights on 20 million U.S. business locations. The company's products include Cortera Pulse, a subscription service for monitoring credit risk; Boost, which enhances customer insights; and Cortera Decisions, an automated scorecard platform. Additionally, Cortera offers eCredit for credit scoring and collections automation, Cortera Traits for real-time statistical modeling, and Connect, an XML web service for accessing proprietary data. These solutions help businesses of all sizes understand their customers and suppliers better, ultimately aiding in revenue growth and risk reduction.

IQS, Inc. is a provider of enterprise compliance and quality management software tailored for various manufacturing sectors, including medical devices, aerospace and defense, automotive, and food and beverage. Founded in 1988 and headquartered in North Olmsted, Ohio, the company offers a comprehensive suite of solutions designed to enhance operational efficiency and compliance with regulatory standards. Its software includes functionalities for advanced planning, customer and supplier management, document and product management, and risk and audit management. IQS aims to empower clients by providing an integrated, web-based system that improves visibility into key business processes and performance metrics. This approach helps organizations reduce risks, achieve industry certifications more efficiently, and ultimately enhance profitability. As a subsidiary of Medgate, Inc., IQS continues to serve leading companies across multiple industries, focusing on quality assurance and compliance management.

Enkata Technologies specializes in cloud-based workforce analytics, offering a Software as a Service (SaaS) platform that leverages machine data to enhance employee performance. The company captures work-related activities from existing systems such as email, customer relationship management tools, and phone data, organizing this information to reveal insights into effective work practices and their outcomes. Enkata provides various services, including Desktop Analytics, which monitors employee desktop activities, and Desktop Automation, designed to boost productivity by automating repetitive tasks. Additionally, the company offers Automated Contact Reasoning to accurately identify reasons for customer interactions and a Quality Monitor for evaluating performance during quality assurance sessions. Through customer-specific scoring algorithms, Enkata highlights critical information and recommends actionable steps to help users achieve improved results in their work.

Shoes.com is an online marketplace specializing in retail shoes and related accessories, offering a wide selection of products including shoes, purses, wallets, bags, and clothing for various demographics, including women, men, boys, girls, and babies. Founded in 2000 as Shoebuy.com in Boston, Massachusetts, the company was a pioneer in the online shoe retail space and has since served millions of customers with diverse preferences. Shoes.com features over one million styles from more than 800 top brands, ensuring a seamless shopping experience across devices. In 2016, the company was acquired by Jet.com, which is part of the Walmart US eCommerce division, further enhancing its capabilities to provide a superior shoe-shopping experience. In addition to its online presence, Shoes.com also operates physical stores in Vancouver and Toronto.

Smart System Technologies provides merchants with cashless and contactless payment and marketing analytics services. It is based in Irvine, California.

Informative, established in 1999, is a marketing company based in South San Francisco, California. It specializes in providing online tools to help businesses understand their customers' priorities and build brand communities. Additionally, Informative offers marketing analytics services, including survey creation, community management, blog hosting, and customer profiling. Its clients span various industries such as advertising agencies, consumer products, media, financial services, pharmaceuticals, software, and electronics.

CombineNet, Inc. is a technology company specializing in advanced sourcing solutions for a diverse range of organizations, including mid-sized and global companies across various industries. With over a decade of experience, CombineNet provides its clients with the tools needed to make informed supplier and spend decisions. Its flagship product, the Advanced Sourcing Application Platform (ASAP), is a web-based software-as-a-service solution designed to streamline the creation, launch, and management of sourcing events, regardless of size or complexity. The platform focuses on optimizing sourcing processes and improving decision-making for complex spend categories, thereby enhancing overall procurement efficiency.

Austin Logistics is a provider of next-generation predictive analytic and business intelligence software solutions that anticipate customer value and behavior to drive more profit from every customer interaction. Since 1992, the company's innovative solutions have helped many of the world's largest financial services, telecommunication, and e-commerce companies to make proactive, profit-focused decisions that optimize actions in collections, risk & fraud, marketing and customer service.

Since its inception, BitWave has been dedicated to the development of a universal programmable transceiver, the Softransceiver RFIC. The technology will allow wireless carriers and cell phone manufacturers to deploy more services and devices in less time with additional functionality.

Metatomix, established in 2000, specializes in semantic integration services. The company's solutions focus on linking data from various disparate systems to create a unified semantic understanding of information across an enterprise. This approach provides a comprehensive view of business information, enabling applications to utilize data from multiple sources rather than relying on a single system or data store. By doing so, Metatomix helps corporate enterprises and government agencies streamline workflows and enhance decision-making processes.

KnowledgeStorm, Inc. is a provider of an online search resource dedicated to technology solutions and information. Founded in 1998 and headquartered in Alpharetta, Georgia, the company facilitates connections between technology buyers and providers by allowing users to search for solutions based on various criteria, including geography, industry, and specific business needs. KnowledgeStorm also offers services that include solution and research listings and lead-generation campaigns designed to convert online inquiries into actionable leads for technology vendors. Additionally, it provides advertising services for promoting products, services, and events through its newsletter. As a subsidiary of TechTarget, Inc., KnowledgeStorm plays a significant role in the technology marketing landscape.

Cortera, Inc. is a provider of business-to-business analytics and cloud-based risk management solutions, specializing in payment and purchase behavior data for public and private companies. Founded in 1993 and headquartered in Boca Raton, Florida, with additional offices in Massachusetts and India, Cortera tracks $1.6 trillion in business-to-business purchases across 45 categories, offering insights on 20 million U.S. business locations. The company's products include Cortera Pulse, a subscription service for monitoring credit risk; Boost, which enhances customer insights; and Cortera Decisions, an automated scorecard platform. Additionally, Cortera offers eCredit for credit scoring and collections automation, Cortera Traits for real-time statistical modeling, and Connect, an XML web service for accessing proprietary data. These solutions help businesses of all sizes understand their customers and suppliers better, ultimately aiding in revenue growth and risk reduction.

Thinque Systems is a developer of mobile enterprise applications and has a history of supplying solutions for Global 2000 companies. Thinque develops and markets mobile enterprise applications for sales force automation and field force automation that reduce field expenses, decrease day's sales outstanding, increase worker efficiency, an drive top line revenue while building customer loyalty. Thinque Systems customers include Colgate-Palmolive, Maybelline, Pepsi Americas and Revlon.

Orexo is a pharmaceutical company focused on developing improved specialty pharmaceuticals and innovative treatments by utilizing known substances and proprietary technologies. The company operates primarily in the United States and Sweden, with a significant portion of its revenue generated from the USA Pharma segment, which involves the commercialization of its fully owned pharmaceuticals in the U.S. market. Orexo also has a Digital Therapeutics segment, where it is introducing evidence-based digital health solutions, although this area is still in the early stages of development. The company's research and development activities are centralized at its headquarters in Uppsala, Sweden, where it continues to expand its pharmaceutical pipeline.

Enkata Technologies specializes in cloud-based workforce analytics, offering a Software as a Service (SaaS) platform that leverages machine data to enhance employee performance. The company captures work-related activities from existing systems such as email, customer relationship management tools, and phone data, organizing this information to reveal insights into effective work practices and their outcomes. Enkata provides various services, including Desktop Analytics, which monitors employee desktop activities, and Desktop Automation, designed to boost productivity by automating repetitive tasks. Additionally, the company offers Automated Contact Reasoning to accurately identify reasons for customer interactions and a Quality Monitor for evaluating performance during quality assurance sessions. Through customer-specific scoring algorithms, Enkata highlights critical information and recommends actionable steps to help users achieve improved results in their work.

Imaging Portals is a developer of software focused on the development and deployment of remote monitoring systems for the document imaging industry.

CombineNet, Inc. is a technology company specializing in advanced sourcing solutions for a diverse range of organizations, including mid-sized and global companies across various industries. With over a decade of experience, CombineNet provides its clients with the tools needed to make informed supplier and spend decisions. Its flagship product, the Advanced Sourcing Application Platform (ASAP), is a web-based software-as-a-service solution designed to streamline the creation, launch, and management of sourcing events, regardless of size or complexity. The platform focuses on optimizing sourcing processes and improving decision-making for complex spend categories, thereby enhancing overall procurement efficiency.

E-StudioLive is a company that specializes in webcasting solutions, offering services for creating and deploying both live and on-demand interactive webcasts. Founded in 1996 and based in Tewksbury, Massachusetts, E-StudioLive combines video, graphics, data, and viewer interaction to produce engaging live webcasts. Its clientele includes a diverse range of customers such as corporations, government agencies, educational institutions, and broadcasters. The company's services are designed to enhance communication, generate revenue, and provide a competitive advantage by leveraging streaming multimedia technology. Additionally, E-StudioLive offers live video production support, further facilitating the delivery of high-quality webcasts for its clients.

E-StudioLive is a company that specializes in webcasting solutions, offering services for creating and deploying both live and on-demand interactive webcasts. Founded in 1996 and based in Tewksbury, Massachusetts, E-StudioLive combines video, graphics, data, and viewer interaction to produce engaging live webcasts. Its clientele includes a diverse range of customers such as corporations, government agencies, educational institutions, and broadcasters. The company's services are designed to enhance communication, generate revenue, and provide a competitive advantage by leveraging streaming multimedia technology. Additionally, E-StudioLive offers live video production support, further facilitating the delivery of high-quality webcasts for its clients.

ITango provides employee and manager self-service software and services.

Digital Bridge specializes in owning and operating communications infrastructure companies that generate strong recurring cash flow. With a leadership team boasting over 100 years of combined experience in the sector, the company focuses on various sub-asset classes within communications infrastructure, including tower and rooftop antenna site ownership, data center management, fiber and backhaul services, cloud storage, and small cell, distributed antenna systems, and WiFi. Digital Bridge is dedicated to building a robust portfolio that supports the increasing demand for reliable communication services.

BayLogics is a leading provider of Lease Relationship Management (LRM) solutions, specializing in software designed to manage both owned and leased real estate assets. The company's products enable clients to oversee more than five billion square feet of property and handle approximately $100 billion in lease-related expenses annually. By offering comprehensive e-business solutions, BayLogics aims to streamline the complexities of multiple-unit leasing, transforming intricate details into actionable information that enhances efficiency and communication. Their software solutions, available through installed and web-hosted environments, support businesses in making real-time, critical decisions regarding their real estate management.

Celox Networks, Inc. manufactures Internet protocol switches. The company’s SCx 192 is an Internet protocol service creation switch, which provides tools to create new revenue-generating services over existing access connections, such as traffic prioritization, traffic shaping and bandwidth management, and security across a shared Internet protocol infrastructure, as well as service level agreement performance verifications.

I-Works develops software tools that enable small- to medium-sized businesses to create, maintain, and host their e-commerce websites. It provides products and services for banking, insurance, and international media businesses. I-Works is focused on unleashing the full power of the internet. It is specialized in customized website solutions and concentrates a substantial part of its resources for its technology development center. Founded in 1989, I-Works was acquired by DigitalWork on December 13, 2001. It is based in Chicago, Illinois.

BATNET1 is a prominent Internet Affinity Marketing company that collaborates with established membership organizations and top online retailers. The company specializes in developing personalized, private-label online marketplaces that provide exclusive offers specifically designed for members of these groups. By leveraging strategic partnerships, BATNET1 aims to enhance the shopping experience for users while delivering targeted promotions that align with their interests and needs.

DealerSource is a Chicago-based company that functions as a comprehensive online marketplace for the dealer community, specializing in the buying and selling of off-lease and used business equipment. Established in 1999, it initially focused on commercial copiers, fax machines, printers, and OEM-equivalent supplies. The company has since expanded its offerings to include lines of credit, inspection services, and educational content, catering to a growing network of over 1,800 registered users. As an official online marketplace of the Business Technology Association, DealerSource emphasizes high-touch customer service to foster long-term relationships within the industry. The management team boasts over 100 years of combined experience in office equipment and technology, positioning DealerSource as a trusted partner for dealers, manufacturers, and lessors alike.

Thinque Systems is a developer of mobile enterprise applications and has a history of supplying solutions for Global 2000 companies. Thinque develops and markets mobile enterprise applications for sales force automation and field force automation that reduce field expenses, decrease day's sales outstanding, increase worker efficiency, an drive top line revenue while building customer loyalty. Thinque Systems customers include Colgate-Palmolive, Maybelline, Pepsi Americas and Revlon.

Imagicast, Inc. specializes in strategic merchandising solutions tailored for the retail sector. The company offers a one-to-one merchandising platform that integrates marketing, e-commerce, and business intelligence functionalities. This platform empowers retailers and brand manufacturers to create engaging in-store product demonstrations and personalized promotions. Additionally, it enables the collection of valuable insights into customer shopping and purchasing behaviors, helping clients enhance their ability to convert shoppers into buyers.

CornerHardware is an online retail platform specializing in home improvement goods and services. The company offers a diverse selection of hardware and tools, catering to both homeowners and professional consumers. In addition to its product range, CornerHardware provides valuable editorial advice from home improvement experts, enhancing the shopping experience. The focus on unmatched customer service ensures that customers can find the specific tools and hardware they need efficiently.

E-StudioLive is a company that specializes in webcasting solutions, offering services for creating and deploying both live and on-demand interactive webcasts. Founded in 1996 and based in Tewksbury, Massachusetts, E-StudioLive combines video, graphics, data, and viewer interaction to produce engaging live webcasts. Its clientele includes a diverse range of customers such as corporations, government agencies, educational institutions, and broadcasters. The company's services are designed to enhance communication, generate revenue, and provide a competitive advantage by leveraging streaming multimedia technology. Additionally, E-StudioLive offers live video production support, further facilitating the delivery of high-quality webcasts for its clients.

Ciao was Europe's pioneer of online communities that critically review and rate millions of products and services for the benefit of other consumers. Available free of charge to consumers in local language versions in major western European and North American markets, Ciao combined unbiased consumer reviews and up-to-date price information from hundreds of online retailers to make it the most comprehensive source of intelligent shopping on the web. [Microsoft](/organization/microsoft) acquired Ciao in August, 2008.

WorkplaceIQ is a company that develops software solutions tailored for the commercial real estate industry. Its offerings include web-based tools for managing real estate portfolios, lease administration, transaction information, and project management. The company's software is designed to assist a diverse clientele, including retailers, service providers, commercial landowners, and corporations, in efficiently managing their remote real estate assets. Through its innovative technology, WorkplaceIQ aims to streamline operations and enhance the management of real estate investments.

Celox Networks, Inc. manufactures Internet protocol switches. The company’s SCx 192 is an Internet protocol service creation switch, which provides tools to create new revenue-generating services over existing access connections, such as traffic prioritization, traffic shaping and bandwidth management, and security across a shared Internet protocol infrastructure, as well as service level agreement performance verifications.

Data Critical Corporation specializes in the development of communication and information systems that leverage wireless and internet technology to enhance healthcare delivery. The company's proprietary software facilitates access to vital health information, including patient vital signs and diagnostic data, enabling healthcare professionals to retrieve critical information from both remote and hospital environments. By focusing on quick turnaround solutions and personalized service, Data Critical aims to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of telemedicine for healthcare providers.

Tut Systems, Inc. delivers advanced content processing and distribution products as well as comprehensive system integration services for deploying next-generation data and video services over broadband networks. Service providers, content providers and government agencies worldwide use Tut Systems solutions to deliver broadcast-quality video over broadband networks.

Concord Music is an independent music and theatrical rights company based in Nashville, Tennessee. The company specializes in the development, management, and acquisition of sound recordings, music publishing, and theatrical performance rights. It represents a diverse array of artistic works, including songs, composed pieces, plays, and musicals. Concord Music is dedicated to managing recorded music activities and publishing music, effectively supporting artists and their creative endeavors. Through its various initiatives, the company aims to foster and promote a rich catalog of music and theatrical content.

Concord Music is an independent music and theatrical rights company based in Nashville, Tennessee. The company specializes in the development, management, and acquisition of sound recordings, music publishing, and theatrical performance rights. It represents a diverse array of artistic works, including songs, composed pieces, plays, and musicals. Concord Music is dedicated to managing recorded music activities and publishing music, effectively supporting artists and their creative endeavors. Through its various initiatives, the company aims to foster and promote a rich catalog of music and theatrical content.