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Idelic is a software enterprise solutions provider for transportation fleets. It is born from the trucking industry and infused with modern innovation and entrepreneurship. It was founded in 2016 and is based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Aspinity, Inc. specializes in the manufacturing of reconfigurable analog modular processor (RAMP) chips designed for ultra-low-power electronics. These compact, analog machine learning chips analyze raw, unstructured sensor data, enabling them to identify important data early in the signal chain while filtering out background noise. By processing analog data directly, Aspinity's technology reduces the need for higher-power processing of insignificant information, optimizing power consumption for always-on, battery-operated devices. Their innovations are particularly valuable in applications such as voice activation, industrial machine health monitoring, and wearable health devices across consumer, industrial, and biomedical markets. Founded in 2015 and based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Aspinity aims to enhance battery life in sensing applications without compromising performance.

Idelic is a software enterprise solutions provider for transportation fleets. It is born from the trucking industry and infused with modern innovation and entrepreneurship. It was founded in 2016 and is based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Ikos Holdings Co. operates an online platform that connects landlords and renters, streamlining the rental experience for both parties. Founded in 2017 and based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, the company offers a flexible on-demand leasing service for investors while utilizing data analysis to guide client investments. By simplifying the rental process, Ikos helps landlords and renters make informed decisions, fostering transparency and adaptability in their interactions. The platform aims to enhance the way individuals engage with rental properties, ultimately benefiting the real estate market.

Idelic is a software enterprise solutions provider for transportation fleets. It is born from the trucking industry and infused with modern innovation and entrepreneurship. It was founded in 2016 and is based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Aspinity, Inc. specializes in the manufacturing of reconfigurable analog modular processor (RAMP) chips designed for ultra-low-power electronics. These compact, analog machine learning chips analyze raw, unstructured sensor data, enabling them to identify important data early in the signal chain while filtering out background noise. By processing analog data directly, Aspinity's technology reduces the need for higher-power processing of insignificant information, optimizing power consumption for always-on, battery-operated devices. Their innovations are particularly valuable in applications such as voice activation, industrial machine health monitoring, and wearable health devices across consumer, industrial, and biomedical markets. Founded in 2015 and based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Aspinity aims to enhance battery life in sensing applications without compromising performance.

LegalSifter, Inc. provides artificial intelligence-based solutions for contract document reviews. It offers LegalSifter, a Software-as-a-Service product that is used to review documents; and ContractSifter, a Software-as-a-Service product that is used to make contract extraction. The company serves in-house counsel teams; legal operations teams; law firms; CEOs, CFOs, and COOs; supply chain industries; sales leadership; and CLM software providers. LegalSifter, Inc. was founded in 2013 and is based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

JazzHR is a user-friendly and affordable recruiting software designed specifically for small to medium-sized businesses. The platform replaces outdated hiring methods, such as email and spreadsheets, with an intuitive applicant tracking system that streamlines the recruitment process. It offers features such as candidate sourcing and employer branding, enabling recruiters and hiring managers to build an effective and scalable hiring strategy. Since its inception in 2009, JazzHR has assisted thousands of companies in filling over 100,000 positions. Additionally, it has introduced an integrated crowd-sourcing and predictive analytics initiative known as the Crowd, further enhancing its capabilities in talent acquisition.

Idelic is a software enterprise solutions provider for transportation fleets. It is born from the trucking industry and infused with modern innovation and entrepreneurship. It was founded in 2016 and is based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Ikos Holdings Co. operates an online platform that connects landlords and renters, streamlining the rental experience for both parties. Founded in 2017 and based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, the company offers a flexible on-demand leasing service for investors while utilizing data analysis to guide client investments. By simplifying the rental process, Ikos helps landlords and renters make informed decisions, fostering transparency and adaptability in their interactions. The platform aims to enhance the way individuals engage with rental properties, ultimately benefiting the real estate market.

Encentiv Energy LLC operates a platform designed to enhance participation in energy efficiency programs for utilities, energy efficiency vendors, finance companies, and non-residential customers. The company's flagship offering, Encentivizer, is a national incentive management platform that simplifies access to local electric utility rebates, incentives, and funding solutions. It helps identify relevant programs to connect financial resources to customers' new construction and renovation projects while providing energy advisory and project financing services. Encentivizer leverages extensive data on energy efficiency products and utility incentives, enabling stakeholders to make informed decisions that lead to significant energy consumption reductions. Founded in 2009 and based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Encentiv Energy was previously known as AllFacilities Energy Group, LLC before rebranding in 2013.

Identified Technologies Corporation develops self-piloting aerial mapping and land survey drones. The company offers end to end data scanning, capture, access, and data analytics solutions. Its products are used for 3-D volumetric analysis, 3-D point cloud, 2-D distance measurement, contour line map, digital surface model, orthomosaic overlay, site risk prevention and response, and securely sharing HD updates. The company serves energy, mining, manufacturing, and construction services. Identified Technologies Corporation was founded in 2013 and is based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

SubCentral, Inc. is a company based in Pittsburgh that specializes in subscription management tools for small and mid-sized businesses. Founded in 2015 by Jason Yablinsky, SubCentral provides a platform that enables organizations to efficiently organize and manage their cloud software subscriptions from a single hub. The company's services encompass Software-as-a-Service access, provisioning, password management, analytics, usage tracking, and billing tools, all designed to facilitate the online management of Software-as-a-Service and related products.

Containership, Inc. owns and operates a cloud based Platform-as-a-Service and continuous delivery system for containers. It offers an open source Docker hosting platform that provides application deployment, cluster scheduling, and service discovery; and hosted service, which includes automated provisioning, marketplace integrations, load balancing, and cluster snapshots. The company was incorporated in 2015 and is based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Treatspace, Inc. develops a health platform that builds online relationships between healthcare professionals/providers, medical practices, hospitals, and patients. It offers Lifesaving Health Networks, which connects patients and physicians; a Patient Network that connects patients and physicians; a Referral Network that assists client’s practices in the referral management process by supporting primary care practices, specialists, and patients; and a Clinical Network for creating a community of clinicians. The company was founded in 2012 and is based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Identified Technologies Corporation develops self-piloting aerial mapping and land survey drones. The company offers end to end data scanning, capture, access, and data analytics solutions. Its products are used for 3-D volumetric analysis, 3-D point cloud, 2-D distance measurement, contour line map, digital surface model, orthomosaic overlay, site risk prevention and response, and securely sharing HD updates. The company serves energy, mining, manufacturing, and construction services. Identified Technologies Corporation was founded in 2013 and is based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

JazzHR is a user-friendly and affordable recruiting software designed specifically for small to medium-sized businesses. The platform replaces outdated hiring methods, such as email and spreadsheets, with an intuitive applicant tracking system that streamlines the recruitment process. It offers features such as candidate sourcing and employer branding, enabling recruiters and hiring managers to build an effective and scalable hiring strategy. Since its inception in 2009, JazzHR has assisted thousands of companies in filling over 100,000 positions. Additionally, it has introduced an integrated crowd-sourcing and predictive analytics initiative known as the Crowd, further enhancing its capabilities in talent acquisition.

Nowait, Inc. operates a restaurant reservation application that offers an electronic waitlist system and seating tool, allowing consumers to join queues at restaurants using their smartphones. Founded in 2010 and based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, the company aims to enhance dining experiences by streamlining various aspects of restaurant management, including waitlists, table turnover, and analytics. By facilitating efficient service, Nowait enables guests to save time while accessing a network of restaurants across the United States. As of early 2017, Nowait functions as a subsidiary of Yelp Inc.

ALung Technologies, Inc. is a medical device company based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, specializing in the development and manufacturing of devices for treating acute respiratory failure. The company's primary product, the Hemolung Respiratory Assist System, serves as a dialysis-like alternative to mechanical ventilation by removing carbon dioxide and delivering oxygen directly into the blood. This technology allows patients' lungs to rest and recover while avoiding the need for intubation and enabling protective ventilation. In addition to the Hemolung system, ALung Technologies also develops the Hattler Catheter, which facilitates extracorporeal gas exchange by circulating blood through a small catheter inserted into the central venous bloodstream. Founded in 1997, the company focuses on innovative solutions for both acute and chronic respiratory disorders.

JazzHR is a user-friendly and affordable recruiting software designed specifically for small to medium-sized businesses. The platform replaces outdated hiring methods, such as email and spreadsheets, with an intuitive applicant tracking system that streamlines the recruitment process. It offers features such as candidate sourcing and employer branding, enabling recruiters and hiring managers to build an effective and scalable hiring strategy. Since its inception in 2009, JazzHR has assisted thousands of companies in filling over 100,000 positions. Additionally, it has introduced an integrated crowd-sourcing and predictive analytics initiative known as the Crowd, further enhancing its capabilities in talent acquisition.

Nowait, Inc. operates a restaurant reservation application that offers an electronic waitlist system and seating tool, allowing consumers to join queues at restaurants using their smartphones. Founded in 2010 and based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, the company aims to enhance dining experiences by streamlining various aspects of restaurant management, including waitlists, table turnover, and analytics. By facilitating efficient service, Nowait enables guests to save time while accessing a network of restaurants across the United States. As of early 2017, Nowait functions as a subsidiary of Yelp Inc.

ALung Technologies, Inc. is a medical device company based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, specializing in the development and manufacturing of devices for treating acute respiratory failure. The company's primary product, the Hemolung Respiratory Assist System, serves as a dialysis-like alternative to mechanical ventilation by removing carbon dioxide and delivering oxygen directly into the blood. This technology allows patients' lungs to rest and recover while avoiding the need for intubation and enabling protective ventilation. In addition to the Hemolung system, ALung Technologies also develops the Hattler Catheter, which facilitates extracorporeal gas exchange by circulating blood through a small catheter inserted into the central venous bloodstream. Founded in 1997, the company focuses on innovative solutions for both acute and chronic respiratory disorders.

CyOptics, Inc. designs, develops, and markets Indium Phosphide (InP) optical chips and components for integration into access, metro, and long-haul communications systems. Its products include planar lightwave circuits (PLCs) for optical networks in telecommunications and defense applications. The company's products also include optical components, including transmitters, receivers, and modulators for transmission; and optical source and laser detector chips as technology enablers for transmit optical sub-assembly/receive optical sub-assembly, component, and module manufacturers. In addition, it provides contract design, foundry, and packaging services; and design and manufacturing services, such as radio frequency and optical design, wafer/chip fabrication, and automated assembly and test for telecom and non-telecom applications. The company's customers include system original equipment manufacturers and sub-system manufacturers in the communications market. CyOptics, Inc. was founded in 1999 and is based in Breinigsville, Pennsylvania. The company has InP design and fabrication operations in Lehigh Valley, Pennsylvania; silicon PLC fab operations in South Plainfield, New Jersey; and planar automated packaging and testing operations in Matamoros, Mexico.

ALung Technologies, Inc. is a medical device company based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, specializing in the development and manufacturing of devices for treating acute respiratory failure. The company's primary product, the Hemolung Respiratory Assist System, serves as a dialysis-like alternative to mechanical ventilation by removing carbon dioxide and delivering oxygen directly into the blood. This technology allows patients' lungs to rest and recover while avoiding the need for intubation and enabling protective ventilation. In addition to the Hemolung system, ALung Technologies also develops the Hattler Catheter, which facilitates extracorporeal gas exchange by circulating blood through a small catheter inserted into the central venous bloodstream. Founded in 1997, the company focuses on innovative solutions for both acute and chronic respiratory disorders.

Helomics® is a comprehensive personalized healthcare company, bringing the next generation of diagnostics to the oncology field. Helomics is dedicated to improving patient outcomes by providing a personalized comprehensive tumor profile utilizing a proprietary set of laboratory platforms that leverage both tissue-based live and fixed cellular based analysis allowing physicians to characterize malignant tumors on a personalized basis. Helomics’ novel molecular and cellular markers and bioinformatics services support treatment decisions by providing vital information based on the specific biological processes of each individual’s cancer.

NuPathe Inc. is a specialty pharmaceutical company dedicated to developing and commercializing innovative therapies for neurological and psychiatric disorders. The company's flagship product is Zecuity, a transdermal system utilizing sumatriptan for the acute treatment of migraines in adults. In addition to Zecuity, NuPathe is advancing a pipeline of product candidates, including NP201, designed for the continuous treatment of Parkinson's disease, and NP202, aimed at the long-term management of schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. Both candidates leverage the company's proprietary Long-Acting Delivery technology, which facilitates extended medication release through biodegradable implants. Founded in 2005 and based in Malvern, Pennsylvania, NuPathe operates as a subsidiary of Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Limited. The company actively seeks partnerships to enhance the commercial potential of its products in the United States and internationally.

Inspired Technologies (North Huntingdon, PA) a commercial-stage medical device company focused on auto-titration of oxygen delivery for COPD patients.

Helomics® is a comprehensive personalized healthcare company, bringing the next generation of diagnostics to the oncology field. Helomics is dedicated to improving patient outcomes by providing a personalized comprehensive tumor profile utilizing a proprietary set of laboratory platforms that leverage both tissue-based live and fixed cellular based analysis allowing physicians to characterize malignant tumors on a personalized basis. Helomics’ novel molecular and cellular markers and bioinformatics services support treatment decisions by providing vital information based on the specific biological processes of each individual’s cancer.

NuPathe Inc. is a specialty pharmaceutical company dedicated to developing and commercializing innovative therapies for neurological and psychiatric disorders. The company's flagship product is Zecuity, a transdermal system utilizing sumatriptan for the acute treatment of migraines in adults. In addition to Zecuity, NuPathe is advancing a pipeline of product candidates, including NP201, designed for the continuous treatment of Parkinson's disease, and NP202, aimed at the long-term management of schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. Both candidates leverage the company's proprietary Long-Acting Delivery technology, which facilitates extended medication release through biodegradable implants. Founded in 2005 and based in Malvern, Pennsylvania, NuPathe operates as a subsidiary of Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Limited. The company actively seeks partnerships to enhance the commercial potential of its products in the United States and internationally.

Inspired Technologies (North Huntingdon, PA) a commercial-stage medical device company focused on auto-titration of oxygen delivery for COPD patients.

Plextronics specializes in printed electronics. The company's focus is on organic light emitting diode (OLED) displays and lighting, specifically conductive inks and associated process technologies. Plextronic's technology will enable the mass production of these printed devices and therefore lower the cost.

NuPathe Inc. is a specialty pharmaceutical company dedicated to developing and commercializing innovative therapies for neurological and psychiatric disorders. The company's flagship product is Zecuity, a transdermal system utilizing sumatriptan for the acute treatment of migraines in adults. In addition to Zecuity, NuPathe is advancing a pipeline of product candidates, including NP201, designed for the continuous treatment of Parkinson's disease, and NP202, aimed at the long-term management of schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. Both candidates leverage the company's proprietary Long-Acting Delivery technology, which facilitates extended medication release through biodegradable implants. Founded in 2005 and based in Malvern, Pennsylvania, NuPathe operates as a subsidiary of Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Limited. The company actively seeks partnerships to enhance the commercial potential of its products in the United States and internationally.

Plextronics specializes in printed electronics. The company's focus is on organic light emitting diode (OLED) displays and lighting, specifically conductive inks and associated process technologies. Plextronic's technology will enable the mass production of these printed devices and therefore lower the cost.

Helomics® is a comprehensive personalized healthcare company, bringing the next generation of diagnostics to the oncology field. Helomics is dedicated to improving patient outcomes by providing a personalized comprehensive tumor profile utilizing a proprietary set of laboratory platforms that leverage both tissue-based live and fixed cellular based analysis allowing physicians to characterize malignant tumors on a personalized basis. Helomics’ novel molecular and cellular markers and bioinformatics services support treatment decisions by providing vital information based on the specific biological processes of each individual’s cancer.

CyOptics, Inc. designs, develops, and markets Indium Phosphide (InP) optical chips and components for integration into access, metro, and long-haul communications systems. Its products include planar lightwave circuits (PLCs) for optical networks in telecommunications and defense applications. The company's products also include optical components, including transmitters, receivers, and modulators for transmission; and optical source and laser detector chips as technology enablers for transmit optical sub-assembly/receive optical sub-assembly, component, and module manufacturers. In addition, it provides contract design, foundry, and packaging services; and design and manufacturing services, such as radio frequency and optical design, wafer/chip fabrication, and automated assembly and test for telecom and non-telecom applications. The company's customers include system original equipment manufacturers and sub-system manufacturers in the communications market. CyOptics, Inc. was founded in 1999 and is based in Breinigsville, Pennsylvania. The company has InP design and fabrication operations in Lehigh Valley, Pennsylvania; silicon PLC fab operations in South Plainfield, New Jersey; and planar automated packaging and testing operations in Matamoros, Mexico.

Protez Pharmaceuticals is a medical research company that discovers, develops, and commercializes antibiotics for difficult-to-treat hospital-based infections. The company focuses on differentiated intravenous and oral small molecule antibiotics to address bacterial resistant, and chronic or recurrent infections. Protez Pharmaceuticals was founded by Christopher M. Cashman in 2003 and is headquartered in Malvern, Pennsylvania.

Renal Solutions is focused on the development of dialysis products and services. Renal Solutions was acquired by Fresenius Medical Care in November 2007. Renal Solutions was founded in 2000 and is based in Warrendale, Pennsylvania.

Eximias Pharmaceutical Corporation is a healthcare and pharmaceutical company. It focuses on the acquisition, development, and commercialization of unique oncology and infectious disease products. The company has three novel, late-stage products, THYMITAQ(R) and ORATAQ(TM) for oncology, and MACROTAC(TM) for oncology and infectious disease. THYMITAQ(R), the company's flagship product, is being evaluated in a Phase III ETHECC(C) trial for the treatment of patients with unresectable liver cancer. Eximias Pharmaceutical Corporation was founded in 1997. The company was founded by YM BioSciences on April 1, 2006.

Helomics® is a comprehensive personalized healthcare company, bringing the next generation of diagnostics to the oncology field. Helomics is dedicated to improving patient outcomes by providing a personalized comprehensive tumor profile utilizing a proprietary set of laboratory platforms that leverage both tissue-based live and fixed cellular based analysis allowing physicians to characterize malignant tumors on a personalized basis. Helomics’ novel molecular and cellular markers and bioinformatics services support treatment decisions by providing vital information based on the specific biological processes of each individual’s cancer.

Entigo specializes in enterprise warranty chain management solutions, providing businesses with tools to streamline warranty processing. Its primary offerings include Entigo Warranty, which facilitates the management of warranty claims, and Entigo Catalyst, designed for strategic assessments of existing warranty operations. The company also offers a range of services such as project management, implementation consulting, and systems integration. These solutions aim to automate the registration and claims process, reduce error rates, and enhance analytics for informed decision-making, ultimately improving product quality and minimizing warranty costs. Entigo's systems are tailored to meet the needs of Fortune 500 manufacturers across various sectors, including automotive, aerospace, and industrial equipment. Founded in 1995 and headquartered in Exton, Pennsylvania, Entigo is committed to optimizing warranty processes and ensuring seamless integration with warranty chain partners.

Renal Solutions is focused on the development of dialysis products and services. Renal Solutions was acquired by Fresenius Medical Care in November 2007. Renal Solutions was founded in 2000 and is based in Warrendale, Pennsylvania.

TissueInformatics.Inc™ is the only company providing Tissue Information Solutions™, a comprehensive, fully integrated set of tools to quickly and easily capture, analyze, search and mine the rich data present in tissue. Tissue Information Solutions create new knowledge and bring greater speed and accuracy for better decisions in scientific research and development. Each customizable Tissue Information Solution is based upon TissueInformatics' unique Quantf(x)™ technology platform. Quantf(x)™ is applied to automatically identify and quantify any feature ( f ) of interest in a customer-specified tissue investigation ( x ). Quantf(x)™ takes tissue information to the next power by replacing existing manual processes that are subjective and time-consuming. Archived, high-resolution images are linked with quantitative descriptions of tissue structure and function in a flexible data format for analysis and correlation with other biological data. TissueInformatics.Inc™ pioneered "tissue informatics," the segment of bioinformatics focused on tissue information. Tissue information is comprised of the components and organizational patterns of tissue features – human, plant or animal – that can be made visible, objectively analyzed and recorded.

LogicLibrary, Inc. provides software and services for enterprises to manage and reuse software development assets (SOA). The company's technology provides an approach for creating, migrating, and integrating enterprise applications for use in service-oriented architecture, Web services, and other software development initiatives. It offers Logiscan that provides code-scanning technology, which help architects, developers, and information technology professionals to ensure security throughout the software development lifecycle. The company also provides Logidex, a software development asset mapping and discovery engine that represents enterprise application environments in a graphical intuitive way. Software development assets can include executables and their associated software development lifecycle artifacts, as well as knowledge assets, such as best practices and design patterns. In addition, the company offers Logidex implementation and installation, SOA strategy and planning, planning for SOA and/or asset reuse initiatives, SDA and reference model assessment, and Logidex training and support. LogicLibrary has strategic partnerships with Microsoft as a member of the Visual Studio Industry Partner program; IBM as an Advanced PartnerWorld Partner; and Serena. The company serves Global 2000 enterprises. LogicLibrary, Inc. was founded in 2000 and is headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania with additional offices in Rochester, Minnesota and Sunnyvale, California; and sales offices in the United States

Helomics® is a comprehensive personalized healthcare company, bringing the next generation of diagnostics to the oncology field. Helomics is dedicated to improving patient outcomes by providing a personalized comprehensive tumor profile utilizing a proprietary set of laboratory platforms that leverage both tissue-based live and fixed cellular based analysis allowing physicians to characterize malignant tumors on a personalized basis. Helomics’ novel molecular and cellular markers and bioinformatics services support treatment decisions by providing vital information based on the specific biological processes of each individual’s cancer.

Helomics® is a comprehensive personalized healthcare company, bringing the next generation of diagnostics to the oncology field. Helomics is dedicated to improving patient outcomes by providing a personalized comprehensive tumor profile utilizing a proprietary set of laboratory platforms that leverage both tissue-based live and fixed cellular based analysis allowing physicians to characterize malignant tumors on a personalized basis. Helomics’ novel molecular and cellular markers and bioinformatics services support treatment decisions by providing vital information based on the specific biological processes of each individual’s cancer.

Cerebellum Software, developer technology for linking e-business applications with corporate data systems.

Helomics® is a comprehensive personalized healthcare company, bringing the next generation of diagnostics to the oncology field. Helomics is dedicated to improving patient outcomes by providing a personalized comprehensive tumor profile utilizing a proprietary set of laboratory platforms that leverage both tissue-based live and fixed cellular based analysis allowing physicians to characterize malignant tumors on a personalized basis. Helomics’ novel molecular and cellular markers and bioinformatics services support treatment decisions by providing vital information based on the specific biological processes of each individual’s cancer.

Neolinear is a developer ofsoftware for analog/mixed-signal silicon design. Neolinear's rapid analog design technology is critical for the consumer and communications markets where semiconductors are increasingly differentiated by their analog content.

Webmedx, Inc. provides medical documentation services. It offers transcription outsourcing solutions to support the clinical documentation needs of hospitals and clinics; and Webmedx Enterprise, a Web-native document and content management technology platform, which transforms physician dictation into clinical documentation possible for patient care and usable content for electronic health record applications. The company also provides QualityAnalytics, an Enterprise clinical documentation platform, which makes reporting quality measures easier and automates data abstraction for various types of queries, including Medicare's Recovery Audit Recovery (RAC) program. Webmedx, Inc. was formerly known as RadNet Corporation. The company was founded in 1996 and is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia with additional offices in Nashville, Tennessee; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; and Spokane, Washington.

Safeguard Interactive provides online data storage and management solutions for consumers. It is based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

FreeMarkets provides software, services, and solutions to address the global supply management market. It enables companies to improve their sourcing, supply management processes, and enhance their supply management capacity. FreeMarkets’s solutions combine software, services, and information to help users lower costs and reduce their supply risks. Its sourcing solutions portfolio includes FreeMarkets GSM Solutions, FreeMarkets FullSource, FreeMarkets QS, FreeMarkets ES, and FreeMarkets Spend Visibility Solution. Glen T. Meakem co-founded FreeMarkets in 1995. The company was formerly known as Online Markets Corporation; and changed its name to and FreeMarkets OnLine, Inc. It further changed its name to FreeMarkets, Inc. in September 1999.