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SureFire, LLC is a manufacturer based in Fountain Valley, California, specializing in illumination tools and tactical equipment. Established in 1979, the company produces a diverse range of products, including flashlights, headlamps, weapon lights, and various tactical gear such as sound suppressors and high-capacity magazines. SureFire also offers parts and accessories, encompassing items like lamp assemblies, flashlight holsters, and hearing protection products. The company caters to a variety of markets, including military, law enforcement, home defense, shooting sports, and outdoor enthusiasts. In addition to its product offerings, SureFire provides training courses focused on firearms, defensive techniques, and tactical driving. Primarily serving the U.S. market, SureFire sells its products online and through an extensive network of dealers.

BuildForge Inc., founded in 2001 and based in Austin, Texas, specializes in developing and marketing build process management software solutions for the software development industry. The company's flagship product, BuildForge 3.1, automates and manages the software build process, enhancing development cycles and optimizing resource utilization. Additionally, BuildForge's software facilitates build and release management, enabling teams to automate, track, audit, and analyze the application development lifecycle. This functionality helps improve collaboration among distributed teams, boosts productivity, accelerates software delivery, and supports sustainable compliance management. In 2006, BuildForge was acquired by International Business Machines Corp.

Vodium Inc., established in 2017, specializes in enhancing virtual communication through its proprietary video conferencing technology. The company offers Webcasts and media library solutions, catering primarily to federal government agencies, associations, and healthcare industries. Vodium's signature product is a virtual teleprompter that enables users to read remarks while maintaining eye contact with the audience during online meetings, thereby improving overall communication efficiency in hybrid work environments.