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Fluidmesh Networks develops wireless systems for security, industrial, and mission-critical applications. Its wireless products are the enablers of outdoor and large-scale applications of the Internet-of-Things: smart cities, urban video-surveillance, connected vehicles and trains, and industrial automation. The company’s target markets are municipalities, industrial plants, schools, seaports and marinas, archaeological sites, resorts, theme parks and racing tracks. Fluidmesh Networks was founded in August 2010 by Andrea Orioli, Umberto Malesci, and Cosimo Malesci and is based in Buffalo Grove, Illinois, the United States. Its founding team include researchers and engineers from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) in Cambridge, MA, and the Politecnico of Milan in Italy. The company serves its customers worldwide from its headquarters in Chicago, and from its European office based in Italy.

Celeno Communications is a fabless semiconductor company developing components and subsystems for high performance carrier-class WiFi systems and networks. Celeno's breakthrough technology enables a new vision in home wireless networking by delivering high definition entertaiment and multimedia content throughout the home. Celeno's components provide the boost in throughput, coverage, and QoS necessary to deliver multiple HDTV, SDTV, VoIP and Data "triple play" services over the home network. Celeno's core competency is based on smart antenna technology, spatial radio switching combined with adaptive channel coding, dynamic time-space scheduling, and multimedia QoS optimization. The technology targets applications requiring the highest level of system performance (capacity and reach), consistent carrier-class multimedia QoS, and tight security protection.

Celeno Communications is a fabless semiconductor company developing components and subsystems for high performance carrier-class WiFi systems and networks. Celeno's breakthrough technology enables a new vision in home wireless networking by delivering high definition entertaiment and multimedia content throughout the home. Celeno's components provide the boost in throughput, coverage, and QoS necessary to deliver multiple HDTV, SDTV, VoIP and Data "triple play" services over the home network. Celeno's core competency is based on smart antenna technology, spatial radio switching combined with adaptive channel coding, dynamic time-space scheduling, and multimedia QoS optimization. The technology targets applications requiring the highest level of system performance (capacity and reach), consistent carrier-class multimedia QoS, and tight security protection.

Kumu Networks, Inc. is a technology company based in Sunnyvale, California, that specializes in developing innovative wireless systems using full-duplex wireless design technology. Founded in 2011, the company has created a solution that allows radios to transmit and receive signals simultaneously on a single frequency channel. This groundbreaking approach enhances the performance of wireless devices and reduces complexity across various applications. By enabling multiple radios to operate in close proximity without interference, Kumu's technology allows for improved cooperation among devices and effectively mitigates self-interference. This advancement has significant implications for the wireless market, providing radiofrequency system designers with the tools necessary to optimize performance in their designs.

Nwave is leveraging its low power wide area wireless network, parking space sensor, analytics, and payment technologies to disrupt the transportation market by acquisition, analysis and real time provisioning of vehicle parking data. For ultimate accuracy our vehicle detection sensors use 3 different sensing technologies combined with advanced filtering and signal processing algorithms that differentiate parking events from interference or false events such as an underground train passing or DC current spikes. No wiring or street furniture is required, thousands of units communicate directly to a single gateway in up to 3 miles range. Having a battery life of 5 - 8 years sensors fit directly into each parking space, and integrate with all existing mobile and web frameworks.

Ubiquisys is a mobile communications company specializing in the design and development of devices for mobile operators and consumers. The company is recognized for its ZoneGate femtocell system, a compact plug-and-play device that connects to home or office broadband, delivering 3G coverage and supporting various mobile services. Ubiquisys is also a leader in intelligent small cell technology, with its products deployed by over 70 operators worldwide. Additionally, the company offers solutions in the wireless-wireline convergence market, enhancing connectivity in both residential and commercial settings.

Intucell Ltd. is a company based in Israel that specializes in providing advanced radio management solutions for mobile operators. Operating in stealth mode, Intucell develops self-optimizing network (SON) software designed to enhance mobile traffic management services. Its technology offers real-time radio frequency visibility across the entire Radio Access Network, leveraging operational support system (OSS) data to automate the management and synchronization of network elements. This allows mobile carriers to effectively plan, configure, manage, optimize, and repair cellular networks in response to real-time changes in network demand, thus improving overall efficiency and capacity to handle increasing traffic associated with smartphone usage.

Meraki, a subsidiary of Cisco, specializes in providing cloud-controlled networking solutions, including Wi-Fi, routing, and security products for both wired and wireless networks. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio that features wireless LAN, switching, security appliances, and mobile device management, all managed centrally through the cloud. Its products cater to a diverse clientele, ranging from small and medium-sized businesses to large enterprises, educational institutions, and global hotel chains. Meraki's offerings include the Enterprise Cloud Controller, which facilitates wireless access for various sectors, as well as routers, access points, and solar-powered accessories. Founded by MIT PhD students, Meraki has established its headquarters in San Francisco, California, within Cisco's innovation hub.

Celeno Communications is a fabless semiconductor company developing components and subsystems for high performance carrier-class WiFi systems and networks. Celeno's breakthrough technology enables a new vision in home wireless networking by delivering high definition entertaiment and multimedia content throughout the home. Celeno's components provide the boost in throughput, coverage, and QoS necessary to deliver multiple HDTV, SDTV, VoIP and Data "triple play" services over the home network. Celeno's core competency is based on smart antenna technology, spatial radio switching combined with adaptive channel coding, dynamic time-space scheduling, and multimedia QoS optimization. The technology targets applications requiring the highest level of system performance (capacity and reach), consistent carrier-class multimedia QoS, and tight security protection.

ClearAccess offers advanced broadband CPE management solutions based on the TR-069 standard that address the growing need for automatic subscriber activation, remote CPE management, and new incremental revenue streams. The ClearVision Management System decreases operational expenses and customer churn by offering greater WAN/LAN support capabilities as well as increasing profitability through the delivery of new data services.

Lightwire’s mission is to deliver efficient integration of optical and electrical solutions which will power the next generation of high speed interconnects using CMOS photonics technology.

Lightwire’s mission is to deliver efficient integration of optical and electrical solutions which will power the next generation of high speed interconnects using CMOS photonics technology.

Celeno Communications is a fabless semiconductor company developing components and subsystems for high performance carrier-class WiFi systems and networks. Celeno's breakthrough technology enables a new vision in home wireless networking by delivering high definition entertaiment and multimedia content throughout the home. Celeno's components provide the boost in throughput, coverage, and QoS necessary to deliver multiple HDTV, SDTV, VoIP and Data "triple play" services over the home network. Celeno's core competency is based on smart antenna technology, spatial radio switching combined with adaptive channel coding, dynamic time-space scheduling, and multimedia QoS optimization. The technology targets applications requiring the highest level of system performance (capacity and reach), consistent carrier-class multimedia QoS, and tight security protection.

AeroScout specializes in real-time location technology that leverages Wi-Fi-based RFID systems for asset tracking and monitoring. The company offers two primary products: Engine, which serves as a software component for location-based applications within wireless LAN environments, and MobileView, an application designed for enterprise visibility solutions. These products enable organizations to enhance operational efficiency, reduce costs, and improve productivity by simplifying tasks and minimizing errors. Additionally, AeroScout provides professional services such as site planning and pre-installation support to ensure effective implementation of its solutions.

Arch Rock Corporation is a systems and software company that builds innovative products and technology for wireless sensor networks. The Company's mission is to bridge the physical and digital worlds by bringing data gathered by wireless sensor networks into the enterprise IT infrastructure, where it can be easily viewed, analyzed and managed. Wireless sensor networking is critical for broad and immediate access to sensory information. The technology removes the physical boundaries that shackle instruments, bringing sensing to places and things previously unobservable and creating networks to make that information readily accessible. Equally important are leading-edge Internet and Web technologies, which provide an architecture for highly scalable networks and efficient integration of diverse information sources. The Arch Rock founding team pioneered the research and development of wireless sensor networking and its integration into enterprise data management. Our combination of real-world know-how, technical expertise, and visionary insight drives our mission to expand the Internet with awareness of the physical world of matter, space, and time. The company was founded in 2005 and is based in San Francisco, California.

Celeno Communications is a fabless semiconductor company developing components and subsystems for high performance carrier-class WiFi systems and networks. Celeno's breakthrough technology enables a new vision in home wireless networking by delivering high definition entertaiment and multimedia content throughout the home. Celeno's components provide the boost in throughput, coverage, and QoS necessary to deliver multiple HDTV, SDTV, VoIP and Data "triple play" services over the home network. Celeno's core competency is based on smart antenna technology, spatial radio switching combined with adaptive channel coding, dynamic time-space scheduling, and multimedia QoS optimization. The technology targets applications requiring the highest level of system performance (capacity and reach), consistent carrier-class multimedia QoS, and tight security protection.

Zensys specializes in wireless networking technology focused on control and status reading applications. The company is best known for developing Z-Wave, a cost-effective, two-way wireless mesh network communications technology. This technology allows consumers to conveniently and securely monitor and manage various home control systems, such as lighting and security, from anywhere globally. In addition to its core technology, Zensys provides a range of products and services, including application-specific integrated circuits (ASICs), development kits, and engineering services tailored for Original Equipment Manufacturers.

Navini Networks specializes in providing portable, plug-n-play broadband wireless access solutions in the United States. The company offers a range of pre-Mobile WiMAX products, including the Ripwave MX product line, which features portable base stations, modems, radio frequency combiners, and element management systems. In addition, Navini Networks develops Smart WiMAX technology, which incorporates beamformed MIMO and smart beamforming to enhance mobile broadband services. Founded in 2000 and headquartered in Richardson, Texas, Navini Networks aims to deliver effective broadband solutions to the mass market.

Cognio is a company that specializes in cognitive radio solutions aimed at enhancing unlicensed band wireless technologies. Based in the Boston area, with engineering design centers in Gaithersburg, Maryland, and an affiliated office in Ottawa, Canada, Cognio develops tools designed to address radio frequency interference. One of its key products, Spectrum Expert 3.1, provides analysis, diagnosis, and location services for devices operating within RF environments, particularly those utilizing WiFi and RFID frequency bands. By offering solutions that enable customers to troubleshoot, monitor, and optimize their wireless local area networks, Cognio supports the reliability of mission-critical wireless communications.

ZeroG Wireless was founded based on the belief that a new paradigm of wireless connectivity is upon us. Today, the rapid growth of the Wi-Fi infrastructure is providing the underpinnings upon which the 4th Age of Wireless can flourish: increasingly, devices such as laptops, cell phones, game consoles are becoming connected to the Internet via Wi-Fi. ZeroG believes there are thousands more applications that will benefit from wireless Internet connectivity. To get these "things" connected, however, requires a Wi-Fi solution that can easily be designed into a wide array of systems, regardless of their architecture, dramatically reducing engineering effort and time to market. ZeroG is seeking to provide just such a solution. Leveraging its expertise in low-power, integrated design with a deep understanding of embedded systems, ZeroG is developing Wi-Fi chips that enable the 4th Age of Wireless.

Avega's Aios music system is a complete, whole-home networked music solution. Aios allows music streaming throughout the home from PCs, media servers, Wi-Fi cell phones, internet radio and premium online services including Rhapsody, over Wi-Fi and wired networking standards. Product applications include multi-zone Wi-Fi music players, Wi-Fi speakers, networked bedroom radios, MP3 player docks, A/V receivers and Wi-Fi handheld-controllers. It also allows you to connect and stream music throughout the home from games consoles, CD/DVD players, portable media players and A/V receivers. Devices can be controlled from anywhere in the home using a graphical Wi-Fi remote, on-device display controllers or comprehensive PC software. Aios is fully UPnP and DLNA compliant, with many important extensions and enhancements. Avega is offering the complete Aios platform on an OEM basis to established brand partners.

AeroScout specializes in real-time location technology that leverages Wi-Fi-based RFID systems for asset tracking and monitoring. The company offers two primary products: Engine, which serves as a software component for location-based applications within wireless LAN environments, and MobileView, an application designed for enterprise visibility solutions. These products enable organizations to enhance operational efficiency, reduce costs, and improve productivity by simplifying tasks and minimizing errors. Additionally, AeroScout provides professional services such as site planning and pre-installation support to ensure effective implementation of its solutions.

Kalon Semiconductor, a semiconductor company, develops connectivity products for wireless and wired applications. It offers ultra wideband technology for in-home multimedia, wireless USB, wireless high definition video, and Bluetooth 3.0. connectivity. The company serves manufacturers of network devices, display monitors, televisions, media adapters, set top boxes, media center computers, laptop computers, handsets, PDAs, and USB connectivity products. Kalon Semiconductor, Inc. was founded in 2005 and is based in San Diego, California with an additional office in Taipei, Taiwan.

Zensys specializes in wireless networking technology focused on control and status reading applications. The company is best known for developing Z-Wave, a cost-effective, two-way wireless mesh network communications technology. This technology allows consumers to conveniently and securely monitor and manage various home control systems, such as lighting and security, from anywhere globally. In addition to its core technology, Zensys provides a range of products and services, including application-specific integrated circuits (ASICs), development kits, and engineering services tailored for Original Equipment Manufacturers.

Crossbow Technology, Inc. manufactures and supplies wireless sensor networks and inertial sensor systems. It offers accelerometers, angular rate sensors (gyros), magnetometers, GPS, and air-data sensors for instrumentation, navigation, and control applications in land, marine, and airborne environments; and intertial systems, accelerometers, tilt sensors, and magnetometers for general aviation, automotive test, antenna stabilization, unmanned aerial vehicles, agriculture and construction, vibration monitoring, and towed sonar arrays. The company also provides wireless sensor network development kits, wireless modules, sensor boards, gateways, and wireless solutions blog for industrial, environmental monitoring, building automation, academic programs, and asset management applications. In addition, it offers MoteWorks, an OEM software platform that offers developers the comprehensive benefits of wireless technology in a given sensor application. Further, the company provides design engineering services. Crossbow Technology offers its products through a network of distributors worldwide.

Airespace is a market leader in the design and development of wireless networking platforms that support business-critical applications. The company's AireWave Director(TM) Software provides dynamic RF intelligence for network optimization, air tight security, seamless mobility, and support for real-time applications, such as voice. With Airespace, enterprises can maximize the value of mobility by putting the air space to work.

Jahi Networks

LightPointe Communications, Inc. (a.k.a. LightPointe Wireless) is privately held. The company was launched in 1998 and is headquartered in San Diego, CA, with regional offices/presence in Europe (Germany & France) and Asia (Thailand). LightPointe also provides solutions via its AirePointe Security & Government Solutions Division (www.AirePointe.com). LightPointe is the number one manufacturer in the world of point-to-point Gigabit Ethernet Free Space Optics and Hybrid Optical-Radio Bridges, and manufactures a complete line of 4G/LTE backhaul radios (60 GHz & 70/80 GHz e-band) for telecom carriers and enterprises such as businesses, schools, the military & government agencies. With over $80 million in product development and over eight key patents, LightPointe has deployed thousands of Gigabit Ethernet bridges and digital video/security backhaul solutions worldwide.

The Linksys Group is a manufacturer of networking products designed for home and small office use. The company specializes in a wide range of wired and wireless equipment, including broadband and wireless routers, Ethernet switches suitable for both consumers and small businesses, and VoIP devices. Additionally, Linksys provides wireless internet video cameras, audio-visual products, and network storage systems. By focusing on the needs of home users and small office environments, Linksys aims to enhance connectivity and communication through its innovative product offerings.

SignalWorks is a software firm that designs and develops full-duplex speakerphone (FDS) software modules. The company also offers products for microphones, loudspeakers, acoustics, telephone enclosure design, and telephony. SignalWorks Inc. was founded in 1994 and is based in Mountain View, California.

Flarion Technologies, based in Bedminster, New Jersey, specializes in mobile broadband solutions, having developed FLASH-OFDM technology since 2000. The company offers a range of products, including the RadioRouter base station and FLASH-OFDM modems, which enable mobile operators to provide high-speed data services to their subscribers. Flarion also licenses its FLASH-OFDM technology, supporting the integration of this mobile communications technology into various devices such as notebook computers, handheld PCs, personal digital assistants, web tablets, and mobile phones. By focusing on orthogonal frequency division multiplex access (OFDMA) technology, Flarion Technologies aims to enhance the mobile Internet experience for users.

LightPointe Communications, Inc. (a.k.a. LightPointe Wireless) is privately held. The company was launched in 1998 and is headquartered in San Diego, CA, with regional offices/presence in Europe (Germany & France) and Asia (Thailand). LightPointe also provides solutions via its AirePointe Security & Government Solutions Division (www.AirePointe.com). LightPointe is the number one manufacturer in the world of point-to-point Gigabit Ethernet Free Space Optics and Hybrid Optical-Radio Bridges, and manufactures a complete line of 4G/LTE backhaul radios (60 GHz & 70/80 GHz e-band) for telecom carriers and enterprises such as businesses, schools, the military & government agencies. With over $80 million in product development and over eight key patents, LightPointe has deployed thousands of Gigabit Ethernet bridges and digital video/security backhaul solutions worldwide.

Bandspeed specializes in semiconductor-based wireless systems that enhance the performance and management of enterprise wireless local area networks (WLANs). The company offers a comprehensive solution that combines silicon and software, simplifying the deployment and ongoing management of WLANs while reducing total ownership costs. Bandspeed's RF management technology provides superior physical layer performance and supports the rapid development of new services by original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and original design manufacturers (ODMs). The solution utilizes advanced techniques such as omni-directional and spatial division multiple access (SDMA) to create cost-effective indoor, campus, and outdoor wireless networks. Additionally, Bandspeed incorporates features such as embedded radio-frequency interference detection and management, ensuring continuous automated oversight for optimal network efficiency and user satisfaction.

ExiO Communications develops wireless technologies for corporate networks based on code division multiple access technologies. Cisco acquired ExiO communications in 2000.

Radiata is a developer of high-speed wireless networking products for the home, small office or home office, enterprise and public area environments. Radiata is a privately held company with corporate headquarters in San Jose, California. There are research and development facilities based in Sydney, Australia. Radiata, Inc. operates as a subsidiary of Cisco Systems, Inc.

CAIS Software is a developer and provider of Internet software for wireless networking services for hotels, apartments and small businesses. Their installations include airports, convention centers, cruise ships, cafes and other public areas throughout the country and around the world. Successful deployments include the Hyatt Regency Bellevue, Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines, the Seattle-Tacoma Airport, Mail Boxes Etc. and Circadia café.

Luxxon Corporation is the first company to offer adaptive solutions that overcome the challenges of delivering rich media over wireless networks. Luxxon provides both infrastructure solutions for wireless operators and IC solutions to enable rich media for handset and PDA manufacturers.

Ensemble Communications develops wireless infrastructure equipment for high-speed local broadband access applications.

IPmobile is a new, wireless communications infrastructure company focused on transforming raw radio capacity into managed, cost-efficient, and IP service-ready bandwidth. Using IPmobile's solutions, network operators and service/content providers will be able to profitably extend wireline VPN, service guarantees, provisioned QoS, premium content delivery, VoIP, and multicasting capabilities over the air. The Company's air intelligent technology has wide applicability for current cellular/PCS and fixed wireless markets, and for next generation IP-based wireless/mobility networks.

Radiata is a developer of high-speed wireless networking products for the home, small office or home office, enterprise and public area environments. Radiata is a privately held company with corporate headquarters in San Jose, California. There are research and development facilities based in Sydney, Australia. Radiata, Inc. operates as a subsidiary of Cisco Systems, Inc.

JetCell is a company based in Menlo Park, California, that specializes in the development of wireless communications equipment tailored for in-building and metropolitan applications. Founded in 1998, JetCell focuses on creating standards-based wireless telephony solutions that cater to corporate networks. The company’s technology is designed to enhance connectivity in environments where traditional wireless signals may be weak or inconsistent, utilizing features optimized for small-footprint applications based on the GSM standard.

Worldwide Data Systems is a leader in consulting and engineering services for converged data and voice networks.

Aironet Wireless Communications was engaged in the design, development, and marketing of wireless local area networking solutions. It also developed and marketed point-to-point and point-to-multipoint bridge products for fixed wireless networking between buildings.

StratumOne Communications is a fabless semiconductor manufacturer that delivers high-performance chip sets for enabling packet, cell, and circuit switched data over SONET networks. Its semiconductor chips are used in conjunction with high-speed networks integrating data, voice, and video. The company was founded in 1997 and is based in Santa Clara, California.

Sentient Networks offers circuit emulation service based asynchronous transfer mode solutions. It also offers multi-service access switches. The company's product line gives competitive local exchange carriers a platform for provisioning services and converging voice and data networks. Sentient Networks, formerly known as Cellstream Networks, Inc., was founded in 1995 and is based in Milpitas, California.

Clarity Wireless is focused on the development of wireless communication technology solutions. It provides a range of information technology infrastructure installation, maintenance, and support services. Clarity Wireless was acquired by Cisco in September 1998. Clarity Wireless was founded by Greg Raleigh in 1996.

WheelGroup was a pioneering computer security company with approximately 65 employees based in San Antonio, Texas, in the United States. The 10 founders originally met and worked together at the US Air Force Information Warfare Center and they started Wheelgroup in November 1995. WheelGroup was one of the first companies to specialize in network security and penetration testing.

Crescendo Communications, Inc. provides FDDI-speed LAN over unshielded copper twisted pair wires.