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BroadSoft, Inc. is a prominent provider of software and services that empower telecommunications service providers to offer hosted cloud-based unified communications (UC) to enterprise customers across various regions, including North America, Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. The company's main products include UC-One, which integrates various communication and collaboration tools such as phone services, messaging, and video conferencing; Team-One, a solution for project management and collaboration; BroadSoft Hub, which connects real-time communications with cloud applications; and CC-One, a contact center solution for multi-channel customer interactions. BroadSoft's offerings are delivered through its BroadWorks application server and BroadCloud platform. The company also provides professional support services, including installation, project management, and training. Catering to over 500 telecommunications service provider customers, BroadSoft operates in more than 70 countries and serves many of the largest telecommunications carriers globally. Founded in 1998 and headquartered in Gaithersburg, Maryland, BroadSoft became a subsidiary of Cisco Systems in 2018.

Ubiquisys is a mobile communications company specializing in the design and development of communication 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 to deliver 3G coverage and support various mobile services. Ubiquisys has established itself as a leader in intelligent small cell technology, with its products deployed by over 70 operators globally. Additionally, the company provides solutions for the wireless-wireline convergence technology market, further enhancing its portfolio in the telecommunications sector.

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.

LineSider Technologies is leading the evolution of communications networks to meet the requirements of cloud computing. With next-generation network services virtualization, the Company helps service providers and enterprise organizations, transform their networks into dynamic and fluid infrastructures that can respond rapidly to changes in dynamic cloud computing environments.

Mavenir is a cloud-native network software provider that focuses on transforming network infrastructure for Communications Service Providers (CSPs). The company offers a comprehensive product portfolio that spans all layers of network infrastructure, including 5G applications, packet core, and radio access networks (RAN). Mavenir's innovative solutions have established it as a leader in evolved networking, with notable advancements in technologies such as VoLTE, VoWiFi, Advanced Messaging, and virtualized RAN. The company serves over 250 CSP customers in more than 130 countries, impacting more than half of the world's subscribers. By leveraging disruptive technologies and business models, Mavenir aims to enhance service agility, flexibility, and efficiency while helping CSPs reduce costs and protect revenue.

Traverse Networks is a leading supplier of enhanced voice services technology to communications service providers in the US. With unique and highly scalable technology, Traverse Networks helps partners generate new revenue streams by complementing existing products or enabling the creation of new enhanced services.

DynamicSoft provides carrier-class infrastructure software for packet-based wireline and wireless communications networks. The company's infrastructure solutions enable carriers and communications application service providers to deploy telephony applications and converged services over Internet protocol-based networks. Its dynamicsoft Service Engine allows mobile carriers to deliver voice and data services over packet network, as well as provides a migration path to various IP 3G network environments; supports various services, such as voice, multimedia messaging, instant messaging, and presence; and consolidates common functions, which include customer data storage, authentication, authorization, provisioning, and service interaction. The company was founded in 1998 and is based in East Hanover, New Jersey.

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.

Latitude Communications provides enterprise voice and Web conferencing solutions. Its MeetingPlace system allows companies to conduct virtual meetings and thereby extend decision-making processes across the disparate geographic locations of participants. With MeetingPlace, participants can schedule and attend a meeting; view, share, and edit documents; and record and play back meeting content. Attendees can participate in a meeting using widely available communications devices, such as telephones, cellular phones, laptop computers, and desktop computers.

AuroraNetics develops silicon technology products and solutions for Internet infrastructure and metropolitan fiber 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.

Cybergnostic designs and runs communications networks in Connecticut, United States.

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

IPCell Technologies is a voice over Internet Protocol company based in the United States. It was acquired by Cisco Systems on September 28, 2000.

Vovida Networks develops a Linux based communications infrastructure company and the global pioneer of open source telephony. Acquired by Cisco in 2000.

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.

Komodo Technology is a developer of Voice-over-IP (VoIP) devices that allow analog telephones to place calls over IP-based networks.

Pentacom, Ltd. provides networking solutions and information technology services, and it specializes in networking components that connect optical networks to the Internet backbone. The company was founded in 1998 and is based in Herzliya, Israel.

JetCell develops wireless communications equipment with specialized features for in-building and metropolitan small-footprint applications based on the GSM standard. JetCell was founded in 1998 and is based in Menlo Park, California.

Noochee's suite of software applications enables telecom service providers to proactively manage the presentation.

Tellium delivers high-speed, high-capacity, intelligent optical solutions that empower service providers around the world to create, run, control, simplify and optimize their networks. First in the world to provide in-service, intelligent optical switches, Tellium's Aurora Optical Switch™ family and the StarNet Software Suite™ together offer service providers a simple and cost-effective migration path to next-generation public networks.

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

WebLine Communications provides simultaneous Web-based information and real-time personal interaction by allowing customers to contact corporate call centers via their computer while browsing a site or Intranet. Webline became part of Cisco's Applications Technology. The company was founded in 1996 and is based in Burlington, Massacheusetts.

Monterey's technology focuses on the core of next-generation optical networks. Its infrastructure-class, optical cross-connect technology gives service providers the ability to instantly add capacity at the core of the network cost effectively.

Maxcomm Technologies is a broadband internet technology distributor that brings data and multiple voice lines to consumers. It specializes in the development of telephony systems which enable organizations to grow their customer base, increase customer satisfaction, promote new products and programs, all achieved while streamlining costs. The company focuses on customer needs, they are able to create systems which are user-friendly, and yet technologically advanced. It allows its customers to receive technical support at pre-arranged times. Maxcomm Technologies is a U.S.-based company that was founded in 1998 by Dev Vrat Gupta. The company was acquired by Cisco on August 18, 1999.

Calista designs and manufactures devices which connect telephone exchanges to IP networks, voicemail systems and call recording systems, according to information on the company's Web site.

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.

TransMedia Communications provides 'media-aware' voice-over-packet-network (VOPN) switch that bridges the gap between high-performance Internet/packet (IP/ATM) network and traditional public switched telephone network (PSTN) communications to provide lower cost services and enable high-impact customer services. The company was founded in 1998 and is based in San Jose, California.

Amteva provides IP-based Unified Communications middleware that consolidates voicemail, e-mail and fax on a single IP network, accessible independent of location, time or device.

GeoTel Communications Corporation operates as a global provider of customer-interaction software solutions for mission-critical call center applications. The company's computer telephony integration products create an enterprise-wide customer-interaction platform by integrating multivendor networks, automatic call distributors, voice response systems, databases, desktop applications, and other resources. Solutions are provided for single-site, multisite, and network service provider deployments. The company is based in Littleton, Massachusetts.

Fibex Systems is a pioneer in Integrated Access Digital Loop Carrier (IADLC) products, devices that combine traditional voice services with data services using ATM as the underlying architecture. Sentient Networks has developed the industry's highest density ATM Circuit Emulation Service (CES) Gateway, which is capable of transporting circuit-based private line services across packet-based ATM networks.

PipeLinks develops high-bandwidth, remote access equipment for networking systems. The company is based in San Jose, California.

LightSpeed International develops leading-edge voice protocol conversion and intelligent call control software which enables signaling to be transmitted among diverse sets of voice protocols and applications.

Tellium delivers high-speed, high-capacity, intelligent optical solutions that empower service providers around the world to create, run, control, simplify and optimize their networks. First in the world to provide in-service, intelligent optical switches, Tellium's Aurora Optical Switch™ family and the StarNet Software Suite™ together offer service providers a simple and cost-effective migration path to next-generation public networks.

Telesend, a Cupertino, Calif., developer of high-speed Internet-access technology.

Telebit Corporation is a designer, manufacturer, and marketer of products for data communication networks. In 1993, Summit Partners portfolio company Octocom Systems was acquired by Telebit.

Granite Equity is an investment and holding company based in Saint Cloud, Minnesota, focused on fostering growth and profitability for its partners. It operates through Granite Partners, which was previously involved in managing a buyout fund that targeted investments across various sectors, including commercial products, manufacturing, technology, media, telecommunications, and industrial markets. Additionally, Granite Systems, a subsidiary, provides network configuration management software tailored for the telecommunications industry. Through its diverse investments and strategic focus, Granite Equity aims to create value and support the development of its portfolio companies.

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