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Blue Pumpkin provides industry-leading workforce management solutions that improve the performance of a customer contact center’s most important and valuable asset – its people. Addressing critical business challenges and creating competitive advantage with both innovative technology and best practices professional services, the company helps customers Balance and Optimize™ three critical and often competing priorities: business growth through customer loyalty, employee satisfaction and retention, and operating costs.

Silicon Access Networks is a provider of an ultra-high performance chipsets for terabit routers and communication silicon to the networking and telecommunications market.

Turin Networks, Inc. is a prominent provider of Carrier Ethernet solutions designed for both wireline and wireless network operators globally. The company offers a range of products, including metro service edge solutions that enable the delivery of MEF-compliant Ethernet over fiber and copper, as well as traditional TDM/PDH services. Additionally, Turin Networks specializes in wireless backhaul optimization and converged business access services, addressing the practical challenges faced by network operators in deploying efficient and effective network infrastructures. By focusing on these key areas, Turin Networks aims to enhance connectivity and service delivery for its clients.

Oblix, Inc., founded in 1996 and based in Cupertino, California, specializes in identity-based security solutions tailored for e-business networks. The company focuses on delivering web access management solutions that enhance security for e-commerce and enterprise environments. Oblix's primary product, Oblix NetPoint, provides an identity infrastructure that facilitates access control and single sign-on capabilities, ensuring secure interactions with enterprise and partner applications. In March 2005, Oblix was acquired by Oracle Corp., further enhancing its reach and integration within the security solutions market.

Icarian, based in Sunnyvale, California, specializes in workforce management solutions designed to enhance organizational competitiveness and employee development. The company provides an internet-based platform that automates and streamlines the entire workforce lifecycle, allowing businesses to effectively plan, acquire, deploy, and develop their personnel. By leveraging advanced technology, Icarian's solutions align workforce strategies with business goals, resulting in improved hiring costs and overall productivity.

Metro-Optix develops hardware for telecommunications companies that want to transition from circuit-based services to cell- and packet-based services. The hardware essentially reduces the number of hardware boxes needed, such as routers, which the networks feed into.

Portera is one of the first service providers to allow its customers to outsource entire business processes, not just applications, through a standard Web browser. Portera subscription services automate mission-critical processes across the front- and back-offices. Because Their services are fully Web-hosted, Portera can provide firms of any size with immediate access to the resources they need to run their business, while establishing a platform for seamless and transparent integration with their clients and business partners. Portera has over 130 customers using their Professional Services Automation (PSA) products worldwide, including: Baan, E.piphany, Hewlett-Packard, Inventa, Lutris Technologies, Network Associates, Tanning Technology, Tibco, Viant and Vodafone Airtouch.

Blue Pumpkin provides industry-leading workforce management solutions that improve the performance of a customer contact center’s most important and valuable asset – its people. Addressing critical business challenges and creating competitive advantage with both innovative technology and best practices professional services, the company helps customers Balance and Optimize™ three critical and often competing priorities: business growth through customer loyalty, employee satisfaction and retention, and operating costs.

Arbinet is a prominent provider of international voice and IP telecommunications solutions tailored for carriers and service providers worldwide. The company supports over 1,100 carriers, combining extensive global reach with advanced platform intelligence, call routing, and robust credit management and settlement capabilities. Its clientele includes a diverse range of established fixed line, mobile, wholesale, and VoIP carriers, as well as calling card services, internet service providers, and content providers. By facilitating the buying and selling of voice and IP capacity, Arbinet enables its customers to optimize service costs, enhance route quality, and expand their market presence without the need for substantial network infrastructure investments.

Vertical Networks is a distributor of IP-PBX software and communications solutions for branch offices and stores, delivers customizable solutions to several industries, including financial services, healthcare, publishing, and retail.

Novera Optics develops optical access solutions. Its PON optical solutions enable equipment vendors and service providers to address fiber-to-the-building, fiber-to-the-curb extensions, multi-dwelling and multi-tenant units, remote terminals, and the central office markets. The company offers Wavelength Division Multiplexed-Passive Optical Networks (WDM-PON), an access and transport platform, which provides an architecture for access networks that enables service providers to deliver voice, data, video, and wireless services.

Lynx is a photonic communication solutions company, with its own patented solid-state switching and light management technology, featured in a broad product line that includes: stand-alone, fully managed all optical protection switching solutions, Fiber security and all optical switch matrices.

Sandcraft is a designer and manufacturer of advanced processors, specializing in fabless semiconductors. The company develops microprocessors that serve as computing engines in high-performance electronic products, utilizing the MIPS architecture and a range of RISC CPU chips. Through its innovative designs, Sandcraft aims to enhance the performance and efficiency of electronic devices across various applications.

Cardiac Pathways Corp manufactures minimally-invasive systems used by electrophysiologists to diagnose and treat cardiac tachyarrhythmia (abnormally rapid heart rhythms), which if untreated can cause palpitations, fainting, and sudden cardiac arrest. Cardiac Pathways' products consist principally of systems for performing ablation treatment (a nonsurgical, minimally-invasive technique for neutralizing heart tissue responsible for starting or maintaining a tachyarrhythmia) and for diagnostic mapping (locating the source of the tachyarrhythmia within the heart). Cardiac Pathways was issued a U.S. patent related to its Real-time Position Management Tracking System. Founded in 1991, Cardiac Pathways is based in Sunnyvale, California. As of August 6, 2001, it was acquired by Boston Scientific Corporation.

Portera is one of the first service providers to allow its customers to outsource entire business processes, not just applications, through a standard Web browser. Portera subscription services automate mission-critical processes across the front- and back-offices. Because Their services are fully Web-hosted, Portera can provide firms of any size with immediate access to the resources they need to run their business, while establishing a platform for seamless and transparent integration with their clients and business partners. Portera has over 130 customers using their Professional Services Automation (PSA) products worldwide, including: Baan, E.piphany, Hewlett-Packard, Inventa, Lutris Technologies, Network Associates, Tanning Technology, Tibco, Viant and Vodafone Airtouch.

Hyperchip (www.Hyperchip.com) is the Petabit Routing Company. Founded in 1997, Hyperchip is a privately held company funded by Siemens, Argo Global Capital (backed by the worlds leading telcos) and TechnoCap, Montreal's leading net-focused venture fund. The company is headquartered in Montreal. All financial figures included in this press release are cited in Canadian dollars. Hyperchip and the Petabit Routing Company are trademarks of Hyperchip Inc. Other trademarks identified in this release are the property of their respective companies.

Peopleclick Authoria, known for its integrated talent management software, specializes in human capital management solutions. The company's offerings include performance management, recruiting, and compensation management tools designed to assist organizations in effectively recruiting, developing, compensating, retaining, and engaging their workforce. Their product suite encompasses various functionalities, such as recruiting, performance evaluation, incentive management, salary planning, succession planning, and communication software. Founded in 1997 and originally named Foundation Technologies, Inc., the company rebranded to Authoria, Inc. in 1999. Headquartered in Waltham, Massachusetts, Peopleclick Authoria also maintains offices in Austin, Texas; Santa Barbara, California; and Bangalore, India.

Oblix, Inc., founded in 1996 and based in Cupertino, California, specializes in identity-based security solutions tailored for e-business networks. The company focuses on delivering web access management solutions that enhance security for e-commerce and enterprise environments. Oblix's primary product, Oblix NetPoint, provides an identity infrastructure that facilitates access control and single sign-on capabilities, ensuring secure interactions with enterprise and partner applications. In March 2005, Oblix was acquired by Oracle Corp., further enhancing its reach and integration within the security solutions market.

Corero Network Security plc develops, markets, and sells network security products and services for the protection from distributed denial of service (DDoS) attacks worldwide. It offers Corero SmartWall Threat Defense System family of products that provide protection against various cyber-attacks, including network and application layer, DDoS, volumetric, and multi-vector attacks. The company offers SmartWall network threat defense appliances for the mitigation of DDoS attacks; SmartWall network bypass appliances for network connectivity; SmartWall Service Portal that enables real-time DDoS mitigation to be delivered as-a-service; SecureWatch Analytics, a Web-based security analytics portal that delivers dashboards; and SmartWall Central Management Server that offers various options for managing, configuring, and monitoring SmartWall appliances. In addition, it offers monitoring and maintenance services, and managed services. Corero Network Security plc provides its solutions for service providers, hosting providers and datacenters, digital enterprises, and managed security service providers. The company was formerly known as Corero plc and changed its name to Corero Network Security plc in June 2011. Corero Network Security plc was incorporated in 1991 and is based in Uxbridge, the United Kingdom.

DataCore Software is a leading independent software vendor specializing in storage virtualization, storage management, and storage networking. Founded in 1998, the privately-held firm operates global sales, support and service from headquarters in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida and through worldwide subsidiaries and distribution partners. Global 2000 data centers, enterprises of all sizes, storage OEM's, and system builders rely on DataCore solutions to virtualize storage, easily expand capacity, protect and enhance access to data, and centralize and automate storage administration for Windows, UNIX, Linux, MacOS, and Netware systems. DataCore has thousands of customers worldwide and, through its network, of authorized and trained solution providers, offers its rich set of core competencies to solve some of the biggest challenges facing businesses today.

Turin Networks, Inc. is a prominent provider of Carrier Ethernet solutions designed for both wireline and wireless network operators globally. The company offers a range of products, including metro service edge solutions that enable the delivery of MEF-compliant Ethernet over fiber and copper, as well as traditional TDM/PDH services. Additionally, Turin Networks specializes in wireless backhaul optimization and converged business access services, addressing the practical challenges faced by network operators in deploying efficient and effective network infrastructures. By focusing on these key areas, Turin Networks aims to enhance connectivity and service delivery for its clients.

CopperCom specializes in telecommunications solutions, focusing on developing advanced switching systems for various service providers, including independent operating companies, competitive local exchange carriers, and Internet service providers. The company offers innovative software-based switches, known as softswitches, which facilitate services such as Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP). By decoupling call processing from switching, CopperCom's call control server enables the delivery of voice and data services over any network transport protocol, paving the way for a unified network infrastructure. This next-generation end office solution aims to enhance the capabilities and features available in telecommunication networks.

Arbinet is a prominent provider of international voice and IP telecommunications solutions tailored for carriers and service providers worldwide. The company supports over 1,100 carriers, combining extensive global reach with advanced platform intelligence, call routing, and robust credit management and settlement capabilities. Its clientele includes a diverse range of established fixed line, mobile, wholesale, and VoIP carriers, as well as calling card services, internet service providers, and content providers. By facilitating the buying and selling of voice and IP capacity, Arbinet enables its customers to optimize service costs, enhance route quality, and expand their market presence without the need for substantial network infrastructure investments.

Mahi Networks supplies optical transport, switching, and aggregation solutions to multiple system operators and cable wireline carriers worldwide. Mahi Networks enables service providers to efficiently manage the transition to a simpler, lower cost, and converged infrastructure. Mahi's flagship product, the Mahi Mi7, is a 320 Gbit multi-service switching system. It also offers a Vx7 Multi-Service Core Transport System with ROADM capabilities. To support the increasing demand for IP and SAN services, Mahi Networks introduced a 10-port Multi-Service ADM Transponder with SFP client interfaces supporting any combination of GbE, Fiber Channel, ESCON, FICON, and digital video services. In addition, Mahi offers a 10G Multi-Service Transponder with XFP client interfaces supporting 10GbE LAN PHY, 10GbE WAN PHY, OC-192, STM-64, and G.709 services. Mahi Networks was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in Piscataway, New Jersey. Later on, Mahi Networks, Inc. was acquired by Meriton Networks, Inc.

Sandcraft is a designer and manufacturer of advanced processors, specializing in fabless semiconductors. The company develops microprocessors that serve as computing engines in high-performance electronic products, utilizing the MIPS architecture and a range of RISC CPU chips. Through its innovative designs, Sandcraft aims to enhance the performance and efficiency of electronic devices across various applications.

Vertical Networks is a distributor of IP-PBX software and communications solutions for branch offices and stores, delivers customizable solutions to several industries, including financial services, healthcare, publishing, and retail.

DataChannel specializes in developing enterprise portal applications designed for the e-business sector. The company offers flexible and powerful Enterprise Information Portal (EIP) solutions that enable organizations to access and share information seamlessly and securely. By utilizing XML-based products, DataChannel focuses on creating customized portal solutions that cater to the specific needs of businesses today and in the future. Their approach emphasizes reliability, security, and personalization, facilitating efficient information exchange for users at any time and from any location.

Transmeta Corporation develops and licenses computing, microprocessor and semiconductor technologies and related intellectual property. Founded in 1995, Transmeta first became known for designing, developing and selling its highly efficient x86-compatible software-based microprocessors, which deliver a balance of low power consumption, high performance, low cost and small size suited for diverse computing platforms. Transmeta is presently focused on developing and licensing its advanced power management technologies for controlling leakage and increasing power efficiency in semiconductor and computing devices, and in licensing its computing and microprocessor technologies to other companies

Tavolo offers an online store that enables its users to find and buy products related to cooking. Tavolo was acquired by OurHouse in December 2000. It is based in San Rafael, California.

Blue Pumpkin provides industry-leading workforce management solutions that improve the performance of a customer contact center’s most important and valuable asset – its people. Addressing critical business challenges and creating competitive advantage with both innovative technology and best practices professional services, the company helps customers Balance and Optimize™ three critical and often competing priorities: business growth through customer loyalty, employee satisfaction and retention, and operating costs.

ANDA Networks is a leading provider of carrier-class solutions for fiber-and copper-based access networks worldwide. Their application specific products cost-effectively solve today's problems in legacy networks and facilitate migration paths to the next-generation networks.

Icarian, based in Sunnyvale, California, specializes in workforce management solutions designed to enhance organizational competitiveness and employee development. The company provides an internet-based platform that automates and streamlines the entire workforce lifecycle, allowing businesses to effectively plan, acquire, deploy, and develop their personnel. By leveraging advanced technology, Icarian's solutions align workforce strategies with business goals, resulting in improved hiring costs and overall productivity.

Portera is one of the first service providers to allow its customers to outsource entire business processes, not just applications, through a standard Web browser. Portera subscription services automate mission-critical processes across the front- and back-offices. Because Their services are fully Web-hosted, Portera can provide firms of any size with immediate access to the resources they need to run their business, while establishing a platform for seamless and transparent integration with their clients and business partners. Portera has over 130 customers using their Professional Services Automation (PSA) products worldwide, including: Baan, E.piphany, Hewlett-Packard, Inventa, Lutris Technologies, Network Associates, Tanning Technology, Tibco, Viant and Vodafone Airtouch.

Comergent Technologies specializes in providing eBusiness software applications designed for the extended enterprise, particularly within the telecommunications sector. Founded in 1998, the company offers a range of solutions that include guided selling and configuration, order management, pricing suite quotes and proposals, product management, account management, and marketing application suites. Additionally, Comergent Technologies provides professional services, hosting, and managed services to support its software offerings. In 2006, the company was acquired by AT&T, further integrating its innovative solutions into the telecommunications industry.

Turin Networks, Inc. is a prominent provider of Carrier Ethernet solutions designed for both wireline and wireless network operators globally. The company offers a range of products, including metro service edge solutions that enable the delivery of MEF-compliant Ethernet over fiber and copper, as well as traditional TDM/PDH services. Additionally, Turin Networks specializes in wireless backhaul optimization and converged business access services, addressing the practical challenges faced by network operators in deploying efficient and effective network infrastructures. By focusing on these key areas, Turin Networks aims to enhance connectivity and service delivery for its clients.

OnHealth Network Company is an award-winning online health and wellness destination for consumers. The company is engaged in electronic publishing of health and medical information in interactive multimedia formats through its website. It also provides and supports personal health information as well as referral and nurse counseling services to customers throughout the United States. OnHealth Network Company is based in Seattle, Washington.

Message Media provides IT solutions that harness the most widely used communication channel on the planet, mobile messaging. They have been recognized in the Deloitte Technology Fast 50 Awards for seven years running, but they are committed to maintaining the ‘small business mindset that allows them to serve all their customers’ needs. At Message Media, they work to a very simple plan, they put Customer Experience above everything else – if the end-user is happy, the rest will follow. To make this happen they start by acknowledging an enduring fact: an organization’s most valuable resources are its people, and at Message Media, they only hire the best. They are not a conventional company with a whole lot of rules and regulations, and they don’t intend to become one. They believe that providing talented people with a supportive environment and the tools required to reach their potential.

Pointshare is a national leader in connecting local healthcare communities with secure, online business services that enhance communication, create efficiencies, and improve the delivery of care. Pointshare is the only company that has developed the technology, infrastructure, and hands-on service to create a proven, practical solution for automating the day-to-day business transactions of healthcare.

Corero Network Security plc develops, markets, and sells network security products and services for the protection from distributed denial of service (DDoS) attacks worldwide. It offers Corero SmartWall Threat Defense System family of products that provide protection against various cyber-attacks, including network and application layer, DDoS, volumetric, and multi-vector attacks. The company offers SmartWall network threat defense appliances for the mitigation of DDoS attacks; SmartWall network bypass appliances for network connectivity; SmartWall Service Portal that enables real-time DDoS mitigation to be delivered as-a-service; SecureWatch Analytics, a Web-based security analytics portal that delivers dashboards; and SmartWall Central Management Server that offers various options for managing, configuring, and monitoring SmartWall appliances. In addition, it offers monitoring and maintenance services, and managed services. Corero Network Security plc provides its solutions for service providers, hosting providers and datacenters, digital enterprises, and managed security service providers. The company was formerly known as Corero plc and changed its name to Corero Network Security plc in June 2011. Corero Network Security plc was incorporated in 1991 and is based in Uxbridge, the United Kingdom.

StorageNetworks, Inc. specializes in data storage management software and services, aimed at helping customers effectively manage their storage environments. The company offers a range of solutions, including software products like the STORos StorageManager v5.0, which is designed for storage resource management. Additionally, StorageNetworks provides professional services that assist enterprise organizations in designing and optimizing their primary data storage systems and infrastructures. Although the company previously offered managed services, it exited this segment in June 2003. Following this decision, StorageNetworks' Board of Directors adopted a plan for complete liquidation and dissolution in July 2003. Founded in 1998 and headquartered in Waltham, Massachusetts, StorageNetworks faced competition from major industry players such as EMC, IBM, and Hitachi Data Systems.

Vertical Networks is a distributor of IP-PBX software and communications solutions for branch offices and stores, delivers customizable solutions to several industries, including financial services, healthcare, publishing, and retail.