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Schoology, a CODiE-award-winning learning management solution, provides a rich, collaborative learning environment that engages digital natives with the technology they enjoy using. This versatile solution is designed to meet the learning and administrative needs of K-12, higher ed, and corporate settings. Schoology allows for individual subscriptions and school or district-wide enterprise packages. Individual subscriptions allow schools to try the system in a limited number of classrooms before deciding to implement it on a larger scale. Teachers and professors can sign up on their own to start using the system independently.

Cloudmeter is a venture-funded start-up based in Mountain View, California, specializing in software solutions for big data capture and analytics. The company offers products like Cloudmeter Insight and Cloudmeter Stream, which help organizations analyze real-time network data to enhance user experiences. Cloudmeter Insight is an advanced end user management solution that features visual session replay for in-depth problem analysis. Meanwhile, Cloudmeter Stream provides state-of-the-art data capture and event processing, integrating real-time information with various databases and business intelligence tools. These offerings enable organizations to effectively understand and respond to their end users' online behavior, catering to companies with significant web presences, including notable clients such as Netflix, SAP, Saks Fifth Avenue, and Skinit.

Schoology, a CODiE-award-winning learning management solution, provides a rich, collaborative learning environment that engages digital natives with the technology they enjoy using. This versatile solution is designed to meet the learning and administrative needs of K-12, higher ed, and corporate settings. Schoology allows for individual subscriptions and school or district-wide enterprise packages. Individual subscriptions allow schools to try the system in a limited number of classrooms before deciding to implement it on a larger scale. Teachers and professors can sign up on their own to start using the system independently.

Schoology, a CODiE-award-winning learning management solution, provides a rich, collaborative learning environment that engages digital natives with the technology they enjoy using. This versatile solution is designed to meet the learning and administrative needs of K-12, higher ed, and corporate settings. Schoology allows for individual subscriptions and school or district-wide enterprise packages. Individual subscriptions allow schools to try the system in a limited number of classrooms before deciding to implement it on a larger scale. Teachers and professors can sign up on their own to start using the system independently.

NearVerse Inc. is a New York-based company that specializes in mobile application platforms for instant messaging and rich media sharing, particularly through its flagship product, LoKast. This application allows users to communicate and share various media types, such as photos, videos, and music, in real-time while engaging in activities and events. NearVerse also develops the NearCloud technology platform, which enhances wireless Internet delivery and location identification services by integrating device-to-device and wireless networking. The company's offerings cater to a wide range of users, including businesses, event organizers, retailers, and performers, facilitating improved experiences in social and professional settings. Founded in 2008, NearVerse continues to innovate in the realm of mobile connectivity and communication.

Leostream Corporation is a software company based in Waltham, Massachusetts, that specializes in virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI) and Desktops-as-a-Service (DaaS) solutions. Founded in 2002, the company offers the Leostream Connection Broker, a virtual appliance that facilitates user access to desktops and applications while enabling IT administrators to enforce access control rules. This broker supports management of desktops hosted in various cloud environments, including AWS and Azure, and integrates with technologies such as Teradici PCoIP. In addition to the Connection Broker, Leostream provides tools for managing cloud-hosted desktops, allowing users to define access rules based on their identities and usage duration. Their solutions cater to diverse needs, including support for remote workforces, legacy applications, and on-demand desktop provisioning. Leostream's products are distributed globally through local resellers and distributors, and the company also offers technical support services, including installation and licensing.

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Leostream Corporation is a software company based in Waltham, Massachusetts, that specializes in virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI) and Desktops-as-a-Service (DaaS) solutions. Founded in 2002, the company offers the Leostream Connection Broker, a virtual appliance that facilitates user access to desktops and applications while enabling IT administrators to enforce access control rules. This broker supports management of desktops hosted in various cloud environments, including AWS and Azure, and integrates with technologies such as Teradici PCoIP. In addition to the Connection Broker, Leostream provides tools for managing cloud-hosted desktops, allowing users to define access rules based on their identities and usage duration. Their solutions cater to diverse needs, including support for remote workforces, legacy applications, and on-demand desktop provisioning. Leostream's products are distributed globally through local resellers and distributors, and the company also offers technical support services, including installation and licensing.

[Rudder](http://www.crunchbase.com/organization/rudder), formerly Spendview, is a personalized financial management tool that allows users to separate and classify income, expenses, and how they want to spend money. Rudder keeps track of daily account balances, upcoming bills, outstanding payments on credit cards, and will allow for designated percentages to be set aside for savings. The product includes a Budgeting tool, Personal Budget Calculator, and an Excel budget worksheet, among other services. To protect security, the site does not require personal information, other than email, for login or signup, and does not keep records of bank account numbers. Based in Houston, TX

Shipwire provides [product fulfillment](http://www.shipwire.com) to growing product brands and retailers with [ecommerce order fulfillment](http://www.shipwire.com) services powered by a global warehouse network and a cloud logistics platform. Shipwire eliminates the hassle of storage and shipping, so merchants can focus on growth. Warehouse network includes locations in: Los Angeles, Chicago, Toronto, Vancouver, London, and Hong Kong. Shipwire allows brands to reduce shipping costs by locating inventory closer to buyers. Merchants send inventory to Shipwire warehouses and connect Shipwire to their online store, marketplace listings, or order systems. As orders flow to Shipwire, they are optimized for least-cost delivery and fulfilled from the warehouse located closest to the buyer. Shipwire is developer- and partner-friendly, with an [ecommerce affiliate partner program](http://www.shipwire.com/partners/). Shipwire publishes news about the platform and the logistics industry on their [Order Fulfillment Blog](http://www.shipwire.com/w/blog/).

LiquidTalk is a provider of mobile workforce engagement solutions, facilitating the delivery of audio and video content to remote employees' mobile devices. Established in 2006 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, the company enables enterprises to distribute a variety of content, including sales training materials, product information, recorded conference calls, and customer testimonials. By offering an on-demand application, LiquidTalk empowers remote workers in sales and services to efficiently find, organize, create, and share enterprise content. This functionality helps companies enhance communication and engagement with their mobile workforce, ultimately aimed at boosting productivity.

HotPads is a map-based housing search engine, delivering the most meaningful and interactive housing search experience online. HotPads features rentals, homes for sale, foreclosures, vacation rentals, and hotels. HotPads.com launched in November of 2005 as a map-based rental housing search engine. It quickly grew to over 500,000 active rental listings including both rental houses and apartments. In November of 2007, HotPads launched a For Sale search engine to compliment its growing rental portal. It has grown to nearly 3,500,000 active For Sale listings. In 2009, HotPads launched vacation rentals and hotels, becoming the first truly map-based vacation housing search engine. HotPads is now a Zillow, Inc. business, having been acquired by the company in 2012. HotPads works to deliver as much relevant information to housing shoppers as possible during their search. It features demographic and housing heat maps that allow users to get quick snapshots of cities or neighborhoods. HotPads also maps points of interest like schools attendance zones, public transportation stops, and enables users to mark their own points of interest like "work" and "favorite cafe". Home shoppers also have the ability to hand-draw their own search right on the map with the Lasso tool and visualize area prices with the HotSpots tool. HotPads also features the first Buy vs. Rent search portal. Housing shoppers can browse both homes for sale and for rent at the same time based on the estimated monthly cost. Users can customize the mortgage variables to meet their unique situation. This allows housing shoppers to see exactly what they can afford to buy and what they can afford to rent, allowing them to make more informed housing decisions.

Kiva Systems specializes in mobile robotic solutions for order fulfillment in inventory distribution centers. The company designs a system that employs small, orange robots to efficiently manage inventory by picking up and moving racks of products. This innovative approach streamlines the fulfillment process, enhancing operational efficiency and reducing labor costs in warehouses. Kiva Systems' technology aims to transform traditional warehousing practices by integrating automation into inventory management, ultimately improving productivity and accuracy in order processing.

Niche.com Inc. operates an online platform that helps users discover schools, companies, and neighborhoods across the United States. Founded in 2002 and based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, the company provides a wealth of information, including reviews, rankings, and detailed profiles for K-12 schools, colleges, graduate schools, and various neighborhoods. By rigorously analyzing public data and millions of user reviews, Niche.com creates comprehensive report cards that facilitate the comparison of educational institutions and living environments. This platform aims to simplify the research and enrollment process for individuals seeking the right educational or residential options.