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Pendo Systems, Inc. develops and markets financial services software, specializing in data management and intelligence solutions for banking, insurance, and asset management sectors. Founded in 2007 and headquartered in Montclair, New Jersey, the company offers the Pendo Platform, a comprehensive system that utilizes a proprietary algorithm to index and classify vast amounts of data. This technology enables financial institutions to access and search through millions of critical documents efficiently, thereby unlocking valuable insights. By transforming unstructured data into structured, AI-ready datasets, the Pendo Platform helps clients optimize their data management processes, enhancing transparency and operational efficiency. The ability to automate document retrieval not only reduces costs but also positively influences the reputation of financial institutions by improving their data handling capabilities.

Aravo, founded in February 2000, specializes in enterprise supplier information management, aiming to simplify complex supplier management challenges for organizations. The company is recognized as a market leader in this field, offering a cloud-based Supplier Information Management (SIM) platform that integrates risk management, compliance, and sustainability features. Aravo's software provides a centralized system for managing third-party risk, enabling clients to track certifications, sustainability initiatives, and conduct risk analyses. By focusing on robust functionality and flexibility, Aravo helps organizations protect their brand, build customer trust, and enhance business performance while prioritizing customer success.

newScale is a provider of software focused on self-service, service catalog, and lifecycle management for enterprise IT and private/hybrid cloud computing. Founded in 1999 and headquartered in San Mateo, California, the company has more than two million users worldwide. Its software enables IT organizations and service providers to create a self-service storefront for desktop and data center services across physical, virtual, and cloud environments. newScale's solutions facilitate critical functions for cloud computing, including on-demand provisioning of applications, compute, storage, and network resources.

Integration Associates, Inc., a fabless semiconductor company, designs and delivers tested wafers and packaged integrated circuits for RF, infrared, modem, and power management applications. The company offers EZRadio ICs, a wireless product to meet the needs of OEMs developing mesh network applications for consumer and industrial monitoring and control; ZigBee USB Dongle that provides a compliant interface, which can be connected to a host computer; EZSwitcher, a device that integrates various functions, which have been implemented discretely; EZ DAA products to span the isolation barriers; and ASIC solutions. It has operations in North America, South America, Asia, the Middle East, Africa, Europe, and the Oceania. Integration Associates, Inc. was founded in 1991 and is headquartered in Mountain View, California. The company also has offices and design centers in Hungary, Portugal, Hong Kong, and the United Kingdom. As of July 29, 2008, Integration Associates, Inc. operates as a subsidiary of Silicon Laboratories, Inc.

Infoblox specializes in network identity management and security solutions, offering appliances that help enterprises effectively manage essential network protocols like DNS, DHCP, RADIUS, and LDAP. Their products enhance network control and security while reducing total cost of ownership by providing scalable and reliable services compared to traditional server-software solutions. Infoblox employs a distributed appliance approach, allowing for centralized management of identity data across various network infrastructures. The company's solutions also focus on network infrastructure automation, enabling organizations, including enterprises and government entities, to combat malware and cyber threats. By creating a unified control point, Infoblox helps clients improve operational efficiency, visibility, and compliance across both on-premises and cloud environments. With a presence in over 30 countries, Infoblox serves more than 500 clients, including many Fortune 500 companies.

newScale is a provider of software focused on self-service, service catalog, and lifecycle management for enterprise IT and private/hybrid cloud computing. Founded in 1999 and headquartered in San Mateo, California, the company has more than two million users worldwide. Its software enables IT organizations and service providers to create a self-service storefront for desktop and data center services across physical, virtual, and cloud environments. newScale's solutions facilitate critical functions for cloud computing, including on-demand provisioning of applications, compute, storage, and network resources.

NorthStar Systems International, Inc. provides wealth management software solutions to financial services institutions primarily in the United States. Its solutions include NorthStar Client Acquisition Solution that allows asset managers and wealth management firms to provide their advisors the client profiling and communication tools; NorthStar Client Reporting Solution, which enables wealth managers to offer reports and reviews for clients; NorthStar Compliance Solution that offers compliance systems' functionalities; and NorthStar Product Catalog Solution, which allows wealth managers to build customized portfolios. The company also offers client hierarchy, enterprise product hub, planning and portfolio construction, data, and platform services; and professional and technical support services. Its solutions allow users to automate and streamline their wealth management workflows. The company serves financial advisors, wealth managers, banks, trusts, broker-dealers, multi-family offices, and service providers. It delivers its solutions on-premise or on-demand. The company was founded in 2001 and is based in San Francisco, California.

Thousands of organizations across multiple industries rely on DigitalPersona to create and manage digital identities. Our fingerprint biometric hardware, strong authentication software and developer tools provide the widest choice of solutions. DigitalPersona expertise and support capabilities make it easy for organizations and ISVs to add identity and authentication solutions to their environment and applications. Our fingerprint biometrics ensures that only authorized persons are granted access to systems, data and services.

Integration Associates, Inc., a fabless semiconductor company, designs and delivers tested wafers and packaged integrated circuits for RF, infrared, modem, and power management applications. The company offers EZRadio ICs, a wireless product to meet the needs of OEMs developing mesh network applications for consumer and industrial monitoring and control; ZigBee USB Dongle that provides a compliant interface, which can be connected to a host computer; EZSwitcher, a device that integrates various functions, which have been implemented discretely; EZ DAA products to span the isolation barriers; and ASIC solutions. It has operations in North America, South America, Asia, the Middle East, Africa, Europe, and the Oceania. Integration Associates, Inc. was founded in 1991 and is headquartered in Mountain View, California. The company also has offices and design centers in Hungary, Portugal, Hong Kong, and the United Kingdom. As of July 29, 2008, Integration Associates, Inc. operates as a subsidiary of Silicon Laboratories, Inc.

Infoblox specializes in network identity management and security solutions, offering appliances that help enterprises effectively manage essential network protocols like DNS, DHCP, RADIUS, and LDAP. Their products enhance network control and security while reducing total cost of ownership by providing scalable and reliable services compared to traditional server-software solutions. Infoblox employs a distributed appliance approach, allowing for centralized management of identity data across various network infrastructures. The company's solutions also focus on network infrastructure automation, enabling organizations, including enterprises and government entities, to combat malware and cyber threats. By creating a unified control point, Infoblox helps clients improve operational efficiency, visibility, and compliance across both on-premises and cloud environments. With a presence in over 30 countries, Infoblox serves more than 500 clients, including many Fortune 500 companies.