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Xage Security designs and develops blockchain-protected security platforms for industrial IoT (Internet of Things). Its products include Xage Gateway, Xage Broker, optional Xage Client Agent, and Xage Security Cloud. The company offers solutions such as systemic tamper proofing, edge authentication, role-based access control, and device lifecycle management, serving industries like energy, transportation, utilities, manufacturing, building management, agriculture, logistics, e-commerce, and healthcare.

BioCatch is a pioneering company specializing in behavioral biometrics, which focuses on analyzing the digital behavior of online users to enhance fraud detection and prevention. By leveraging advanced cognitive science and machine learning, BioCatch provides insights that help financial institutions identify potential risks associated with user interactions while maintaining privacy. The company's technology is designed to combat increasingly sophisticated fraud tactics, including social engineering scams, and to streamline the digital banking experience from account creation to login and beyond. With over a decade of experience and a robust portfolio of patents, BioCatch is committed to driving innovation in the field of digital security, enabling clients to effectively combat fraud while fostering a trusted online environment.

SCADAfence Ltd. is a cybersecurity company based in Be'er Sheva, Israel, specializing in the protection of the industrial Internet of Things (IoT) within critical infrastructure and manufacturing sectors. Founded in 2014, SCADAfence develops a comprehensive suite of cybersecurity solutions that offer extensive coverage for large-scale networks, including network monitoring, asset discovery, governance, remote access, and IoT device security. The company focuses on enhancing operational security and reliability for facilities in industries such as power, oil and gas, water, chemicals, pharmaceuticals, and manufacturing. SCADAfence's platform is designed to mitigate risks associated with operational downtime, data theft, and ransomware attacks by providing visibility into day-to-day operations and detecting both malicious and non-malicious threats. Recognized as a leader in operational technology (OT) and IoT cybersecurity, SCADAfence enables organizations to operate securely and efficiently.

GridRaster is a developer of a 3D artificial intelligence software platform designed to enhance immersive mixed-reality experiences on mobile devices. The company's solution leverages edge cloud technology to deliver high-performance graphics with ultra-low latency, significantly improving performance by tenfold. By enabling enterprise customers to create and manage scalable extended reality applications, GridRaster helps businesses increase productivity, reduce costs, and boost revenues. The company's overarching vision is to facilitate the widespread adoption of virtual and augmented reality by enhancing the accessibility and quality of engaging content, ultimately providing users with breathtaking immersive experiences.

Sedona Systems specializes in developing advanced network management platforms for service providers. Its flagship product, NetFusion, is a multi-layer application platform that optimizes both optical and IP layers (L0-L3) of networks. By integrating dynamic, automatic management of these resources, Sedona's solution enhances WAN capacity, improves agility and availability, and reduces core network costs by up to 80% over five years. NetFusion connects with major vendors' equipment through SDN controllers or management systems, providing full visibility and control of transport and routing layers.

Vasona Networks, Inc. is a company based in San Jose, California, that specializes in developing solutions for mobile network operators to enhance subscriber experiences. Founded in 2006, Vasona Networks offers a mobile-edge computing platform known as smartAir, which addresses mobile network data traffic challenges at the individual cell level. The company's smartVISION product provides insights into mobile network performance and user experiences, while its RateControl technology enables precise bandwidth allocation based on user needs and application demands. Additionally, Vasona Networks exposes open APIs that allow third-party application developers to access real-time data on radio access network conditions, empowering operators to optimize network investments and improve service delivery. As of September 2018, Vasona Networks operates as a subsidiary of Zephyr Telecommunications, Inc.

Founded in 2010, Cohere Technologies specializes in enhancing mobile and wireless networks. Its core innovation is Orthogonal Time Frequency Space (OTFS), a novel modulation scheme designed to increase bandwidth and throughput for wireless applications.