Juniper Networks

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Aira Technologies specializes in developing software that enhances the performance and energy efficiency of wireless networks through machine learning. By analyzing existing contextual data within mobile network systems, Aira's technology predicts and optimizes network performance, allowing Mobile Network Operators (MNOs) to improve coverage, throughput, and capacity. This innovation helps MNOs reduce energy consumption and overall operational costs while maintaining a consistent user experience in fluctuating conditions. Aira's solutions enable operators to achieve greater efficiency in resource utilization, ultimately contributing to a more sustainable and effective wireless infrastructure.

Quantum Bridge is dedicated to enhancing security for organizations that require the protection of highly confidential and classified information. The company develops proprietary software and quantum repeater hardware aimed at improving quantum communications. Its focus is on the commercialization of quantum and quantum-inspired products, which include secure communication tools and a distributed symmetric key exchange system. These innovations are designed to ensure that communication remains quantum-safe, thereby reinforcing network and endpoint security. By providing solutions that enhance resilience in existing networks, Quantum Bridge aims to meet the growing demand for unbreakable security in today's digital landscape.

Recogni Inc. is an innovative company that specializes in the development of artificial intelligence-based cameras and processors aimed at real-time object identification. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in San Jose, California, with an additional office in Munich, Germany, Recogni focuses on creating high-performance, low-power inference processing solutions tailored for the automotive industry in both Germany and the U.S. The company’s technology integrates visual and depth sensor data to optimize performance, power efficiency, and visual range for autonomous vehicles. By providing scalable solutions for generative AI and intelligent autonomous platforms, Recogni enables clients to achieve advanced edge processing capabilities and enhances data center efficiency, ultimately supporting the growth of mobility markets.

ZEDEDA, Inc. specializes in edge virtualization software that provides visibility, control, and security for IoT edge gateways, applications, and networks. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Santa Clara, California, with additional offices in Bengaluru and Pune, the company offers a cloud-native platform that enables organizations to monitor, visualize, and secure real-time edge applications. Its Edge Quick Connect for Azure IoT Edge is a Software as a Service (SaaS) solution that facilitates the management and protection of IoT deployments through virtualization. ZEDEDA's offerings support various applications, including predictive analytics in renewable energy, digital transformation in the oil and gas sector, and industrial automation, allowing clients to maintain control over their edge data without being locked into specific vendors or solutions.

ZEDEDA, Inc. specializes in edge virtualization software that provides visibility, control, and security for IoT edge gateways, applications, and networks. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Santa Clara, California, with additional offices in Bengaluru and Pune, the company offers a cloud-native platform that enables organizations to monitor, visualize, and secure real-time edge applications. Its Edge Quick Connect for Azure IoT Edge is a Software as a Service (SaaS) solution that facilitates the management and protection of IoT deployments through virtualization. ZEDEDA's offerings support various applications, including predictive analytics in renewable energy, digital transformation in the oil and gas sector, and industrial automation, allowing clients to maintain control over their edge data without being locked into specific vendors or solutions.

TiBiT Communications offers a disruptive technology that will fundamentally change the way broadband access is deployed in the Service Provider markets worldwide (Cable MSO, Telco and Wireless). They make small, low powered solutions that can be easily placed anywhere in the network to enable multi-Gigabit connectivity for low end cost effective switching equipment in a Software Defined Network.

Cohere Technologies Inc. is a technology company specializing in wireless bandwidth applications, headquartered in Santa Clara, California. Founded in 2010, the company has developed a software solution that enhances the performance of mobile and wireless networks, specifically for 4G and 5G systems. Its innovative orthogonal time frequency and space (OTFS) modulation scheme addresses limitations in current technologies, such as TDMA and OFDM, to increase bandwidth and throughput. Additionally, Cohere Technologies is recognized as a pioneer in software-enhanced networks and is working towards solutions compliant with future 6G standards. Their offerings include spectrum multiplier software that improves channel detection, estimation, and precoding, thereby enhancing user experience and meeting the growing demand for wireless connectivity.

WiteSand is the agent of change, industry disruptor, bringing zenlike simplification to enterprise networking. WiteSand enterprise network managers gain an integrated portal in the cloud leveraging the latest advances in AI/ML to provision, monitor, analyze, and secure access to their global networks.

ZEDEDA, Inc. specializes in edge virtualization software that provides visibility, control, and security for IoT edge gateways, applications, and networks. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Santa Clara, California, with additional offices in Bengaluru and Pune, the company offers a cloud-native platform that enables organizations to monitor, visualize, and secure real-time edge applications. Its Edge Quick Connect for Azure IoT Edge is a Software as a Service (SaaS) solution that facilitates the management and protection of IoT deployments through virtualization. ZEDEDA's offerings support various applications, including predictive analytics in renewable energy, digital transformation in the oil and gas sector, and industrial automation, allowing clients to maintain control over their edge data without being locked into specific vendors or solutions.

Apstra is a developer of data center automation software that aims to simplify and integrate the architecture and operations of data center networks. The company offers an intent-driven, vendor-agnostic distributed operating system that features closed-loop telemetry to automate network management. Through its online portal, Apstra provides a range of services, including cloud-scale infrastructure, network lifecycle automation, advanced root cause identification, and data center interconnect. These capabilities enable businesses to design, build, deploy, and operate data center networks efficiently, significantly reducing operational costs, preventing outages, accelerating deployment, and enhancing the existing talent within client organizations.

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128 Technology, Inc. is a software-based networking company that specializes in providing innovative routing solutions for various sectors, including enterprises, service providers, and government agencies. Its flagship product, the 128T Networking Platform, employs secure vector routing to streamline network architectures, allowing for the efficient delivery of applications and services across diverse environments, such as cloud, SD-WAN, and IoT. This platform enhances network management by teaching routers to understand the specific requirements of applications, enabling a dynamic and service-centric approach to networking. Additionally, 128 Technology's solutions offer robust network security and insights, facilitating better performance and cost-efficiency. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Burlington, Massachusetts, the company also maintains offices in Berlin and Tokyo.

Akka is a platform to build and run apps that are elastic, agile, and resilient. Industry titans and disruptors rely on Akka when application responsiveness must be guaranteed. Engineering teams use a simple SDK and powerful libraries to build transactional, durable, and real-time services that distribute logic and data together. Operations are fully automated in serverless and BYOC environments, and a self-hosted option is available.

Nstream, founded in 2015 and based in California, specializes in advanced analytics software that processes edge data in real-time. The company's flagship product, SWIM EDX, transforms streaming data into actionable insights and predictions, addressing the complexities associated with big data. Nstream offers solutions tailored for a diverse range of clients, including original equipment manufacturers, service providers, enterprises, and Internet of Things (IoT) vendors. Its platform combines edge computing, machine learning, and self-training digital twins within a unique mesh architecture. Additionally, Nstream provides Swim Continuum, an open-core, enterprise-grade platform designed for building and managing continuous intelligence applications at scale. This platform enhances situational awareness and decision-making by delivering precise, relevant data through a stateful architecture that minimizes latency and optimizes performance for high-frequency data analytics. By integrating seamlessly with existing enterprise systems, Nstream enables organizations to improve productivity, reduce operational costs, and gain deeper insights into their business operations.

Mist Systems, born in the mobile and cloud era, delivers the world’s first intelligent wireless network products that leverage machine learning. Using Mist, enterprises can provide amazing user experiences not possible before, and IT can proactively manage the network at any scale. It was founded in 2014 and is based in Cupertino, California.

Mesh7 provides distributed and deep cloud application security observability(CASO) across clouds. Mesh7's mission is to solve security challenges within distributed and cloud-native application environments. The CASO solution helps cloud application security practitioners, infosec admins, and application owners to protect their cloud applications from cloud security breaches, malware, and data exfiltration. Mesh7 team is consisted of domain experts in application security, cloud orchestration, SDN, machine learning and distributed systems. The company is headquartered in Sunnyvale, CA.

HTBASE provides a software-defined platform designed for medium and large enterprises, offering a composable IT infrastructure solution. The company's technology transforms compute, storage, and network resources into a flexible, hardware-agnostic pool that can be scaled according to client needs. By enabling organizations to streamline their operations, HTBASE supports the efficient delivery of technology solutions and accelerates the transition to cloud computing. This approach allows IT teams to optimize their processes and focus on delivering enhanced services, ultimately creating greater value for their organizations.

Corero Network Security specializes in providing network security solutions with a focus on protecting against Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks. The company offers its SmartWall Threat Defense System, which includes a suite of products designed to defend against various cyber threats, including network and application layer DDoS attacks, volumetric assaults, and multi-vector attacks. Key offerings include SmartWall network threat defense appliances for DDoS mitigation, SmartWall network bypass appliances for maintaining connectivity, and the SmartWall Service Portal for real-time DDoS protection delivered as a service. Additionally, Corero provides SecureWatch Analytics, which offers web-based security analytics and dashboards, along with various monitoring and maintenance services. Targeting service providers, hosting providers, data centers, and digital enterprises, Corero aims to enhance security architectures by delivering comprehensive, real-time protection that ensures continuous threat visibility and automatic attack mitigation. The company is based in Uxbridge, United Kingdom, and has been operating since its incorporation in 1991.

Cyphort Inc. specializes in developing software and appliance-based solutions aimed at safeguarding enterprises and government entities from cybercrime attacks. Founded in 2008 and based in Santa Clara, California, Cyphort employs a distributed software platform that enhances enterprise visibility and accurately detects advanced threats, including zero-day attacks. By utilizing behavioral analytics and machine learning, the platform analyzes raw data from various sources, including web and email traffic, to identify and prioritize security threats in the context of the organization's ecosystem. This innovative approach allows for seamless integration across multiple environments, including cloud and virtual infrastructures. Additionally, Cyphort offers an Anti-SIEM security analytics platform that focuses on threat detection and provides actionable intelligence to enhance overall security posture. As of September 2017, Cyphort operates as a subsidiary of Juniper Networks, Inc.

IoTium is the first secure network infrastructure company for the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT). Headquartered in Silicon Valley and backed by GE Ventures, March Capital, and Juniper Networks, IoTium was founded with the understanding that secure connections matter. The company's patented technology enables a Network as a Service (NaaS) solution to securely connect legacy onsite systems to cloud-based applications, allowing building and industrial automation, oil & gas, manufacturing, transportation and smart city industries to realize the promise of Industry 4.0. For more information, visit: http://www.iotium.io.

AppFormix provides the analysis, management, and optimization pieces that private and hybrid cloud Operators need to control their environment and deliver a true Self-Service IT experience to their users.

Fungible creates hardware and software platforms for data centers. The company's mission is a chip responsible for data movement. This chip is low latency, high throughput, and highly programmable. Its founders have a track record leading and impacting the networking, silicon and software industries. The company is based in Santa Clara, California and was founded on 2015.

RackN Inc. is a provider of automated lifecycle management software for hybrid cloud and data center infrastructure, focusing on streamlining operations for enterprises. Founded in 2014 and based in Austin, Texas, the company offers its flagship product, RackN Enterprise, which is a template-driven software platform utilizing a user interface and API to manage the implementation, upgrading, and scaling of hybrid technologies. By creating reusable, standardized Infrastructure as Code (IaC) pipelines, RackN facilitates collaboration and self-management for platform and infrastructure teams, allowing them to innovate more rapidly while maintaining control and consistency. The platform, known as Digital Rebar, standardizes infrastructure lifecycle management and automates workflows across compute, storage, networking, security, and access control. RackN's solutions are available in both on-premise and Software as a Service (SaaS) models, helping enterprises reduce costs and risks associated with traditional IT and cloud operations.

Aurrion is a developer of a silicon photonics platform that can scale with industry needs. The company's heterogeneous integration technology enables the manufacturing of best-in-class optical solutions with a cost-effective process. Through the integration of InP-materials into a silicon process flow, Aurrion solves the fundamental deficiency with silicon photonics technology and enables the manufacturing of best-in-class optical solutions with a cost-effective process. Aurrion’s heterogeneous integration technology fundamentally changes how photonic transceivers can be packaged and integrated into systems and provides a new approach to optics manufacturing in time for emerging high-volume needs in hyperscale datacenters.

BTI Systems Inc. is a company that specializes in developing and marketing cloud and metro networking software and systems for carriers, colocation, content, and service providers, as well as cloud infrastructure companies globally. Its product offerings include the BTI Intelligent Cloud Connect platforms for cloud service delivery, high-bandwidth Packet Optical Transport network infrastructure for various metro and regional services, and Access and Aggregation Platforms for carrier Ethernet business services and mobile backhaul applications. Additionally, BTI provides Ethernet Access Platforms to extend services to customer premises and control software for centralized network management. Founded in 2000 and based in Kanata, Canada, BTI also offers professional services such as network planning, systems engineering, and installation. The company serves over 380 customers worldwide and operates regional sales, marketing, and research and development centers internationally. BTI Systems is a subsidiary of Juniper Networks, as of January 2016.

Vectra AI, Inc. specializes in artificial intelligence-based solutions designed to detect and respond to cyberattacks across cloud, data center, and enterprise environments. The company's Cognito platform enhances threat detection and investigation by utilizing AI to collect and enrich network metadata, enabling real-time identification of both known and unknown threats. Vectra AI offers three key applications within the Cognito platform: Cognito Stream, which delivers security-enriched metadata to data lakes and SIEMs; Cognito Recall, a cloud-based tool for storing and investigating enriched metadata related to threats; and Cognito Detect, which leverages AI to identify and prioritize hidden attackers swiftly. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in San Jose, California, Vectra AI also maintains research and development centers in Dublin, Austin, and Cambridge. The company aims to empower enterprises to detect advanced attacks early, thereby preventing potential breaches.

Fastback Networks is a company focused on developing advanced mobile infrastructure technologies aimed at enhancing the capabilities of network operators. Founded with the goal of addressing the challenges associated with 4G and LTE deployment, the company leverages the extensive experience of its team in radio and data networking to create innovative solutions. Fastback Networks specializes in backhaul technologies that operate in millimeter-wave and sub-6 GHz bands, providing both technical and economic advancements that facilitate the rapid deployment of 4G and 5G services. This enables mobile service providers and enterprises to improve speed, reliability, and overall user experience in their networks. The company's offerings are designed to support the expansion of both public and private networks, allowing operators to tap into new markets and monetize emerging mobile applications effectively.

Vectra AI, Inc. specializes in artificial intelligence-based solutions designed to detect and respond to cyberattacks across cloud, data center, and enterprise environments. The company's Cognito platform enhances threat detection and investigation by utilizing AI to collect and enrich network metadata, enabling real-time identification of both known and unknown threats. Vectra AI offers three key applications within the Cognito platform: Cognito Stream, which delivers security-enriched metadata to data lakes and SIEMs; Cognito Recall, a cloud-based tool for storing and investigating enriched metadata related to threats; and Cognito Detect, which leverages AI to identify and prioritize hidden attackers swiftly. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in San Jose, California, Vectra AI also maintains research and development centers in Dublin, Austin, and Cambridge. The company aims to empower enterprises to detect advanced attacks early, thereby preventing potential breaches.

We’re video-enabling the world. Recognized in the Gartner Magic Quadrant as a leader and a visionary, Vidyo is used by organizations like Google, CERN, Etsy, Philips, Alibaba, Kaiser, DISA and others. We are tackling a huge challenge: to ensure that the world can take advantage of the endless benefits of video chat by making it better than any other form of communication, whether you are in the office - or far out in the field under challenging bandwidth and wifi conditions. Vidyo makes it easy to embed the most beautiful, resilient and immersive multiparty video chat into any application, on any connected device. In healthcare, banking, IoT, customer engagement, enterprise collaboration, government, field services and more, video chat is revolutionizing - while simplifying - how we communicate. We envision a future in which hospitals, banks, universities, police stations, data centers, manufacturing facilities and all places in between see elegant video chat as the sustainable and intuitive way for humans to better connect with one another - making us more productive while saving tons of time and resources. From Silicon Valley to New York, Europe, Asia-Pacific and beyond, Vidyo is one of the most diverse teams in tech, with hundreds of gifted employees living and sharing their experiences all over the world. We are beyond excited about what we’re building, and believe our mission is just getting started.

Wickr Inc. is a San Francisco-based company that provides a mobile communication application designed to facilitate secure messaging. Established in 2011, Wickr offers military-grade encryption for text, images, audio, and video messages, ensuring that communications remain private and confidential. The platform includes offerings such as Wickr secure communication channels for collaboration and Wickr Me, a private messenger tailored for individuals and teams of various sizes. The application is widely used across diverse sectors, including journalism, law enforcement, healthcare, and among private individuals, attracting users from over 113 countries. Wickr emphasizes user privacy by allowing only the recipient to decrypt messages, with the company itself not retaining decryption keys. Its innovative technology supports ephemeral messaging, enhancing security and anonymity for all users.

Enplug, Inc. operates a network of interactive digital displays in high-traffic venues such as restaurants, bars, and clubs across North America. Founded in 2012 and based in Culver City, California, the company offers a unique plug-and-play device that transforms any television into an interactive display, allowing businesses to engage customers in real time. Its software platform includes an App Market where business owners can select various content types, such as live social media feeds, product videos, and news, enhancing customer interaction and experience. Enplug's technology is utilized by over 350 companies, including well-known brands like Marriott and Toyota, to manage and distribute content effectively across their displays. This innovative approach not only streamlines digital signage management but also fosters engagement between brands, venue owners, and patrons.

Gainspeed, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in a virtual Converged Cable Access Platform (CCAP), which allows cable operators to enhance network capacity and adapt to evolving market demands. Founded in 2012 and based in Sunnyvale, California, Gainspeed's solution facilitates the transition to a software-driven, all-IP architecture, accommodating the shift from traditional QAM video to IP video. This platform supports various services, including broadcast analog video, IP video, teleconferencing, and cloud computing, enabling operators to deploy new services efficiently and cost-effectively. Gainspeed operates as a subsidiary of Nokia Corporation, reflecting its integration into a larger technological ecosystem.

WANDL, Inc., founded in 1986 and headquartered in Piscataway, New Jersey, specializes in software services for the planning, management, design, and optimization of advanced multi-layer networks. The company’s solutions provide network operators with comprehensive visibility across various network layers, from physical transport to logical service layers. In addition to its main office, WANDL maintains sales presences in Europe and Asia, enhancing its reach in the global telecommunications market. The firm's expertise in network design and analysis positions it as a valuable partner for operators seeking to improve their network efficiency and performance.

Cloudscaling specializes in providing elastic cloud infrastructure, offering an advanced OpenStack-based solution known as the Open Cloud System (OCS). This system is tailored for next-generation dynamic applications, enabling businesses to achieve the agility, performance, and cost-effectiveness typically associated with leading cloud providers while allowing deployment within the customer's own data center. The company serves a diverse range of clients, including notable names such as Ubisoft and LivingSocial. Headquartered in San Francisco and supported by Trinity Ventures, Cloudscaling focuses on delivering robust cloud technology for enterprises, software as a service (SaaS) providers, and cloud service providers.

Fastback Networks is a company focused on developing advanced mobile infrastructure technologies aimed at enhancing the capabilities of network operators. Founded with the goal of addressing the challenges associated with 4G and LTE deployment, the company leverages the extensive experience of its team in radio and data networking to create innovative solutions. Fastback Networks specializes in backhaul technologies that operate in millimeter-wave and sub-6 GHz bands, providing both technical and economic advancements that facilitate the rapid deployment of 4G and 5G services. This enables mobile service providers and enterprises to improve speed, reliability, and overall user experience in their networks. The company's offerings are designed to support the expansion of both public and private networks, allowing operators to tap into new markets and monetize emerging mobile applications effectively.

Webscreen Technology is a specialist in Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) protection, headquartered in the UK. Since its inception in 1999, the company has focused exclusively on DDoS mitigation, aiming to deliver cost-effective hardware, software, and services to safeguard clients against various online threats. With a dedicated Security Operations Centre operating around the clock, Webscreen Technology is trusted by leading names in sectors such as online retail, gaming, electronic payments, and media, as well as numerous government entities. The company has invested significantly in developing powerful DDoS solutions, ensuring that they can effectively protect internet-connected servers and maintain critical services for businesses and public organizations alike. Webscreen Technology prides itself on providing responsive and confidential support for all client inquiries.

Illumio, Inc. is a cybersecurity company based in Sunnyvale, California, founded in 2012. It specializes in cloud-based security solutions designed to protect organizations from cyber threats and enhance operational resilience. The company's core offering is the Adaptive Security Platform, which includes tools for data center and cloud traffic security. Key components of this platform are the Illumination application traffic mapping tool, the Enforcement application nano-segmentation solution, and SecureConnect for data protection. Illumio's approach centers on Zero Trust principles, helping organizations visualize traffic flows and implement segmentation policies that limit lateral movement within multi-cloud and hybrid infrastructures. This capability is essential for safeguarding critical resources and preventing the spread of cyber attacks. Illumio serves a diverse clientele, including notable companies such as Plantronics, Yahoo, Creative Artists Agency, and NTT Innovation Institute, Inc.

FireEye is a cyber security company that combines the automation of technology with unparalleled frontline human expertise, including industry-recognized services and nation-state grade threat intelligence. On the front lines of cyber attacks every day, FireEye has unrivaled real-time knowledge of the global threat landscape spanning more than two decades, gathered by hundreds of highly experienced threat researchers, platform engineers, malware analysts, intelligence analysts, and investigators, as well as a global network of best-in-class business partners. This unique understanding of how organizations combat cyber attacks guides the products FireEye builds. Working as a seamless, scalable extension of customer security operations, FireEye offers a unified platform called Helix that integrates and analyzes the data from security assets to offer real answers about the threats that matter. With innovative security technologies, nation-state grade threat intelligence, and world-renowned Mandiant consultants, FireEye eliminates the complexity and burden of cyber security for organizations struggling to prepare for, respond to, and remediate cyber attacks.

Contrail Systems is a startup focused on software-defined networking (SDN) by developing an open-source network virtualization platform. It offers intelligent networking, increased security, and advanced analytics—all with automation—for multi-cloud and telco cloud. It was founded in 2012 and is headquartered in Santa Clara, California.

Akka is a platform to build and run apps that are elastic, agile, and resilient. Industry titans and disruptors rely on Akka when application responsiveness must be guaranteed. Engineering teams use a simple SDK and powerful libraries to build transactional, durable, and real-time services that distribute logic and data together. Operations are fully automated in serverless and BYOC environments, and a self-hosted option is available.

Mykonos Software is a private company founded in 2009 by serial entrepreneur David Koretz, President and CEO of Mykonos. Mr. Koretz also founded BlueTie, Inc., the leading provider of Software as a Service (SaaS) email and collaboration services for small to mid-sized businesses (SMBs) worldwide in 1999. With ten years of experience developing AJAX Web services used by millions of customers, BlueTie is an expert at building secure and scalable Web applications. This knowledge led to the focus on Web application security and to the creation of the innovative Mykonos Web security product and the formation of Mykonos Software.

We’re video-enabling the world. Recognized in the Gartner Magic Quadrant as a leader and a visionary, Vidyo is used by organizations like Google, CERN, Etsy, Philips, Alibaba, Kaiser, DISA and others. We are tackling a huge challenge: to ensure that the world can take advantage of the endless benefits of video chat by making it better than any other form of communication, whether you are in the office - or far out in the field under challenging bandwidth and wifi conditions. Vidyo makes it easy to embed the most beautiful, resilient and immersive multiparty video chat into any application, on any connected device. In healthcare, banking, IoT, customer engagement, enterprise collaboration, government, field services and more, video chat is revolutionizing - while simplifying - how we communicate. We envision a future in which hospitals, banks, universities, police stations, data centers, manufacturing facilities and all places in between see elegant video chat as the sustainable and intuitive way for humans to better connect with one another - making us more productive while saving tons of time and resources. From Silicon Valley to New York, Europe, Asia-Pacific and beyond, Vidyo is one of the most diverse teams in tech, with hundreds of gifted employees living and sharing their experiences all over the world. We are beyond excited about what we’re building, and believe our mission is just getting started.

Cotendo is a provider of content delivery network (CDN) and site acceleration services, specializing in software-focused CDN technologies. The company offers a suite of content delivery applications designed for internet content providers, enhancing the management and delivery of digital content. Led by experts in intelligent content management, Cotendo aims to improve the efficiency and performance of content delivery across various platforms.

iStreamPlanet is a leading provider of cloud-based video-workflow solutions, specializing in live streaming services for events and linear channels. Founded in 2000 and headquartered in Las Vegas, with additional offices in Redmond, Washington, and London, the company has over a decade of experience in delivering high-quality streaming video experiences. iStreamPlanet offers a comprehensive suite of products and services designed to facilitate digital media strategy, managed webcasting, and efficient online media delivery. Its innovative solutions have been adopted by prominent brands in sports, entertainment, and technology, including NBC, Turner Broadcasting, and AT&T. The company's commitment to excellence in live streaming continues to position it as a trusted partner in the industry.

Brilliant Telecommunications, Inc. designs, develops, and distributes network timing, management, and synchronization solutions. Its products include Zurich Z-1000, a zero footprint, outdoor, and pole-mounted Network Time Protocol server that embodies its own timing management interface to provide tools for diagnosis, monitoring, and alarms; Cern C-2000, which is a Primary Reference Source and Clock that provides time stamping accuracy and configurability; and BT-750, a network timing client that delivers multiple synchronous outputs in a flexible platform. The company serves financial markets, legal institutions, telecommunication companies, and manufacturing organizations. Brilliant Telecommunications, Inc. was founded in 2004 and is based in Campbell, California.

Sentrigo is a database security company, providing host-based software solutions that protect enterprise databases by monitoring all activity in the database in real-time, providing alerts, audit trail and automatic intrusion prevention capabilities. Sentrigo's solution, called Hedgehog, is a patent-pending agent technology that uses a very small footprint non-intrusive agent that has complete visibility into all database activity, whether it is originated by outsiders or privileged insiders, and does so without impacting database performance. Sentrigo Ltd. was formerly known as Monolith Security and changed its name to Sentrigo Ltd. in 2007. The company was founded in 2005 and is based in Kfar Saba, Israel.

Altor Networks specializes in virtualization security solutions aimed at protecting virtualized data centers and internal clouds. The company's flagship product, the Altor VF virtual firewall, enhances security by providing unprecedented visibility and granular control over virtual network traffic. Designed specifically for virtual environments, this technology supports multiple virtualization platforms, including those from VMware, Microsoft, and Citrix, allowing enterprises to utilize a range of virtualization products both now and in the future. Altor's solutions include enforcing rule-based security policies on individual or groups of virtual machines, securing virtual machines during VMotion events, and offering low-cost intrusion detection by mirroring selected traffic to external devices. This comprehensive approach helps organizations maintain secure virtualized networks while reducing administrative overhead and improving overall security posture.

Blackwave specializes in providing an integrated infrastructure platform designed for the storage and delivery of video over IP. The company aims to reduce costs and simplify the management of infrastructure necessary for streaming extensive video libraries to large audiences. Blackwave's technology lowers capital and operational expenditures by innovating the storage and retrieval processes for video data on standard disk drives. Its systems start with 48TB of storage and a delivery capacity of 10Gbps, allowing independent scalability of both storage and delivery components. Blackwave's platform efficiently manages video delivery using various protocols through a single web interface. Its solutions are utilized by telecommunications companies, content delivery networks, content aggregators, and distributors, addressing needs from storage-intensive origins to distributed nodes at the edge of content delivery networks. Blackwave launched its first system in the U.S. and Asia in February 2009, gaining its first customer shortly thereafter.

Trapeze Networks specializes in wireless local area network (WLAN) mobility systems designed for the mobile enterprise workforce. The company offers solutions that ensure high levels of reliability, performance, security, and management for demanding mobile applications, including data, voice, video, and real-time location services. By integrating centralized and distributed data forwarding with advanced switching capabilities, Trapeze Networks enables businesses to enhance their operational efficiency and overcome the limitations of traditional WLANs. Their commitment to delivering scalable and fault-tolerant WLAN infrastructure positions them as a key player in the enterprise market.

Secure Mobile Systems, Inc. designs, develops, and markets security applications for mobile devices. The company’s security applications include virus and malware detection, text message and data filtering, prevention of unwanted messages from interrupting the user, spam blocking, enterprise management, protection for mobile professionals from harmful data on open networks, and data security and password-protection for content and files. It provides SMobile handset products, including SecurityShield that protects mobiles from viruses and malware; SMOBILE VirusGuard, a solution that protects mobile devices from malware delivered via email, SMS, MMS, direct download, Bluetooth, or infrared transmission; SMOBILE PointGuard, a message and call manager solution for mobile devices to prevent interruptions and disturbances from blocked numbers; and SMOBILE Firewall that protects users from current and future threats by providing filtering and blocking on various communication mediums. The company also offers network products, including SMobile CoreStats, an enforcement and management system that enables wireless carriers to discover and track malicious activity traversing network; SMobile MMS-Scan, which enables network operators to keep track of traffic to the MMSC servers through CoreStats, the central reporting interface; SMobile Content Gateway Scan, which filters data entering and leaving the network for suspicious activity and content; and SMobile WIPS, a solution that provides threat management, and anti-abuse services. It serves operator, original equipment manufacturer, distributor, and the enterprise constituents of the smart phone industry. The company, formerly known as FB-4, Inc., was founded in 2002 and is based in Columbus, Ohio. It has facilities in Fort Lee, New Jersey; Dortmund, Germany; and Pune, India.

Ankeena develops media infrastructure solutions deliver online media at a massive scale. The solution is fully interoperable with industry standard players and other infrastructure elements.

Altor Networks specializes in virtualization security solutions aimed at protecting virtualized data centers and internal clouds. The company's flagship product, the Altor VF virtual firewall, enhances security by providing unprecedented visibility and granular control over virtual network traffic. Designed specifically for virtual environments, this technology supports multiple virtualization platforms, including those from VMware, Microsoft, and Citrix, allowing enterprises to utilize a range of virtualization products both now and in the future. Altor's solutions include enforcing rule-based security policies on individual or groups of virtual machines, securing virtual machines during VMotion events, and offering low-cost intrusion detection by mirroring selected traffic to external devices. This comprehensive approach helps organizations maintain secure virtualized networks while reducing administrative overhead and improving overall security posture.

Blade Network Technologies specializes in the production of gigabit and 10G Ethernet networking products tailored for cloud computing environments. The company manufactures Ethernet network switches that facilitate the visualization and management of various workloads, particularly within blade servers and server-storage data center racks. These networking solutions are essential for industries such as automotive, telecommunications, education, government, healthcare, defense, and finance, enabling them to effectively manage dynamic demands at the network edge. Blade Network Technologies aims to enhance the performance and efficiency of data centers through its innovative networking products.

FireEye is a cyber security company that combines the automation of technology with unparalleled frontline human expertise, including industry-recognized services and nation-state grade threat intelligence. On the front lines of cyber attacks every day, FireEye has unrivaled real-time knowledge of the global threat landscape spanning more than two decades, gathered by hundreds of highly experienced threat researchers, platform engineers, malware analysts, intelligence analysts, and investigators, as well as a global network of best-in-class business partners. This unique understanding of how organizations combat cyber attacks guides the products FireEye builds. Working as a seamless, scalable extension of customer security operations, FireEye offers a unified platform called Helix that integrates and analyzes the data from security assets to offer real answers about the threats that matter. With innovative security technologies, nation-state grade threat intelligence, and world-renowned Mandiant consultants, FireEye eliminates the complexity and burden of cyber security for organizations struggling to prepare for, respond to, and remediate cyber attacks.

Trapeze Networks specializes in wireless local area network (WLAN) mobility systems designed for the mobile enterprise workforce. The company offers solutions that ensure high levels of reliability, performance, security, and management for demanding mobile applications, including data, voice, video, and real-time location services. By integrating centralized and distributed data forwarding with advanced switching capabilities, Trapeze Networks enables businesses to enhance their operational efficiency and overcome the limitations of traditional WLANs. Their commitment to delivering scalable and fault-tolerant WLAN infrastructure positions them as a key player in the enterprise market.

Funk Software is a provider of network access security solutions for networks of any size, from enterprise to operator, wired or wireless. The company's family of RADIUS/AAA and WLAN security products allow an organization to enforce a uniform security policy across all network access methods, including WLAN, remote/VPN, dial, and identity-based (wired 802.1X) - with the performance and reliability to handle any traffic load, and with full support for any network infrastructure. Funk Software's customers include many of the world's largest corporations, institutions, telecommunications carriers, and internet service providers (ISPs); its products are licensed or resold by numerous leading manufacturers of Internet hardware and software.

Acorn Packet Solutions develops products and technologies that natively connect legacy Time Division Multiplexing (TDM) and other circuit-based applications across next-generation IP networks. Acorn Packet Solutions is committed to the development of products that deliver the benefit of "Everything over IP". Principally focused on the Federal market, these products allow organizations to migrate dedicated and leased circuits onto a shared IP architecture. These solutions support a range of applications including IP voice and data, as well as wireless data and backhaul solutions, and are deployed with U.S Federal government customers.

Peribit Networks specializes in WAN optimization solutions designed to enhance network performance for enterprise customers. Founded in 2000 and based in Santa Clara, California, the company provides platforms and software that increase WAN capacity, accelerate application performance, and offer prioritized application delivery along with comprehensive visibility into network and application performance. Through its innovative Molecular Sequence Reduction technology, Peribit identifies and eliminates redundant data that occupies a significant portion of WAN capacity, improving overall efficiency. With products deployed in over 900 enterprises globally, Peribit Networks effectively enables applications to operate more efficiently over existing network infrastructures.

Redline Networks designs network solutions that maximize the performance, flexibility and scalability of web-enabled enterprise data centers and public web sites. The companies CEO is Julian Wagner. The company's family of Application Front Ends, deployed within the boundaries of corporate data centers, enables users to control and customize any web-based environment while reducing infrastructure cost and complexity. Redline Networks has over 350 enterprise customers.

Kagoor Networks specializes in session border control technology, aimed at enhancing the delivery of Internet Protocol communications services for carriers. The company's expertise addresses the technical challenges often encountered at VoIP network borders, providing solutions that ensure interoperability, security, network address translation, bandwidth management, and service level assurance. Through its VoiceFlow series of session border controllers, Kagoor Networks enables carriers to navigate complexities in their networks while maintaining compliance with regulatory standards.

NetScreen is a provider of integrated network security systems, focusing on delivering high-performance solutions for enterprises and service providers. The company specializes in internet security systems and appliances that offer advanced firewall protection, virtual private network (VPN) capabilities, and traffic management functions. By addressing the security, performance, and cost-effectiveness needs of its clients, NetScreen aims to enhance the overall security infrastructure for businesses and telecommunications carriers.

Unisphere Networks is engaged in the development, marketing, and support of data and voice networking products.

Nominum, Inc. specializes in providing domain name system (DNS) software solutions tailored for service providers globally. The company offers a comprehensive range of products, including Vantio AuthServe, which ensures the availability and responsiveness of websites and real-time applications, and Vantio CacheServe, which optimizes server hardware performance. Nominum's security offerings include Vantio ThreatAvert for DNS network security and N2 Secure Business, a cloud-based solution designed to protect businesses from cyber threats. Additionally, the company provides marketing tools such as N2 Reach for direct customer communication and N2 Insight, which analyzes subscriber behavior through DNS data. Nominum's services are designed to enhance network operations, security and compliance, customer care, and marketing efforts for telecommunications service providers. Founded in 1999 and based in Redwood City, California, Nominum operates as a subsidiary of Akamai Technologies, serving over 100 providers in more than 40 countries.

In October 1999, the Company, SmartPipes, Inc., was formed to establish this global network IP Services infrastructure required to enable the B2B Internet Economy

Pacific Broadband Communications (San Jose, CA) develops ultra dense, highly noise-immune broadband solutions that enable service providers to deliver standards-based data, telephony, and video over last mile networks.

Micro Magic, Inc. is the industry leader in true 3-dimensional TSV layout tools. Founded in January of 1995, their founders worked together at SUN Microsystems. While at SUN they worked on several projects including a 900ps 16Kbyte cache SRAM, the SPARC V9 architecture definition, and led a team to develop a 300MHz SPARC Microprocessor. The rest of the core design team consists of senior designers from companies like HP, SGI, and DEC. Most have Ph.D.'s from Stanford, Berkeley, and MIT and average more than 20 years of industry experience..

Zambeel, Inc. is building an enterprise-class storage system to address today’s high-growth data environments, where up to hundreds of terabytes of data need to be stored reliably, managed efficiently, and accessed through high-speed networks.

NTT Global Networks provides telecommunications services. They offer a cloud framework to automatically activate and configure virtualized IT cloud services for branch offices.

Pacific Broadband Communications (San Jose, CA) develops ultra dense, highly noise-immune broadband solutions that enable service providers to deliver standards-based data, telephony, and video over last mile networks.

Infinera Corporation is a global supplier of optical transport networking equipment, software, and services, specializing in photonic integration technology. The company's product offerings include modular and sled-based platforms, coherent optical transport systems, and packet transport platforms designed for a variety of network applications. Infinera's digital transport node system leverages photonic integrated circuits to enable efficient management and processing of data, supporting high-capacity optical networks. Its solutions cater to telecommunications service providers, internet content providers, cable operators, and large enterprises, among others. In addition to hardware, Infinera provides a range of support services, including technical support, installation, and professional services, to ensure optimal performance of its products. Founded in 2000 and headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, Infinera has established itself as a leader in the optical networking space.

CALIENT Technologies, Inc. specializes in the design and manufacture of high-density 3D MEMS (Micro-Electro-Mechanical Systems) optical circuit switching systems. These systems facilitate optical layer optimization in data centers and software-defined networks, serving a variety of sectors including service providers, cloud computing, content delivery, and government applications. The company offers a range of products, such as S-series optical circuit switches and an OEM subsystem solution that operates as a white label optical switching system. Additionally, CALIENT provides the LightConnect fabric manager, which allows data center operators to manage various optical circuit switch nodes. Their technology enables dynamic optical-layer sharing, optimization, and automation, thus improving the operational efficiency of high-performance test and network resources. Founded in 1999 and based in Goleta, California, CALIENT Technologies also offers professional services that include network design, installation, and training.

VxTel provides silicon solutions for next-generation carrier networks. The company's products use a unique signal-processing architecture optimized for voice, data and telecommunication, and multimedia applications. By providing key technology for carrier class switches, VxTel will help accelerate the adoption and expansion of packet-based networks for voice and advanced services. The company's current focus is on enabling the highest density voice-over-packet systems supporting hundreds of thousands of channels across the full range of voice processing applications. VxTel, Inc. was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in Fremont, California.

NetScreen is a provider of integrated network security systems, focusing on delivering high-performance solutions for enterprises and service providers. The company specializes in internet security systems and appliances that offer advanced firewall protection, virtual private network (VPN) capabilities, and traffic management functions. By addressing the security, performance, and cost-effectiveness needs of its clients, NetScreen aims to enhance the overall security infrastructure for businesses and telecommunications carriers.

Zaffire, Inc. is an optical networking company focused on transforming the economic model for metro and regional service providers. By developing next-generation optical services networking systems, Zaffire addresses the critical transport challenges faced by its customers. The company's innovative technology is designed with a commercial perspective, enabling service providers to gain a significant competitive edge in the marketplace. Supported by leading investors and a strong management team, Zaffire is well-positioned to become a key player in the optical networking sector.

CALIENT Technologies, Inc. specializes in the design and manufacture of high-density 3D MEMS (Micro-Electro-Mechanical Systems) optical circuit switching systems. These systems facilitate optical layer optimization in data centers and software-defined networks, serving a variety of sectors including service providers, cloud computing, content delivery, and government applications. The company offers a range of products, such as S-series optical circuit switches and an OEM subsystem solution that operates as a white label optical switching system. Additionally, CALIENT provides the LightConnect fabric manager, which allows data center operators to manage various optical circuit switch nodes. Their technology enables dynamic optical-layer sharing, optimization, and automation, thus improving the operational efficiency of high-performance test and network resources. Founded in 1999 and based in Goleta, California, CALIENT Technologies also offers professional services that include network design, installation, and training.

SiByte, Inc. is a designer of microprocessor solutions based in Santa Clara, California, primarily focusing on the Internet Infrastructure Provider market. The company aims to develop, market, and sell high-performance, low-power, and cost-effective microprocessors that adhere to industry-standard architectures. SiByte's products are designed to manage and move data across various networks, including local area networks, wireless communications, and voice-over-Internet applications. This enables seamless connectivity for professionals within corporations and across the globe. The company's leadership includes Dan Dobberpuhl, who has a notable background in designing high-speed commercial microprocessors, contributing to SiByte's innovative approach in the semiconductor industry.

Zaffire, Inc. is an optical networking company focused on transforming the economic model for metro and regional service providers. By developing next-generation optical services networking systems, Zaffire addresses the critical transport challenges faced by its customers. The company's innovative technology is designed with a commercial perspective, enabling service providers to gain a significant competitive edge in the marketplace. Supported by leading investors and a strong management team, Zaffire is well-positioned to become a key player in the optical networking sector.

Yipes is a data communications services provider. It was acquired in 2007 by Indian telecommunications service provider Reliance Communications. Yipes delivers scalable business-to-business and business-to-Internet IP networking services. Their regional IP network Yipes MAN seamlessly extends your company's LAN to other business locations or to business partner locations. Their Yipes NET Internet service brings the Web to your LAN at breakaway speeds. Yipes NET customers can also take advantage of Yipes' industry-leading security offering Yipes WALL managed firewall service, to safeguard their private information from the dangers of the public Internet. Yipes NAN replaces private line and frame relay services with the simplicity of Ethernet. Yipes WEB offers a full portfolio of Internet management services. Yipes TOUGH enables customers to extend the redundancy on their customer premise to the Yipes Network.

Pacific Advantage Ltd is a privately held sales and marketing organization company.

Layer Five is a privately held company operates an Intellectual property development and licensing services.