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Cato Networks provides a cloud-based secure global SD-WAN and security platform that connects enterprise locations, remote users, and cloud data. The Cato Cloud integrates networking and security services, including WAN optimization, firewall, secure web gateway, threat protection, and UC optimization, delivered through a single management application. It eliminates branch appliances, reduces MPLS costs, and provides secure Internet access everywhere, enabling seamless integration of mobile users and cloud data centers into the WAN and simplifying site deployment and overall network security for distributed, mobile, and cloud-enabled enterprises.

Markato operates an online wholesale platform, connecting businesses and retailers in Asia with premium, independent brands from the United States, Europe, and Australia. The company's marketplace streamlines cross-border wholesale operations, offering users personalized product recommendations, lower shipping costs, and a centralized management system.

Cato Networks provides a cloud-based secure global SD-WAN and security platform that connects enterprise locations, remote users, and cloud data. The Cato Cloud integrates networking and security services, including WAN optimization, firewall, secure web gateway, threat protection, and UC optimization, delivered through a single management application. It eliminates branch appliances, reduces MPLS costs, and provides secure Internet access everywhere, enabling seamless integration of mobile users and cloud data centers into the WAN and simplifying site deployment and overall network security for distributed, mobile, and cloud-enabled enterprises.

Forage Pty. Ltd. operates an open-access virtual experience platform designed to help students explore various career paths through company-endorsed virtual internships. Established in 2016 and headquartered in Sydney, Australia, the company, previously known as Insidesherpa, collaborates with prominent organizations to provide free training courses aimed at enhancing candidates' career skills and visibility. Students can enroll in these company-supported courses to gain practical experience and insight into different industries. With over one million students in its ecosystem, Forage connects learners with opportunities from leading firms such as KPMG, Goldman Sachs, Microsoft, and Deloitte, among others.

Cato Networks provides a cloud-based secure global SD-WAN and security platform that connects enterprise locations, remote users, and cloud data. The Cato Cloud integrates networking and security services, including WAN optimization, firewall, secure web gateway, threat protection, and UC optimization, delivered through a single management application. It eliminates branch appliances, reduces MPLS costs, and provides secure Internet access everywhere, enabling seamless integration of mobile users and cloud data centers into the WAN and simplifying site deployment and overall network security for distributed, mobile, and cloud-enabled enterprises.

Forage Pty. Ltd. operates an open-access virtual experience platform designed to help students explore various career paths through company-endorsed virtual internships. Established in 2016 and headquartered in Sydney, Australia, the company, previously known as Insidesherpa, collaborates with prominent organizations to provide free training courses aimed at enhancing candidates' career skills and visibility. Students can enroll in these company-supported courses to gain practical experience and insight into different industries. With over one million students in its ecosystem, Forage connects learners with opportunities from leading firms such as KPMG, Goldman Sachs, Microsoft, and Deloitte, among others.

Cato Networks provides a cloud-based secure global SD-WAN and security platform that connects enterprise locations, remote users, and cloud data. The Cato Cloud integrates networking and security services, including WAN optimization, firewall, secure web gateway, threat protection, and UC optimization, delivered through a single management application. It eliminates branch appliances, reduces MPLS costs, and provides secure Internet access everywhere, enabling seamless integration of mobile users and cloud data centers into the WAN and simplifying site deployment and overall network security for distributed, mobile, and cloud-enabled enterprises.

Unilodgers is a marketplace and online platform for student housing that connects students with properties worldwide. The platform hosts verified listings and provides secure and instant booking options, enabling students to find housing that fits their needs. The company operates globally and is headquartered in San Francisco, with offices in the United Kingdom, India, and Australia.

Kespry Inc. is a provider of drone-based aerial intelligence solutions designed for various industrial applications. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Menlo Park, California, the company offers the Kespry Drone System, an automated unmanned aerial vehicle that autonomously collects aerial data and uploads it to the Kespry Cloud, an intelligence platform that simplifies reporting and generates actionable insights. This integrated solution enables industries such as mining, construction, and insurance to efficiently measure stockpiles, survey sites, and inspect assets, enhancing operational accuracy and decision-making processes. Kespry serves a diverse clientele across North America, Europe, and Australia, including notable companies like John Deere and Fluor.

Cato Networks provides a cloud-based secure global SD-WAN and security platform that connects enterprise locations, remote users, and cloud data. The Cato Cloud integrates networking and security services, including WAN optimization, firewall, secure web gateway, threat protection, and UC optimization, delivered through a single management application. It eliminates branch appliances, reduces MPLS costs, and provides secure Internet access everywhere, enabling seamless integration of mobile users and cloud data centers into the WAN and simplifying site deployment and overall network security for distributed, mobile, and cloud-enabled enterprises.

Founded in 2007, KIXEYE is a game developer specializing in online combat strategy games for browsers and mobile devices. Known for titles like Desktop Defender, Backyard Monsters, Battle Pirates, and War Commander, the company offers real-time multiplayer experiences across platforms.

51WORLD is a Beijing-based company specializing in digital twin technology, virtual reality, augmented reality, and artificial intelligence solutions tailored for various industries, including real estate, automotive, advertising, education, and entertainment. Founded in 2015, the company integrates technologies such as physical and industrial simulation, artificial intelligence, and cloud computing to create a comprehensive digital twin application ecosystem. This ecosystem assists governments and enterprises in their digital transformation efforts, positioning digital twins as essential infrastructure. 51WORLD offers a range of proprietary tools, including the All Element Scene, 51Sim-One for autonomous driving and simulation, and various data integration solutions. Its technology has been implemented across nearly 1,000 enterprises and over 100 cities, addressing sectors such as smart cities, transportation, energy, and real estate. Notable projects include digital twin applications in significant national development areas and urban infrastructure initiatives. The company maintains multiple offices in China and has international locations in the United States, Israel, Australia, the United Kingdom, and Singapore.

Kespry Inc. is a provider of drone-based aerial intelligence solutions designed for various industrial applications. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Menlo Park, California, the company offers the Kespry Drone System, an automated unmanned aerial vehicle that autonomously collects aerial data and uploads it to the Kespry Cloud, an intelligence platform that simplifies reporting and generates actionable insights. This integrated solution enables industries such as mining, construction, and insurance to efficiently measure stockpiles, survey sites, and inspect assets, enhancing operational accuracy and decision-making processes. Kespry serves a diverse clientele across North America, Europe, and Australia, including notable companies like John Deere and Fluor.

Kespry Inc. is a provider of drone-based aerial intelligence solutions designed for various industrial applications. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Menlo Park, California, the company offers the Kespry Drone System, an automated unmanned aerial vehicle that autonomously collects aerial data and uploads it to the Kespry Cloud, an intelligence platform that simplifies reporting and generates actionable insights. This integrated solution enables industries such as mining, construction, and insurance to efficiently measure stockpiles, survey sites, and inspect assets, enhancing operational accuracy and decision-making processes. Kespry serves a diverse clientele across North America, Europe, and Australia, including notable companies like John Deere and Fluor.

51WORLD is a Beijing-based company specializing in digital twin technology, virtual reality, augmented reality, and artificial intelligence solutions tailored for various industries, including real estate, automotive, advertising, education, and entertainment. Founded in 2015, the company integrates technologies such as physical and industrial simulation, artificial intelligence, and cloud computing to create a comprehensive digital twin application ecosystem. This ecosystem assists governments and enterprises in their digital transformation efforts, positioning digital twins as essential infrastructure. 51WORLD offers a range of proprietary tools, including the All Element Scene, 51Sim-One for autonomous driving and simulation, and various data integration solutions. Its technology has been implemented across nearly 1,000 enterprises and over 100 cities, addressing sectors such as smart cities, transportation, energy, and real estate. Notable projects include digital twin applications in significant national development areas and urban infrastructure initiatives. The company maintains multiple offices in China and has international locations in the United States, Israel, Australia, the United Kingdom, and Singapore.

Kespry Inc. is a provider of drone-based aerial intelligence solutions designed for various industrial applications. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Menlo Park, California, the company offers the Kespry Drone System, an automated unmanned aerial vehicle that autonomously collects aerial data and uploads it to the Kespry Cloud, an intelligence platform that simplifies reporting and generates actionable insights. This integrated solution enables industries such as mining, construction, and insurance to efficiently measure stockpiles, survey sites, and inspect assets, enhancing operational accuracy and decision-making processes. Kespry serves a diverse clientele across North America, Europe, and Australia, including notable companies like John Deere and Fluor.

DataStax is a technology company that develops database software for cloud applications. It offers enterprise-scale data platforms built on Apache Cassandra, including DataStax Enterprise and Astra, a database-as-a-service for Cassandra applications designed to accelerate deployment and scale. The company also provides management and development tools such as OpsCenter for monitoring, DevCenter for querying, and K8ssandra, a Kubernetes distribution of Cassandra, along with Constellation, a cloud data platform, and it offers training, support, and consulting. DataStax serves large enterprises, government agencies, and systems integrators. In addition, DataStax provides tools for building AI-powered applications, including a vector database with real-time data processing and integration capabilities, APIs and data pipelines to deploy AI apps, semantic search functionality, and compatibility with machine learning frameworks. The company was founded in 2010 and is based in Santa Clara, California, with additional offices worldwide.

DataStax is a technology company that develops database software for cloud applications. It offers enterprise-scale data platforms built on Apache Cassandra, including DataStax Enterprise and Astra, a database-as-a-service for Cassandra applications designed to accelerate deployment and scale. The company also provides management and development tools such as OpsCenter for monitoring, DevCenter for querying, and K8ssandra, a Kubernetes distribution of Cassandra, along with Constellation, a cloud data platform, and it offers training, support, and consulting. DataStax serves large enterprises, government agencies, and systems integrators. In addition, DataStax provides tools for building AI-powered applications, including a vector database with real-time data processing and integration capabilities, APIs and data pipelines to deploy AI apps, semantic search functionality, and compatibility with machine learning frameworks. The company was founded in 2010 and is based in Santa Clara, California, with additional offices worldwide.

DataStax is a technology company that develops database software for cloud applications. It offers enterprise-scale data platforms built on Apache Cassandra, including DataStax Enterprise and Astra, a database-as-a-service for Cassandra applications designed to accelerate deployment and scale. The company also provides management and development tools such as OpsCenter for monitoring, DevCenter for querying, and K8ssandra, a Kubernetes distribution of Cassandra, along with Constellation, a cloud data platform, and it offers training, support, and consulting. DataStax serves large enterprises, government agencies, and systems integrators. In addition, DataStax provides tools for building AI-powered applications, including a vector database with real-time data processing and integration capabilities, APIs and data pipelines to deploy AI apps, semantic search functionality, and compatibility with machine learning frameworks. The company was founded in 2010 and is based in Santa Clara, California, with additional offices worldwide.

DataStax is a technology company that develops database software for cloud applications. It offers enterprise-scale data platforms built on Apache Cassandra, including DataStax Enterprise and Astra, a database-as-a-service for Cassandra applications designed to accelerate deployment and scale. The company also provides management and development tools such as OpsCenter for monitoring, DevCenter for querying, and K8ssandra, a Kubernetes distribution of Cassandra, along with Constellation, a cloud data platform, and it offers training, support, and consulting. DataStax serves large enterprises, government agencies, and systems integrators. In addition, DataStax provides tools for building AI-powered applications, including a vector database with real-time data processing and integration capabilities, APIs and data pipelines to deploy AI apps, semantic search functionality, and compatibility with machine learning frameworks. The company was founded in 2010 and is based in Santa Clara, California, with additional offices worldwide.

Founded in 2007, KIXEYE is a game developer specializing in online combat strategy games for browsers and mobile devices. Known for titles like Desktop Defender, Backyard Monsters, Battle Pirates, and War Commander, the company offers real-time multiplayer experiences across platforms.

DataStax is a technology company that develops database software for cloud applications. It offers enterprise-scale data platforms built on Apache Cassandra, including DataStax Enterprise and Astra, a database-as-a-service for Cassandra applications designed to accelerate deployment and scale. The company also provides management and development tools such as OpsCenter for monitoring, DevCenter for querying, and K8ssandra, a Kubernetes distribution of Cassandra, along with Constellation, a cloud data platform, and it offers training, support, and consulting. DataStax serves large enterprises, government agencies, and systems integrators. In addition, DataStax provides tools for building AI-powered applications, including a vector database with real-time data processing and integration capabilities, APIs and data pipelines to deploy AI apps, semantic search functionality, and compatibility with machine learning frameworks. The company was founded in 2010 and is based in Santa Clara, California, with additional offices worldwide.

Founded in 2007, KIXEYE is a game developer specializing in online combat strategy games for browsers and mobile devices. Known for titles like Desktop Defender, Backyard Monsters, Battle Pirates, and War Commander, the company offers real-time multiplayer experiences across platforms.

Flixster, Inc. is an online platform that caters to movie enthusiasts in the United States and Australia by enabling them to discover, collect, watch, and store films across web, mobile, and television platforms. Launched in 2005 and based in San Francisco, the company combines social networking features with movie-related content, allowing users to create profiles, invite friends, rate films and actors, and post reviews. Additionally, Flixster provides access to critical opinions, editorial insights, movie showtimes, celebrity news, and video clips. With a user base exceeding 50 million and over 1.5 billion movie ratings, Flixster has established itself as a comprehensive community for film fans, facilitating engagement and interaction among its users. Since April 2016, Flixster has operated as a subsidiary of Fandango Media, LLC.

Flixster, Inc. is an online platform that caters to movie enthusiasts in the United States and Australia by enabling them to discover, collect, watch, and store films across web, mobile, and television platforms. Launched in 2005 and based in San Francisco, the company combines social networking features with movie-related content, allowing users to create profiles, invite friends, rate films and actors, and post reviews. Additionally, Flixster provides access to critical opinions, editorial insights, movie showtimes, celebrity news, and video clips. With a user base exceeding 50 million and over 1.5 billion movie ratings, Flixster has established itself as a comprehensive community for film fans, facilitating engagement and interaction among its users. Since April 2016, Flixster has operated as a subsidiary of Fandango Media, LLC.

Promptu Systems Corporation specializes in developing voice recognition and natural language processing applications. Headquartered in Menlo Park, California, with an additional office in Robina Town Centre, Australia, the company provides a global speech user interface that efficiently converts spoken language into text. Utilizing its automated Network Speech Recognition platform, Promptu ensures privacy, security, scalability, and speed in its services. Its applications support over 40 languages and dialects, can be tailored to regional accents, and include features for real-time review and editing of transcribed text. The company primarily serves automotive manufacturers, suppliers, and smart television manufacturers. Promptu Systems was incorporated in 2000 and was previously known as AgileTV Corporation before renaming itself in August 2006.

IGN Entertainment is an online media company specializing in the video game, lifestyle, and entertainment sectors. Founded in 1996 and based in San Francisco, California, the company operates fan-focused information platforms such as IGN.com, 1UP.com, and GameSpy, which are available in over 16 languages. IGN Entertainment also provides technology solutions for online gaming, primarily targeting the 18-34 year old male demographic. In addition to its gaming-related sites, the company owns AskMen.com, a men’s lifestyle website, Vault Network, dedicated to role-playing games, and UGO.com, focused on men's entertainment. With a global presence, IGN Entertainment has additional offices in North America, Europe, and Australia, and currently operates as a subsidiary of Ziff Davis Media Inc.