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Vilynx, Inc. is a technology company that offers an online platform for managing video content, enhancing viewer engagement, and providing detailed analytics. Founded in 2011 and based in Palo Alto, California, with an additional office in Barcelona, Spain, Vilynx enables users to publish, edit, store, share, and browse videos effectively. The platform allows users to create engaging summaries, add rich metadata for improved search capabilities, and generate interactive video clips that attract audience attention. Utilizing machine learning technology, Vilynx enhances video personalization and helps publishers increase viewer engagement, with metrics showing significant improvements in video views and viewing time. The platform also provides comprehensive data analytics, offering insights into viewer behavior and content performance. Through its APIs, clients can access dashboards that reveal which parts of their videos are most engaging, ultimately aiming to maximize audience interaction and boost advertising revenue.

Accend, Inc. is a software development company focused on providing data-driven solutions for the energy sector, particularly within the oil and gas industry. Founded in 2012 and based in Austin, Texas, Accend offers tools such as Accend Insight, an oilfield data platform that assists companies in tracking petroleum production and drilling permits for North American wells, and Accend Field, a surveillance application designed to help oilfield professionals optimize production processes. The company also provides enterprise data collection and application development services, delivering essential data on petroleum wells, drilling permits, and interactive mapping. Previously known as Drill Map, Inc., Accend rebranded in September 2014 to reflect its broadened focus on data solutions for exploration and production operators as well as oilfield services.

Bright View Technologies, Inc. specializes in the development of microstructure-based optical films tailored for the global display industry. The company employs patented technologies to create advanced optical film products that enhance performance in various display types, including Plasma, LCD, Rear Projection, Front Projection, and OLED. Additionally, Bright View's engineered optics devices are applicable in other areas such as lighting and LiDAR, allowing clients to achieve improved brightness, efficiency, and uniformity in their display applications. Through its innovative approach, Bright View Technologies aims to meet the evolving needs of the display market.

Ethertronics specializes in the design and manufacture of high-performance embedded antennas for a diverse range of wireless devices. The company serves major original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and original design manufacturers (ODMs) globally, catering to applications that include cellular communication, WiFi, Bluetooth, GPS, and more. Their proprietary Isolated Magnetic Dipole (IMD) technology allows for optimized antenna size and performance while adhering to safety emission standards. The IMD antennas are designed to be insensitive to variations in ground planes and local interference, providing flexibility to tune for multiple frequencies in compact spaces. This capability minimizes development costs and accelerates time-to-market for their clients across various sectors, including mobile communications, defense, aerospace, medical, and the Internet of Things.

Pixim is a hardware company specializing in the development of advanced chipsets for video cameras. Its proprietary Digital Pixel System® technology transforms traditional imaging by allowing each pixel to function as an individual camera, continuously adjusting to varying highlights and lowlights within the same scene. This innovative approach enables Pixim's cameras to capture images with superior resolution, natural colors, and clarity, while effectively reducing visual noise such as glare and reflections. The company’s products include digital image sensors, processors, and software that cater to a wide range of applications, including security and video surveillance, network cameras, machine vision, and automotive systems. By providing high-quality imaging solutions, Pixim delivers accurate and actionable information, enhancing users' confidence in their visual data.

GlobalCrypto? has developed innovative technology that makes online transactions more secure and prevents fraudulent attempts to steal a user’s financial information and/or personal identity. We provide strong, easy to use authentication software to protect businesses on the web. Our software provides a much more secure method of authenticating a user than the common “PIN or password” approach. Password protected web applications and their users are extremely vulnerable to fraud, which is a multi-billion dollar problem. GlobalCrypto? is the only company to embed cryptographic information in digital images and exchange pieces of those images between a user and a web application to accomplish a strong, bi-directional multi-factor authentication. All encrypted information between a web application and an end user must “match” before a transaction can proceed. This strong yet low-cost software solution appeals to e-commerce businesses, financial institutions, credit card companies and web sites that exchange confidential information with their users or members who are frequent fraud targets.

Atempo is a data management company that has been operating since 1992, offering solutions to secure, preserve, and transfer essential business data for a global clientele. The company provides a comprehensive suite of products, including data backup and disaster recovery solutions, such as Time Navigator and Live Navigator, along with its large NAS backup, archiving, and migration platform, Miria. Atempo's offerings are designed to cater to a wide range of data protection needs, from midsized businesses to large enterprises managing petabyte-scale data. With a focus on high-performance data migration, Atempo addresses the complexities of distributed and centralized organizational environments. Headquartered in Les Ulis, France, Atempo maintains a presence in Europe, the Americas, and Asia, supported by a network of over 100 resellers, partners, and managed service providers to deliver its services worldwide.

SavaJe Technologies, Inc. specializes in developing operating systems for handheld and wireless devices. The company offers SavaJe OS, a wireless Java solution designed to support a variety of information appliances, such as smartphones, handheld computers, personal digital assistants, set-top boxes, and web pads. Founded in 1999, SavaJe Technologies is headquartered in Chelmsford, Massachusetts. The company's focus on providing a robust software platform positions it to meet the demands of the mobile phone market.

Pixim is a hardware company specializing in the development of advanced chipsets for video cameras. Its proprietary Digital Pixel System® technology transforms traditional imaging by allowing each pixel to function as an individual camera, continuously adjusting to varying highlights and lowlights within the same scene. This innovative approach enables Pixim's cameras to capture images with superior resolution, natural colors, and clarity, while effectively reducing visual noise such as glare and reflections. The company’s products include digital image sensors, processors, and software that cater to a wide range of applications, including security and video surveillance, network cameras, machine vision, and automotive systems. By providing high-quality imaging solutions, Pixim delivers accurate and actionable information, enhancing users' confidence in their visual data.

Pixim is a hardware company specializing in the development of advanced chipsets for video cameras. Its proprietary Digital Pixel System® technology transforms traditional imaging by allowing each pixel to function as an individual camera, continuously adjusting to varying highlights and lowlights within the same scene. This innovative approach enables Pixim's cameras to capture images with superior resolution, natural colors, and clarity, while effectively reducing visual noise such as glare and reflections. The company’s products include digital image sensors, processors, and software that cater to a wide range of applications, including security and video surveillance, network cameras, machine vision, and automotive systems. By providing high-quality imaging solutions, Pixim delivers accurate and actionable information, enhancing users' confidence in their visual data.

Scintera Networks specializes in high-frequency signal-processing technology designed to enhance the measurement, modification, and monitoring of radio frequency (RF) signals and systems. The company has developed a programmable analog signal processing platform that significantly improves performance and reduces power consumption compared to traditional digital signal processing (DSP) platforms. This innovative solution, built on a standard CMOS process, eliminates the need for costly, power-intensive, and performance-reducing analog-to-digital converters. By integrating digital programmability with the efficiency of analog circuit processing, Scintera's products provide cellular and network companies with substantial advancements in performance, resilience, management, and cost-effectiveness for optical networks.

ORBCOMM Inc. is a provider of Internet of Things (IoT) solutions specializing in tracking, monitoring, and controlling assets across various industries, including transportation, supply chain, heavy equipment, and maritime. Founded in 2001 and headquartered in Rochelle Park, New Jersey, the company offers a range of services, including network connectivity, devices, and web reporting applications designed to enhance security and operational efficiency for assets such as trailers, trucks, rail cars, and marine vessels. ORBCOMM's products include its ReeferTrak, GenTrak, GlobalTrak, and CargoWatch brands, which enable customers to monitor and manage cold chain and dry transport assets effectively. Additionally, the company provides satellite Automatic Identification System (AIS) data services to enhance maritime safety and offers vehicle fleet management solutions through its own low-Earth orbit satellite constellation and terrestrial cellular services. ORBCOMM markets its offerings directly to original equipment manufacturers and government customers, as well as indirectly through channel partners and affiliates.

SavaJe Technologies, Inc. specializes in developing operating systems for handheld and wireless devices. The company offers SavaJe OS, a wireless Java solution designed to support a variety of information appliances, such as smartphones, handheld computers, personal digital assistants, set-top boxes, and web pads. Founded in 1999, SavaJe Technologies is headquartered in Chelmsford, Massachusetts. The company's focus on providing a robust software platform positions it to meet the demands of the mobile phone market.

Cleverset was started by statistics expert Bruce D'Ambrosio, professor emeritus at Oregon State University. He got a grant from the National Science Foundation to track the behavior of satellites. He later hired CEO, Todd Humphrey, to help turn the project into a business.

Bluesocket specializes in secure, enterprise-level mobile connectivity solutions. The company focuses on creating a robust network infrastructure that supports a range of devices, including desktops and mobile devices, as well as enterprise applications. By integrating secure wireless local area networks (LAN) with Session Initiation Protocol (SIP)-based enterprise Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP), Bluesocket enhances the connectivity and communication capabilities within organizations.

pSemi Corporation, a subsidiary of Murata, is a semiconductor company based in San Diego, California, focused on driving semiconductor integration. Building on the legacy of Peregrine Semiconductor, pSemi enhances Murata's capabilities through high-performance semiconductor solutions. The company specializes in a diverse range of products, including wireless and broadband radio frequency devices, integrated circuits, power management solutions, and connected sensors. pSemi's innovations support advanced modules used in smartphones, base stations, personal computers, electric vehicles, data centers, IoT devices, and healthcare applications. With a commitment to making electronics smaller, thinner, faster, and more efficient, pSemi aims to play a pivotal role in the connected world.

The FeedRoom is a leading provider of online video communications, specializing in live video and digital asset management. The company offers a comprehensive suite of services, including broadband video distribution, encoding, management, and delivery, as well as performance reporting and video application design. It caters to a diverse clientele, including corporations, media and publishing organizations, and government agencies, delivering flexible solutions that enhance business and marketing communications. Renowned organizations such as Autodesk, Boeing, and The Pentagon utilize The FeedRoom's expertise to engage audiences, build brands, and manage digital media assets effectively. With a strong emphasis on customer service, The FeedRoom remains at the forefront of the video technology landscape, helping clients monetize content and optimize their communications strategies.

Ikanos Communications, Inc. designs and develops semiconductor and integrated firmware products for the connected home on a global scale. The company specializes in digital subscriber line (DSL) processors and a variety of semiconductor solutions tailored for carrier infrastructure and customer premises equipment. Its offerings include gateway processors that facilitate high-speed access and value-added services for connected homes, as well as multi-mode communications processors for residential gateways. These products support diverse network topologies such as DSL, Ethernet, and LTE, serving telecommunications carriers and cable operators. Ikanos markets its products through direct sales and through partnerships with network equipment manufacturers, original design manufacturers, and distributors. Established in 1999 and based in Fremont, California, Ikanos Communications operates as a subsidiary of Qualcomm Atheros, Inc.

Myrio is a provider of software and content management services focused on internet protocol-based video services. The company specializes in enabling telecommunications providers to deliver a range of services, including digital TV, video-on-demand, interactive TV, and internet communications. Myrio's open standards solution architecture supports interoperability among essential components such as set-top boxes, access networks, and third-party applications, enhancing the integration and functionality of the services offered by its clients.

Comverge, Inc. is a provider of intelligent energy management solutions tailored for utilities, commercial and industrial customers, and residential consumers. The company offers a range of services through its Residential Business segment, including demand management software, intelligent hardware like smart thermostats and load control switches, and comprehensive program management services. Additionally, Comverge provides virtual peaking capacity programs that deliver verifiable energy capacity by managing an integrated energy management network. Its Commercial and Industrial Business segment focuses on large consumers, offering solutions that include energy efficiency projects and management of energy markets. Comverge has partnered with numerous electric utilities to deploy millions of energy management devices and enroll a significant number of residential customers in demand management initiatives. Established in 1974 and headquartered in Norcross, Georgia, Comverge operates as a subsidiary of Itron, Inc. since 2017.

Bluesocket specializes in secure, enterprise-level mobile connectivity solutions. The company focuses on creating a robust network infrastructure that supports a range of devices, including desktops and mobile devices, as well as enterprise applications. By integrating secure wireless local area networks (LAN) with Session Initiation Protocol (SIP)-based enterprise Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP), Bluesocket enhances the connectivity and communication capabilities within organizations.

Myrio is a provider of software and content management services focused on internet protocol-based video services. The company specializes in enabling telecommunications providers to deliver a range of services, including digital TV, video-on-demand, interactive TV, and internet communications. Myrio's open standards solution architecture supports interoperability among essential components such as set-top boxes, access networks, and third-party applications, enhancing the integration and functionality of the services offered by its clients.

AudioAudit is a business solutions provider focused on the Advertising and Broadcast industries. The company offers patented digital technology that enhances broadcast advertising verification. Its innovative products aim to establish new standards of accountability and communication, enabling businesses to execute advertising campaigns more efficiently and effectively. Through its technology, AudioAudit seeks to streamline the broadcasting process, ensuring that advertisements are delivered accurately and measured reliably.

SavaJe Technologies, Inc. specializes in developing operating systems for handheld and wireless devices. The company offers SavaJe OS, a wireless Java solution designed to support a variety of information appliances, such as smartphones, handheld computers, personal digital assistants, set-top boxes, and web pads. Founded in 1999, SavaJe Technologies is headquartered in Chelmsford, Massachusetts. The company's focus on providing a robust software platform positions it to meet the demands of the mobile phone market.

The FeedRoom is a leading provider of online video communications, specializing in live video and digital asset management. The company offers a comprehensive suite of services, including broadband video distribution, encoding, management, and delivery, as well as performance reporting and video application design. It caters to a diverse clientele, including corporations, media and publishing organizations, and government agencies, delivering flexible solutions that enhance business and marketing communications. Renowned organizations such as Autodesk, Boeing, and The Pentagon utilize The FeedRoom's expertise to engage audiences, build brands, and manage digital media assets effectively. With a strong emphasis on customer service, The FeedRoom remains at the forefront of the video technology landscape, helping clients monetize content and optimize their communications strategies.

Nova Crystals develops and manufactures fiber-optic data/telecommunications components based on their proprietary process and wafer technologies, as well as high efficiency LEDs for display and illumination applications.

Bluesocket specializes in secure, enterprise-level mobile connectivity solutions. The company focuses on creating a robust network infrastructure that supports a range of devices, including desktops and mobile devices, as well as enterprise applications. By integrating secure wireless local area networks (LAN) with Session Initiation Protocol (SIP)-based enterprise Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP), Bluesocket enhances the connectivity and communication capabilities within organizations.

Myrio is a provider of software and content management services focused on internet protocol-based video services. The company specializes in enabling telecommunications providers to deliver a range of services, including digital TV, video-on-demand, interactive TV, and internet communications. Myrio's open standards solution architecture supports interoperability among essential components such as set-top boxes, access networks, and third-party applications, enhancing the integration and functionality of the services offered by its clients.

Celerica develops wireless optical solutions for co-locating base stations and locating service antennas in remote sites. It offers Celerica 500 system, which enables carriers to expand their wireless networks, as well as enhances cellular base stations’ network capacity for cellular technologies such as CDMA, TDMA, GSM, GPRS, and UMTS. The company offers its products through distributors in Taiwan, Germany, Austria, Israel, the United Kingdom, Portugal, Turkey, and Singapore. Celerica was founded in 2000 and is based in Morristown, New Jersey.

Ikanos Communications, Inc. designs and develops semiconductor and integrated firmware products for the connected home on a global scale. The company specializes in digital subscriber line (DSL) processors and a variety of semiconductor solutions tailored for carrier infrastructure and customer premises equipment. Its offerings include gateway processors that facilitate high-speed access and value-added services for connected homes, as well as multi-mode communications processors for residential gateways. These products support diverse network topologies such as DSL, Ethernet, and LTE, serving telecommunications carriers and cable operators. Ikanos markets its products through direct sales and through partnerships with network equipment manufacturers, original design manufacturers, and distributors. Established in 1999 and based in Fremont, California, Ikanos Communications operates as a subsidiary of Qualcomm Atheros, Inc.

Gigabit Optics Corporation is focused on developing advanced technologies for the next generation of optical communications. Founded in June 2000 in Silicon Valley, the company specializes in manufacturing, designing, and marketing both passive and active optical communication products. With a strong emphasis on innovation, Gigabit Optics aims to meet the increasing demands of the optical networking industry by providing high-bandwidth access solutions backed by patented technologies and venture capital support. The company is rapidly expanding and actively seeks talented individuals to join its team in shaping the future of optical communications.

Ikanos Communications, Inc. designs and develops semiconductor and integrated firmware products for the connected home on a global scale. The company specializes in digital subscriber line (DSL) processors and a variety of semiconductor solutions tailored for carrier infrastructure and customer premises equipment. Its offerings include gateway processors that facilitate high-speed access and value-added services for connected homes, as well as multi-mode communications processors for residential gateways. These products support diverse network topologies such as DSL, Ethernet, and LTE, serving telecommunications carriers and cable operators. Ikanos markets its products through direct sales and through partnerships with network equipment manufacturers, original design manufacturers, and distributors. Established in 1999 and based in Fremont, California, Ikanos Communications operates as a subsidiary of Qualcomm Atheros, Inc.

Gigabit Optics Corporation is focused on developing advanced technologies for the next generation of optical communications. Founded in June 2000 in Silicon Valley, the company specializes in manufacturing, designing, and marketing both passive and active optical communication products. With a strong emphasis on innovation, Gigabit Optics aims to meet the increasing demands of the optical networking industry by providing high-bandwidth access solutions backed by patented technologies and venture capital support. The company is rapidly expanding and actively seeks talented individuals to join its team in shaping the future of optical communications.

Myrio is a provider of software and content management services focused on internet protocol-based video services. The company specializes in enabling telecommunications providers to deliver a range of services, including digital TV, video-on-demand, interactive TV, and internet communications. Myrio's open standards solution architecture supports interoperability among essential components such as set-top boxes, access networks, and third-party applications, enhancing the integration and functionality of the services offered by its clients.

Nova Crystals develops and manufactures fiber-optic data/telecommunications components based on their proprietary process and wafer technologies, as well as high efficiency LEDs for display and illumination applications.

Aperto Networks, Inc. is a manufacturer of infrastructure equipment for broadband standards, including WiMAX and Wi-Fi. Founded in 1999 and headquartered in Pitt Meadows, Canada, the company provides a range of products designed for service providers and enterprises. Its offerings include the PacketMAX family, which supports voice, data, and video services for both fixed and mobile WiMAX applications, as well as the WaveCenter EMS Pro, a management system for overseeing wireless broadband networks. Aperto Networks focuses on delivering cost-effective, carrier-grade solutions that enable businesses, residential customers, and government organizations to access affordable wireless services. As of 2010, Aperto operates as a subsidiary of Tranzeo Wireless Technologies Inc.

The FeedRoom is a leading provider of online video communications, specializing in live video and digital asset management. The company offers a comprehensive suite of services, including broadband video distribution, encoding, management, and delivery, as well as performance reporting and video application design. It caters to a diverse clientele, including corporations, media and publishing organizations, and government agencies, delivering flexible solutions that enhance business and marketing communications. Renowned organizations such as Autodesk, Boeing, and The Pentagon utilize The FeedRoom's expertise to engage audiences, build brands, and manage digital media assets effectively. With a strong emphasis on customer service, The FeedRoom remains at the forefront of the video technology landscape, helping clients monetize content and optimize their communications strategies.

Bristlecone specializes in providing digital consulting, analytics, and AI-driven solutions tailored for the connected supply chain. Their offerings include application transformation, automation, engineering, SAP solutions, and change management services. The company addresses various challenges in procurement and supply chain management by leveraging a cloud-based advisory platform that connects firms with service providers. Bristlecone's expertise encompasses digital logistics, cognitive manufacturing, autonomous planning, smart procurement, and the digitalization of supply chains. Their services cater to diverse industries, including industrial, consumer, life sciences, and technology, aiming to enhance operational efficiency and accelerate digital transformation for their clients.

MarketFusion is a B2B provider specializing in global sourcing infrastructure solutions. The company offers integrated web-based services that facilitate supplier identification, transaction management, collaboration, and supplier relationship management. By employing supply-base management methodologies, MarketFusion helps businesses establish a base of best-value suppliers, streamlining the sourcing and purchasing processes to enhance efficiency and reduce costs. Its approach focuses on fostering long-term, mutually beneficial relationships between buyers and suppliers, while combining global strategic sourcing with comprehensive e-services tailored for custom production materials.

WorldChain specializes in supply chain management and execution software and services, focusing on enhancing collaborative operations within value chains. The company offers a comprehensive, managed extranet solution that facilitates trading partner collaboration and provides real-time access to critical supply chain data. By supporting business processes throughout the extended enterprise, WorldChain enables companies to improve their operational efficiency, visibility, and responsiveness. Their services include network transaction management and exception resolution, which enhance the effectiveness of inbound supply and outbound fulfillment operations. Overall, WorldChain plays a pivotal role in optimizing supply chain processes across manufacturing, distribution, and service sectors.

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Sycon Design Inc., founded in 1996 and based in Santa Clara, California, specialized in providing advanced technical design solutions for high-performance integrated circuits (ICs). The company developed automated tools and methodologies aimed at optimizing the physical design processes of custom ICs, addressing key challenges such as layout density and system performance. By focusing on automation, Sycon Design sought to enhance efficiency in design practices that were traditionally manual, ultimately aiming to maximize performance while minimizing silicon area. The company operated for nine years before being acquired by eSilicon Corporation.

The FeedRoom is a leading provider of online video communications, specializing in live video and digital asset management. The company offers a comprehensive suite of services, including broadband video distribution, encoding, management, and delivery, as well as performance reporting and video application design. It caters to a diverse clientele, including corporations, media and publishing organizations, and government agencies, delivering flexible solutions that enhance business and marketing communications. Renowned organizations such as Autodesk, Boeing, and The Pentagon utilize The FeedRoom's expertise to engage audiences, build brands, and manage digital media assets effectively. With a strong emphasis on customer service, The FeedRoom remains at the forefront of the video technology landscape, helping clients monetize content and optimize their communications strategies.

MarketFusion is a B2B provider specializing in global sourcing infrastructure solutions. The company offers integrated web-based services that facilitate supplier identification, transaction management, collaboration, and supplier relationship management. By employing supply-base management methodologies, MarketFusion helps businesses establish a base of best-value suppliers, streamlining the sourcing and purchasing processes to enhance efficiency and reduce costs. Its approach focuses on fostering long-term, mutually beneficial relationships between buyers and suppliers, while combining global strategic sourcing with comprehensive e-services tailored for custom production materials.

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