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ZEDEDA specializes in edge virtualization software that enhances visibility, control, and security for IoT edge applications and networks. The company's cloud-native platform enables organizations to monitor and manage real-time edge applications across various hardware configurations, facilitating deployment and integration with any cloud or on-premises systems. This approach allows businesses to maintain complete control over their edge data while avoiding vendor lock-in. ZEDEDA offers solutions such as Edge Quick Connect for Azure IoT Edge, which assists customers in managing and securing their IoT deployments. The company's technology finds applications in sectors including renewable energy, oil and gas automation, and industrial automation. Founded in 2016, ZEDEDA is headquartered in Santa Clara, California, with additional offices in Bengaluru and Pune, India.

Nirmata, Inc. is a company that develops and operates a cloud-native application management platform designed to facilitate the deployment, operation, and optimization of Kubernetes workloads across various infrastructures. Founded in 2013 and based in San Jose, California, Nirmata's offerings include Kubernetes-as-a-Service, application modernization, and multi-cloud cluster management. These solutions help organizations automate operations, streamline application containerization, and ensure the portability of application stacks across public and private cloud providers. The platform addresses security concerns by integrating policy as code with native tools, allowing engineering teams to prevent misconfigurations and establish secure defaults in real time. By providing a user-friendly approach to managing Kubernetes, Nirmata aims to accelerate the adoption of cloud-native technologies within enterprises, enabling them to innovate more efficiently.

Rezilion, Inc. is a cybersecurity company that specializes in a cloud workload protection platform designed to secure cloud networks against cyber threats. Founded in 2018 and based in Be'er Sheva, Israel, the company focuses on making production environments self-healing and resilient by automating security operations. Rezilion's platform integrates seamlessly into existing DevOps and IT workflows, offering a range of services including dynamic whitelisting, application control, vulnerability management, exploit prevention, and access management. By enabling organizations to maintain healthy and desired services, Rezilion helps clients minimize the manpower needed for security while effectively safeguarding their environments from unsanctioned changes and network attacks.

Volterra Inc. is a software development company founded in 2017 and based in Santa Clara, California. It specializes in providing distributed cloud services that assist developers in building, deploying, operating, and securing large-scale distributed applications across edge and multi-cloud environments. The company’s global app-to-app network enables clients to secure cloud applications and optimize critical workloads by bringing them closer to end-users, thereby enhancing performance. This approach supports DevOps and NetOps teams in addressing operational security and performance challenges effectively.

Packet is a cloud hosting provider that specializes in automating server configurations through bare metal infrastructure. The company supports a wide range of clients, including enterprises, SaaS companies, and software innovators, by offering a platform that enables the deployment of physical servers and networks without relying on virtualization or multi-tenancy. With over 60,000 deployments each month across 20 global public cloud locations and various private and on-premise sites, Packet's services cater to both traditional and cloud-native workloads. Their focus on flexible bare metal automation and robust networking features allows clients to manage infrastructure efficiently and securely, enhancing their competitive advantage in the market.

Virtru Corp., founded in 2011 and headquartered in Washington, D.C., specializes in data security and privacy technologies. The company empowers organizations to effectively manage and protect their data throughout its entire lifecycle, from creation to sharing. Virtru is known for developing the Trusted Data Format (TDF), which serves as an open industry standard for persistent data protection. With a focus on flexibility and ease of use, Virtru's data protection platform enables over 20,000 organizations across various sectors to maintain control over their data while ensuring compliance with privacy regulations.

Virtru Corp., founded in 2011 and headquartered in Washington, D.C., specializes in data security and privacy technologies. The company empowers organizations to effectively manage and protect their data throughout its entire lifecycle, from creation to sharing. Virtru is known for developing the Trusted Data Format (TDF), which serves as an open industry standard for persistent data protection. With a focus on flexibility and ease of use, Virtru's data protection platform enables over 20,000 organizations across various sectors to maintain control over their data while ensuring compliance with privacy regulations.