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DB Pro is specialized in Microsoft SQL Server data platforms streamlining enterprise data management. Its service offering covers diagnostics, audits, optimization, planning and migration projects as well as continuous DBA services. Its powerful Governor DBA software provides a great asset for holistic diagnostics, monitoring and optimization of Microsoft SQL Server environments.

Carbodeon specializes in the development of super-property nanomaterials, particularly focusing on enhancing the surface properties of composite materials. The company's product offerings include nanodiamond particles, marketed under the name uDiamond, which are designed for applications such as metal plating, durable low-friction coatings, and thermal and mechanical enhancements in polymers. These nanodiamonds are engineered to provide exceptional toughness and performance, making them suitable for demanding industrial applications. Additionally, Carbodeon produces Nicanite, a form of graphitic carbon nitride that can be transformed into carbon nitride film coatings, offering unique properties for various uses. Through these innovative materials, Carbodeon aims to improve the longevity and performance of components in industrial manufacturing and appliances.

Sharper Shape Ltd. specializes in automatic asset inspection solutions using unmanned aerial vehicles. The company offers Next Eagle, a tool designed to inspect geographically distributed infrastructure, including networks and pipelines. Additionally, it provides automated inspection and maintenance planning services to asset owners, delivering actionable insights for budgeting, resource allocation, and engineering tasks related to asset maintenance and vegetation management. Sharper Shape serves various industries, including power distribution, oil and gas, railways, precision agriculture, and forestry. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Helsinki, Finland, with a technical center in Grand Forks, North Dakota, Sharper Shape employs advanced optimization techniques based on remote sensing data, such as LIDAR, to manage assets efficiently and enhance safety. Its technologies facilitate a holistic inspection process and effective workflow management, helping infrastructure asset owners minimize downtime and prevent incidents like wildfires.