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Healthkind is a health technology company that develops an application aimed at enhancing communication between healthcare organizations and their patients. The application streamlines interactions by automating and personalizing communications, which allows healthcare teams to focus on delivering personalized care more efficiently. By alleviating the burden on busy healthcare professionals, Healthkind's solution enables clinics to improve patient engagement and care delivery at scale, ultimately fostering a more effective healthcare environment.

Revolutionary optical data connections for the high performance cloud

Rhetorik Ltd. is a direct marketing agency based in Wokingham, United Kingdom, specializing in the information technology (IT) and telecommunications sectors. Founded in 1994, the company provides comprehensive intelligence and databases that include contact information for senior management and enterprise users across Europe, particularly in the UK and Republic of Ireland. Its flagship product, the NetFinder database, offers access to over one million business and government contacts, facilitating targeted lead generation and improved marketing performance for clients. Rhetorik also maintains strategic alliances with prominent companies, enhancing its service offerings. As a member of the European Market Intelligence Group, Rhetorik delivers research-verified data and insights that help marketing and sales professionals effectively deploy ICT products and services.

Bonsai Micro is a fabless semiconductor company that develops network infrastructure for next-generation wireless networks. It focuses on advanced wireless technology and leverages RF and millimeter-wave design, mixed-signal circuitry, and machine-learning techniques to deliver high performance and energy efficiency for wireless networks.

Kepler Communications designs, develops, and operates satellite networks for global connectivity. It specializes in Low-Earth Orbit (LEO) satellites, PolarConnect for extreme environments, Global Data Service for large data transfers, and everywhereIOT for IoT devices. Serving industries such as maritime, natural resources, research, defense, and logistics.

WeTraq develops AI‑powered IoT solutions that help seniors live independently and safely in their homes. Its patent‑pending software monitors health and activity, alerts caregivers to critical events, and encourages community engagement. The platform aims to reduce caregiver burden while giving seniors dignity and peace of mind.

Founded in 2016, Symend is a global leader in digital debt recovery solutions. It empowers enterprises across financial services, telecommunications, and utilities sectors to optimize collection effectiveness through personalized engagements driven by applied behavioral science and AI.

Expeto delivers a private mobile networking platform designed for enterprises to securely extend public and private mobile networks into a single corporate wide area network. The solution is containerized software that can be installed behind the firewall and delivered as a service from cloud, edge, or on premises, enabling IT to deploy and manage the network with simplicity. It replaces hardware heavy legacy systems by providing a scalable, software driven approach that sits behind the firewall while maintaining control over data and devices. The platform enables secure control and coordination across operations, logistics, analytics, and reporting, supporting global deployment of connected devices within the private network. By design, it reduces reliance on untrusted third parties and methods, allowing organizations to manage connectivity and devices through a unified, secure, and centrally governed environment. Expeto emphasizes ease of deployment and management similar to a Wi-Fi network, but at carrier scale for enterprise needs.

Dejero, established in 2008 and headquartered in Waterloo, Ontario, Canada, specializes in delivering real-time video and networking solutions. The company aggregates diverse telecommunication networks such as cellular (4G/5G), satellite (GEO/MEO/LEO), and fixed broadband to create a resilient, cloud-managed 'network of networks'. This technology ensures reliable connectivity for critical communications, expanding coverage and bandwidth for global customers. Dejero's offerings include routers, network blending software, and connectivity services, enabling secure video exchange and data management from remote locations.

Founded in 2016, Symend is a global leader in digital debt recovery solutions. It empowers enterprises across financial services, telecommunications, and utilities sectors to optimize collection effectiveness through personalized engagements driven by applied behavioral science and AI.

Expeto delivers a private mobile networking platform designed for enterprises to securely extend public and private mobile networks into a single corporate wide area network. The solution is containerized software that can be installed behind the firewall and delivered as a service from cloud, edge, or on premises, enabling IT to deploy and manage the network with simplicity. It replaces hardware heavy legacy systems by providing a scalable, software driven approach that sits behind the firewall while maintaining control over data and devices. The platform enables secure control and coordination across operations, logistics, analytics, and reporting, supporting global deployment of connected devices within the private network. By design, it reduces reliance on untrusted third parties and methods, allowing organizations to manage connectivity and devices through a unified, secure, and centrally governed environment. Expeto emphasizes ease of deployment and management similar to a Wi-Fi network, but at carrier scale for enterprise needs.

Userful is a global provider of AV as a Service (AVaaS), offering a unified software platform for advanced operations in mission-critical environments. Serving IT organizations worldwide, Userful's platform enables comprehensive organizational awareness and readiness for Industry 4.0. It reduces total cost of ownership by eliminating proprietary hardware and operational silos, supporting over 100 countries with customers across various sectors.

Dialogue Health Technologies operates a comprehensive virtual care platform that provides employee wellness and health solutions for Canadian employers. Founded in 2016 and based in Montreal, the company offers a variety of services aimed at enhancing employee engagement and health. Its platform allows employees to interact with healthcare professionals, including nurses and doctors, for support in physical and mental health. Additionally, the platform facilitates care navigation, medication delivery, and referrals to specialists. By empowering employees to take charge of their health, Dialogue Health Technologies helps businesses create a healthier workforce, leading to increased productivity and overall employee satisfaction.

DERYtelecom Inc. is a telecommunications company based in La Baie, Quebec, specializing in cable distribution and a range of communication services. Founded in 1954, DERYtelecom offers Internet access, web hosting, and phone services, alongside a hybrid fiber network that facilitates cable network optimization and expansion. The company provides mobile, television, and ADSL services, ensuring comprehensive connectivity solutions across its territories in Saguenay.

Librestream Technologies specializes in mobile video collaboration solutions for Fortune 500 organizations. Its flagship product, Onsight, enables real-time visual communication between field workers and remote experts across various industries such as manufacturing, oil & gas, utilities, telemedicine, insurance, construction, retail, and education. The company's strategic partnerships include Cisco Systems, Verizon Wireless, and Inmarsat.

CENX, Inc. is a provider of service orchestration solutions for mobile, wireline, cable, and cloud data center service providers, operating in Canada and internationally. Founded in 2009 and based in Ottawa, Canada, the company specializes in automating the lifecycle management of data services across various network infrastructures, including network functions virtualization (NFV) and software-defined networking (SDN). Its flagship product, the Cortx Service Orchestrator, streamlines the ordering, provisioning, monitoring, and assurance of data connectivity services, significantly reducing manual processes. CENX's offerings encompass mobile backhaul, enterprise connectivity, cloud exchange, and machine-to-machine services. Additionally, the company provides professional services such as data audits, automated access ordering, installation, integration, and technical support, ensuring comprehensive assistance for its tier 1 service provider clients. CENX has established itself as a key player in the Carrier Ethernet market, contributing to industry standards and innovation through its involvement with the Metro Ethernet Forum.

Founded in 2012, Ranovus specializes in developing optoelectronics components and transceiver subsystems using Quantum Dot Multi-Wavelength Laser technology combined with digital and photonics integrated circuit technologies. Its scalable solutions aim to set industry benchmarks for low power dissipation, size, and cost in next-generation optical interconnects for data centers and communications networks.

BLiNQ Networks Inc. specializes in non-line-of-sight (NLOS) wireless backhaul solutions designed for outdoor small cell networks. Founded in 2008 and based in Plano, Texas, the company provides a range of products, including the X-1200, a dual-band point-to-multipoint adaptive backhaul system, and the X-100, a point-to-multipoint wireless bridge optimized for NLOS environments. BLiNQ's offerings also include high-capacity NodeB backhaul systems, last mile fiber and microwave extension solutions, and leased line replacement options. The company, previously known as Velocity Acquisition, Inc., has a management team with extensive experience in the wireless industry, having previously worked with notable companies such as Nortel Networks, Qualcomm, and Flarion. BLiNQ Networks aims to address the increasing demand for mobile data capacity driven by the proliferation of smartphones and mobile devices. As of 2016, it operates as a subsidiary of Communication Components Inc.

BTI Systems Inc. is a provider of cloud and metro networking software and systems, catering to carriers, colocation, content, service providers, and cloud infrastructure companies globally. Founded in 2000 and based in Kanata, Canada, BTI specializes in high-bandwidth network infrastructure solutions, offering products such as the BTI Intelligent Cloud Connect platforms for cloud service delivery and data center interconnect, Packet Optical Transport platforms for various metro and regional services, and Access and Aggregation Platforms for carrier Ethernet and mobile backhaul applications. The company also provides Ethernet Access Platforms that enable service providers to extend services to customer premises and cell towers. Additionally, BTI offers BTI proNX software for centralized network visibility and control, along with solutions for software-defined networking and network functions virtualization. With over 380 customers, BTI Systems is recognized for its ability to enhance operational efficiencies and deliver high-value services to both businesses and consumers worldwide.

Founded in 2012, Ranovus specializes in developing optoelectronics components and transceiver subsystems using Quantum Dot Multi-Wavelength Laser technology combined with digital and photonics integrated circuit technologies. Its scalable solutions aim to set industry benchmarks for low power dissipation, size, and cost in next-generation optical interconnects for data centers and communications networks.

BLiNQ Networks Inc. specializes in non-line-of-sight (NLOS) wireless backhaul solutions designed for outdoor small cell networks. Founded in 2008 and based in Plano, Texas, the company provides a range of products, including the X-1200, a dual-band point-to-multipoint adaptive backhaul system, and the X-100, a point-to-multipoint wireless bridge optimized for NLOS environments. BLiNQ's offerings also include high-capacity NodeB backhaul systems, last mile fiber and microwave extension solutions, and leased line replacement options. The company, previously known as Velocity Acquisition, Inc., has a management team with extensive experience in the wireless industry, having previously worked with notable companies such as Nortel Networks, Qualcomm, and Flarion. BLiNQ Networks aims to address the increasing demand for mobile data capacity driven by the proliferation of smartphones and mobile devices. As of 2016, it operates as a subsidiary of Communication Components Inc.

Vizimax Inc. is a manufacturer of automation and energy-related solutions for medium and high voltage electrical system operators. Based in Longueuil, Canada, the company develops a range of products including the RightWON automation controller system, controlled switching devices for enhanced stability and reliability of electric systems, and Analog Merging Units that convert analog signals into digital values for transmission over Ethernet LANs. Vizimax also offers the Versa product for substation automation and protection, along with training and field configuration services. The company serves a diverse clientele, including electric utilities, renewable energy producers, heavy industries, transportation sectors, and water and wastewater markets, both in Canada and internationally. Established in 1988 and rebranded in 2009, Vizimax focuses on modernizing the electric grid and reducing network outages through automation, thereby facilitating the integration of renewable energy sources like wind and solar power into the grid.

NewPace has developed a RCS (Rich Communication Suite) service that can be operated by a mobile operator or through NewPace’s cloud facilities. rcsConnect operates inside a mobile operator’s network either as an IMS Application Server or as a stand-alone application server (pre-IMS), and rcsCloudConnect is a service operated by NewPace on behalf of operators who are billed on a monthly basis for active users of the service. A leader in mobile messaging technology, NewPace has a wealth of knowledge on integrating into existing networks including for billing and provisioning systems. With a continuous product roadmap, NewPace clients are provided with RCS 5.0 features at no or low cost (depending on the service activated).

CML Versatel develops communications systems.

BLiNQ Networks Inc. specializes in non-line-of-sight (NLOS) wireless backhaul solutions designed for outdoor small cell networks. Founded in 2008 and based in Plano, Texas, the company provides a range of products, including the X-1200, a dual-band point-to-multipoint adaptive backhaul system, and the X-100, a point-to-multipoint wireless bridge optimized for NLOS environments. BLiNQ's offerings also include high-capacity NodeB backhaul systems, last mile fiber and microwave extension solutions, and leased line replacement options. The company, previously known as Velocity Acquisition, Inc., has a management team with extensive experience in the wireless industry, having previously worked with notable companies such as Nortel Networks, Qualcomm, and Flarion. BLiNQ Networks aims to address the increasing demand for mobile data capacity driven by the proliferation of smartphones and mobile devices. As of 2016, it operates as a subsidiary of Communication Components Inc.

Neuralitic Systems specializes in mobile data intelligence technology, focusing on helping mobile service operators comprehend user behaviors that drive data service adoption. By providing insights into emerging trends and habits, the company enables operators to enhance decision-making related to subscriber acquisition, conversion, and retention. Its solutions are designed to automatically uncover new behavioral patterns, facilitating the dynamic leveraging of these insights to stimulate revenue growth within the data service sector.

Founded in 2004, Vantrix specializes in optimizing and delivering digital content over networks to connected devices. Its high-performance platform ensures optimal performance, quality, and cost-effectiveness for service providers worldwide.

Neuralitic Systems specializes in mobile data intelligence technology, focusing on helping mobile service operators comprehend user behaviors that drive data service adoption. By providing insights into emerging trends and habits, the company enables operators to enhance decision-making related to subscriber acquisition, conversion, and retention. Its solutions are designed to automatically uncover new behavioral patterns, facilitating the dynamic leveraging of these insights to stimulate revenue growth within the data service sector.

OneChip Photonics specializes in the development of optical transceiver chips designed for mass applications. The company has created an integrated fiber-to-the-home transceiver, which is unique in the market. This innovation aims to reduce costs while simultaneously enhancing performance, making it a significant advancement in the field of optical communications. By focusing on these objectives, OneChip Photonics seeks to address the growing demand for efficient and cost-effective optical solutions.

Sutus is a provider of comprehensive communication and IT services tailored for small businesses, focusing on those with 3 to 25 employees. They offer solutions that work seamlessly across Windows, Mac, and Linux systems, integrating with popular email clients like Microsoft Outlook, Entourage, and Apple Mail. Their key services include network infrastructure setup, secure file sharing capabilities, collaboration tools, and fully integrated telephone handsets, all managed through their central platform, Sutus Business Central.

Neuralitic Systems specializes in mobile data intelligence technology, focusing on helping mobile service operators comprehend user behaviors that drive data service adoption. By providing insights into emerging trends and habits, the company enables operators to enhance decision-making related to subscriber acquisition, conversion, and retention. Its solutions are designed to automatically uncover new behavioral patterns, facilitating the dynamic leveraging of these insights to stimulate revenue growth within the data service sector.

Sutus is a provider of comprehensive communication and IT services tailored for small businesses, focusing on those with 3 to 25 employees. They offer solutions that work seamlessly across Windows, Mac, and Linux systems, integrating with popular email clients like Microsoft Outlook, Entourage, and Apple Mail. Their key services include network infrastructure setup, secure file sharing capabilities, collaboration tools, and fully integrated telephone handsets, all managed through their central platform, Sutus Business Central.

NewStep Networks, Inc. provides service convergence and fixed-mobile convergence software solutions. The company offers FlexConnect solutions that bring the benefits of service convergence to mobile, office, and home phones; and Enterprise Mobility solutions, which feature one button transfer, single number service, automatic reconnect, single voicemail, and voicemail intercept. It also offers Total Mobility solutions that feature FlexConnect Solution and Enterprise Mobility Solutions, and add features designed for enterprise environments. Its customers include enterprises, service providers, equipment makers, system integrators, and business and consumer users. The company was formerly known as Rev D Networks, Inc. and changed its name to NewStep Networks, Inc. in November 2003. The company was founded in 2003 and is headquartered in Toronto, Canada with additional Offices in Canada, the United States, Europe, and Asia. As of June 8, 2009, NewStep Networks, Inc. operates as a subsidiary of Natural Convergence, Inc.

Zeugma Systems is a privately held telecommunications equipment supplier focused on providing open solutions that enhance service deployment for broadband service providers. The company's flagship product, the Zeugma Services Node, is a service delivery router that combines extensive computing power with advanced service and subscriber management capabilities in a fully redundant system. This innovative equipment allows service providers to quickly prototype and launch new revenue-generating services, manage and monitor session flows on a granular level, and enforce quality of service policies. Additionally, Zeugma Systems offers Zeugma OSS for configuration and health management, along with Smart Series Applications that include tools for quality of experience monitoring, enhanced Internet-based video services, improved voice over IP services, and customizable billing frameworks. Overall, Zeugma Systems aims to streamline the delivery of high-value services while reducing the complexity and number of edge devices required in broadband networks.

Bluestreak Technology, Inc. is a Montreal-based company that specializes in designing and developing media applications for connected devices such as televisions, set-top boxes, smartphones, and tablets. Founded in 2002, Bluestreak offers a range of products, including the MachBlue platform, which enables over-the-top video services, and MachBlue Smart Runtime Classic, which allows the creation of interactive experiences from Adobe Flash applications. The company also provides MachBlue Studio, a testing environment for optimizing applications across various devices. Its clientele includes prominent names in the telecommunications and technology sectors, such as Alcatel, Ericsson, and Samsung. Bluestreak Technology operates as a subsidiary of Espial Group, Inc. and has additional offices in Sèvres, France, and Seoul, South Korea.

Founded in 2004, Vantrix specializes in optimizing and delivering digital content over networks to connected devices. Its high-performance platform ensures optimal performance, quality, and cost-effectiveness for service providers worldwide.

BTI Systems Inc. is a provider of cloud and metro networking software and systems, catering to carriers, colocation, content, service providers, and cloud infrastructure companies globally. Founded in 2000 and based in Kanata, Canada, BTI specializes in high-bandwidth network infrastructure solutions, offering products such as the BTI Intelligent Cloud Connect platforms for cloud service delivery and data center interconnect, Packet Optical Transport platforms for various metro and regional services, and Access and Aggregation Platforms for carrier Ethernet and mobile backhaul applications. The company also provides Ethernet Access Platforms that enable service providers to extend services to customer premises and cell towers. Additionally, BTI offers BTI proNX software for centralized network visibility and control, along with solutions for software-defined networking and network functions virtualization. With over 380 customers, BTI Systems is recognized for its ability to enhance operational efficiencies and deliver high-value services to both businesses and consumers worldwide.

Gridpoint Systems specializes in connection-oriented carrier Ethernet solutions, focusing on traffic engineering and management services. The company offers a range of products designed to assist partners and service providers in planning, provisioning, and safeguarding Ethernet service and transport networks. Key offerings include the 3400 intelligent node, which serves as an edge service concentration solution for carrier Ethernet service delivery, and the value management suite, a modular software suite that provides traffic engineering capabilities for connection-oriented carrier Ethernet. Additionally, the Ethernet path computation module is a portable application that facilitates the scaling of multi-vendor, multi-technology, and multi-domain carrier Ethernet networks. Gridpoint Systems' applications are utilized by vendors in equipment, EMS/NMS, and OSS sectors, optimizing the delivery of voice, data, and video across both wireless and wireline networks.

Zeligsoft, Inc. is a software development company based in Gatineau, Canada, founded in 2002. It specializes in creating software engineering tools tailored for developers, testers, architects, and integrators across various industries. Its offerings include a platform-aware development environment for multicore and multiprocessor systems, as well as solutions for embedded software, software defined radio, and communications architecture. Zeligsoft provides various toolkits, along with professional services that encompass software tool development expertise and consulting. The company also delivers education and support services, including distributions of its Papyrus modeling tool. Zeligsoft serves a diverse range of sectors, including telecommunications, aerospace, and multimedia, with a notable presence in South Korea and Japan. The company's tools aim to improve developers' productivity, accelerate time to market, and enhance software quality while reducing development costs.

Like most other players in this space, EQO helps save you money on long distance calls by bridging long distance calls over cheaper IP lines. What essentially happens is that your phone an EQO server on a local number, which transfers your call onto cheaper data lines across the internet, and then hops back onto standard phone lines and through another local number to the callee. The call only costs you minutes from your phone plan and the data cost for the VOIP line which runs 95-98% less than standard calling rates. Callers will store value for phone calls in EQO credits. However, calling another EQO user is free.

Sirific Wireless is a semiconductor company specializing in the design and development of CMOS RF transceivers for the wireless communications market. Founded in 2000, the company is headquartered in Richardson, Texas, with additional offices in Waterloo, Canada, and Seoul, Korea. Sirific Wireless offers a range of products, including monolithic multi-mode wireless designs, digital direct conversion products, Harmony direct upconversion transmitters, and its NEXUS platform. The NEXUS platform integrates various technologies such as HSDPA, WCDMA, EDGE, GPRS, and GSM, featuring on-chip receive diversity to create transceivers suitable for multi-mode and multi-band wireless applications.

Mobidia Technology Inc., established in 2004 and headquartered in Richmond, Canada, specializes in providing global mobile app and network usage data solutions. The company offers datasets including app data, network data, device data, and plan data, along with methodology, delivery, and dashboard solutions. Mobidia's platforms enable businesses to track competitors, identify trends, optimize data plans, develop over-the-top strategies, and target advertising effectively using real-world usage data worldwide. Notably, Mobidia is also the provider of the popular My Data Manager application for iOS and Android users. As of May 6, 2015, Mobidia operates as a subsidiary of App Annie Limited.

OneChip Photonics specializes in the development of optical transceiver chips designed for mass applications. The company has created an integrated fiber-to-the-home transceiver, which is unique in the market. This innovation aims to reduce costs while simultaneously enhancing performance, making it a significant advancement in the field of optical communications. By focusing on these objectives, OneChip Photonics seeks to address the growing demand for efficient and cost-effective optical solutions.

FirstHand Technologies is a technology pioneer with specific expertise in Session Initiation Protocol (SIP). By embedding or bundling SIPquest SIP-based software products with their own products, telecom and datacom equipment vendors are able to take advantage of the growing demand for VoIP services and capabilities. IP Telephony is the superset encompassing more than just VoIP. SIPquest's application and component suite also includes IP-based audio conferencing, video conferencing, data conferencing, application sharing, instant messaging, presence, a multimedia collaboration agent, voice mail, auto attendant, a SIP to H.323 signaling converter, an extensible SIP server and mobile WiFi roaming and collaboration capabilities. SIPquest is committed to expanding the use of SIP technologies through an exclusive licensing agreement with Columbia University's Internet Real-Time Lab and Professor Henning Schulzrinne, Chief Scientific Advisor to SIPquest and co-author of SIP. Located in Ottawa, Canada, SIPquest has the most complete and advanced suite of Session Initiation Protocol (SIP) software modules and components on the market.

Natural Convergence, Inc. is a company that specializes in providing hosted voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) software tailored for service providers catering to the small business market. Founded in 2001 and headquartered in Ottawa, Canada, the company develops and markets its flagship product, Silhouette, which is designed for telecom carriers and service providers. In addition to its software solutions, Natural Convergence offers a range of services including customizable training, professional services, project management, and a channel program to enhance user experience and support. The company serves a diverse clientele across Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, and the Caribbean.

NewStep Networks, Inc. provides service convergence and fixed-mobile convergence software solutions. The company offers FlexConnect solutions that bring the benefits of service convergence to mobile, office, and home phones; and Enterprise Mobility solutions, which feature one button transfer, single number service, automatic reconnect, single voicemail, and voicemail intercept. It also offers Total Mobility solutions that feature FlexConnect Solution and Enterprise Mobility Solutions, and add features designed for enterprise environments. Its customers include enterprises, service providers, equipment makers, system integrators, and business and consumer users. The company was formerly known as Rev D Networks, Inc. and changed its name to NewStep Networks, Inc. in November 2003. The company was founded in 2003 and is headquartered in Toronto, Canada with additional Offices in Canada, the United States, Europe, and Asia. As of June 8, 2009, NewStep Networks, Inc. operates as a subsidiary of Natural Convergence, Inc.

Bluestreak Technology, Inc. is a Montreal-based company that specializes in designing and developing media applications for connected devices such as televisions, set-top boxes, smartphones, and tablets. Founded in 2002, Bluestreak offers a range of products, including the MachBlue platform, which enables over-the-top video services, and MachBlue Smart Runtime Classic, which allows the creation of interactive experiences from Adobe Flash applications. The company also provides MachBlue Studio, a testing environment for optimizing applications across various devices. Its clientele includes prominent names in the telecommunications and technology sectors, such as Alcatel, Ericsson, and Samsung. Bluestreak Technology operates as a subsidiary of Espial Group, Inc. and has additional offices in Sèvres, France, and Seoul, South Korea.

Zeugma Systems is a privately held telecommunications equipment supplier focused on providing open solutions that enhance service deployment for broadband service providers. The company's flagship product, the Zeugma Services Node, is a service delivery router that combines extensive computing power with advanced service and subscriber management capabilities in a fully redundant system. This innovative equipment allows service providers to quickly prototype and launch new revenue-generating services, manage and monitor session flows on a granular level, and enforce quality of service policies. Additionally, Zeugma Systems offers Zeugma OSS for configuration and health management, along with Smart Series Applications that include tools for quality of experience monitoring, enhanced Internet-based video services, improved voice over IP services, and customizable billing frameworks. Overall, Zeugma Systems aims to streamline the delivery of high-value services while reducing the complexity and number of edge devices required in broadband networks.

FirstHand Technologies is a technology pioneer with specific expertise in Session Initiation Protocol (SIP). By embedding or bundling SIPquest SIP-based software products with their own products, telecom and datacom equipment vendors are able to take advantage of the growing demand for VoIP services and capabilities. IP Telephony is the superset encompassing more than just VoIP. SIPquest's application and component suite also includes IP-based audio conferencing, video conferencing, data conferencing, application sharing, instant messaging, presence, a multimedia collaboration agent, voice mail, auto attendant, a SIP to H.323 signaling converter, an extensible SIP server and mobile WiFi roaming and collaboration capabilities. SIPquest is committed to expanding the use of SIP technologies through an exclusive licensing agreement with Columbia University's Internet Real-Time Lab and Professor Henning Schulzrinne, Chief Scientific Advisor to SIPquest and co-author of SIP. Located in Ottawa, Canada, SIPquest has the most complete and advanced suite of Session Initiation Protocol (SIP) software modules and components on the market.

Hexago provides IPv6 deployment solutions to the government and defense agencies and contractors, Internet and telecommunications operators, manufacturers, and researchers. Its products include Gateway6, an Internet appliance that allows deployment of IPv6 products and services over the existing IPv4 network infrastructure; and Gateway6 Mobile, which delivers dual-stack connectivity to the mobile users without relying on dual PDP contexts. The company also provides product related consulting services.

Galazar Networks Inc. is a technology company that specializes in designing, developing, and supplying system semiconductors and software solutions. The company focuses on a range of telecommunications and data communication technologies, including Ethernet, DS1/E1, DS3/E3, and SONET/SDH/OTN solutions, primarily aimed at carrier-grade Ethernet and multi-service line cards. Galazar Networks provides a variety of semiconductor solutions, including framer and mapper devices for both datacom and telecom interfaces, as well as OTN mappers, multiplexers, and PDH access network solutions. Their product offerings also encompass multi-protocol infrastructure solutions and multi-service provisioning for PDH and Ethernet over SONET/SDH applications.

Metconnex develops integrated optical modules for optical networks. The company offers products such as wave switching modules for wavelength division multiplexing (WDM) networks. It was founded in 2002 and is based in Ottawa, Canada.

BTI Systems Inc. is a provider of cloud and metro networking software and systems, catering to carriers, colocation, content, service providers, and cloud infrastructure companies globally. Founded in 2000 and based in Kanata, Canada, BTI specializes in high-bandwidth network infrastructure solutions, offering products such as the BTI Intelligent Cloud Connect platforms for cloud service delivery and data center interconnect, Packet Optical Transport platforms for various metro and regional services, and Access and Aggregation Platforms for carrier Ethernet and mobile backhaul applications. The company also provides Ethernet Access Platforms that enable service providers to extend services to customer premises and cell towers. Additionally, BTI offers BTI proNX software for centralized network visibility and control, along with solutions for software-defined networking and network functions virtualization. With over 380 customers, BTI Systems is recognized for its ability to enhance operational efficiencies and deliver high-value services to both businesses and consumers worldwide.

Like most other players in this space, EQO helps save you money on long distance calls by bridging long distance calls over cheaper IP lines. What essentially happens is that your phone an EQO server on a local number, which transfers your call onto cheaper data lines across the internet, and then hops back onto standard phone lines and through another local number to the callee. The call only costs you minutes from your phone plan and the data cost for the VOIP line which runs 95-98% less than standard calling rates. Callers will store value for phone calls in EQO credits. However, calling another EQO user is free.

Mobidia Technology Inc., established in 2004 and headquartered in Richmond, Canada, specializes in providing global mobile app and network usage data solutions. The company offers datasets including app data, network data, device data, and plan data, along with methodology, delivery, and dashboard solutions. Mobidia's platforms enable businesses to track competitors, identify trends, optimize data plans, develop over-the-top strategies, and target advertising effectively using real-world usage data worldwide. Notably, Mobidia is also the provider of the popular My Data Manager application for iOS and Android users. As of May 6, 2015, Mobidia operates as a subsidiary of App Annie Limited.

Paraxip Technologies specializes in developing software solutions that facilitate the integration of VoIP applications across diverse enterprise networks. The company's flagship product, NetBorder, is designed to enable the rapid and cost-effective deployment of IP Telephony, primarily targeting the contact center and enterprise markets. By utilizing standard computing platforms, NetBorder offers smart connectivity to advanced telephony applications while reducing deployment costs. This innovative architecture allows businesses to extend their IP Telephony capabilities to various external devices and networks without the need for additional hardware. Paraxip's products thus simplify implementation for VoIP solution vendors, enhancing operational efficiency in Unified Communication environments.

Mobidia Technology Inc., established in 2004 and headquartered in Richmond, Canada, specializes in providing global mobile app and network usage data solutions. The company offers datasets including app data, network data, device data, and plan data, along with methodology, delivery, and dashboard solutions. Mobidia's platforms enable businesses to track competitors, identify trends, optimize data plans, develop over-the-top strategies, and target advertising effectively using real-world usage data worldwide. Notably, Mobidia is also the provider of the popular My Data Manager application for iOS and Android users. As of May 6, 2015, Mobidia operates as a subsidiary of App Annie Limited.

Sandvine designs and sells subscriber experience assurance solutions based on deep packet inspection technology. Its products enable network operators worldwide to gain insights into network traffic, make informed decisions, and ensure quality experiences for connected devices. Serving service providers and enterprises globally, Sandvine enhances Internet experiences through its award-winning equipment and solutions.

Bluestreak Technology, Inc. is a Montreal-based company that specializes in designing and developing media applications for connected devices such as televisions, set-top boxes, smartphones, and tablets. Founded in 2002, Bluestreak offers a range of products, including the MachBlue platform, which enables over-the-top video services, and MachBlue Smart Runtime Classic, which allows the creation of interactive experiences from Adobe Flash applications. The company also provides MachBlue Studio, a testing environment for optimizing applications across various devices. Its clientele includes prominent names in the telecommunications and technology sectors, such as Alcatel, Ericsson, and Samsung. Bluestreak Technology operates as a subsidiary of Espial Group, Inc. and has additional offices in Sèvres, France, and Seoul, South Korea.

Founded in 2004, Vantrix specializes in optimizing and delivering digital content over networks to connected devices. Its high-performance platform ensures optimal performance, quality, and cost-effectiveness for service providers worldwide.

SiGe Semiconductor, Inc. is a fabless semiconductor company specializing in the design and production of radio frequency (RF) integrated circuits and multi-chip modules tailored for the wireless consumer electronics market. The company provides a range of products, including wireless LAN front end modules, dual band front end modules, and discrete power amplifiers, along with WiMAX power amplifiers, transceivers, GPS radio integrated circuits, GPS receivers, and Bluetooth power amplifiers. SiGe Semiconductor distributes its RF solutions through a network of distributors, serving various applications in computing, home entertainment, and mobile devices across regions such as Asia, Europe, the Middle East, and North America.

TenXc Wireless specializes in the design and supply of wireless access systems and antenna products tailored for major wireless operators globally. The company provides wideband bi-sector arrays that enhance network performance, spectral efficiency, and coverage. These systems also grant clients the flexibility to focus on network hotspots and facilitate the establishment of new networks, making TenXc Wireless a key player in the wireless mobility network sector.

Natural Convergence, Inc. is a company that specializes in providing hosted voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) software tailored for service providers catering to the small business market. Founded in 2001 and headquartered in Ottawa, Canada, the company develops and markets its flagship product, Silhouette, which is designed for telecom carriers and service providers. In addition to its software solutions, Natural Convergence offers a range of services including customizable training, professional services, project management, and a channel program to enhance user experience and support. The company serves a diverse clientele across Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, and the Caribbean.

Sirific Wireless is a semiconductor company specializing in the design and development of CMOS RF transceivers for the wireless communications market. Founded in 2000, the company is headquartered in Richardson, Texas, with additional offices in Waterloo, Canada, and Seoul, Korea. Sirific Wireless offers a range of products, including monolithic multi-mode wireless designs, digital direct conversion products, Harmony direct upconversion transmitters, and its NEXUS platform. The NEXUS platform integrates various technologies such as HSDPA, WCDMA, EDGE, GPRS, and GSM, featuring on-chip receive diversity to create transceivers suitable for multi-mode and multi-band wireless applications.

Atreus delivers provisioning solutions for a variety of advanced IP services for both the business and consumer markets.

NewStep Networks, Inc. provides service convergence and fixed-mobile convergence software solutions. The company offers FlexConnect solutions that bring the benefits of service convergence to mobile, office, and home phones; and Enterprise Mobility solutions, which feature one button transfer, single number service, automatic reconnect, single voicemail, and voicemail intercept. It also offers Total Mobility solutions that feature FlexConnect Solution and Enterprise Mobility Solutions, and add features designed for enterprise environments. Its customers include enterprises, service providers, equipment makers, system integrators, and business and consumer users. The company was formerly known as Rev D Networks, Inc. and changed its name to NewStep Networks, Inc. in November 2003. The company was founded in 2003 and is headquartered in Toronto, Canada with additional Offices in Canada, the United States, Europe, and Asia. As of June 8, 2009, NewStep Networks, Inc. operates as a subsidiary of Natural Convergence, Inc.

Sirific Wireless is a semiconductor company specializing in the design and development of CMOS RF transceivers for the wireless communications market. Founded in 2000, the company is headquartered in Richardson, Texas, with additional offices in Waterloo, Canada, and Seoul, Korea. Sirific Wireless offers a range of products, including monolithic multi-mode wireless designs, digital direct conversion products, Harmony direct upconversion transmitters, and its NEXUS platform. The NEXUS platform integrates various technologies such as HSDPA, WCDMA, EDGE, GPRS, and GSM, featuring on-chip receive diversity to create transceivers suitable for multi-mode and multi-band wireless applications.

Natural Convergence, Inc. is a company that specializes in providing hosted voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) software tailored for service providers catering to the small business market. Founded in 2001 and headquartered in Ottawa, Canada, the company develops and markets its flagship product, Silhouette, which is designed for telecom carriers and service providers. In addition to its software solutions, Natural Convergence offers a range of services including customizable training, professional services, project management, and a channel program to enhance user experience and support. The company serves a diverse clientele across Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, and the Caribbean.

TeraXion Inc. specializes in the design, manufacture, and supply of photonic components, including fiber Bragg gratings, low-noise lasers, and integrated photonics. Founded in 2000 and based in Quebec, Canada, the company serves a diverse range of industries such as telecommunications, medical equipment, aerospace, and defense. TeraXion's product offerings include high-power and ultrafast laser system components, optical communication solutions for data center interconnects and enterprise networks, and optical sensing components for applications like LiDAR. The company is recognized for its expertise in chromatic dispersion compensation, providing Telcordia-qualified low-loss dispersion compensators and emulators for both manufacturing and research purposes. TeraXion's commitment to innovation is evident in its ability to transform complex technologies into high-quality, manufacturable products tailored for emerging markets, enhancing power, speed, and precision in optical applications.

Sedona Networks designs and builds innovative, multi-services access network solutions.