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Nextiva, Inc. is a cloud-based business communication provider that specializes in offering comprehensive solutions for both small businesses and enterprises. The company delivers a range of services, including a VoIP phone system, call center cloud solutions, and PBX SIP Trunking, which enables users to make calls using their existing phone systems without the need for new equipment. Additionally, Nextiva provides Nextiva Connect for local and toll-free numbers, Nextiva vFAX for virtual faxing, and NextOS, a platform that consolidates various communication channels such as phone, email, chat, and SMS. Their offerings also include Nextiva Drive, a cloud storage service for data management. Serving a diverse clientele across industries such as finance, healthcare, and retail, Nextiva aims to enhance communication, collaboration, and customer engagement. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in Scottsdale, Arizona, the company operates as a subsidiary of UnitedWeb, Inc.

Aircall, Inc. is a provider of cloud-based phone support software designed for startups and small to medium-sized businesses. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Paris, France, Aircall offers a SaaS application that enables companies to easily set up and manage phone support online. Its innovative voice platform integrates with popular productivity and helpdesk tools, facilitating seamless communication and enhancing customer support and sales engagement. The software also allows businesses to monitor individual and team performance metrics in real-time, enabling them to make measurable improvements in their operations. Aircall has established a strategic partnership with Telarus Inc. to further enhance its service offerings.

Bharti Airtel Limited, known as Airtel, is an Indian multinational telecommunications company based in New Delhi, operating across 20 countries in South Asia, Africa, and the Channel Islands. It provides a range of services including mobile telephony, fixed telephony, broadband, and subscription television, with a GSM network offering 2G, 3G, and 4G services as per regional availability. Airtel is the largest mobile telephony provider in India and the second largest for fixed telephony. In addition to its core telecom services, Airtel has established Airtel Payments Bank, which aims to transform banking in India by focusing on customer-centric processes and services. The company also facilitates national and international long-distance communication and has a submarine cable landing station in Chennai, enhancing connectivity between India and Singapore.

Cellnex Telecom is the telecommunication infrastructures operator of the abertis group. It provides cutting-edge audiovisual services to radio stations at a national, regional and local level. It provides mobile radio-communications to security and emergency bodies, and telecommunication services to other operators. It designs, deploys and operates WIFI networks for public administrations. In order to provide these services it possesses its own land network of more than 3,200 centres, spread around the whole country, and has also strengthened its position in the satellite communications sector, through its participation in the Hispasat company and as a partner of reference of the Eutelsat company. Cellnex Telecom proposes to continue its strategy of growth in a continually expanding sector, as an international reference and leading player in European technological development.

Vertiv Holdings Co, based in Columbus, Ohio, specializes in providing mission-critical infrastructure technologies and lifecycle services for data centers, communication networks, and commercial and industrial environments. The company offers a comprehensive range of products, including power management, thermal management, integrated rack systems, and modular solutions, all designed to support essential services such as e-commerce, online banking, and wireless communications. In addition to hardware, Vertiv integrates software and analytics to optimize the performance of these systems, ensuring continuous operation of vital applications. The company also delivers lifecycle management and professional services to assist in deploying, maintaining, and enhancing its solutions. Vertiv serves a diverse array of industries, including healthcare, transportation, retail, and government, and operates across the Americas, Asia Pacific, Europe, and the Middle East and Africa.

CityFibre Infrastructure Holdings Limited is the largest independent provider of fiber infrastructure in the United Kingdom, focusing on secondary cities. Established in 2013 and based in London, the company designs, builds, operates, and owns independent fiber networks, managing over 4,500 km of fiber. CityFibre offers a range of products, including metro dark fiber, long-distance dark fiber, and consumer FTTP services, catering to public sector entities, businesses, and residential customers. The company partners with various service providers to deliver its services and manages over 100 private fiber projects along with seven metropolitan fiber networks under long-term contracts. Notably, CityFibre is recognized for the UK's largest FTTH project in Bournemouth, where its Internet Service Provider, Gigler, offers gigabit-speed services. Recent expansions include the announcement of Peterborough as a next Gigabit City project, alongside existing initiatives in Bournemouth and York.

Symphony Communication Services, LLC develops a secure collaboration platform tailored for financial institutions, enabling traders and portfolio managers to communicate effectively through messaging, screen sharing, and audio/video conferencing. The platform consolidates digital communications into a single application, allowing users to integrate various applications and bots into their workflows while ensuring data security and regulatory compliance. Symphony offers a range of solutions for enterprise collaboration, including tools for internal and external communication, document sharing, and application integration. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Palo Alto, California, Symphony has additional offices in major global financial centers such as New York, London, Hong Kong, and Tokyo. The company, previously known as Perzo Inc., was rebranded in 2014 and operates as a subsidiary of The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc.

Perseus, Inc. specializes in providing connectivity, managed hosting, market data, and time-as-a-service to a diverse clientele that includes finance, media, eCommerce, and iGaming sectors. Founded in 2010 and based in New York, the company operates as a subsidiary of GTT Communications. Perseus is known for its high-speed global networks, colocation services, and trading technologies, catering to a range of clients from market makers and banks to exchanges and Fortune 500 companies. The company offers some of the fastest and most precise market-to-market routes across major financial hubs such as Chicago, New York, London, Frankfurt, São Paulo, Mexico City, Tokyo, Singapore, and Johannesburg. Perseus has received multiple accolades for its innovative products and services, including recognition on the FinTech 50 Watchlist and placements in the Inc. 500 list of fastest-growing private companies.

Tikona Infinet, a subsidiary of Tikona Digital Networks, is a Mumbai-based provider of wireless broadband connectivity and related services, primarily targeting the domestic enterprise market. Established in 2008, the company operates an extensive IP network across 25 cities in India, with plans for expansion into tier-III and semi-urban areas. Tikona Infinet offers a range of services, including Virtual Private Network (VPN) solutions, business mailing, and data center management, utilizing its wireless last mile access to ensure connectivity throughout India. The company emphasizes secure and reliable internet services, incorporating advanced infrastructure that meets global standards, and is known for its flexibility and scalability, which are essential for modern enterprises. By providing affordable high-speed internet options, Tikona aims to foster a broadband-enabled society, delivering comprehensive multimedia content and IT applications to both home and business customers.

Symphony Communication Services, LLC develops a secure collaboration platform tailored for financial institutions, enabling traders and portfolio managers to communicate effectively through messaging, screen sharing, and audio/video conferencing. The platform consolidates digital communications into a single application, allowing users to integrate various applications and bots into their workflows while ensuring data security and regulatory compliance. Symphony offers a range of solutions for enterprise collaboration, including tools for internal and external communication, document sharing, and application integration. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Palo Alto, California, Symphony has additional offices in major global financial centers such as New York, London, Hong Kong, and Tokyo. The company, previously known as Perzo Inc., was rebranded in 2014 and operates as a subsidiary of The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc.

IHS Towers is a mobile telecommunications infrastructure company that operates primarily in Africa, Europe, and the Middle East. Founded in 2001 and headquartered in Lagos, Nigeria, the company provides a comprehensive range of services across the tower value chain, including infrastructure deployment, managed services, and colocation on owned towers. IHS Towers offers various tower sharing options, such as build-to-suit and lease-back arrangements, and engages in the construction of telecommunications networks, which encompasses site acquisition, design, equipment supply, and installation. The company also delivers managed services that involve maintenance, security, and power supply for both its towers and those owned by third parties. With a portfolio of over 23,300 towers across multiple countries, including Nigeria, Cameroon, and Côte d’Ivoire, IHS Towers primarily serves mobile network operators and communication service providers, facilitating wireless voice and data services for end-users.

IHS Towers is a mobile telecommunications infrastructure company that operates primarily in Africa, Europe, and the Middle East. Founded in 2001 and headquartered in Lagos, Nigeria, the company provides a comprehensive range of services across the tower value chain, including infrastructure deployment, managed services, and colocation on owned towers. IHS Towers offers various tower sharing options, such as build-to-suit and lease-back arrangements, and engages in the construction of telecommunications networks, which encompasses site acquisition, design, equipment supply, and installation. The company also delivers managed services that involve maintenance, security, and power supply for both its towers and those owned by third parties. With a portfolio of over 23,300 towers across multiple countries, including Nigeria, Cameroon, and Côte d’Ivoire, IHS Towers primarily serves mobile network operators and communication service providers, facilitating wireless voice and data services for end-users.

SS8 Networks, Inc. specializes in network compliance solutions for communications providers globally. The company offers a range of products, including Xcipio, a mediation tool for lawful intercept that connects telecommunications networks with governmental and law enforcement agencies; BreachDetect, a data breach detection solution; and Intellego, an application for real-time monitoring of criminal internet communications. SS8 also provides the Xcipio Probe, which accesses communication content from complex network architectures, featuring high-performance keyword search and security capabilities. The company's technology enables clients to identify, track, and investigate suspects and devices of interest by analyzing extensive records from network packets. SS8 serves a diverse clientele, including law enforcement agencies, telecommunications providers, and national governments. Founded in 1999, the company is headquartered in Milpitas, California.

Tervela, Inc. specializes in designing and developing a Data in Motion platform that facilitates the movement, integration, and analysis of data across various environments. Its key offerings include Data Fabric, a messaging software platform that enables users to capture and distribute data from multiple enterprise and cloud sources; Cloud FastPath, an automated service for secure migration and synchronization of digital content between on-premise and cloud infrastructures; and NetCharts, a comprehensive suite for data visualization and performance management. These solutions are aimed at addressing time-consuming tasks such as data ingest, cloud integration, and analysis, making them valuable to both small businesses and large corporations. Founded in 2004, Tervela is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, with additional locations in Brooklyn, New York, and Owings Mills, Maryland.

Jingle Networks is a prominent provider of advertising and technology solutions focused on voice and mobile business search. The company connects businesses with consumers ready to transact by leveraging a robust new media channel within the growing business search market. Jingle Networks offers tailored solutions for carriers, network operators, advertising agencies, brand marketers, and small businesses. Its services enable thousands of national brands and local businesses to utilize brief in-call audio or text advertisements to attract new customers during phone calls or online searches. The company's innovative technology has made it a preferred choice for network operators and telecom carriers. Jingle Networks is also known for creating the free directory assistance service 1-800-FREE411, allowing consumers to obtain phone numbers without charge. This service is funded by short, targeted advertising messages that play while the caller waits for information. Founded by experienced professionals in advertising and technology, Jingle Networks continues to deliver effective solutions for building brand awareness and maximizing business search outcomes.

Tervela, Inc. specializes in designing and developing a Data in Motion platform that facilitates the movement, integration, and analysis of data across various environments. Its key offerings include Data Fabric, a messaging software platform that enables users to capture and distribute data from multiple enterprise and cloud sources; Cloud FastPath, an automated service for secure migration and synchronization of digital content between on-premise and cloud infrastructures; and NetCharts, a comprehensive suite for data visualization and performance management. These solutions are aimed at addressing time-consuming tasks such as data ingest, cloud integration, and analysis, making them valuable to both small businesses and large corporations. Founded in 2004, Tervela is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, with additional locations in Brooklyn, New York, and Owings Mills, Maryland.

Jingle Networks is a prominent provider of advertising and technology solutions focused on voice and mobile business search. The company connects businesses with consumers ready to transact by leveraging a robust new media channel within the growing business search market. Jingle Networks offers tailored solutions for carriers, network operators, advertising agencies, brand marketers, and small businesses. Its services enable thousands of national brands and local businesses to utilize brief in-call audio or text advertisements to attract new customers during phone calls or online searches. The company's innovative technology has made it a preferred choice for network operators and telecom carriers. Jingle Networks is also known for creating the free directory assistance service 1-800-FREE411, allowing consumers to obtain phone numbers without charge. This service is funded by short, targeted advertising messages that play while the caller waits for information. Founded by experienced professionals in advertising and technology, Jingle Networks continues to deliver effective solutions for building brand awareness and maximizing business search outcomes.

Optimal creates advanced technologies for a more efficient, reliable, and environmentally responsible electric power grid from end-to-end. Optimal Technologies develops solutions to help power utilities, businesses, and consumers optimize their energy usage. Optimal’s product suite includes supply side electric power grid optimization and analysis software called AEMPFAST™ (aim-fast), and a demand side energy efficiency and automation system called SUREFAST™. The company’s mission is to enable a more efficient, reliable, and environmentally responsible electric power grid. Optimal's unique products and services have the potential to create unprecedented industry, economic, environmental, and consumer benefits worldwide.

Tejas Networks Limited is a company that specializes in designing, developing, and manufacturing optical and data networking products. Its offerings include high-performance equipment for telecommunications service providers, internet service providers, utilities, defense, and government entities. The company's product portfolio features converged packet optical products, enterprise Ethernet switches, and advanced optical transport solutions, catering to both urban and rural connectivity needs. Tejas Networks also provides software solutions for network management and various services, including network planning, installation, and customer support. The company primarily operates in India but has a significant presence in international markets. Headquartered in Bengaluru, India, Tejas Networks was incorporated in 2000 and has since established itself as a key player in the communication network infrastructure sector.

Arcadian Networks provides "last mile" wireless carrier services to the energy sector (electric, water, and gas utilities and oil and gas companies). The company's 700 MHz licensed spectrum delivers a converged IP network with voice and data communications for fixed and mobile applications. The real-time broadband communications platform reduces operational costs, improves resiliency, and transforms electric grids into efficient "smart grids" and oil fields into optimized "smart fields."

Intellon Corporation, a fabless semiconductor company, engages in the design, develop, manufacture, and marketing of integrated circuits (ICs) for powerline communications or high-speed communications over existing electrical wiring in the United States and internationally. They provides HomePlug-based ICs for home networking, networked entertainment, broadband over powerline access, ethernet-over-coax, smart grid management, and other commercial applications. The HomePlug-based ICs provide connectivity between broadband modems or routers and personal computers, set-top boxes, gaming consoles, and other electronic products within a home; and monitors electrical distribution system, as well as helps in distributing Internet, video-on-demand, and other services.

Jingle Networks is a prominent provider of advertising and technology solutions focused on voice and mobile business search. The company connects businesses with consumers ready to transact by leveraging a robust new media channel within the growing business search market. Jingle Networks offers tailored solutions for carriers, network operators, advertising agencies, brand marketers, and small businesses. Its services enable thousands of national brands and local businesses to utilize brief in-call audio or text advertisements to attract new customers during phone calls or online searches. The company's innovative technology has made it a preferred choice for network operators and telecom carriers. Jingle Networks is also known for creating the free directory assistance service 1-800-FREE411, allowing consumers to obtain phone numbers without charge. This service is funded by short, targeted advertising messages that play while the caller waits for information. Founded by experienced professionals in advertising and technology, Jingle Networks continues to deliver effective solutions for building brand awareness and maximizing business search outcomes.

Galazar Networks Inc. specializes in the design, development, and supply of system semiconductors and software solutions. The company focuses on providing advanced semiconductor solutions for various telecommunications needs, including Ethernet, DS1/E1, DS3/E3, and SONET/SDH/OTN applications. Its product offerings encompass framer and mapper devices for data and telecom interfaces, as well as radio transmission and cellular backhaul solutions. Additionally, Galazar delivers OTN mappers, multiplexers, and multi-protocol infrastructure solutions, aiming to support carrier-grade Ethernet and multi-service line cards in the industry.

Javelin Innovations(formerly Vyyo) supply broadband wireless access systems used by telecommunicationsservice providers to deliver wireless, high-speed data connections to business and residential subscribers. Their systems are deployed in point-to-multipoint applications at the radio frequencies licensed for two-way broadband communication. Point-to-multipoint technology refers to the ability of a central, wireless hub to transmit and receive network traffic to and frommultiple subscriber modems. Their systems are based on the Internet protocol, or IP, which is the networking standard used to deliver voice and data over the Internet. Networking standards are the special set of rules for communicating that the end points in a telecommunication connection use when they send signals back and forth. Their system is designed to allow service providers to support rapid and cost-effective broadband service roll-outs directly to business and residential subscribers. Service providers use their system to bridge the segment of the network that connects the service providers' systems directly to the subscribers, commonly referred to as the last mile.

Intellon Corporation, a fabless semiconductor company, engages in the design, develop, manufacture, and marketing of integrated circuits (ICs) for powerline communications or high-speed communications over existing electrical wiring in the United States and internationally. They provides HomePlug-based ICs for home networking, networked entertainment, broadband over powerline access, ethernet-over-coax, smart grid management, and other commercial applications. The HomePlug-based ICs provide connectivity between broadband modems or routers and personal computers, set-top boxes, gaming consoles, and other electronic products within a home; and monitors electrical distribution system, as well as helps in distributing Internet, video-on-demand, and other services.

Created March 2014, FiberTower Corporation is a privately held provider of spectrum and fixed wireless services. FiberTower is the leader in millimeter band fixed wireless technology, also known as “wireless fiber.” The company offers spectrum leases and backhaul/equipment services in its 46 wide-area license areas. The services include Small Cell and Macro cell Backhaul and Transport solutions. The company enjoys longstanding veteran relationships with mobile carriers, government, community and industry customers. Prime wide-area licensed millimeter band spectrum (see map) is available for use in the 24GHz and 39GHz bands. The company engages in industry leading Research & Development (R&D) with Customers, Equipment Providers, and Deployment partners.

Whale Communications Ltd. provides business-driven secure access products. It provides secure access products, including secure sockets layer virtual private networks, and Web application firewalls, as well as application security, and endpoint security offerings. Whale's solutions provide remote access, content inspection, and granular access control. It enables businesses to protect corporate applications and data when accessed remotely by mobile workers, partners, and customers. Whale's Intelligent Application Gateway products enable various employees, business partners, and customer users to securely and easily access their critical business applications and resources. The Intelligent Application Gateway Express Edition provides secure remote access through the browser to widely used enterprise applications for a small number of users. It offers organizations out-of-the-box functionality and straightforward integration with existing enterprise directories, authentication schema, and Web Single Sign On. Whale's flagship Intelligent Application Gateway Enterprise Edition, is an application access and security appliance, designed to support an unlimited number of users in various configurations with independent policy sets. It offers professional services and training. The company serves Fortune 500 and Global 1000 companies, as well as government and public sector organizations. Whale Communications Ltd. was founded in 1998 and is headquartered in Fort Lee, New Jersey, with additional offices in Germany, the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, and Israel, and representation in France.

Alphion Corporation, based in Princeton Junction, New Jersey, specializes in broadband solutions for businesses and communities. Founded in 2000, the company develops and manufactures optical fiber-to-the-premises (FTTP) access systems, subsystems, and integrated photonic devices. Its product portfolio includes a comprehensive range of passive optical network access systems designed for various environments, supporting the growing fiber-to-the-x (FTTx) market. Alphion's GPON products are suitable for diverse deployment scenarios, catering to national service providers, local telecom operators, community networks, educational institutions, and private enterprises. By offering reliable and affordable broadband access technologies, Alphion aims to enhance connectivity across different sectors, from luxury developments to remote areas.

Tropic Networks, Inc. designs, develops, and markets regional and metro-area optical networking equipment for telephony, data, and cable applications. The company offers Wavelength Tracker, an optical transport solution that leverages SONET/SDH familiarity to deliver optical layer intelligence; and various services for Tropic Networks platform and its related products, including network design, planning and installation, operation and maintenance consulting, and evaluation and modeling of network architecture, as well as training and planned upgrades. It also provides Networks TRX-24000, a metro optical transport platform that delivers dense wavelength division multiplexing and optical add-drop multiplexing for a host of services in a package. The company offers metro-optimized network solution for carriers to plan, manage, and scale the MAN; and to address the need for bandwidth expansion, optical transport, wavelength identification, and wavelength management in regional and metropolitan-area optical networks. Its metro optical networking solution streamlines the underlying optical layer architecture of DWDM/ODAM networks. Tropic Networks, Inc. was founded in 2000 and is headquartered in Ottawa, Canada.

Azanda Network Devices is a communications semiconductor company headquartered in Sunnyvale, CA.

Fiberlink Communications Corporation provides mobility as a service (MaaS) that helps enterprises to connect, control, and secure laptops and mobile devices. Its MaaS Platform helps mobile workers to connect to the Internet and the applications and data they need. The company's MaaS platform is used to perform identity management and authentication services; deploy, monitor, and manage security and connectivity applications on laptops and PCs; view information on compliance status, security events, and connectivity costs; and protect mobile devices and the data from loss, theft, data leakage, hackers, and viruses. Its MaaS360 mobility platform manages security and connectivity services on mobile and remote devices, as well as helps administrators to deploy, monitor, update, and remediate various endpoint security and connectivity applications.

Ellacoya Networks specializes in providing Broadband Service Optimization solutions for broadband service providers, utilizing deep packet inspection (DPI) technology to enhance the visibility and control of Internet services. Their hardware platforms, the e30 and e100, along with a comprehensive suite of software applications, allow providers to identify and manage subscribers, classify applications on an individual basis, and improve overall performance and customer satisfaction. This capability not only enhances user experience but also supports the delivery of revenue-generating Internet Protocol (IP) services. Ellacoya Networks is recognized for its scalability and functionality, which are essential for developing competitive service offerings in large carrier IP networks. The company is privately held and headquartered in Merrimack, New Hampshire, with additional offices in London, Tokyo, and Singapore.

Nuera designs, develops and sells advanced Voice-over-IP (VoIP), converged VoIP and Data networking products for Service Providers and Enterprises. Nuera is focused on converged VoIP & data communications and its products are deployed globally in Broadband, Mobile, Cable, and Enterprise networks. Nuera offers a broad range of solutions that are built around the Company’s field-proven VoIP product range that includes session border controllers (SBC), digital and analog media gateways, IP phones, and a diverse suite of communications and management software applications.

Galazar Networks Inc. specializes in the design, development, and supply of system semiconductors and software solutions. The company focuses on providing advanced semiconductor solutions for various telecommunications needs, including Ethernet, DS1/E1, DS3/E3, and SONET/SDH/OTN applications. Its product offerings encompass framer and mapper devices for data and telecom interfaces, as well as radio transmission and cellular backhaul solutions. Additionally, Galazar delivers OTN mappers, multiplexers, and multi-protocol infrastructure solutions, aiming to support carrier-grade Ethernet and multi-service line cards in the industry.

BeamReach Networks a developer of broadband wireless technology.

Tropic Networks, Inc. designs, develops, and markets regional and metro-area optical networking equipment for telephony, data, and cable applications. The company offers Wavelength Tracker, an optical transport solution that leverages SONET/SDH familiarity to deliver optical layer intelligence; and various services for Tropic Networks platform and its related products, including network design, planning and installation, operation and maintenance consulting, and evaluation and modeling of network architecture, as well as training and planned upgrades. It also provides Networks TRX-24000, a metro optical transport platform that delivers dense wavelength division multiplexing and optical add-drop multiplexing for a host of services in a package. The company offers metro-optimized network solution for carriers to plan, manage, and scale the MAN; and to address the need for bandwidth expansion, optical transport, wavelength identification, and wavelength management in regional and metropolitan-area optical networks. Its metro optical networking solution streamlines the underlying optical layer architecture of DWDM/ODAM networks. Tropic Networks, Inc. was founded in 2000 and is headquartered in Ottawa, Canada.

NuVox is a provider of voice and data network communications, offering a range of managed services to businesses across the United States. The company's services include broadband access, conference calling, data security and backup, voicemail, and web hosting. By focusing on these essential communication and data solutions, NuVox aims to meet the diverse needs of its business clients, ensuring reliable connectivity and efficient management of their communication infrastructure.

IP Unity delivers a carrier grade services platform for enhanced voice and telephony applications over ATM, TDM and VoIP Networks. The company's media servers, applications servers, enhanced service applications, and application partners allow customers to quickly and cost effectively offer new services associated with next generation networks while protecting their investment in legacy systems.

Azanda Network Devices is a communications semiconductor company headquartered in Sunnyvale, CA.

Azanda Network Devices is a communications semiconductor company headquartered in Sunnyvale, CA.

Catena Networks develops broadband access systems that enable service providers to deploy voice, data, and video services. The company's products include The CNX-5 Broadband DSL System, a card-for-card upgrade solution for Lucent SLC-5 Digital Loop Carriers and The CN1000 Broadband Loop Carrier that enables service providers to deploy integrated plain old telephone service (POTS) and digital subscriber line (DSL) services and deliver voice, data and video services over copper and fiber infrastructures. It caters to local exchange carriers, postal telephone and telegraph operators, and other service providers. The company was founded in 1998 and is based in California, US with an additional office in Morrisville, North Carolina.

BeamReach Networks a developer of broadband wireless technology.

Clearwire, founded in October 2003 by telecom pioneer Craig O. McCaw, is a provider of wireless high-speed Internet service that emphasizes simplicity, speed, portability, and reliability. The company operates by utilizing licensed spectrum to enable customers to connect to the Internet without relying on traditional cable or phone lines. Headquartered in Kirkland, Washington, Clearwire launched its first market in August 2004 and has since expanded its services to 50 markets across the United States and parts of Europe. The company's offerings are now available through Sprint, following their acquisition of Clearwire.

Ellacoya Networks specializes in providing Broadband Service Optimization solutions for broadband service providers, utilizing deep packet inspection (DPI) technology to enhance the visibility and control of Internet services. Their hardware platforms, the e30 and e100, along with a comprehensive suite of software applications, allow providers to identify and manage subscribers, classify applications on an individual basis, and improve overall performance and customer satisfaction. This capability not only enhances user experience but also supports the delivery of revenue-generating Internet Protocol (IP) services. Ellacoya Networks is recognized for its scalability and functionality, which are essential for developing competitive service offerings in large carrier IP networks. The company is privately held and headquartered in Merrimack, New Hampshire, with additional offices in London, Tokyo, and Singapore.

Global Communication Devices is engaged in the design of fabless RF and mixed-signal ICs (integrated circuits) and RF and mixed-signal.

NuVox is a provider of voice and data network communications, offering a range of managed services to businesses across the United States. The company's services include broadband access, conference calling, data security and backup, voicemail, and web hosting. By focusing on these essential communication and data solutions, NuVox aims to meet the diverse needs of its business clients, ensuring reliable connectivity and efficient management of their communication infrastructure.

CeLight Inc. specializes in the research, development, and sale of opto-electronic sub-systems and integrated electro-optical components. The company is renowned for its VectorWAVE technology, a digital platform that integrates coherent optical technology with digital signal processing to effectively synthesize, transmit, receive, and analyze coherent optical signals. This technology supports various applications, including the standoff detection of explosives and chemicals, secure optical communications, remote sensing, and signal intelligence. In addition to its product offerings, CeLight provides customized services that include analysis, simulation, design, and fabrication related to advanced optical transmission technologies. Founded in 1999 and based in Silver Spring, Maryland, CeLight serves a diverse range of sectors, including military, homeland security, government, and commercial markets.

Paceline Systems, of Chelmsford, Massachusetts, an early stage company developing a new class of switching system specifically designed to improve the performance, reliability and manageability of large data centre networks.

New Edge Networks is a national provider of wholesale DSL services, focusing on small and mid-sized markets. The company specializes in delivering secure multi-site managed data networks and dedicated internet access. Its offerings include DSL internet connectivity for residential and business customers in small cities and semi-rural areas. Additionally, New Edge Networks provides various services such as wide area networks, virtual private networks, and frame relay, catering to the connectivity needs of its clients.

TeraBalze Inc. develops switch fabric subsystems and support components for the Internet and enterprise infrastructure.

Tropic Networks, Inc. designs, develops, and markets regional and metro-area optical networking equipment for telephony, data, and cable applications. The company offers Wavelength Tracker, an optical transport solution that leverages SONET/SDH familiarity to deliver optical layer intelligence; and various services for Tropic Networks platform and its related products, including network design, planning and installation, operation and maintenance consulting, and evaluation and modeling of network architecture, as well as training and planned upgrades. It also provides Networks TRX-24000, a metro optical transport platform that delivers dense wavelength division multiplexing and optical add-drop multiplexing for a host of services in a package. The company offers metro-optimized network solution for carriers to plan, manage, and scale the MAN; and to address the need for bandwidth expansion, optical transport, wavelength identification, and wavelength management in regional and metropolitan-area optical networks. Its metro optical networking solution streamlines the underlying optical layer architecture of DWDM/ODAM networks. Tropic Networks, Inc. was founded in 2000 and is headquartered in Ottawa, Canada.

Netscalibur Italia provides IP manged services.

Catena Networks develops broadband access systems that enable service providers to deploy voice, data, and video services. The company's products include The CNX-5 Broadband DSL System, a card-for-card upgrade solution for Lucent SLC-5 Digital Loop Carriers and The CN1000 Broadband Loop Carrier that enables service providers to deploy integrated plain old telephone service (POTS) and digital subscriber line (DSL) services and deliver voice, data and video services over copper and fiber infrastructures. It caters to local exchange carriers, postal telephone and telegraph operators, and other service providers. The company was founded in 1998 and is based in California, US with an additional office in Morrisville, North Carolina.

Ellacoya Networks specializes in providing Broadband Service Optimization solutions for broadband service providers, utilizing deep packet inspection (DPI) technology to enhance the visibility and control of Internet services. Their hardware platforms, the e30 and e100, along with a comprehensive suite of software applications, allow providers to identify and manage subscribers, classify applications on an individual basis, and improve overall performance and customer satisfaction. This capability not only enhances user experience but also supports the delivery of revenue-generating Internet Protocol (IP) services. Ellacoya Networks is recognized for its scalability and functionality, which are essential for developing competitive service offerings in large carrier IP networks. The company is privately held and headquartered in Merrimack, New Hampshire, with additional offices in London, Tokyo, and Singapore.

New Edge Networks is a national provider of wholesale DSL services, focusing on small and mid-sized markets. The company specializes in delivering secure multi-site managed data networks and dedicated internet access. Its offerings include DSL internet connectivity for residential and business customers in small cities and semi-rural areas. Additionally, New Edge Networks provides various services such as wide area networks, virtual private networks, and frame relay, catering to the connectivity needs of its clients.

Village Networks (www.villagenetworks.com) is leading the next wave of the Optical Internet with Optical Flow Networking, breakthrough technology that brings together the highest level of performance of intelligent routing and high-capacity optical networking in a single optical packet node. Village Networks was founded in 1998 and is headquartered in Eatontown, NJ. Its more than 80 employees have exceptional depth of experience developing, marketing and delivering carrier-class products from companies including AT&T, Bay Networks, Bell Laboratories, Cisco Systems, Lucent Technologies, Nortel Networks, Rockwell International and Siemens.

Lantern Communications, founded in 1999 and based in Sunnyvale, California, specializes in packet-based transport systems that facilitate the scalable deployment of carrier-class networking solutions. The company enables service providers to deliver broadband Ethernet and other networking services across metropolitan area networks. In May 2004, Lantern Communications was acquired by C-COR, further enhancing its capabilities in the telecommunications sector.

Ensemble Communications develops wireless infrastructure equipment for high-speed local broadband access applications.

CMOS based transceivers for serial backplane communication and future broadband infrastructure semiconductor solutions. Headquartered in Portland, Oregon, Accelerant delivers high-speed backplane transceivers specifically for network equipment manufacturers. The company's semiconductor solutions are targeted specifically at increasing speed, distance and reliability of line card to line card communication inside network equipment. A

CCBN provides Web-based investor communications solutions for the investment community. It offers services that transform the way companies communicate and meet disclosure requirements while assisting investors in managing and leveraging this information. CCBN's investor relations website hosting, webcasting, and disclosure services are utilized by corporate communications professionals at over 3,000 companies to deliver critical information via interactive and multi-media solutions. CCBN's StreetEvents service offers institutional and individual investors a one-stop solution for managing corporate disclosure information by aggregating conference calls, webcasts, transcripts, call summaries, and other financial information into a time-saving, efficiency tool subscribed to by over 15,000 Wall Street professionals. Headquartered in Boston, MA, CCBN has additional offices in San Francisco and London. As of March 12, 2004, CCBN.com, Inc. was acquired by Thomson Financial.

Celox Networks, Inc. manufactures Internet protocol switches. The company’s SCx 192 is an Internet protocol service creation switch, which provides tools to create new revenue-generating services over existing access connections, such as traffic prioritization, traffic shaping and bandwidth management, and security across a shared Internet protocol infrastructure, as well as service level agreement performance verifications.

At Comstellar Technologies, Inc., we're building a major technology company with a singular focus on communications infrastructure utilizing a innovative operating model. We're focusing on communications infrastructure because that's increasingly central to all technologies. The possibilities are endless, the opportunities are worldwide, and the demand is explosive.

AccessLine Communications offers its users with hosted communications and voice services that gives customers and partners the freedom to focus on their businesses. It is a one-stop shop for cloud business applications that integrates the essential IT services which businesses need such as email, voice, file syncing and sharing, conferencing, instant messaging, identity and access management, mobility, security, and archiving. It offers special industry solutions such as construction, financial services, healthcare, high tech, legal, and manufacturing services. AccessLine Communications was founded in 1983 and it is located in the United States. The company was acquired by Telanetix on September 18, 2007.

LightSpeed Semiconductor provides time-to-market, yield, manufacturability, and development expense advantages over cell implementation.

LNG Holdings S.A. specializes in providing a range of managed bandwidth services, including broadband internet, telephony, and IT solutions tailored for commercial businesses and telecommunications operators. The company offers services such as fiber-optic transmission, high bit-rate IP services, and co-location at its points of presence across Europe. With a strong focus on meeting client needs, LNG Holdings delivers comprehensive business-to-business network solutions that encompass voice, video, and data communications. The company has established a significant presence in Germany, while also expanding its networks in France and Spain, and creating connections to major cities like Amsterdam, Brussels, and London. Through its innovative approach, LNG Holdings aims to enhance service offerings at competitive prices, positioning itself as a leader in the European telecommunications market.

NewWorld Communications is an information technology and communications consulting firm that enables midsize businesses and enterprises to implement network, mobility, and cloud solutions. It also offers contract negotiation, strategic planning and design, project management and implementation, and support services. NewWorld Communications was acquired by Nextel Communications in January 2003. NewWorld Communications was founded in 1999 and is based in Atlanta, Georgia.

Mahi Networks supplies optical transport, switching, and aggregation solutions to multiple system operators and cable wireline carriers worldwide. Mahi Networks enables service providers to efficiently manage the transition to a simpler, lower cost, and converged infrastructure. Mahi's flagship product, the Mahi Mi7, is a 320 Gbit multi-service switching system. It also offers a Vx7 Multi-Service Core Transport System with ROADM capabilities. To support the increasing demand for IP and SAN services, Mahi Networks introduced a 10-port Multi-Service ADM Transponder with SFP client interfaces supporting any combination of GbE, Fiber Channel, ESCON, FICON, and digital video services. In addition, Mahi offers a 10G Multi-Service Transponder with XFP client interfaces supporting 10GbE LAN PHY, 10GbE WAN PHY, OC-192, STM-64, and G.709 services. Mahi Networks was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in Piscataway, New Jersey. Later on, Mahi Networks, Inc. was acquired by Meriton Networks, Inc.

Telseon, Inc. is a provider of Internet infrastructure services that will run over optical networks in major metropolitan markets.

e-Media provides superior commerce-enabled broadband services by combining best-of-breed software with cutting edge hardware tailored to the specific application, then managing the services across a global network designed from the ground up for commerce-enabled streaming. This allows us to offer a whole new level of service to Their clients and their end users. Contact e-Media, and They will work with you to deploy commerce-enabled streaming solutions that will broaden the success of your online business. To get started call 203-355-1600, or e-mail Sales for more information.

BrightLink Networks, Inc. is a manufacturer of optical network switching systems. The company begins the marketing and manufacturing of its intelligent optical network system.

Westwave Communications is a supplier of telecommunications network control and signaling agents.

eVentures Group operates and invests in internet communications companies.

BeamReach Networks a developer of broadband wireless technology.

Whale Communications Ltd. provides business-driven secure access products. It provides secure access products, including secure sockets layer virtual private networks, and Web application firewalls, as well as application security, and endpoint security offerings. Whale's solutions provide remote access, content inspection, and granular access control. It enables businesses to protect corporate applications and data when accessed remotely by mobile workers, partners, and customers. Whale's Intelligent Application Gateway products enable various employees, business partners, and customer users to securely and easily access their critical business applications and resources. The Intelligent Application Gateway Express Edition provides secure remote access through the browser to widely used enterprise applications for a small number of users. It offers organizations out-of-the-box functionality and straightforward integration with existing enterprise directories, authentication schema, and Web Single Sign On. Whale's flagship Intelligent Application Gateway Enterprise Edition, is an application access and security appliance, designed to support an unlimited number of users in various configurations with independent policy sets. It offers professional services and training. The company serves Fortune 500 and Global 1000 companies, as well as government and public sector organizations. Whale Communications Ltd. was founded in 1998 and is headquartered in Fort Lee, New Jersey, with additional offices in Germany, the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, and Israel, and representation in France.

Qeyton Systems founded by innovators in DWDM, optical transmission and access systems. Qeyton has utilized its well- balanced strengths in optical transmission and networking know-how to focus on addressing metro operators' needs with essential transport network evolution planning and DWDM equipment. Qeyton gives service providers a competitive advantage by cost-effectively upgrading their networks so they can in turn provide greater capacity, protection and flexibility, requirements in today's data-centric networks.

Telscape International, Inc. is a turn-key and value added telecommunications company strategically positioned to tap the growing and emerging markets of Latin America, with a particular emphasis on Mexico. TSCP supplies U.S.-originated international long distance services on a wholesale and retail basis, via switched and dedicated networks, with an emphasis on Latin America. TSCP also provides a range of systems integration and value-added services in Mexico. For the nine months ended 9/30/98, revenues totalled $102.3 million, up from $22.1 million. Net income fell 4% to $1.4 million. Results reflect acquisitions, offset by a $1.5 million tax expense vs. a $246 thousand tax benefit.

A leading supplier of RF subsystems for millimeterwave, broadband wireless access systems. Their products are used in point-to-point, point-to-multipoint, cellular backhaul and wireless fiber systems and are provided at various levels of integration depending upon the customers' needs. They include amplifiers, frequency converters and multiplers, antennas, integrated transceivers, and complete outdoor units. Their patented multi-chip integrated circuit (MCIC) or "flip chip" technology enables Endwave to design circuits that use smaller amounts of GaAs, have fewer bond wires that require manual tuning, and are well suited for high volume automated assembly. Endwave headquarters are in Sunnyvale, CA. with additional manufacturing facilities in Santa Clara and Diamond Springs.

InnoMedia, Inc. manufactures and supplies Internet, broadband Internet protocol (IP), telephony, and SIP trunking solutions to cable MSOs, broadband service providers, enterprises, OEMs, and distribution partners worldwide. The company offers SOHO and residential products, such as multimedia terminal adapters (MTAs) and internet protocol phones for home users and telecommuters; customer premise equipment; business voice solutions; cable solutions; IP videophones, and video set-top boxes; and network server products for converged internet protocol networks. It also provides business lines with multi-port ATAs; TDM PRI with PRI enterprise session border controllers; hosted service with SIP ALG; embedded cable modem modules; cable-embedded enterprise session border controllers; and element management systems. The company was incorporated in 1995 and is based in Milpitas, California. It has additional offices in Singapore; San Jose, California; Hsinchu, Taiwan; and Beijing and Wuhan, China.

PeopleLink is the leading outsourced provider of complete community services for the Internet.

Algety Telecom is a manufacturer of ultra high-speed fiber optic transmission equipment. Algety's technology is based upon innovative soliton technology applied in a unique combination with advanced wavelength division multiplexing. A current world record-holder for data transmission speed, Algety's technology is targeted at long-haul telecommunication carriers that operate major backbones with high transmission capacity requirements.

3Path, formerly Deliverex, was incubated in 1999 by the BRM Group, the leading Israeli Venture Capital firm. Other investors include Goldman Sachs and Intel Capital. 3Path’s founders envisioned a priority, permission-based, fully hosted, peer-to-peer digital content delivery service. Their mission is to provide both individuals and businesses a superior method for the time-sensitive exchange of important information.

Empowered Networks is a provider of information technology consulting and network monitoring solutions tailored for large enterprises. The company specializes in optimizing network management, security, and compliance, enabling organizations to enhance the agility, visibility, and reliability of their applications and services. Additionally, Empowered Networks is recognized for its innovative Voice-over-IP (VoIP) switching systems, which are designed for carriers and communication service providers. Its flagship product, the USX1000, seamlessly integrates with existing Intelligent Network services, facilitating the migration of voice traffic to IP infrastructure. By leveraging advanced technologies, Empowered Networks aims to drive positive business outcomes that significantly impact the bottom line for its clients.

Terawave Communications, Inc. is a manufacturer of converged access and multi-service networking solutions, specializing in multi-service aggregation and passive optical network (PON) products. These offerings facilitate the convergence of data, voice, video, and circuit services, catering to a diverse clientele that includes service providers, government agencies, and enterprise customers across the globe, including the United States, Europe, Asia, Africa, and Latin America. Founded in 1998 and headquartered in Hayward, California, Terawave also maintains additional offices in Canada, Asia, and Europe, enhancing its operational reach. The company is a subsidiary of Occam Networks Inc.

Tachion Networks builds next-generation networking infrastructure equipment enabling communications service providers.

Azanda Network Devices is a communications semiconductor company headquartered in Sunnyvale, CA.

Fiberlink Communications Corporation provides mobility as a service (MaaS) that helps enterprises to connect, control, and secure laptops and mobile devices. Its MaaS Platform helps mobile workers to connect to the Internet and the applications and data they need. The company's MaaS platform is used to perform identity management and authentication services; deploy, monitor, and manage security and connectivity applications on laptops and PCs; view information on compliance status, security events, and connectivity costs; and protect mobile devices and the data from loss, theft, data leakage, hackers, and viruses. Its MaaS360 mobility platform manages security and connectivity services on mobile and remote devices, as well as helps administrators to deploy, monitor, update, and remediate various endpoint security and connectivity applications.

CMOS based transceivers for serial backplane communication and future broadband infrastructure semiconductor solutions. Headquartered in Portland, Oregon, Accelerant delivers high-speed backplane transceivers specifically for network equipment manufacturers. The company's semiconductor solutions are targeted specifically at increasing speed, distance and reliability of line card to line card communication inside network equipment. A

Numerical Technologies, Inc. develops and markets proprietary technologies and software products that enable the design and manufacture of semiconductors, including semiconductors with subwavelength feature sizes.