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Conversation processing platform that records any meeting or call from any application on any device, extracts relevant information using different templates (Agile, Sales, HR etc.) and saves it in a project based structure that is searchable via a chat interface.

Voicea, based in Menlo Park, California, specializes in artificial intelligence-driven enterprise voice assistant software designed to enhance workplace productivity. The company's flagship product, EVA (Enterprise Voice Assistant), serves as an intelligent meeting facilitator that captures discussions in real-time, making meetings searchable and documenting critical decisions and action items. By integrating advanced speech recognition and AI technologies, EVA enables professionals to conduct more efficient and effective meetings, transforming conversations into actionable business initiatives. Founded in 2016 and previously known as Voicera, Voicea became a subsidiary of Cisco Systems in 2019, drawing leadership from experts with backgrounds at major tech companies such as Oracle, Facebook, and LinkedIn.

Genee is a powerful virtual scheduling assistant based on artificial intelligence. Genee can coordinate the best times to meet between people and track responses. Genee is also a powerful reminder service that works as a Facebook Messenger bot, communicating and reminding you over Facebook Messenger.

Unify Square provides software, cloud managed services, and consulting for global Microsoft Skype for Business enterprise deployments. The company PowerSuite software creates a unified dashboard to surface actionable insights and help manage collaboration and communications platforms - optimizing and transforming performance health and user effectiveness. It also provides an expansive single-pane of glass view, spanning six different platforms from the top four industry-leading software vendors. It was founded in 2008 and headquartered in Bellevue, Washington.

Unify Square provides software, cloud managed services, and consulting for global Microsoft Skype for Business enterprise deployments. The company PowerSuite software creates a unified dashboard to surface actionable insights and help manage collaboration and communications platforms - optimizing and transforming performance health and user effectiveness. It also provides an expansive single-pane of glass view, spanning six different platforms from the top four industry-leading software vendors. It was founded in 2008 and headquartered in Bellevue, Washington.

Beekast is a web-based platform that specializes in interactive meeting management, enabling users to create, lead, and track online meetings and training sessions. The platform simplifies the process of engaging audiences through various digital activities, such as word clouds, surveys, and collaborative boards, which can be directly integrated into presentation slides. Beekast caters to a diverse range of users, including enterprises, businesses, and freelancers, facilitating effective collaboration and feedback during workshops, virtual meetings, and conferences. Its user-friendly features make it easy for individuals with varying skill levels to enhance the impact of their sessions.

A mobile app building a contextualized timeline of your encounters to never forget anybody you met.

A mobile app building a contextualized timeline of your encounters to never forget anybody you met.

Parlano, acquired by Microsoft for an undisclosed amount in 2007, is the maker of MindAlign enterprise-level team collaboration and messaging products. The MindAlign product series is a mix between email and chat platform created for business use. Microsoft plans on using the communication platform to improve Microsoft Office Communications Server and Microsoft Office Communicator. The MindAlign platform mixes the asynchronous nature of email with the real-time nature of IM to allow groups to have "persistent group chat" around "business-critical topics". They also claim that the product helps to unclutter your information silos. All their enterprise-level jargon will fit in perfectly with Microsoft.

Softricity was a company specializing in application virtualization and software streaming technologies. It developed the Softricity Desktop, which transformed traditional corporate computing by converting applications into network services delivered on-demand to desktops, laptops, and servers. The Softricity Desktop utilized the SoftGrid Platform, which allowed Windows applications to be managed as virtual services, enhancing productivity while reducing IT costs. Additionally, Softricity ZeroTouch provided real-time availability to applications, further streamlining user access. The company's innovative approach was characterized by its patented application virtualization and intelligent on-demand streaming capabilities. Softricity was acquired in July 2006.

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.

Groove networks provided a "virtual office" through software that allowed teams of people to work together over a network. Groove software offered organizations both a desktop application for joint work and a set of customizable, open collaboration capabilities that enhance the utility and value of existing solutions. Groove Networks was acquired by Microsoft in March of 2005, and has been re-released as a software. See http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/groove/default.aspx

PlaceWare is a provider of web conferencing services that facilitate real-time, interactive meetings and presentations over the Internet. The company offers a multimedia platform designed for both corporate and external communication, allowing users to conduct web-based collaboration presentations and e-learning sessions efficiently. Its services enable presenters to upload standard presentations and various file types quickly, ensuring a seamless experience in web conferences. PlaceWare's solutions are tailored for businesses seeking to enhance communication and collaboration through reliable online tools.

Groove networks provided a "virtual office" through software that allowed teams of people to work together over a network. Groove software offered organizations both a desktop application for joint work and a set of customizable, open collaboration capabilities that enhance the utility and value of existing solutions. Groove Networks was acquired by Microsoft in March of 2005, and has been re-released as a software. See http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/groove/default.aspx

Visio Corporation supplied business drawing and diagramming software products. The company's primary products were Visio Standard, Visio Technical, Visio Professional, Visio Enterprise, and IntelliCAD. Visio's software enabled business and technical users to create drawings and diagrams.

The MESA Group, Inc. provides tools and services for migrating Lotus Notes applications and cc:Mail archives to Microsoft Exchange Server.