Portfolio


Andigilog
Andigilog provides state-of-the-art, cost effective, analog and mixed-signal semiconductor solutions utilizing proven CMOS technology and manufacturing expertise. Andigilog offers the highest level of accuracy enabling new innovations as well as improved systems cost, quality and reliability in end customer applications such as cell phones, computers, industrial automation and other systems.
www.andigilog.com

   

Apacheta Corporation
Apacheta Corporation provides mobile business solutions for package product distribution. The primary offerings of RouteACE™ and ServerACE™, provide for end-to-end automation of the delivery process. Features include, signature capture, invoicing, like least cost routing, wireless support, scanning and RFID, and printing. Fully deployed Apacheta solutions support process tracking through analytics and enable the adjustment of workflow on the handheld device to improve overall efficiencies in the field. The unique mobile workflow engine and task-oriented mobile architecture provide a highly customizable process while maintaining a great degree of stability. Apacheta Corp. has offices throughout the U.S. and is headquartered in San Diego, California.
www.apacheta.com

   

Language Weaver, Inc.
Language Weaver, Inc. was incorporated in January, 2002 to commercialize a statistical approach to automatic language translation, also called machine translation. This breakthrough technology has the potential to overcome the weaknesses that have limited commercial success for machine translation in the past. On-going research funding for their work at the University of Southern California’s Information Sciences Institute is provided by several government agencies including the Central Intelligence Agency; Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) and the National Science Foundation (NSF). Their remarkable successes have made them the world’s leader in statistical approaches to automatic translation and natural language processing.

In January 2003, Language Weaver, Inc. completed an extraordinarily successful first year. Key accomplishments included securing U.S. Government development contracts focused on productization of the core intellectual property: statistical language translation technology. On the commercial side, Language Weaver is currently working with beta clients on production applications of the technology.
www.languageweaver.com

   

Lucix, Inc.
The Lucix Corporation designs and manufactures high technology microwave components and subsystems (i.e. oscillators, amplifiers, up/down converters, transceivers and subassemblies) for wireless communications products.
Lucix specializes in handling, managing and designing products for high frequency broadband signals ranging from 2 GHz to 90 GHz with very low noise and very high data rates. These components and subsystems play an important role in commercial and military systems.
www.lucix.com

   

MegaPath Networks Inc. (Acquired by Netifice Communications Inc.)
MegaPath Networks is the highest-rated provider of business-class broadband connectivity and network services to small and medium-sized businesses, home offices and telecommuters throughout the United States. The MegaPath broadband network supports thousands of customers and serves more than 150 major metropolitan areas across the nation.
www.megapath.net

   

Micro Power (Acquired by Weston Presidio)
Micro Power is the global leader in high-performance mission-critical battery systems for portable medical, handheld data, and field test devices. Micro Power works closely with some of the most quality-driven companies on innovative and challenging applications. They have developed more than 1,000 different battery systems, from those using Ni-MH and Ni-Cd batteries to the most advanced Lithium-ion systems and smart battery packs. Their expertise runs the gamut of advanced battery systems development — from cell characterization, verification and optimization, to fuel gauges, battery management and SMBus communications. Micro Power’s battery systems are found in the world's leading portable devices — including new-generation portable defibrillators, data collection devices and field instruments.
www.micro-power.com

   

Omneon Video Networks
Omneon Video Networks is the leading provider of cost-effective and flexible networked media servers for the broadcast and video industry. The company’s unique strategy integrates a strong foundation in broadcast with the best practices of information technology - giving its customers the best of both worlds. Because Omneon SPECTRUM media server systems are based on an open and advanced architecture, broadcast and video professionals are able to minimize both upfront and ongoing expenses, while gaining the flexibility to capitalize on emerging opportunities. Headquartered in Sunnyvale, Calif., Omneon has a strong global presence with customers in 22 countries on five continents.
http://www.omneon.com

   

Peregrine Semiconductor
Peregrine Semiconductor is leading the way to true RF integration with the development of IC's for commercial and space/satellite electronic systems. Using their patented UltraCMOS™ process technology, these products reduce the cost and size of portable wireless products, improve performance, trim product design cycles, and increase battery life.

http://www.peregrine-semi.com

   

Polaris Wireless, Inc.
Polaris Wireless, Inc. has developed and been granted patents for a location technology that will make the deployment of location specific information services over wireless networks economically feasible. Several industry analysts predict that demand for the value-added location services delivered over cellular networks will become a multibillion-dollar market in the next 3-5 years, with the majority of revenue coming from the information and emergency services sectors – Wireless Internet and Personal Security Markets.
www.polariswireless.com

   

SOA Software, Inc.
SOA Software is a leading provider of Web Services Management and Security solutions for Global 2000 customers. The company is built on the vision of delivering on the promise of Web services by giving organizations the power to manage their business processes within a standards-based, vendor-neutral framework. SOA Software products and turnkey solutions enable organizations to create standards-based distributed computing environments while ensuring the performance, reliability and security of an enterprise's Web services infrastructure.
www.soa.com

   
V-Enable

V-ENABLE is the leading provider of mobile speech search solutions optimized for accessing and presenting content and information over mobile networks. V-ENABLE’s patent-pending mobile speech search allows mobile users to simply input/search using their voice and receive personalized content and information in a visual format on their mobile phone. Search results are based on the carrier’s/provider’s catalog and on a proprietary mobile search algorithm which integrates the most relevant content along with additional similar content and information available from the V-ENABLE recommendation engine. No more complicated WAP trees, menus or typing required. The V-ENABLE mobile speech search interface software is a unique client-server solution, available for carriers, application developers and publishers using BREW, JAVA, SYMBIAN, WAP, xHTML platforms. Mobile speech search applications, powered by VENABLE technology, are currently available on Verizon Wireless, ALLTEL, U.S. Cellular, and Leap Communications. The company, founded in 2001, is headquartered in San Diego, CA. V-ENABLE was founded by wireless experts from Nokia, Motorola, PacketVideo and Cisco. 

www.v-enable.com

   

Visage Mobile, Inc.
Visage Mobile, Inc. is the first company to enable wireless carriers and consumer brands to outsource the creation of mobile virtual network operations (MVNOs) in the United States. MVNOs, new to the US wireless market, offer private-label wireless service through recognized national brands. Visage Mobile offers a new way of bringing brands and carriers together, using a platform specifically designed to allow a carrier to host multiple MVNOs with a single integration effort. Visage Mobile provides consulting and business services to develop, manage, and promote name-brand wireless enterprises economically.
www.visagemobile.com

   
Zinio Systems, Inc. (acquired by Gilvest)
Zinio Systems delivers magazines in a new, powerful digital form with the same layout, text, and advertisements as the print versions, improving accessibility and reach, convenience and reading experience. Consisting of production services that convert print magazines into digital form, a dedicated reading software application, and a comprehensive electronic delivery system, Zinio allows magazine readers to enjoy portability, easy navigation and interactivity in a digital version available on desktop and laptop computers while offering publishers an opportunity for circulation growth.
www.zinio.com


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