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  AppZero
AppZero’s software virtualizes server-based applications into Virtual Application Appliances (VAA’s) enabling them to be deployed instantly as services on any physical or virtual server. AppZero’s VAA approach is the key enabler for the cloud with its ability to interactively move server-based applications between datacenters, hosted environments and the cloud.
 
  BelAir Networks
BelAir is a leading provider of mobile broadband technology enabling wireless connections to hot spots located across the globe.

BTI Photonic Systems
BTI Photonic Systems helps network operators respond rapidly and cost-effectively to the skyrocketing demand for bandwidth in today’s gigabit world.
 
 
Channelwave Software (acquired by Click Commerce)
Click Commerce is a leading provider of software solutions enabling millions of users in 70 countries to collaborate, in real time, with business partners across the enterprise.
 
  Cogency Semiconductor (acquired by Intellon)
Intellon produces high performance semiconductors that power the most advanced home and small business networking products.
 
  Espial (IPO on TSX)
Espial develops and sells IPTV middleware and applications to communications and entertainment service providers around the world.
 
  Intelligauge (acquired by NCR)
NCR is a leading global technology company helping businesses build stronger customer relationships.
 
  Liquid Computing
Liquid computing produces high performance servers for companies in industries including scientific research, biosciences, mechanical design and engineering.
 
  Neterion
Neterion delivers 10 Gigabit Ethernet hardware and software solutions that solve customers’ high-end networking problems, effectively widening server pipelines between servers.
 
  Opalis Software
Opalis provides the most comprehensive Run Book automation solution to orchestrate, integrate and automate IT processes for more than 1,100 global customers.
 
  Potentia Semiconductor
Potentia is a global leader in providing power solutions to the flat panel display industry, specializing in specific mixed-signal application semiconductors.
 
  Sandvine (IPO on AIM & TSX)
Sandvine specializes in the development and sale of networking equipment that monitors and inspects internet data traffic, thereby making web surfing faster and more efficient.
 
  Seaway Networks (acquired by Freescale Semiconductor)
Freescale is one of the world's largest semiconductor companies, a global leader in the design and manufacture of embedded chips for the automotive, consumer, industrial, networking and wireless markets.
     
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Futurecom Systems Group
Futurecom designs and manufactures wireless coverage extension equipment that enhances critical communication channels for its customers, such as fire departments and police forces.
 
  Galazar Networks
Galazar is a leading supplier of semiconductor solutions and software for telecom and data equipment providers.
 
  Kleer Semiconductor
Kleer develops personal wireless solutions (semiconductor devices and software) enabling manufacturers to make and supply superior wireless headphones for the multi-billion dollar portable audio market.
 
  Nakina Systems
Nakina manufactures software that delivers innovative management solutions to telecom and data network service providers across the globe.
 
  NewStep Networks
NewStep facilitates the movement of information across technologies to enable an integrated communications experience across any device, any place with any content.
 
  SiGe Semiconductor
SiGe is a top supplier of integrated circuits, which enable reliable high-performance wireless networks seamless access everywhere to voice, data and video.
 
  TenXc Wireless
TenXc delivers innovative radio frequency solutions for wireless mobility networks, which improve service capacity and quality.
 
  Truition
Truition is a leading provider of on-demand eCommerce solutions enabling its clients to offer a world-class Internet shopping experience.
     
Track Record
  Algorithmics (acquired by Fitch Group subsidiary of Fimalac)
Algorithmics is the world leader in enterprise risk solutions with software dedicated to helping financial institutions manage risk.

  Bridgewater Systems (IPO on TSX)
Bridgewater Systems develops subscriber-centric policy management software for fixed, mobile, and converged networks. Its solutions help global Service Providers launch new services faster and maximize profits by creating a subscriber-centric policy decision point to control and monetize the dynamic subscriber interaction with IP-based services.

  Cambrian Systems (acquired by Nortel)
Cambrian developed an innovative technology to speed the flow of network traffic between metropolitan areas and the optical internet backbone.

  Cedara (TSX and Nasdaq listed) (acquired by Merge Healthcare)
Cedara is a leading provider of medical imaging software for many of the world's foremost companies in medical device and healthcare information sectors.

  Changepoint (acquired by Compuware)
Compuware’s “Changepoint” product is an integrated solution that supports ongoing management of all information technology investments.

  DWL (acquired by IBM)
DWL’s transactional e-business solutions have been incorporated into IBM’s products.

  Enghouse Systems (TSX listed)
Enghouse has two divisions, each developing and selling enterprise-oriented applications software and services.

  Espial Group (IPO on TSX)
Espial develops and sells IPTV middleware and applications to communications and entertainment service providers around the world.

  Genesis Microchip (IPO on Nasdaq & TSX)
Genesis Microchip Inc. is an established leading supplier of display image processors for both the flat-panel TV and LCD monitor markets.

  GeoTrain (acquired by Global Knowledge Network)
GeoTrain provided information technology training and consulting services worldwide.

  Insystems Technologies (acquired by Standard Register)
InSystems provided insurance portal software and document automation solutions.

  Intelligauge (acquired by NCR)
Intelligauge’s solutions gave food service managers total control over their entire chain of operations, at both corporate and franchise locations.

  Isolation Systems (acquired by Shiva / Intel)
Isolation’s software and hardware products were designed to ensure secure communications across any data network including the internet and intranets

  Jaldi Semiconductor (acquired by Pixelworks)
Jaldi developed high-performance semiconductors with Digital Signal Processing (DSP) technology for new generation digital televisions.

  Lavalife (acquired by Vertrue)
Lavalife helps single people connect, and is the world’s largest independent provider of technology-based meeting services.

Linkage Software (acquired by Microsoft)
LinkAge’s connectivity technology for the e-mail software market has been integrated into Microsoft’s product line.
 
  Longview Solutions (acquired by Exact Solutions)
Longview is a leading provider of corporate performance management software to large global companies across many sectors.
 
  Meriton Networks Canada (acquired by Xtera Communications)
Meriton Networks designs and makes optical networking technology to meet the current demands of telecom service providers and network operators worldwide.
 
  Navtel Communications
Founded in 1976, Navtel is a global provider of advanced network equipment test solutions for both fixed and mobile telecommunications networks.

  Pixstream (acquired by Cisco Systems)
PixStream provided hardware and software solutions that enabled network service providers to reliably distribute and manage digital video.

  Q9 Networks (IPO on TSX)
Q9 Networks is a leading Canadian provider of outsourced internet infrastructure, and managed hosting services for firms with mission-critical internet operations.

  Quake Technologies (acquired by Applied Micro Circuits Corporation)
Quake was a leading producer of Ethernet circuit technology that helped data move through networks at high speeds

  Sandvine (IPO on AIM & TSX)
Sandvine develops and sells networking equipment that monitors and inspects internet data traffic, thereby making web surfing faster and more efficient.

  Semiconductor Insights (acquired by CMP Technology)
Semiconductor Insights supplied in-depth analysis of integrated circuits and electronic systems making it a leading provider of technical and intellectual property information to the global semiconductor industry.

  Spectra Securities Software (acquired by Sanchez Computer Associates)
Spectra provided software solutions that enabled banks and other financial clients to do business anywhere.

  Syndesis (acquired by Subex Azure)
Syndesis built custom data communications and networking software for major telecommunications companies and their customers across the world.

  Tundra Semiconductor (IPO on TSX)
Tundra supplies the world's leading communications, computing and storage companies with smart System Interconnect products.