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November 26, 2001 --
| Company name | Location | CEO | # Employees | Founding date | Priv/Pub | Product(s) or Service(s) | Company claims |
| Application services, development tools | |||||||
| Curl Corp. | Boston | Robert A. Young | 140 | 1998 | Private | Surge 1.0 Software Environment 1, The Surge Lab Integrated Development Environment Beta Version 4, Curl Content Language Version 1.0 | Enables development and deployment of next-generation Web applications. |
| Kada Systems Inc. | Burlington, Mass. | Jim Acquaviva | 29 | 2000 | Private | Kada Mobile Platform for Java 1.5, Kada VM, Kada Mobile Developer Studio Alliance Program | Helps develop database applications on the desktop and deploy them to a Palm OS device or PocketPC. |
| Mutek Solutions Ltd. | Westwood, Mass. | Yochi Slonim | 120 | 1996 | Private | Black Box Flight Recorder for Software 3.5, AppSight User, Server and Manager Editions 3.5, AppSight Code 3 | Minimizes business-critical application downtime and associated costs. |
| Relativity Technologies Inc. | Cary, N.C. | Vivek Wadhwa | 175 | 1997 | Private | RescueWare for ADW 1, RescueWare 6.0 | Automates transformation of business-critical legacy systems to Internet or client/server platforms. |
| SBi Inc. | Salt Lake City | Ned Stringham | 750 | 1997 | Private | Enterprise and supply chain management systems | Improves operational efficiencies and profitability. |
| Surebridge Inc. | Lexington, Mass. | Stephanie Khurana | 250 | 1997 | Private | Application implementation, management and hosting services | Offers application outsourcing to cut costs for hardware, software and implementation. |
| Customer relationship management software | |||||||
| Astute Solutions | Columbus, Ohio | Joe Sanda | 40 | 1996 | Private | PowerCenter, PowerCenter Email and PowerCenter Chat | Tracks customer information in one database with multipoint access to records. |
| The Cybrant Corp. | Mountain View, Calif. | Dave Buchanan | 100 | 1999 | Private | Cybrant Business Velocity 3.1, Cybrant Commerce Velocity 3.1, Cybrant Solutions Archictect 3.1 | Automates selling with design, product selection and configuration. |
| Empirix Inc. | Waltham, Mass. | Jeff Hotchkiss | 400 | 2000 | Private | Multimedia Test Ensemble, Hammer IT Contact Center Test System, e-Test Suite | Creates seamless and efficient interactions across multiple channels including voice and Web. |
| EnvoyWorldWide Inc. | Billerica, Mass. | Alain Dast | 50 | 1998 | Private | EnvoyXpress, EnvoyProfiles, EnvoyXtend | Uses messaging platform to automate outbound calls. |
| Revenio Inc. | Burlington, Mass. | Andrew Payne | 50 | 1999 | Private | Revenio Dialog 2 | Allows marketers to query customers during e-business transactions. |
| StayinFront Inc. | Fairfield, N.J. | Thomas R. Buckley | 525 | 1996 | Private | Visual Elk VE 8.1, Web Works for WAP 1, Pocket Elk 1 | Offers CRM software, data analysis and decision-support tools. |
| Data management | |||||||
| DecisionPoint Applications | Beaverton, Ore. | Yorgen Edholm | 60 | 1996 | Private | DecisionPoint for Financials 7, DecisionPoint for CRM 2, DecisionFlow 1.5 | Provides integrated, fully extensible enterprisewide data warehousing infrastructure. |
| Kalido Ltd. | London | Andy Hayler | 57 | 2001 | Private | Kalido 6.1, Kalido ERP 6.1, Unilever MIS 6.1 | Provides view of information throughout the enterprise without transforming the source systems. |
| Lumigent Technologies Inc. | Concord, Mass. | Lev Vaitzblit | 50 | 2000 | Private | Log Explorer for SQL Server Enterprise Edition 2.1, Log Explorer for SQL Server Professional Edition | Increases database availability and data integrity by allowing online, selective data recovery. |
| NeoCore Inc. | Colorado Springs | Tim Dix | 50 | 1997 | Private | NeoCore XMS v2.0 | Provides flexible XML database system that eliminates physical database design. |
| Scale Eight Inc. | San Francisco | Dick Watts | 140 | 1999 | Private | Global Storage Service 2 | Allows for reduced total cost of ownership, limits file storage and eliminates need for network-attached storage boxes. |
| Syncronex Inc. | Redmond, Wash. | Bruce Leader | 27 | 1997 | Private | Syncronex ViewPoint 4, Syncronex ViewPoint - Wireless Edition 4 | Allows for different levels of authority for end users so updated information is always accurate. |
| Troika Networks Inc. | Westlake Village, Calif. | Alan Skidmore | 125 | 1998 | Private | Zentai Controller, Path Command Plus for Zentai 2.5, SAN Command Enterprise for Zentai 1.5 | Increases availability and manageability of the storage network. |
| Integrated Development Enterprise Inc. | Concord, Mass. | Richard S. Moore | 142 | 1998 | Private | IDweb IDweb (IDe 2001-2), IDpartner IDpartner (IDe 2001-2), IDfinancials IDfinancials (IDe 2001-2) | Helps industries reduce cycle times and create a fatter product pipeline. |
| E-commerce software and services | |||||||
| Altra Energy Technologies Inc. | Houston | Paul Bourke | 220 | 1996 | Private | Altra Market Place, Altra Market Tools, Altra Market Solutions | Enables trading, scheduling, transporting and accounting of energy transactions. |
| Asera Inc. | Belmont, Calif. | David Murphy | 350 | 1998 | Private | Asera eBusiness Operating System R4.1.2, Asera Sell-Side Applications R4.1.2 | Helps to optimize applications to generate sales and provide better customer service. |
| Azerity | San Jose | Stephen Gold | 120 | 1998 | Private | ProChannel Collaborative Solution Suite 4, ProChannel Catalog 4, Global Price Management 4 | Improves sales channel management, administrative efficiencies and sales force productivity. |
| Callidus Software Inc. | San Jose | Reed Taussig | 225 | 1996 | Private | TrueComp Manager 2.5, TrueComp Viewer 2.5, TrueComp Modeler 2.5 | Automates marketplace pay-for-performance programs, improving business profitability. |
| Comergent Technologies Inc. | Redwood City, Calif. | Jean A. Kovacs | 170 | 1998 | Private | Comergent Distributed E-Business System Release 5 | Provides e-commerce capabilities for manufacturers to sell products through all channels and partners. |
| Engenia Software Inc. | Reston, Va. | Jeffrey C. Crigler | 40 | 1998 | Private | Engenia Collaboration Services Platform 2, Engenia Partner OnRamp 1 | Enables partner management, planning and forecasting, and logistics for private and public trading networks. |
| MetraTech Corp. | Waltham, Mass. | Scott Swartz | 85 | 1998 | Private | MetraBill 2, MetraView 2, MetraPartner 2 | Creates a billing platform to leverage existing infrastructures. |
| NerveWire Inc. | Newton, Mass. | Malcolm Frank | 220 | 1999 | Private | Strategy and planning services, systems | integration services Integrates suppliers and design partners into supply chain. |
| NetVendor Inc. | Atlanta | Sean McCloskey | 130 | 1996 | Private | NetVendor Sales Collaboration 1.0, E.mbrace 4.2, NetVendor Configurator | Provides B2B sell-side software to help streamline the customer order life cycle. |
| Trigo Technologies Inc. | Brisbane, Calif. | Thomas Reilly | 55 | 2000 | Private | Trigo Enterprise | Scales to thousands of e-procurement systems, integrates with back-end systems. |
| Visual Insights | Naperville, Ill. | Douglas A. Cogswell | 110 | 1997 | Private | eBizinsights 2.0, eBizinsights CS, eBizinsights XL | Analyzes Web site performance, visitor behavior, promotional effectiveness and site activity. |
| Internet-based applications | |||||||
| Clickability Inc. | San Francisco | John Girard | 35 | 1999 | Private | CMware, IMware | Builds, syndicates and manages interactive Web-based applications. |
| Fast Search & Transfer ASA | Oslo | John M. Lervik | 260 | 1997 | Public | Fast Web Search 1, Fast Mobile Search 1, Fast Intranet Search 3 | Provides hosted services or software to customers in both wired and wireless environments. |
| Groove Networks Inc. | Beverly, Mass. | Ray Ozzie | 209 | 1997 | Private | Groove 1, Groove Enterprise Network Services, Groove training | Offers peer-to-peer communication with partners, suppliers and customers. |
| Mirapoint Inc. | Sunnyvale, Calif. | Satish Ramachandran | 180 | 1997 | Private | Mirapoint Message Director 2.9.1, M2500 Internet Message Server 2.9.1, Mirapoint Internet Directory 2.9.1 | Helps handle large volumes of messaging for both service providers and enterprises. |
| MS2 Inc. | Mountain View, Calif. | Jeff Hudson | 105 | 1998 | Private | MS2 Accelerate Accelerate 2001, Release 7 | Allows sharing of information in real-time on a live Web site. |
| NaviMedix Inc. | Boston | Timothy Hargarten | 130 | 1998 | Private | NaviNet 4 | Improves operational performance and lowers transaction costs for heatlh plans and provider offices. |
| OutlookSoft Corp. | Stamford, Conn. | Craig Schiff | 85 | 1999 | Private | Enterprise Analytic Portal 1, Financial Planning and Analysis 1 | Gives real-time access to critical information on performance relative to business objectives. |
| PlaceWare Inc. | Mountain View, Calif. | Barry James Folsom | 240 | 1996 | Private | PlaceWare Conference Center 3, PlaceWare Event Series N/A, PlaceWare Forum 3 | Speeds Web-based communications; saves on travel costs and lost productivity. |
| Plumtree Software | San Francisco | John Kunze | 270 | 1997 | Private | Plumtree Corporate Portal and Plumtree Gadget web services | Helps companies drive e-business profitability through a single Web destination for decision-makers. |
| Portera Inc. | Campbell, Calif. | Gary L. Steele | 250 | 1998 | Private | Portera ServicePort | Develops subscription-based software for the professional services industry. |
| Spotfire Inc. | Somerville, Mass. | Christopher Ahlberg | 150 | 1996 | Private | Spotfire DecisionSite 6, DecisionSite for Lead Discovery, Spotfire Array Explorer 3 | Enables management of product-related data and speeds time to market. |
| Tellme Networks Inc. | Mountain View, Calif. | Mike McCue | 250 | 1999 | Private | Tellme Voice Application Network | Cuts call center costs by automating services and shortening call handle times through streamlined menus. |
| Mobile and wireless | |||||||
| 2Roam Inc. | Redwood City, Calif. | Tom Jackson | 100 | 1999 | Private | 2Roam Catalyst Server 2.1, 2Roam Nomad Publisher 1.5, 2Roam Wireless Value Added Services | Offers fully hosted ASP or a licensed in-house server service with open, scalable architecture. |
| 724 Solutions Inc. | Austin, Texas | John Sims | 685 | 1997 | Public | Wireless Internet Platform 3, Financial Services Applications 3.2, Alerts Platform 3 | Powers mobile transactions to deliver security, availability, robustness and scalability. |
| Air2Web Inc. | Atlanta | Sanjoy Malik | 160 | 1999 | Private | Mobile Internet Platform Version 2.0 | Enables critical back-end solutions and corporate data across any carrier, network or device. |
| Antenna Software Inc. | New York | Peter Semmelhack | 40 | 1998 | Private | Antenna ServiceTools Version 1.5, AntennaTools and AntennaTools Mobile for Clarify Version 1.0, AntennaTools for FieldPro Version 2.5 | Streamlines operations and cuts administrative costs; increases efficiency of field engineers. |
| Everypath Inc. | San Jose | Venktesh Shukla | 180 | 1998 | Private | Everypath Server 3, Everypath Studio 3, Everypath AlwaysOn 1.5 | Allows for companies to make CRM and business intelligence applications available to partners. |
| MobileSys Inc. | Mountain View, Calif. | David Coelho | 110 | 1996 | Private | MobileSys Network, MobileSys MX 2, Omnibrowser | Guarantees on-time delivery of wireless instant alerts that can be tracked. |
| NetMotion Wireless Inc. | Seattle | Craig McKibben | 34 | 2001 | Private | NetMotion Mobility 1.0, NetMotion 2.1, NetMotion 3.0 | Provides wireless infrastructure software to manage connectivity and security on wireless networks. |
| Orsus Solutions Ltd. | Mountain View, Calif. | Aryeh Finegold | 140 | 1999 | Private | Orsus Uno (formerly iGlue/Wireless and iGlue/Web) | Allows mobile workforce to remotely access enterprise systems, such as CRM, sales force automation and ERP. |
| Tenrox | Laval, Quebec | Rudolf Melik | 75 | 1996 | Private | Projeca 6.5, Office Timesheet 6.5, InChange 6.5 | Reduces payroll cycle; improves invoicing cycle. |
| Network/systems management, equipment | |||||||
| BlueStar Solutions Inc. | Cupertino, Calif. | Thomas F. Kelly | 200 | 1999 | Private | Fully hosted and managed SAP solution, remote managed operations, support | Provides enterprise applications outsourcing services. |
| Business Layers | Rochelle Park, N.J. | Izhar Shay | 90 | 1999 | Private | eProvision Day One | Improves business/IT service coordination and speeds productivity using Web-based digital provisioning. |
| Configuresoft Inc. | Woodland Park, Colo. | E. Alexander Goldstein | 60 | 1999 | Private | Enterprise Configuration Manager 3.6, Enterprise Configuration Manager Windows 9x Migration Planner 1 | Reduces cost and resource requirements associated with configuration management. |
| GiantLoop Network | Waltham, Mass. | Mark Ward | 300 | 2000 | Private | Enterprise Optical Networking | Designs, builds and manages customized optical networks that eliminate bandwidth bottlenecks. |
| iPass Inc. | Redwood Shores, Calif. | Michael Mansouri | 225 | 1996 | Private | Global Broadband Roaming, iPassConnect PDA, iPass Corporate Access | Offers global coverage, redundancy, security; connectivity through multiple devices including laptops, desktops and PDAs. |
| Linux NetworX Inc. | Sandy, Utah | Stephen Hill | 55 | 2000 | Private | Evolocity, ClusterWorX, Ice Box | Offers turnkey cluster computing solutions, cluster management tools and professional services aimed at making clusters easier to use and more cost-effective. |
| NetQoS Inc. | Austin, Texas | Joel Trammell | 35 | 1999 | Private | NQVisionQuest, NQReporter, NQAnalyzer | Upgrades the performance of a network through more efficient use of current resources. |
| NetReality Inc. | Santa Clara, Calif. | lan Raab | 100 | 1997 | Private | WiseWan Enterprise, WiseWan/MNS 4, WanTel module for the WiseWan NAPS 4.0 | Shows which applications are consuming bandwidth so users can make upgrade decisions. |
| Network Data Systems | Rolling Meadows, Ill. | Al Siders | 75 | 1997 | Private | Converged Network Solution V3, Network Optimization Solution V3, Mobility Solution V3 | Provides network-centric consulting and integration services. |
| NOCpulse Inc. | Sunnyvale, Calif. | Paul Santinelli | 50 | 2000 | Private | NOCpulse Command Center | Consolidates N-tier operations tools into a single, browser-based console. |
| Sitara Networks Inc. | Waltham, Mass. | Malik Khan | 200 | 1996 | Private | QoSWorks QW1.9, QoSArray QA1.2, QoSDirector QD1.4 | Provides scalable, easily manageable, QoS in one box and optimized application response times. |
| SmartPipes Inc. | Redwood City, Calif. | Hank Nothhaft | 210 | 1999 | Private | SmartPipes Global IP Services 1, WorldCom IP VPN Customer Directed 1 | Allows users to build intranets and extranets through an intuitive graphical user interface. |
| Surgient Networks Inc. | Austin, Texas | Nagi Rao | 125 | 1999 | Private | Surgient eQ2500 rack unit server | Enables multigigabit throughput and poli |