AP Television News Limited (APTN). A unit of the Associated Press (AP), APTN provides syndicated television and video news reports to more than 500 broadcasters and Web sites through news bureaus in more than 50 countries. It offers live and recorded reports on international events, as well as stories on entertainment, sports, technology. It also offers production services and satellite distribution to other broadcasters, and an archive of still images and stock video footage that can be used for television, print, and online media.

The company was formed in 2007 by the merger of Open Source Development Labs with the Free Standards Group. The Linux Foundation promotes and standardizes the Linux operating system by providing resources and services needed for open source development, including offering intellectual property protection for developers. The foundation operates the Linux.com Web site to provide information on Linux. Linux serves as an alternative to Microsoft's Windows operating system, on which most of the PCs in the world are based, and is derived from the UNIX operating system.

GRAPHISOFT is the pioneer and leader in developing Virtual Building™ solutions. For 25 years, GRAPHISOFT has been empowering the broadest community of architects to deliver model based projects that are better designed, more predictable to construct and less expensive to operate.GRAPHISOFT is firmly established in the world's three largest AEC markets: the United States, Germany and Japan; yet approximately one-half of its revenues come from smaller markets often neglected by other companies.Graphisoft's global experience and presence carry an even deeper strategic value as the world's building and software markets transcend national boundaries. Whereas most of Graphisoft's competitors have relied historically on their domestic markets and tailored their products to domestic architectural standards and market priorities, GRAPHISOFT has quickly learned to identify and respect market differences. In the rapidly evolving world economy, companies such as GRAPHISOFT are ideally poised to exploit opportunities in local markets around the globe.

Quova, Inc. geolocation technology can pinpoint the physical location of an Internet user's IP address, information that can then be used to assess levels of Internet traffic, monitor browsing activities, enhance network security, minimize the risk of online fraud, and provide regionally relevant marketing information. Quova, Inc. comstomers come from industries including gaming, financial services, e-commerce, and media distribution, as well as government agencies and organizations.

Lionhead founder and managing director Peter Molyneux is known for creating "God games," in which the player takes on the role of a virtual deity, influencing other characters' actions. Two such games are Populous (developed by Bullfrog Studios, which Molyneux later sold to Electronic Arts, before starting Lionhead) and Black & White (developed by Black & White Studios, a sister company within the Lionhead Group, and published by Electronic Arts). The company's current franchise includes the Fable games. In April 2006 the company was acquired by Microsoft.

Norada produces business software that allows the automation of many office tasks. Its flagship product, Solve360, is a hosted Web application that includes and email service; group calendar and scheduling; a contact manager and staff directory; a document manager; as well as security features to eliminate viruses and spam. The company also provides email archiving and customization services. Norada serves clients from more than 90 countries, including home businesses, not-for-profits organizations, aerospace companies, and multi-national banks.

NetMotion Wireless is a software company that enables businesses and government agencies to maximize the productivity of their mobile workforces. The company's flagship solution is Mobility XE, mobile VPN software that allows mobile workers to maintain and optimize mobile data connections as they move in and out of wireless coverage areas and roam between networks. Over 1,700 of the world's most respected organizations rely on NetMotion everyday, including major public utilities, healthcare organizations, communications providers, field service, insurance agencies,public safety organizations, transportation companies and many others.Seattle-based NetMotion Wireless is a privately held company formed in 2001 as a spin off from WRQ, Inc., a leading networking software company. In 2006, NetMotion merged with Padcom, Inc., a competitor based in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. The merger followed a patent infringement lawsuit initiated by Padcom in 2003, and a jury verdict that found that NetMotion infringed upon Padcom patents. Post-merger, NetMotion Wireless remains the operating company, with Padcom, Inc. as the holding company and majority shareholder in NetMotion Wireless. As a result of its holdings in Padcom, Liberty Partners became the majority shareholder in the combined company.

QL2 provides a variety of Web-based services that help clients make informed business decisions regarding products and pricing, competitive positioning, and consumer preferences. Services consist of PriceTrack, ProductMix, MarketScape, and MarketVoice. QL2 services capture information from across the Web, deliver it quickly, and provide tools to analyze the information. The company also offers customized information and services based on industry -- including travel, retail and consumer products, life sciences, and information service providers.

Formerly called SynerDeal, the company was founded in 2000. It merged with German rival Trade2B and changed its name in 2005. SynerTrade provides purchasing software and services for government agencies and clients in such industries as aerospace and automobiles. With operations in China, France, Germany, Romania, the UK, and the US, SynerTrade counts such companies as ALSTOM, Peugeot Citron, and Johnson Controls as customers.

The company provides analytic software for communications interception, video surveillance, and business intelligence. Its STAR-GATE software allows communications service providers to capture voice, fax, video, and e-mail transmissions, while its RELIANT software (sold to law enforcement and government agencies) is used for intercepting, processing, and analyzing data. Verint offers business intelligence software to improve call center efficiency by recording and analyzing the actions of call center agents, as well as video surveillance systems. Comverse Technology owns a majority stake in the company.

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