Sequoia Applied Technologies

Phoenix Technologies specializes in providing software, tools and applications for the personal computer and related digital-device industries. The company s solutions are designed to define, identify and restore the world s best-known PC, server, information appliance and embedded systems. The company utilizes x86 architecture, an architecture of choice for new generations of devices outside the PC category that includes consumer-focused media products, set top boxes, network printers, car navigation systems and the networked industrial embedded device space. Founded in 1979, Phoenix Technologies created the machine-independent BIOS software, a product that ships in more than 100 million new systems each year. Phoenix Technologies is based in Milpitas, Calif.

Established in 1986, Synopsys has grown from a one-product start-up to a diverse company that is one of the world s leaders in electronic design automation solutions. The company is a supplier of software, intellectual property (IP) and services used in semiconductor design, verification and manufacturing to the global electronic market. It provides front-to-back design and test environment, software-and silicon-level verification, design reuse technology and field-programmable gate array (FPGA) solutions. Its professional services include technology consulting, flow optimization, design realization and IP integration. Synopsys has more than 60 sales, support, and research and development offices located throughout North America, Europe and Asia.

Brocade Communications Systems delivers platforms, solutions and services for connecting, managing and optimizing information technology resources in shared storage environments. Some of the world's premier systems, server and storage providers offer the Brocade SilkWorm family of storage area network connectivity platforms as the foundation for shared storage in organizations of all sizes. The Brocade Tapestry family of IT infrastructure solutions extends the ability to proactively manage and optimize application and information resources throughout an enterprise. Brocade Communications Systems is located in San Jose, Calif.