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Harris Corp. engages in the provision of technology-based solutions for tactical communications, geospatial systems and services, air traffic management, avionics and electronic warfare, and space and intelligence. It operates through the following business segments: Communication Systems, Electronic Systems, Space and Intelligence Systems, and Corporate. The Communication Systems segment services markets in tactical communications and defense products, including tactical ground and airborne radio communications solutions and night vision technology, in public safety networks. The Electronic Networks Systems segment provides electronic warfare, avionics, command, control, communications, computers, intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance solutions for the defense industry and air traffic management solutions for the civil aviation industry. The Space and Intelligence systems provides intelligence, space protection, geospatial, complete earth observation, universe exploration, positioning, navigation and timing, environmental solutions for national security, defenses, civil and commercial customers, using advanced sensors, antennas and payloads, as well as ground processing and information analytics. The company was founded in 1926 and is headquartered in Melbourne, FL.

Metricom, Inc. is an independent software development company. It offers semi-custom and fully customized software systems and complete project outsourcing services for health care enterprises. In addition, the firm provides technical information systems consulting and software applications development on a contract basis to create complete technology-based business solutions. The company was founded by Paul Baran in December 1985 and is headquartered in San Jose, CA.

Black & Veatch Holding Co. engages in the provision of engineering, consulting, and construction services. It offers asset management, environmental, master planning, performance management, program and risk management, operations and maintenance, and procurement. The company was founded by Ernest Bateman Black and Nathan Thomas Veatch in 1915 and is headquartered in Overland Park, KS.

SkyeTek, Inc. develops and deploys radio frequency identification (RFID) solutions for a breadth of applications across multiple industries. The company was founded by Sean Loving in 2000 and is headquartered in Denver, CO.

DayPort, Inc. develops software for the acquisition, management, and distribution of video to new media platforms. It provides Internet protocol video and media collaboration workflow solutions. The company offers Publish solutions that allow digital media to be ingested, managed, stored, processed, and published on various digital viewing platforms. DayPort was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in Mankato, MN

Southern Methodist University is a private university near the center of Dallas, SMU offers undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs through seven schools in the humanities and sciences, business, the performing, visual, and communication arts, engineering, education and human development, law, and theology.

Grant Thornton LLP provides accounting, tax and business consulting services. It offers advisory, business consulting, business risk, enterprise technology and innovation, transaction services, data analytics, cyber risk, and data integrity services. The firm serves the construction, real estate and hospitality, consumer and industrial products, energy, financial services, health care and life sciences, not for profit organizations, private equity, public sector, and technology industries. The company was founded in 1924 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.

Centerstone Insurance & Financial Services, Inc. provides employee benefits and payroll services. It also offers insurance, human resources and compliance services and workforce management. The company was founded in 1979 and is headquartered in Dallas, TX.

Experis Finance US LLC provides accounting services. It offers professional services in the areas of risk, controls, compliance, internal audit, tax, accounting services and financial process improvement. The company is headquartered in Milwaukee, WI.

As a global leader in full-service engineering, consulting, construction, and operations, CH2M HILL has the human and technical resources, the international footprint, and the depth of know-how and experience to help clients achieve success in any corner of the world.

GEOSPAN Corp. provides visual geographic information services. The firm offers geospacial imaging to state and local government GIS applications to private sector markets. The company was founded in 1990 and is headquartered in Minneapolis, MN.

Diversified Dynamics Corp. manufactures triplex piston and plunger pumps. It offers plunger, piston, centrifugal, stainless steel high temperature and chemical pumps and accessories and preventive cleaning. The firm serves commercial contractors, process and manufacturing industries, government and military, agriculture and food processing, mining, oilfiels, gas, and chemical injection customers. The company was founded by William L. Bruggeman, Jr. in 1968 and is headquartered in Minneapolis, MN.

The Boy Scouts of America provides a program for young people that builds character, trains in the responsibilities of participating citizenship, and develops personal fitness. The company was founded in 1910 and is headquartered in Irving, TX.

World Affairs Council of Dallas promotes international awareness. The firm’s resources include podcasts and videos, news releases, business resources, international jobs, think tanks and research institutes, eNewsletter archive, resources in North Texas, governmental resources, international media resources, humanity and charity organizations. The company was founded in 1951 and is headquartered in Dallas, TX.

University of Houston System offers higher education degrees and job training or vocational study programs. It offers about 280 undergraduate and graduate degree programs in fields such as business, education, humanities and law. It was founded in 1927 and is headquartered in Houston, TX.