Ludwig Lutter

Part of BearingPoint GmbH, KPMG Consulting AG is a German company that provides information technology consulting services. The company is based in Berlin, Germany. KPMG Consulting was acquired by BearingPoint, Inc. from KPMG Deutsche Treuhand-Gesellschaft AG on August 22, 2002 for $627.12 million.

Part of HCL Technologies Ltd., POET Holdings, Inc. is a German company that develops and markets database management and e-commerce software for enterprise customers. The company is based in Hamburg, Germany. The private company was founded by Jochen Witte. POET Holdings was acquired by Versant Corp. on March 26, 2004 for $28.75 million.

Astaro simplifies network security. Small and medium-sized businesses in particular are able to shape a comfortable, yet more effective network environment through Astaro solutions, protecting against data theft, viruses, spyware and spam. Astaro's unique approach includes the integration of multiple diverse security applications in a single appliance. Based on the proven quality of the Linux platform, Astaro integrates 'Best of Breed' solutions through a combination of open source and leading commercial security products. This concept forged the most feature rich 'all in one' appliance for network security on the market today. Astaro Security Gateway integrates network protection, web filtering and email security into an intuitive and easy to use, web based user interface. IT administrators are able to deploy Astaro Security Gateway as software, hardware or as a virtual appliance. The Astaro portfolio is rounded off by powerful management and reporting facilities, which also support the managed services model. Through the 'all in one' approach, Astaro has become one of today's most highly regarded suppliers of Unified Threat Management (UTM) solutions. Astaro Security Gateway is ICSA and Common Criteria certified. With superior functionality and its intuitive user interface, Astaro solutions have been internationally commended by leading IT security publications.

Sophos Technology GmbH engages in the development and marketing of information technology security and mobile communication solutions. It develops professional cloud-based short message service and alert platforms. The company was founded by Jan Hichert, Markus Hennig, and Gert Hansen in 2000 and is headquartered in Karlsruhe, Germany.