Thomas Kreidler

Sun Microsystems, Inc. provides network computing infrastructure solutions. It offers its solutions under the Java technology platform, Solaris Operating System, MySQL database management system, Sun StorageTek storage solutions, and UltraSPARC processor brands. The company also develops networking computing products and technologies which include servers, storage, open source software, tools, and training. The company provides solutions to the social networking, entertainment, financial services, manufacturing, healthcare, retail, news, energy, and engineering companies. The company was founded in 1982 and is headquartered in Santa Clara, CA.

Founded in 2003, Liquid Computing provides unified computing infrastructure for the dynamic data center. Its core product, LiquidIQ, is a complete 'data center in a chassis' blade system that drives down the time and cost of managing IT infrastructure through unified software-based control of servers, storage, and networking resources. Liquid Computing is headquartered in Ottawa, Canada with offices in the United States. Investors include VenGrowth Private Equity, ATA Ventures, Export Development Canada (EDC), and Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC).

AFCEA International is engaged in the provision of information technology, communications, and electronics services to military and government industry. The firm offers leadership, engagement, and networking opportunities. It focuses on cyber, command, control, communications, computers and intelligence to address national and international security challenges. The company was founded in May 1946 and is headquartered in Fairfax, VA.

The National Science Foundation supports fundamental science and engineering researches. It offers services to people in all scientific and engineering disciplines. The firm focuses on the promotion and progress of science to advance the national health, prosperity and welfare. The company was founded in 1950 and is headquartered in Arlington, VA.