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3Par3Par
Utility Storage

Acquired by Hewlett Packard (NYSE:HPQ)

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3VR3VR
Searchable video recorders
Acme PacketAcme Packet
The leader in Session Border Control (SBC) solutions that enable the delivery of secure and high quality interactive communications across IP network borders

NASDAQ: APKT

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ADVA Optical NetworkingADVA Optical Networking
Optical transport and access systems
AeroScoutAeroScout
Location-based asset tracking systems
ApriusAprius
Virtual I/O with PCI express
Ascend CommunicationsAscend Communications
Dial-up digital networking products

Acquired by Lucent Technologies (Now Alcatel-Lucent, NYSE: ALU)
Aspect CommunicationsAspect Communications
Automatic call distribution systems

NASDAQ: ASPT
AsthmatxAsthmatx
Medical devices for the treatment of asthma

Acquired by Boston Scientific (NYSE: BSX)
Asyst TechnologiesAsyst Technologies
Wafer-handling solutions for the semiconductor industry

NASDAQ: ASYT
Avere SystemsAvere Systems
Advanced Storage Solutions
Bay Networks/SynopticsBay Networks/Synoptics
Data networking equipment

Acquired by Nortel Networks (NYSE: NT)
BloomSpotBloomSpot
Flash sale service for travel offers and luxury experiences.
BluesocketBluesocket
Open wireless security and management solutions that simplify the complexities of mobile enterprises
Branders.comBranders.com
On-line vendor of custom branded goods for sales and marketing professionals
BroncusBroncus
Medical devices for the treatment of emphysema
CalixCalix
Telecom equipment focused solely on access solutions for broadband service delivery

NYSE: CALX
CarboniteCarbonite
Consumer PC backup service

NASDAQ: CARB
Carrier AccessCarrier Access
Digital communications systems

NASDAQ: CACS
Catena NetworksCatena Networks
DSL systems for carriers

Acquired by CIENA (NASDAQ: CIEN)
Cavium NetworksCavium Networks
High performance network and security processors

NASDAQ: CAVM

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CellfireCellfire
Mobile couponing service
Centrality CommunicationsCentrality Communications
GPS semiconductors for personal navigation devices

Acquired by SiRF Technology Holdings (NASDAQ: SIRF)
ChipcomChipcom
Enternet hubs

Acquired by 3Com (NASDAQ: COMS)
Clarify, Inc.Clarify, Inc.
Customer relationship management software

Acquired by Nortel Networks (NYSE: NT)

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CoraidCoraid
Developer of Ethernet SANsolutions
CredantCredant
Enterprise security solutions for mobile computing devices
Credit SesameCredit Sesame
Online site that helps consumers borrow smarter and monitor their credit and debt.
CrowdcastCrowdcast
Crowd forecasting for businesses
Cyras Systems, Inc.Cyras Systems, Inc.
Optical networking

Acquired by CIENA (NASDAQ: CIEN)
DataXuDataXu
Real-time ad optimization platform
Digital InsightDigital Insight
Online Internet banking

NASDAQ: DGIN
DivitasDivitas
Fixed mobile convergence solutions for enterprises
DriveCamDriveCam
Driver risk management
EdgeCast NetworksEdgeCast Networks
Digital media delivery service
Efficient NetworksEfficient Networks
ADSL modems

Acquired by Siemens (NYSE: SI)
EntoneEntone
IPTV video gateways
ePACePAC
A leading provider of mission-critical, advanced printing and logistics solutions for the high technology industry
Eve.comEve.com
Online beauty and cosmetics retailer

Acquired by LVMH
eXelateeXelate
Data exchange provider
F5 NetworksF5 Networks
Leader in load balancing/application delivery networking solutions

NASDAQ: FFIV

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Fab.comFab.com
Daily design inspiration and sales
FiretideFiretide
Multi-service mesh networking equipment
FlurryFlurry
Provider of mobile analytics
Frame TechnologyFrame Technology
Desktop publishing software

Acquired by Adobe (NASDAQ: ADBE)
FreightquoteFreightquote
Business-to-business, multi-carrier shipping transaction marketplace
Gilead SciencesGilead Sciences
Biopharmaceutical company

NASDAQ: GILD

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GlympseGlympse
Mobile application that allows users to share their location with each other in real time.
HNC SoftwareHNC Software
Neural network software solutions

Acquired by Fair Isaac (NYSE: FIC)
HotmailHotmail
Web based free email

Acquired by Microsoft Corp (NASDAQ: MSFT)

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iBasisiBasis
VOIP services Provider

NASDAQ: IBAS
IMVUIMVU
3D Instant messaging and marketplace
InfoseekInfoseek
Internet search engine

Acquired by Disney (NYSE: DIS)
Intelligent ResultsIntelligent Results
Analytics for the financial services industry

Acquired by First Data Corp (FDC)
IntransaIntransa
IP-based video solutions
InvidiInvidi
Addressable targeted television advertising for cable, satellite and IPTV service providers
IronportIronport
Intelligent messaging gateways

Acquired by CISCO (NASDAQ: CSCO)

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JobfoxJobfox
Next-generation online job marketplace
KalpanaKalpana
First ethernet switching system

Acquired by CISCO (NASDAQ: CSCO)
KazeonKazeon
Kazeon helps enterprises categorize and search corporate information for compliance, litigation and storage management purposes

Acquired by EMC (NYSE: EMC)
Latitude CommunicationsLatitude Communications
Voice conferencing systems

Acquired by CISCO (NASDAQ: CSCO)
LensVectorLensVector
Tunable LCD lens for camera phones.
LibratoLibrato
Data center cluster management software
Like.comLike.com
Shopping comparison site

Acquired by Google (NASDAQ: GOOG)
LiveOpsLiveOps
Provider of hosted technology and outsourced live agent contact center solutions
LSI Logic CorporationLSI Logic Corporation
Semiconductor manufacturer

NYSE: LSI
LumosityLumosity
Web-based provider of scientifically-tested brain training games
Machine ZoneMachine Zone
Free-to-play mobile social games
MailFrontierMailFrontier
Next-generation messaging security solutions that make email communications more productive and secure in the work place

Acquired by SonicWALL (NASDAQ: SNWL)
Media6DegreesMedia6Degrees
Social ad targeting
MobiTVMobiTV
Mobile video delivery platform and service
MobiusMobius
Clock generation semiconductor chips for electronics providers

Acquired by Integrated Device Technology (NASDAQ: IDTI)
MOGMOG
Music portal and blog network
Mr. NumberMr. Number
Mobile communications
nCirclenCircle
The leading provider of agent-less security risk and compliance management solutions
NComputingNComputing
Desktop virtualization provider
NeterionNeterion
Ultra high-performance input/output (I/O) solutions for the server and storage markets

Acquired by Exar Corporation (NASDAQ: EXAR)
Network Equipment TechnologiesNetwork Equipment Technologies
T-1 networking multiplexors

NYSE: NWK
newScalenewScale
Services request automation software

Acquired by Cisco Systems (CSC))
NexxoNexxo
Financial services for international monetary remittance
nLightnLight
High performance semiconductor lasers
NovaTorqueNovaTorque
High efficiency DC permanent magnet motors.
Octel CommunicationsOctel Communications
Voice messaging systems

Acquired by Lucent Technologies (Now Alcatel-Lucent, NYSE: ALU)
Open SolutionsOpen Solutions
Client server Banking software

NASDAQ: OPEN
ParAccelParAccel
World's fastest DBMS for data warehousing and analytics.
PassMarkPassMark
Next-generation authentication systems for the Internet

Acquired by RSA Security (NASDAQ: RSAS)
PatientSafe SolutionsPatientSafe Solutions
Provider of automated data entry and information systems for nurses
PixablePixable
Photo discovery on the social web
PlayPhonePlayPhone
Mobile content aggregation and distribution
PlaySpanPlaySpan
In-game marketplace for digital goods in videogames

Acquired by Visa, Inc. (NYSE:V)
Pliant TechnologyPliant Technology
Flash-based enterprise storage

Acquired by SanDisk (NASDAQ: SNDK)
PowerReviewsPowerReviews
Product review service provider for online retailers. Developer of consumer-facing recommendations and reviews site Buzzillions.com.
Pyxis CorporationPyxis Corporation
Hospital medication management systems

Acquired by Cardinal Health (NYSE: CAH)
Q1LabsQ1Labs
Networks security intelligence solutions
ReadyForceReadyForce
The easiest way for companies to connect with and hire college students, interns and MBAs.
RecourseRecourse
Threat management solutions

Acquired by Symantec (NASDAQ: SYMC)
RF Surgical SystemsRF Surgical Systems
RF-based surgical sponges
RokuRoku
Internet video player
Sanmina CorporationSanmina Corporation
Electronics manufacturing services to OEMs

Sold to Morgan Stanley, then went public, NASDAQ: SANM
SanturSantur
High performance tunable photonic components
Schooner Information Technology, Inc.Schooner Information Technology, Inc.
Schooner provides high-availability MySQL and NoSQL software for demanding mission-critical applications.
SellPointSellPoint
Active online product merchandising solutions
SepatonSepaton
Provider of tapeless storage backup technology
ShakerShaker
Virtual hangouts
SiriSiri
Intelligent interface to the internet

Acquired by Apple Inc. (NASDAQ: AAPL)

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SocialcastSocialcast
Social collaboration
SolidcoreSolidcore
A leading provider of change control for critical systems

Acquired by McAfee (NYSE: MFE)
SpeedDateSpeedDate
Online video speed dating
Spinnaker NetworksSpinnaker Networks
Network file systems

Acquired by NetApp (NASDAQ: NTAP)
StratacomStratacom
Frame relay wide area networking systems

Acquired by CISCO (NASDAQ: CSCO)
StretchStretch
Software-configurable processors
TablusTablus
Enterprise-class data loss prevention solutions

Acquired by EMC (NYSE: EMC)
Talari NetworksTalari Networks
Enterprise networking solutions for WAN virtualization.
TeleNavTeleNav
Mobile phone based navigation and local search service

NASDAQ: TNAV
TumblrTumblr
Next-generation blogging platform
UberUber
On-demand car service
UUNET TechnologiesUUNET Technologies
Internet access provider

Acquired by AT& T Inc (NYSE:T)

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Valid Logic systemsValid Logic systems
EDA software for logic simulation and schematic capture

Acquired by Cadence (NASDAQ: CDNS)
VBrickVBrick
Video streaming communications equipment
Vermeer TechnologiesVermeer Technologies
Developer of FrontPage, a website authoring environment

Acquired by Microsoft Corp (NASDAQ: MSFT)
VhaYuVhaYu
Software for capture and analysis of real-time streaming data

Acquired by Thomson Reuters Corporation (NYSE: TRI)
VidyoVidyo
Internet based high-resolution video conferencing
VNUS Medical TechnologiesVNUS Medical Technologies
Medical devices for the treatment of venous relux disease

NASDAQ: VNUS
VoltageVoltage
Identity-based encryption technology
Xros, Inc.Xros, Inc.
High-performance optical switching systems

Aquired by Nortel Networks (NYSE: NT)
YuMeYuMe
Video advertising network and technology provider
ZimbioZimbio
Online wikizines
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