Thomas Flak

SOMA Networks was the first broadband wireless access company to offer fully converged, all-IP solutions for world-class service providers. SOMA's FlexMAX Mobile WiMAX System and SoftAir Multimedia Application System provide standards-based, leading-edge technology that enables service providers to: Differentiate themselves with simultaneous multi-megabit and multimedia services, Drive revenue using value-added applications to increase average revenue per user (ARPU), and Deliver wire line performance over a broadband wireless infrastructure. Revenue-quality voice over IP (VoIP) with fax support, broadband data and video applications are key components of SOMA solutions, as are the company's award-winning macro base stations and subscriber gateways. SOMA's all-IP architecture also makes it easy for service providers to integrate their offerings with other IP-based application servers that streamline billing and provisioning. SOMA is a principal member of the WiMAX Forum, and its FlexMAX Mobile WiMAX System supports the 802.16e-2005 Mobile WiMAX standard. With a strong partner ecosystem and world-class investors, SOMA Networks leads the industry in technology, performance, applications and value. Founded in 1999, SOMA Networks is privately held. The company is headquartered in San Francisco, with offices in Delhi, Ottawa, Singapore and Toronto.

Network Equipment Technologies, Inc. designs, develops, manufactures and markets wide area networking equipment. It also provides product installation, software maintenance programs, and parts repair, remote and on-site technical assistance services. The firm also provides secure real-time communications for unified communications, session initiation protocol trunking, enterprise mobility, and IP-based multi-service networking. The company was founded in 1983 and is headquartered in Westford, MA.

Part of AT&T, Inc., Southwestern Bell Telephone Co. provides telecommunication services. The company is based in San Antonio, TX.

Verilink Corp. operates as an exploration stage company. The firm engages in the acquisition, exploration and development of mineral properties. The company was founded by Steven C. Taylor and Leigh S. Belden and is headquartered in Bartlesville, OK.