Wayne Rampey

Tech Titans is a forum that connects and collaborates with the regional technology community to inspire creative thinking and fuel tomorrow's innovations. The private company is based in Richardson. The American company serves as a platform for companies, individuals, and institutions that create and embrace technological innovation. Tech Titans offers various programs such as the Cybersecurity Forum, Emerging Leaders Program, and job hunting opportunities to provide thought leadership, education, and professional engagement.

Nokia of America Corp. develops and provides networking and communications technology, products and services. It offers fixed and mobile broadband, IP and optical technologies. The firm offers a portfolio of solutions and services for telecom services providers, public and private organizations, wireline and wireless operators and enterprises. The company is headquartered in Murray Hill, NJ.

Tektronix, Inc. provides test, measurement and monitoring solutions. It provides services for the communications, computer, semiconductor industries, as well as for the military, aerospace, consumer electronics and education sectors. The firm also assists its clients in designing, building, deploying and managing global communications networks, computing and advanced technologies. The company was founded by Melvin Jack Murdock, Glenn Leland, Miles Tippery and Charles Howard Vollum in 1946 and is headquartered in Beaverton, OR.

Teneros, Inc. provides software-as-a-service email continuity, security, and archiving solutions. It specializes in messaging technology, application continuity appliances and disaster recovery appliances. The company was founded in 2003 and is headquartered in Mountain View, CA.

eeParts, Inc. develops and markets electronic components. The company was founded by Ed Jerome and Glenn A. Norem in April 1999 and is headquartered in DE.

Kabira Technologies provides communications service providers software applications and performance technology elements that accelerate their Pace of Return by reducing time-to-revenue while lowering overall cost of growth. With installations serving over 700 million subscribers for over 100 customers in more than 40 countries, Kabira has established its reputation for delivering highly scalable and highly reliable solutions. Based on Fluency™, Kabira's powerful transaction platform, Kabira's Policy, Fulfillment and Payments Orchestration product suites are designed to provide essential capabilities that enable service providers to launch services in record time, while creating new ways to monetize their investments. Some of Kabira's customers include AT&T Corp., Orange/France Telecom, Visa, VimpelCom, T-Mobile, Hutchison, Saudi Telecom and NTT. Kabira, Orchestration by Kabira, Policy Orchestration, Fulfillment Orchestration, Payments Orchestration, Fluency, Fluency at the Core and the Kabira logo are registered trademarks, registered service marks or trademarks or service marks of Kabira, and its affiliates, in the United States and certain other countries. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

Part of Intel Corp., NetBoost Corp. develops hardware and software solutions that provide a programmable platform for deploying complex policy applications. The company is based in Mountain View, CA. The company was founded in 1997 by Leonard Rand, Jerry Hall, Kevin R. Fall. NetBoost was acquired by Intel Corp. on September 01, 1999.

UltraCell Corporation (Livermore, CA) was founded in 2002 to commercialize an advanced Reformed Methanol Micro Fuel Cell (RMFC) technology invented at the U. S. Department of Energy's Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL). This technology enables a breakthrough in micro fuel cell performance. UltraCell is the first to commercialize RMFC technology to provide clean renewable energy to power portable electronics. UltraCell's XX25™ micro fuel cell system is leading the industry with its ultra-compact size and light weight. The XX25 is the only system in its class to have undergone extensive Military Specification qualification testing and field trials. UltraCell¹s team has extensive experience in all aspects of fuel cells, including research, product development, manufacturing and customer applications. The company has developed new technologies and intellectual property in the field of methanol-based fuel cells and continues to innovate in this rapidly emerging field. UltraCell has an exclusive license with LLNL for micro fuel cell technology based upon reforming methanol into hydrogen reformate using proprietary technology in the fuel reformer and hydrogen fuel cell stack. With the July, 2007 opening of the UltraCell manufacturing plant in Vandalia, Ohio, UltraCell now offers the first volume-production micro fuel cell facility in North America. This plant applies advanced manufacturing techniques while leveraging the extensive local area supply chain and automotive quality methods to enable rapid response to growing customer needs. Its location at the Dayton International Airport free trade zone enables the company¹s products to be readily available to customers worldwide. With it¹s two U.S. locations, and partners in Asia and Europe, UltraCell is prepared to support customer¹s needs around the world.

Menara Networks, Inc. develops optical transmission modules and systems. It offers OTN XFP, SFP+, and CFP modules that provides optical networks with performance and improved service velocity while drastically reducing floor space, power consumption, and overall network cost. The company was founded by Siraj Nour El-Ahmadi, Salam El-Ahmadi, and Harry Tan in 2004 and is headquartered in Dallas, TX.

Intel Capital Corp (Intel Capital) is a venture capital subsidiary of Intel Corp founded in 1991 by Les Vadasz, and Avram Miller. The firm is headquartered in Wilmington, Delaware.

STAR Group Ltd. provides television broadcasting services. It offers sports, movies, music, filmed entertainment, television production, cable systems, terrestrial tv broadcasting, wireless and digital services. The company was founded in 1991 and is headquartered in Hong Kong.

Metaswitch Networks Service Broker Technologies Corp. provides telecommunications application connectivity solutions. It offers application session controller software, a network element that sits between the application cloud and the converging network/control layer to provide and manage connectivity to the evolving network for multiple applications. The firm also provides support programs, professional and training services. The company was founded by Craig W. Miller, Randal E. Waters and Mark A. Crutcher in 2002 and is headquartered in Richardson, TX.

OraMetrix, Inc. develops 3-D technology solutions for orthodontic care. The firm specializes in the development of SureSmile system, its proprietary technology that allows the use of precision digital tools throughout all phases of the orthodontic treatment process. Its focus areas encompass digital imaging, diagnosis, treatment planning and monitoring, and robotic archwire customization. The company was founded by Friedrich Riemeier and Rohit C. L. Sachdeva in 1998 and is headquartered in Richardson, TX.

Global Supply Chain Solutions LLC provides supply chain and materials management software solutions. The firm offers supply chain optimization, turnkey solutions, and component solutions. The company was founded in 2000 and is headquartered in Farmers Branch, TX.

Monterey Networks, Inc. makes equipment that enables telecommunications companies to increase their network capacity. The company is based in Richardson, TX. Monterey Networks was acquired by Cisco Systems, Inc. on September 29, 1999 for $500.96 million.

Ericsson, Inc. develops and markets wireless infrastructure equipment. Its products include antennas, transmitters, switching systems and other gears used to build wireless networks. The company was incorporated in 1992 and is headquartered in Plano, TX.

Secure64 Software Corp. provides software services. It offers a suite of secure domain name systems products for caching, signing and authoritative use to secure operating systems, making them resistant to high volume network attacks and viruses. The company was founded by Steve Goodbard and William S. Worley Jr. in 2002 and is headquartered in Fort Collins, CO.

Dallas Symphony Association, Inc. operates as a performing arts organization. It engages in performing distinctive classical programs, pops concerts and multi-media presentations. The company was founded in 1900 and is headquartered in Dallas, TX.

Part of AT & T, Inc., AT & T (UK) Ltd. is a British company that specializes in marketing and designing computer components, manufacturing and selling power units, and marketing and selling telecommunication equipment. The company is based in London, UK.

NOVO 1, Inc. operates as a call center that provides inbound and outbound telecom, interactive voice response, and web-based services in a multi-lingual environment. It offers contact center solutions to logistics, healthcare, insurance, financial, telecom, utility, retail, transportation, and publishing industries in the United States. The firm provides various services including lead generation, customer service, customer retention, problem resolution, and service dispatch to support clients in building customer relationships and growing their brands. The company was founded in 1987 and is headquartered in Fort Worth, TX.

Intellicall, Inc. is a telecommunications company. The private company is based in Coppell, TX and has subsidiaries in United States. The company was founded by B. Michael Adler.

Groove Mobile, Inc. provides mobile music services. The firm offers full track mobile downloads, peer-to-peer sharing, and personalized music recommendations. It has operations in the United States, Canada, and Europe. The company was founded in 2001 and is headquartered in Bedford, MA.

Broadbus Technologies, Inc. develops fully scalable, next-generation video on demand server systems. It is an entertainment infrastructure company that offers a diverse line of robust and massively scalable servers that deliver streaming media. The company was founded in 1999 and is located in Boxborough, MA.

Siemens Industry Software, Inc. engages in the development and provision of product lifecycle management software solutions. Its products include mechanical design, electrical and electronics development, software engineering, simulation and test, manufacturing planning, factory automation, manufacturing operations, and performance analytics. The company is headquartered in Plano, TX.