Peter Bourne

RipCode delivers transcoding solutions to providers of mobile, desktop and IPTV content. Its transcoding platform uniquely supports both live and file-based transcoding applications with the broadest codec support, most extensive device coverage, and widest range of picture resolutions. The platform provides this transcoding flexibility while enabling customer-optimized tradeoffs between concurrency, real-time performance, and quality of experience - enabling video transcoding and delivery to be closely aligned with specific business model needs. Its platform is fully integrated with all popular forms of video delivery applications including RTSP streaming, Adaptive RTSP streaming, HTTP Progressive Download, Apple iPhone 3.0 Streaming, Microsoft Smooth Streaming, and Adobe's upcoming HTTP Adaptive Download. The RipCode TransAct Platform™ sets them apart from traditional 'box' transcoding vendors. The TransAct portfolio extends industry-leading transcoding technology to a policy-driven video delivery platform elevating scalable, easy to deploy, revenue-generating video delivery to an on-the-fly, real-time network transaction tuned to the needs of each provider's business goals.

Spring Engage, Inc. delivers SaaS solution to marketing professionals. Its software is used in the areas of hotel and e-commerce markets. The company was founded by Anthony DiMarco, Scott Lacy, Shannon Bauman and Douglas Kaufman in 2010 and is headquartered in Raleigh, NC.

Bright Wolf LLC provides strategic systems integration and technology partner for industrial enterprises. It offers services to the manufacturing, energy production, supply logistics, and environmental controls. The company was founded by James Branigan and is headquartered in Durham, NC.

Entrisphere, Inc. developes, provides fiber access technology. Its solutions, including the BLM 1500 system & T-Series family of PON ONTs, ONUs & fiber fed remotes, ease migration for incumbent carriers by delivering communications and entertainment services over circuit or packet networks based on PON or copper transport. The company was founded by Bill Coughran, Phil Winterbottom & Ken Thompson in 2000 and is headquartered in Santa Clara, CA.

Efficient Networks Inc. provides broadband Internet access products. It offers voice and data access solutions enable network services for both small to mid-sized businesses and consumers. The firm also provides network management systems that extend from the core of carriers' networks to the subscribers' desktops. The company is headquartered in Dallas, TX.