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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.

Aavid Thermalloy LLC manufactures and supplies electronic components to solve thermal problems. It products include DC Fans, PulseJets, electrical enclosures and chassis, HydorSink, extrusion heat sinks, folded fin assemblies and forced convection coolers. The firm also manufactures extrusions, max clip systems, bonded fins, liquid cold plates and integrated heat pipe assemblies for desktops, laptops, printers, video game consoles and other consumer electronics. The company was founded in 1964 and is headquartered in Laconia, NH.

DEC International, Inc. sells dairy equipment and manufactures heat recovery systems and dehumidifiers.

Part of DIRECTV Entertainment Holdings LLC, Magnavox Electronics Systems Co. supplies military electronics equipment. The company is based in Fort Wayne, IN. Magnavox Electronics Systems was acquired by The DIRECTV Group, Inc., a subsidiary of DIRECTV Entertainment Holdings LLC from The Carlyle Group LP (Corporate Private Equity) on December 14, 1995 for $370 million.

Vette Corp provides thermal management solutions. It offers liquid-cooled cold plates, heat sinks, and data center cooling products including heat exchangers, distribution units, external manifold kits, and accessories. The company was founded in 2004 and is headquartered in Portsmouth, NH.

Bell Laboratories provides research and development services. It provides communications technologies including transistors, digital networking, signal processing, lasers and fiber-optic communications systems, communication satellites, cellular telephony, electronic switching of calls, touch-tone dialing and modems. The company was founded in 1925 and is headquartered in Murray Hill, NJ.

Sigma XI is a scientific research honor society that supports students and researchers, connects the public with science, and advances the research enterprise. The society is based in Durham, NC, and the CEO is Jamie L. Vernon. The society awards grants to students, hosts conferences, and offers programs such as science cafes and lectureships. Sigma XI also partners with other organizations to promote science communication and diversity in STEM fields.