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Incorporated in 1911, International Business Machines, or IBM, is one of the oldest technology companies in the world. It provides software, IT consulting services, and hardware to help business customers modernize their technology workflows. IBM operates in 175 countries and employs approximately 300,000 people. The company has a robust roster of business partners to service its clients, which includes 95% of all Fortune 500 companies. IBM’s products, including Red Hat, watsonx, and mainframes, handle some of the world’s most important data workloads in areas like finance and retail.

Roper Technologies is a holding company focused on acquiring, managing, and developing niche market-leading technology businesses. The company operates a decentralized business model whereby each portfolio company operates independently from the others. Roper positions itself as a free cash flow compounder, whereby excess free cash flow generated by its portfolio businesses is repatriated to the parent company, which is then utilized to acquire additional businesses. Presently, the company operates 30 distinct businesses with over three-fourths of the revenue coming from software products and over two-thirds of the revenue coming from recurring and recurring sources.

Verisign is an operator of critical infrastructure within the domain name system, or DNS. As the registry for some of the world’s most popular TLDs, .com and .net, Verisign directs DNS resolvers to the appropriate registry where IP addresses are stored. Verisign’s control over its TLDs is regulated by ICANN and the NTIA and are subject to contract renewal every six years. The company generates revenue through annual subscriptions allowing customers to use .com and .net as their TLD of choice for their respective websites.

F5 is a market leader in the application delivery controller market. The company sells products for security, application performance, and automation. Its three customer verticals are enterprises, service providers, and government entities. Revenue is evenly split between its services business and products business with revenue trending toward products due to software adoption. The Seattle-based firm was incorporated in 1996, and went public in 1999.

Arabian Internet and Communications Services Co is an information and communication company. The company's revenue mainly comprises of Core ICT Services, IT Managed and Operational Services, and Digital Services. It derives the majority of its revenue from Core ICT Services.

InterDigital Inc is a research and development company focused on wireless, Video, Artificial Intelligence, and related Technologies. It designs and develops technologies that enable connected, immersive experiences in a broad range of communications and entertainment products and services. The majority of revenue is generated from fixed-fee patent license agreements, with a smaller portion coming from variable royalty agreements. Geographically, it operates in the United States, China, South Korea, Japan, Taiwan, and Europe, with the majority is from China.

Adeia Inc is a consumer and entertainment product/solutions licensing company. Its only operating segment being Intellectual Property (IP) Licensing. In the IP segment, the company licenses innovations to companies in the broader entertainment industry, and those developing new technologies that will help drive this industry forward. It includes Pay-TV, Consumer Electronics, Connected Car, and Media Platform.

Internet Initiative Japan Inc. is a provider of a variety of services including Internet access, outsourcing, and systems integration. Its Internet access services span dial-up, mobile, and broadband technologies. Its wide area network services allow secure data sharing over Internet virtual private networks, independently developed routers, and closed wide area networks. Its outsourcing services include cloud, content delivery, data center, and security services. The firm generates nearly all its revenue in Japan.

NetScout Systems Inc is a provider of service assurance and cybersecurity solutions to enterprise and government networks. It bases its solutions on proprietary adaptive service intelligence technology, which helps customers monitor and identify performance issues and provides insight into network-based security threats. These solutions also deliver real-time and historical information, which provides insight to restore service and understand the quality of user experience. The company derives revenue from the sale of network management tools and security solutions. Its geographical regions include USA, which derives maximum revenue, Europe, Asia, and Rest of the World.

Calix Inc develops, markets and sells its appliance-based platform, cloud and managed services that enable service providers of all types and sizes to innovate and transform their businesses. The company's customers utilize the real-time data and insights from Calix platforms to simplify their business and deliver experiences that excite their subscribers. The resulting growth in subscriber acquisition, loyalty and revenue creates more value for their businesses and communities. The Company's revenue is principally derived in the United States and it also has its presence in Europe, Americas excluding U.S., and Rest of World.

CSG Systems International Inc is a purpose-driven, SaaS platform company that enables companies in a wide variety of industry verticals to tackle the growing complexity of business in the digital age. The company's cloud-first architecture and customer-centric approach empower companies to deliver unforgettable experiences for B2B (business-to-business), B2C (business-to-consumer), and B2B2X (business-to-business-to-consumer) customers, making it easier for people and businesses to connect to, use and pay for the services the company offers. The company operates in one segment i.e. Solutions and Services. Geographically, it generates revenue from the United States.

A10 Networks Inc is a provider of secure application and network infrastructure solutions for enterprises and service providers across on-premises, hybrid cloud, and distributed environments. The company's offerings include application delivery and traffic management, distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) protection, application and API security, and centralized management. It serves customers across multiple industries, including telecommunications, technology, financial services, public sector, industrial, retail, gaming, and education. The majority of the company's revenue is derived from the sale of secure networking and cybersecurity solutions and related maintenance and support services.

Megaport is one of the world’s largest software-defined network service providers, enabling around 3,000 enterprise customers to connect to over 1000 data centers throughout the world. Megaport’s services mostly revolve around enabling enterprises to connect to cloud service providers, like Amazon Web Services, but it also offers services to enable businesses to connect across multiple data centers and to internet exchanges.

Richinfo Technology Co Ltd is a Chinese based company operates in software development and business operations in the Internet field. The product portfolio of the group includes mail system, enterprise network disk, message push system and others.

Hangzhou DPtech Technologies Co Ltd focuses on network security and application delivery products and solutions. The security and application delivery products portfolio includes Application Firewall, IPS, Bandwidth Management, Deep Packet Inspection, Web Application Firewall, Anti-DDoS, Appliction Delivery and others.

Progress Software Corp provides software operate in one operating segment: software products for the development, deployment, and management of responsible, AI-powered applications and digital experiences. The following are products: Chef, Corticon, Data Direct, Developer Tools, Flowmon, Kemp LoadMaster, MarkLogic, MOVEit, OpenEdge, Semaphore, ShareFile, Sitefinity, WhatsUp Gold. Geographical regions include the United States, Canada, EMEA, Latin America, and Asia Pacific.

Sify Technologies Ltd is a provider of corporate network services in India. It offers converged Information and Communication Technology (ICT) solutions comprising Network- Connectivity services, Data Center services and Digital Services which include Cloud and Managed services, Applications Integration services and Technology Integration services. The company operates in three segments; Network Connectivity services which consists of domestic data, international data, wholesale voice. Data Center Services which consists of co-location services, cross connects and other allied managed services. Digital Services which consists of Cloud and Managed Services, Network Managed Services, Applications Integration Services, Technology Integration Services. Key revenue is from Network.

Asiainfo Security Technologies Co Ltd is a leader in China's network security software field, and a network security company that knows the Internet and the cloud in the industry.

N-able Inc is a provider of cloud-based software solutions for managed service providers (MSPs), enabling them to support digital transformation and growth for small and medium-sized enterprises. With a flexible technology platform and powerful integrations, N-able makes it easy for MSPs to monitor, manage, and protect their end-customer systems, data, and networks. The company's growing portfolio of management, security, automation, and data protection solutions is built for IT services management professionals. Geographically, the majority of revenue is from the United States. The company also has a presence in the United Kingdom and all other International regions.

AsiaInfo Technologies Ltd is a provider of telecom software products and related services. The company's product portfolio currently consists of CRM, charging & billing, and big data products to IoT and intelligent network products. Its software products are deployed using an on-premises, project-based delivery model, and are accompanied by end-to-end, professional deployment services. The Company's revenue is principally generated from project-based software development contracts, under which the Group develops software products and provides services at fixed prices and or variable prices.

Ribbon Communications Inc provides network solutions to service providers and enterprises. The company enables service providers and enterprises to modernize their communications networks and provide secure real-time communications solutions to their customers and employees. The company has two separate lines of business; the Cloud and Edge segment, and the IP Optical Networks segment. The majority of the revenue for the company is generated from its Cloud and Edge segment that provides secure and reliable software and hardware products, solutions, and services for VoIP communications, Voice Over LTE among others to service providers and enterprise customers. The company generates majority of its revenue from United States.

Cerillion PLC is a charging, billing, and customer relationship management software company. It has three operating segments, including Services, Software, and Other. The services segment relates to revenue from providing services to customers on new implementation projects and enhancements. The software segment relates to support and maintenance revenue derived from people using the software. The geographical segments are Europe, Asia Pacific, MEA, and the Americas. The majority of revenue is derived from Europe.

Allot Ltd is a provider of network intelligence and security solutions for service providers and enterprises. The company's solutions are deployed globally for network and application analytics, traffic control and shaping, and network-based security services. The firm's multi-service platforms are deployed by mobile, fixed, and cloud service providers and enterprises. The company has a customer base in Europe, Asia and Oceania, the Americas, the Middle East, and Africa.

Crexendo Inc is a provider of cloud communications, UCaaS, call centers, collaboration services, and other cloud business services. The company operates through two segments: Cloud telecommunications and Software Solutions. Its cloud telecommunications segment offers hardware, software, and unified communication solutions for businesses using IP or cloud technology over any high-speed Internet connection. The Software Solutions segment is involved in revenue generation from software licenses, software maintenance support, and professional services. It generates subscription and maintenance support revenue from customer support and other supportive services. The company offers warranties on its products. It derives a majority of its revenue from the Cloud telecommunications segment.

Alpha Systems Inc engages in software development for telecommunications systems. The company develops software for backbone communication systems, such as node systems, mobile network systems, and network management systems; open systems, including systems for management of production and distribution, and Intranets for corporate information management; and embedded systems to control electronic devices, including home appliances, office automation equipment, industrial machines, and in-vehicle systems. It also provides system integration, system operation and maintenance, and product sales services.

Radcom Ltd Ltd is engaged in providing network intelligence, 5G ready cloud-native, network intelligence solutions for telecom operators transitioning to 5G. The company has a network intelligence solution for 5G namely Radcom ACE. Its products consist of Radcom Network Visibility, Radcom Service Assurance, and Radcom Network Insights. It has offices in Israel, the United States, Brazil, and India. Key revenue is derived from sales in North America.

Amiya Corp is engaged in Development, manufacturing and sales of cyber security products and services, and cloud services for ICT infrastructure.

Enea AB is a supplier of software components for telecommunications and cybersecurity. The firm's focus areas are cloud-native, 5G-ready products for the mobile core, network virtualization, and traffic intelligence. More than 4.5 billion people rely on Enea technologies in their daily lives while using mobile phones and connecting to the internet. The company earns revenue by rendering services like Licensesing service, Support & maintenance services, and Professional services. It has a geographical presence in Sweden, Finland, USA, Americas, EMEA excluding Sweden, and Asia.

Tucows Inc is a corporate parent, allocating capital and providing efficient shared services to its three businesses. The Company offers Mobile Service Enabler (MSE) solutions, as well as professional services to other retail mobile providers. The Company is also a distributor of Internet services, including domain name registration, digital certificates, and email. It provides these services through an Internet-based distribution network of Internet Service Providers, web hosting companies, and other providers of Internet services to end-users. It operates in three segments: Ting, Wavelo, and Tucows Domains. It generates the majority of its revenue from Tucows Domains. Geographically company operates in USA, Canada and Europe.

Unirita Inc is a provider of software and solutions for IT systems operation. The company's product profile includes LMIS, A-AUTO, Sky-EYE Tribune, TIA Report, BSP-RM, Be.Learning, A-Spool, and others. LMIS is Lifecycle management for IT services. A-AUTO automates application scheduling, execution, and control in multi-platform environments. Sky-Eye Tribune includes resource management, network management, server management, and desktop management. TIA Report is a total information analysis report system that enables proactive system management and planning, and A-Spool stores, separates, bundles, prints, and archives application reports.

Advenica AB is a Sweden based company involved in providing cyber security solutions in the areas of National Security, Public sector, Critical infrastructure, and Corporate. The product offerings of the company include Data Diodes, ZoneGuard, SecuriRAM, File Security Screener and Secure Remote Access among others.

Wins Technet Co Ltd Formerly Wins Co.Ltd is an information protection company. It develops information security solution, and network security software. It operates in the field of network security and provides intrusion prevention system, DDoS attack countermeasure solution, intelligent attack countermeasure solution, integrated threat management solution, and firewall. Its also offers services such as security control, consulting..

PCI-PAL PLC is a holding company engaged in the peripheral component interconnect (PCI) and telephony services business. It operates as a specialist provider of secure payments solutions, including a cloud-based, Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard compliant suite. Its business activities include accepting contracts across a range of market sectors including retail, services, leisure, public, and charity sector. It operates the business across the United Kingdom serving the other markets. It operates one business sector: the service of providing data secure payment card authorizations for call centre operations and this is delivered on a regional basis. The company operates in EMEA, North America and ANZ region, out of which it generates maximum revenue from EMEA.

OTRS AG is engaged in open-source software solutions. The service portfolio includes process design, implementation, customizations, application support, corporate security, and managed OTRS services. The company generates maximum revenue from IT Services and support. Geographically, it derives a majority of its revenue from Germany.

Prologue SA delivers solutions in three key areas that can contribute to the optimization of information systems for companies. Its solutions include Cloud Computing; Unified communication; and Enterprise Content Management (ECM). The company also provides services spanning from diagnostics, field studies, consulting, and deployment, to functional upgrade and maintenance, based around dematerialization, Cloud and IP communication, and covering information systems and development.

Integrated Research Ltd is engaged in the design, development, implementation, and sale of systems and applications management computer software for business-critical computing, Unified Communication networks, and Payment networks. Its Prognosis platform is an integrated suite of monitoring and management software, designed to give its clients, an operational insight into and optimize the operation of their HP NonStop, distributed system servers, Unified Communications (UC), Payment environments, and the business applications that run on these platforms. The company’s geographic segments include Asia Pacific, Americas, and Europe. It generates revenue from licence fees, maintenance fees, subscription fees, testing solution services, and professional services.

Veea Inc is a company providing an edge platform having extensive knowledge and expertise on content delivery and edge computing, and has brought a broad range of Wi-Fi, 4G/5G mobile wireless, and IoT products to market over the past two decades. The company has first-in-class VeeaHub smart connectivity and computing hubs that integrate a full range of connectivity options, application processing power, and a full security stack to form an elastic edge computing platform with a dynamic connectivity and application mesh that can easily be deployed and centrally managed from the cloud.

Kerlink SA is a provider of connectivity solutions for designing, launching, and operating public & private Internet of Things networks. It specializes in enabling future-proof intelligent IoT connectivity for key verticals such as fleet management, transportation & logistics, retail, asset tracking, and smart metering, as well as smart agriculture & environment, and smart cities, buildings, and factories. Its key revenue is generated from Private Networks followed by Historic and alternative telecom operators. Geographically, Key revenue is generated from EMEA (Europe, Middle East and Africa).