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In 1998, five researchers - Will Schroeder, Ken Martin, Lisa Avila, Charles Law, and Bill Hoffman - founded Kitware with a singular vision: to advance science and technology through open-source software. What began as support for the Visualization Toolkit (VTK) has evolved into a global leader in advanced technical computing, artificial intelligence, and customized software solutions. Kitware's team of renowned researchers and developers has created industry-standard platforms that power scientific visualization, medical imaging, and data analysis worldwide. Today, Kitware stands as a 100% employee-owned company with nearly 200 team members across offices in New York, North Carolina, Minnesota, New Mexico, Virginia, and France. The company's open-source philosophy drives innovation in computer vision, healthcare and life sciences, scientific visualization, and software process solutions. By partnering with government agencies, commercial enterprises, and academic institutions - including DARPA, NOAA, NASA, and leading medical research centers - Kitware delivers solutions that make the world safer, healthier, and more informed. Their commitment to collaborative development and knowledge sharing has established VTK, CMake, ParaView, and ITK as foundational tools in scientific computing.

nXscale exists to transform how startups and scale-ups build their teams. Founded in 2021 in the midst of a global shift toward hybrid work, nXscale recognized that great ideas need great people to become reality - but finding and hiring that talent shouldn't slow a company down. They connect global startups with world-class Filipino talent through strategic outsourcing and tailored hiring solutions, acting not as a transactional vendor but as a true partner in building sustainable, scalable teams. The company brings deep expertise across tech, finance, SaaS, BPO, and recruitment, leveraging experience working with successful startups to provide customized strategies that drive operational excellence. Their philosophy follows a simple three-step process: they Find top talent, clients Select the perfect fit, and nXscale Hires and sets success in motion. With a consultative approach that prioritizes listening over selling, they've helped companies like Dialpad and Clipchamp scale internationally by filling critical roles with outstanding candidates who align with both skills and culture. Headquartered in Makati City, Philippines, nXscale is building a future where businesses can delegate non-core tasks and focus energy on innovation, growth, and pushing boundaries.

Portnox delivers universal zero trust access control that eliminates enterprise attack surface through passwordless authentication. The company's cloud-native platform unifies Network Access Control (NAC), Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA), RADIUS, and TACACS+ to secure users, devices, and networks without requiring hardware appliances or VPN infrastructure. Portnox automatically discovers, profiles, and monitors every managed and unmanaged device attempting to connect to enterprise networks, enforcing security policies consistently across wired, wireless, and VPN access. Founded in 2007, Portnox serves thousands of enterprises globally, securing millions of devices across distributed networks. The platform reduces breach risk by 75% while delivering 287% ROI according to Forrester analysis. By eliminating the need for on-premises infrastructure, Portnox enables rapid deployment and scalability without the operational overhead of legacy access control systems. The company has received multiple industry awards including recognition from Cyber Defense Magazine, InfoSec Awards, and inclusion in the 2025 Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing private companies.

At Balbix, we are building the world's first AI-native cyber risk and exposure management platform, transforming how enterprises understand and reduce their cybersecurity risk. Our platform unifies data from over 150 security products to provide real-time, actionable insights that help CISOs, CIOs, and security teams make informed decisions. We pioneered the use of AI for cyber risk quantification (CRQ), continuous threat exposure management (CTEM), and third-party risk management (TPRM), enabling organizations to move from reactive to proactive cybersecurity postures. Our team collaborates closely across data engineering, ML, backend, and frontend disciplines to solve complex challenges at petabyte scale. We believe in leveraging cutting-edge technologies including GenAI - exemplified by BIX, our conversational AI assistant - to democratize cyber risk understanding across technical and non-technical stakeholders alike. From identifying exploitable vulnerabilities to quantifying financial impact in business terms, we empower organizations to see their entire attack surface and respond with unprecedented speed and precision.

OnX is a leading technology solution provider that has been serving businesses, healthcare organizations, and government agencies across Canada for over 40 years. Founded in 1983, the company combines deep technical expertise with a full suite of flexible technology solutions designed to help organizations achieve their digital transformation goals. OnX partners with enterprise organizations to embed data and AI into the core of their IT infrastructure, delivering solutions securely and at scale. The company's comprehensive service portfolio includes Generative AI, Application Modernization, Managed Hybrid Cloud, Cybersecurity, Unified Communications, and Infrastructure solutions. OnX guides clients through every phase of digital transformation - from discovery and planning to design and management - helping them modernize legacy applications, implement cloud-native architectures, and establish robust data foundations for AI initiatives. With a team of certified professionals and strong partnerships with leading technology providers, OnX has built a reputation for delivering measurable business results through innovative, end-to-end technology solutions.

We're a regional bank that's been around since 1866, serving customers across 14 states with more than 1,000 branches. Our team of over 10,000 people works every day to provide straightforward financial solutions - whether that's helping someone open their first checking account, supporting a small business owner with a loan, or advising a corporation on treasury management. We believe in doing right by our customers and the communities we serve, which is why we focus on being a bank that lives local, hires local, and serves local. We're not just about traditional banking anymore. We're investing heavily in digital experiences and modern tools to make managing money simpler and more secure. From our mobile banking app to online platforms, we're working to meet customers where they are - whether that's at home, on the go, or in one of our branches. Our $210 billion in assets might make us sound big, but we still approach every customer relationship with the care and attention of a community bank that truly understands your needs.