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Matisse Networks' EtherBurst Optical Carrier Ethernet Swtich is revolutionizing optical networking by improving efficiency up to 50% over circuit-oriented networks. EtherBurst simplifies the network by reducing equipment requirements and operational expenses, resulting in the lowest total cost of ownership of any optical network. The EtherBurst Optical Carrier Ethernet Switch is the most efficient way to scale Carrier Ethernet networks. The EtherBurst Optical Carrier Ethernet Switch provides zero-touch optical networking that accelerates service velocity by overcoming the inefficiencies and complexities of circuit-oriented optical transport networks. EtherBurst is the first commercially available Optical Carrier Ethernet Switch based upon Ring OBS technology. Matisse has been awarded numerous patents and industry recognition awards for its breakthrough research and development in the field of optical networking. Matisse Networks is a privately held company located in Mountian View, CA.

Cardiva Medical, Inc. designs and develops vascular access management products. It offers VASCADE, an extravascular closure device designed to increase the comfort and safety of vascular closure for patients; and Catalyst, a device that supports the body's natural healing process by enhancing the vessel's inherent natural elastic recoil, tissue apposition and coagulation. The company was founded by Zia Yassinzadeh and Augustine Y. Lien in July 2002 and is headquartered in Santa Clara, CA.