Murugesan Raj Shanmugaraj

Astral Point, based in Chelmsford, MA, is a front-runner in next-general SONET metro optical systems. Astral Point has achieved numerous breakthroughs in optical and aggregation technologies. Across its product line, Astral Point offers densities up to seven times better than the nearest competitor, scalability up to eight times better, along with DWDM (dense wavelength division multiplexing) capabilities and advanced data aggregation technologies.

Acacia Communications, Inc. is engaged in the development, manufacture, and sale of high-speed coherent optical interconnect products that are designed to transform communications networks through improvements in performance, capacity, and cost. The company was founded by Mehrdad Givehchi, Benny P. Mikkelsen, and Christian J. Rasmussen in June 2009 and is headquartered in Maynard, MA.

Nokia of America Corp. develops and provides networking and communications technology, products and services. It offers fixed and mobile broadband, IP and optical technologies. The firm offers a portfolio of solutions and services for telecom services providers, public and private organizations, wireline and wireless operators and enterprises. The company is headquartered in Murray Hill, NJ.