Franz X. Zihlmann

Data Axle, Inc. provides business data and marketing solutions. It offers analytics and marketing services. The firm specializes in digital and traditional marketing channels. The company was founded by Vinod Gupta in 1972 and is headquartered in Dallas, TX.

MSC Software Corp. develops simulation software technology that enables engineers to validate and optimize their designs using virtual prototypes. Its services include quick start projects, knowledge transfer, customer success program, staff augmentation, on-site support, simulation projects, customization and process automation, methods development, toolkit solutions, and simulation data and process management. The firm's customers include the aerospace, automotive, consumer products, defense, electronics and energy industries. The company was founded by Richard MacNeal and Robert Schwendler in 1963 and is headquartered in Newport Beach, CA.

Wall Data, Inc. develops enterprise and internet software products. The company is located in Kirkland, WA.

Wonderware Corp. supplies industrial automation and information software solutions. The firm develops software that transforms data into plant information. It offers software solutions in the areas of production and performance management, geographical SCADA, and supervisory HMI. The company was founded by Dennis R. Morin in April 1987 and is headquartered in Lake Forest, CA.

Forcepoint LLC provides unified web, email, and data security solutions. It offers data security consulting, security intelligence consulting, cyber security intelligence, training and technical certification, implementation packages, and government certification services. The company was founded in 1994 and is headquartered in Austin, TX.

Kofax London Holdings Ltd. provides software and consulting services in the electronic data and document capture market. Its solutions provide a return on investment to customers in banking, insurance, government, healthcare, business process outsourcing and other markets. The company was founded by Otto Schmid and Adrian Knapp in 1991 and is headquartered in Irvine, CA.

University of Southern California is a private research university that mainly offers undergraduate, graduate & other higher education. The university was founded in 1880 and is headquartered in Los Angeles, CA.

Part of PLATINUM Technology International, Inc., Locus Computing Corp. is a software consulting services company. The company is based in Inglewood, CA. Locus Computing was acquired by PLATINUM Technology International, Inc. on August 17, 1995 for $33 million.

Part of International Business Machines Corp., Access360 Corp. develops identity management software solutions. The company is based in Irvine, CA. The company was founded by Jeff Drake. Access360 was acquired by International Business Machines Corp. on January 31, 2003.

Children's Hospital of Orange County provides medical care services for children. Its services include wellness and primary care, specialty services and mental health. The company was founded on October 5, 1964 and is headquartered in Orange, CA.

Nuance Enterprise Solutions & Services Corp. develops and provides cloud-based outbound customer engagement solutions. The firm's platform is used by companies to manage outbound customer service communications via automated phone, email, and text messages. It offers Varolii ID which automatically analyzes each recipient's past responses to personalize future communications. The company was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in Burlington, MA.

Association for Services Management International (AFSMI) is engaged in helping service professionals and service organizations to deliver more value for their customers. AFSMI delivers research, education, assessment and certification programs as well as conferences and events all focused on the services industry. Founded in 1975, it has thousands of members worldwide. From professional service to customer support to field service, AFSMI defines the standards, plots the trends and brings together the best and brightest individuals and companies in the technology-related services industry. 'S-business' (the services business) is the term coined by AFSMI to describe the technology services industry. S-business includes all of the activities, organizations and individuals involved in providing customer services and support for technology-based products and solutions. Operating as a neutral third party, AFSMI document best practices define standards and develop shared research that lowers operating costs for its members.

Moore Corp. Ltd. is a data-driven constituent experience management company that provides performance-driven marketing solutions to nonprofit, association, commercial, and government clients. The company is based in Stamford, CT, and has subsidiaries in Belgium, Guatemala, and the United States. With over 3,000 employees in 36 locations across the country, the organization offers strategic consulting, creative development, media planning and buying, research and analytics, production management, product fulfillment, database services, and public relations. The company is an innovation-led company of 5,000 people that is the largest marketing, data, and fundraising company in serving the purpose-driven industry with clients across education, association, political, and commercial sectors. Moore combines their strength in technology and unmatched industry expertise to provide clients with strategy, creative, production, media, data, response management, and analytic services.

enChoice, Inc. engages in the provision of enterprise content management solutions. It offers digital filing, physical records management, application system monitoring, total cost of ownership, and software products. Its software applications include CYA, KwikWork, KwikWorkLegal, and enTools. The firm also provides business case, implementation, information technology support, production support, and total system support services. The company was founded in 1993 and is headquartered in Tempe, AZ.

Distributed Logic Corp. provides computer related services. The private company is based in Woburn, MA.

The CHOC Foundation exists to generate community awareness and resources for the Children's Hospital of Orange County (CHOC) and Children's Hospital at Mission, supporting specific strategies that underscore the hospitals' local and national leadership in prevention, treatment and research programs. CHOC Foundation's fundraising activities are guided by six philanthropic aspirations: to provide medical care for all children; to treat chronic and catastrophic illnesses; to emphasize illness and injury prevention; to support the well being of children; to achieve medical breakthroughs; and to serve as a community leader and partner in the care of children.

Claroty Ltd. provides cyber security services. It secures cyber physical systems across industrial, healthcare, and enterprise environments. The company was founded by Amir Zilberstein, Benny Porat and Galina Antova and is headquartered in Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel.

United Way Worldwide is a non-profit organization, which engages in raising money for charitable causes. It focuses on education, health, and financial stability. The company was founded in 1974 and is headquartered in Alexandria, VA.