David Nix

Alereon, Inc. designs and develops semiconductor ultra wideband wireless chipsets. It offers UWB ICs and modules, certified wireless USB reference designs, after market/embedded radio solutions, and development kits for use in personal computers and laptops; and portable products, such as digital cameras, mp3 players, mobile handsets, and smart phones. The firm sells its products through online retailers. The company was founded by Eric Broockman in April 2003 and is headquartered in Austin, TX.

Agere Systems, Inc. designs, develops and manufactures integrated circuits used in communications networks and computer equipment

AT&T Wireless Services, Inc. provided voice, data and video telecommunications services. It was acquired by Cingular Wireless LLC in October 26, 2004. The company was headquartered in Redmond, WA.

NEC America, Inc. manufactures network communication products. It develops, markets, services and supports network communications products, software and network management systems to the public and private sectors. The company's service include system integration, IP telephony & business communication systems, data communications, digital key systems, telephone and PBX systems, facsimile, optical networking and microwave radio equipment. NEC America is headquartered in Irving, TX.