Jeff Kaplan

META Group, Inc. provides research and analysis for information technology trends & markets. The firm's advisory services, which include research, on-site briefings, strategic plan reviews, phone consultations and conferences. It is specialized in enterprise architecture, e-commerce and global networking, as well as industry-specific programs. The company was founded in 1989 and is headquartered in Stamford, CT.

Flagship Partners, Inc. (Flagship Partners) is a private equity/venture capital firm founded by David Straden in 1983. The firm is headquartered in New York, United States.

International Data Corp. is the premier global provider of market intelligence, advisory services, and events for the information technology, telecommunications and consumer technology markets. International Data Corp helps IT professionals, business executives, and the investment community make fact-based decisions on technology purchases and business strategy. More than 1000 IDC analysts provide global, regional, and local expertise on technology and industry opportunities and trends in over 110 countries worldwide. For more than 47 years, IDC has provided strategic insights to help their clients achieve their key business objectives. IDC is a subsidiary of IDG, the world's leading technology media, research, and events company. The company was founded in 1964 and is headquartered in Framingham, MA.

Part of Gartner, Inc., Dataquest, Inc. is an American company that provides accounting software with powerful automations and business intelligence. The company prioritizes customer service by ensuring that their clients can easily reach them through phone calls. Dataquest was acquired by Gartner, Inc. from The Dun & Bradstreet Corp. on August 14, 1996 for $75 million.

Founded by Kevin R. Green and David A. Henderson in 1997, TripleTree LLC is an independent merchant bank headquartered in Edina, Minnesota.

Tercera LLC (Tercera) is a venture capital firm founded in 2020 by Chris Barbin. The firm is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.

Part of BT Group Plc, International Network Services, Inc. provides business and technology consulting services and software solutions. The company is based in Santa Clara, CA. International Network Services was acquired by BT Group Plc on March 30, 2007.