RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, NC–TechJournal South has announced its inaugural Tech 50, TechJournal’s annual list of some of the most innovative technology firms in the Southeast region.
The inaugural list looks at tech firms of the new millennium, focusing on some of the most innovative and promising tech firms launched in the Southeast since 2000.
The list criteria focused on a variety of areas, such as unique technologies, management teams, market potential and market execution. Nominations were sought from venture capitalists, entrepreneurs, and economic development executives.
“We’re excited about the present and the future of the Southeast technology community,” said Allan Maurer, Editor of the TechJournal. “Vibrant, strong start-ups from DC through South Florida are developing innovative and disruptive technologies that will change the face of their industries.
“We had a difficult time in selecting only 50 companies, but we feel these firms represent a solid cross section of the Southeast technology scene. We look forward to watching these firms grow.”
The 2008 Tech 50 firms include:
1. 6th Sense Analytics, Morrisville, NC – www.6sa.com
2. Anystream, Sterling, VA – www.anystream.com
3. Applied Plasmonics, Gainesville, FL – www.appliedplasmonics.com
4. Brightview Technologies, Research Triangle Park, NC – www.brightviewtechnologies.com
5. Broadwick, Durham, NC – www.broadwick.com
6. Camero, Tyson’s Corner, VA – www.camero-tech.com
7. Centice, Research Triangle Park, NC – www.centice.com
8. Clarabridge, Reston, VA – www.clarabridge.com
9. ChannelAdvisor, Morrisville, NC – www.channeladvisor.com
10. Clearspring Technology, Arlington, VA – www.clearspring.com
11. Coaltek, Tucker, GA – www.coaltek.com
12. Covega, Jessup, MD – www.covega.com
13. Cybera, Franklin, TN – www.cybera.net
14. Firethorn Mobile, Atlanta, GA – www.firethornmobile.com
15. FortiusOne, Washington, DC – www.fortiusone.com
16. Heartscape Technologies, Columbia, MD – www.heartscape.com
17. Hookmobile, Alexandria, VA – www.hookmobile.com
18. Infinity Business Group, Lexington, SC – www.infinitybusinessgroup.com
19. Inipower Systems, Morrisville, NC – www.inipower.com
20. InnerPulse, Research Triangle Park, NC – www.inner-pulse.com
21. Intent Mediaworks, Atlanta, GA – www.intentmediaworks.com
22. JackBe, Chevy Chase, MD – www.jackbe.com
23. Jacket Micro Devices, Atlanta, GA – www.jacketmicro.com
24. Maxion Technologies, Hyattsville, MD – www.maxion.com
25. Motricity, Durham, NC – www.motricity.com
26. Multiply, Boca Raton, FL – www.multiply.com
27. Near-Time, Chapel Hill, NC – www.near-time.net
28. Netuitive, Reston, VA – www.netuitive.com
29. Nexidia, Atlanta, GA – www.nexidia.com
30. Nextreme Thermal Solutions, Research Triangle Park, NC – www.nextreme.com
31. NovaMin Technology, Alachua, FL – www.novamin.com
32. Overture Networks, Research Triangle Park, NC – www.overturenetworks.com
33. PassAlong Networks, Nashville, TN – www.passalongnetworks.com
34. Radarfind, Research Triangle Park, NC – www.radarfind.com
35. REACHMDconsult, Augusta, GA – www.reachmdc.com
36. Recordant, Alpharetta, GA – www.recordant.com
37. rPath, Raleigh, NC – www.rpath.com
38. Ruckus Network, Herndon, VA – www.ruckusnetwork.com
39. Scentric, Alpharetta, GA – www.scentric.com
40. Skyway Software, Tampa, FL – www.skywaysoftware.com
41. Steelbox Networks, Atlanta, GA – www.steelbox.com
42. StrikeIron, Research Triangle Park, NC – www.strikeiron.com
43. Sunlight Direct, Oak Ridge, TN – www.sunlight-direct.com
44. Tower Cloud, St. Petersburg, FL – www.towercloud.com
45. Turanair Systems, Deerfield Beach, FL – www.turanairsystems.com
46. VideoNext, Chantilly, VA – www.videonext.com
47. VidSys, Vienna, VA – www.vidsys.com
48. ViTrue, Atlanta, GA – www.vitrue.com
49. WiDeFi, Melbourne, FL – www.widefi.com
50. YAP, Charlotte, NC – www.yapme.com
Gold Sponsors for the inaugural Tech 50 include: Business Wire, CB Richard Ellis, Cherry Bekaert & Holland, Collexis, Duke University’s Fuqua School of Business, Hunton & Williams, Hutchison Law Group, Maverick Endeavors and Southern Capitol Ventures.
Tech 50 Silver Sponsors included Aurora Funds, Best Lab Deals, Christopher & Weisberg, Chrysalis Ventures, DASH Systems, Good Leads, Human Capital Solutions, Moore & Van Allen, Rankin McKenzie, Teer Associates, Wake Tech Community College and WebScientifics Corporation.
For more information visit www.tech50.org.
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