Doug Lane

Virtual Computer, Inc. develops distributed desktop virtualization solutions for mobile and remote workers. Its products are designed to improve the flexibility of personal computers. The company was founded in December 2007 and is headquartered in Westford, MA.

Vanguard Networks offers a portfolio of multiservice access gateways and IP routers for service providers and enterprises. With full routing capabilities, enterprise-class integrated security, proven VoIP services, switching capacity, and rich protocol support, the Vanguard Access Services Gateway replaces several single-purpose network devices and delivers a flexible and cost-effective network infrastructure. The Vanguard ASG Series enables 'real world' enterprise voice and data convergence through a complete set of QoS features and support for analog, digital, and IP phones. Intelligent multi-link load balancing, alternate link back up and PSTN telephony survivability meet the new imperatives of business continuity that enterprises demand.

Guardent, Inc. develops managed security software systems. The company is based in Waltham, MA. The company was founded by Maria A. Cirino, Dan McCall, Ryan Kalember. Guardent was acquired by VeriSign, Inc. on February 27, 2004 for $135 million.

AppSense, Inc. provides user virtualization technology to enterprise organizations. It offers environment, application and performance managers which include DataNow DesktopNow and EM plus. The firm also provides information technology projects, application and profile management. The company was founded by Charles Shareland in 1999 and is headquartered in Sunnyvale, CA.