Cynthia M. Deysher

ArrowPoint Communications, Inc. provides web switches to optimize e-commerce transactions and delivery of web content. The company designs products such as CS-100 & CS-800 to enhance the performance, scalability, reliability and security of customer's websites and to route requests for web content to the network server. The company's major customers are EMC, Exodus Communications, Global Crossing, NaviSite and Road Runner.

Shiva Corp. provides broadband security appliances and technologies along with virtual private networks and remote access equipment. The company was founded in 2001 and is headquartered in Newton, MA.

Prime Computer, Inc. manufactures mini computers and electronic components. It offers printers, projectors, consumer electronics, used monitors & desktop systems, software, protectors and video cards. The company was founded in 1972 and is headquartered in Marietta, GA.

Part of Oracle Corp., Bytex Corp is a company that specializes in switches and electronic applications. The company is based in Westborough, MA. Bytex was acquired by Network Systems Corp. on November 17, 1993 for $44.81 million.

CVP Management, Inc (Converge Venture Partners) is a venture capital firm founded in 1998 by Nilanjana Bhowmik and Maia Heymann. The firm is headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts.

Empirix, Inc. provides testing and management solutions. It offers testing and quality assurance of IP communications networks for equipment manufacturers, network service providers, and call center enterprises. The firm’s products include Testing as a Service, OneSight, PACE, VoiceWatch, Hammer, E-XMS, IntelliSight, and RAN Vision. The company was founded in 1992 and is headquartered in Bedford, MA.