1. BOSTON:
About the Massachusetts
The Mobile Revolution
Technology Leadership
Starts Here
Seth Priebatsch, founder and CEO of SCVNGR, famously sleeps on the
Council
office couch -- when he sleeps -- dreaming of the next million users of
The Mass Technology Leadership
his location-based games.
Council, Inc. is the only business
Jason Jacobs, FitenssKeeper CEO, runs the Boston Marathon in a association that addresses “Boston is very unique in that it
smart phone costume, part of his relentless efforts to promote his the critical leadership issues has strong roots in ad networks,
top-selling fitness apps. of innovative technology and voice recognition, carrier equipment
technology-enabled compa- and location services; rarely all
Boston is America’s premier college town, after all, so it’s no wonder represented in other cities. Skyhook
that it’s a hotbed of young entrepreneurs designing the newest, cool- nies. Drawing on the rich
has been able to escape the tech
est, smartest mobile apps. legacies of Massachusetts
saturation and high cost of areas
Network Communications SPRING 2011
But Massachusetts is also a longtime com- like Silicon Valley, while still
Council, the Massachusetts MASSACHUSETTS
munications technology hub. It was here benefiting from a thriving
Software Council, and the New
Mobile
that Alexander Graham Bell uttered his and innovative environment.”
England Business and Technol-
famous words, “Mr. Watson, please Ted Morgan,
ogy Association, Inc., the orga-
come here.” And it was here that Founder & CEO,
nization is dedicated to fostering
Eco
“Most people don’t realize computers first started talking to Skyhook Wireless
entrepreneurship and promoting the
that we didn’t start MocoSpace each other and BBN helped cre-
ate the Internet. success of companies that develop and
in Massachusetts. We moved to
Boston because of the amazing deploy technology across industry sectors.
System
So it’s no coincidence that Bos- The Mass Technology Leadership Council conducts
opportunities to build a business
ton is leading the way in mobile. educational programs, hosts industry events, facilitates networking,
in a great ecosystem. We have
That Android was conceived and sponsors research, advocates in favor of technology policies that pro-
not been disappointed.”
designed here by local telecom mote innovation, entrepreneurship and competition, and recognizes
Justin Siegel, veteran Rich Miner’s team. Or
industry-leading companies and people. For more information, visit
Co-Founder & CEO, that serial entrepreneur Ash Dahod
www.masstlc.org or blog.masstlc.org.
MocoSpace created a dominant mobile multime-
dia platform called Starent. Or that Thanks to Cheryl Morris and the BostonInno team for their support of the
network companies like Akamai and Acme MassTLC Mobile Cluster ecosystem analysis. Special thanks to Walt Doyle
Packet are becoming mobile powerhouses. and Where, Inc for their sponsorship of the compilation.
It’s no wonder Boston is leading world in mobile innovation, with Thanks also to the outstanding support of the Mobile Cluster Co-Chairs:
400 companies employing more than 30,000 people. Or that global Walt Doyle, President and CEO, Where.com
giants such as Google, Cisco, Apple, Microsoft, Nokia and eBay have Steve Krom, VP and GM New England, AT&T
all come to Massachusetts to buy companies and technologies. Carl Stjernfeldt, General Partner, Castile Ventures
Silicon Valley has its web-based behemoths. China and India are cre-
ating big infrastructure suppliers. But in Massachusetts, our specialty
is innovation. And now it’s mobile innovation. The mobile revolution
starts here.
20 Mall Road, Suite 151 | Burlington, MA 01803
781-993-9000 | blog.masstlc.org | www.masstlc.org
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2. Bitstream | Figcard | Mobicious | SaveWave | Voltree Power | 1st Works | Bitheads | Chexplit | FeedHenry
| Hook Mobile | Moaec | Nestor Traffic Systems | Sand 9 | Spot On Networks | Vlingo | Delcom Systems
| Izup | Pegasystems | Texterity | Captivate Network | Google Cambridge | Monotype Imaging | Smart Robots
| Bite Mobile | Exavera Technologies | Mjetz | Samsung | VGo Communications | Codebroker | Hummingbytes
| Nexage | Survol | Biscom | Broadcom Corp | Erallo Technologies | Froghop | Microsoft | Mobleo | Rocket Farm
Studios | Shopximity | Verdasys | Wowize | Coloci | I Am Hungry | Nextcode | Swift Mobile | Autocell Laboratories
| Digit Wireless | Localytics | Proxpro | Trimble Navigation | Akamai | Accessplus Communications | Digirobotics
About the MassTLC The Ecosystem
| Keisense | Pipeline Wireless | Thinking Phone Networks | Celtra | H&H Software | Mstyle | Sparkfish Creative While the full ecosystem boasts close to 400 companies
| Adva Mobile | Adme | Beatbox Pad | Beaumaris Networks | Ember | Empower Mobility | Me You Health | meblur
| RealityFrontier | Red Bend Software | Untravel Media | Unwired Appeal | ChoiceStream | Hooken Mobile
| NetRC Systems | Spring Partners | Cadio | Getzazu | Modiv Media | Single Digits | xMobilesolutions | Appswell
Mobile Cluster these logos represent those mobile companies in the region
that have also joined MassTLC as a member.
| Comnav Engineering | Dexrex Gear | ID8-Mobile | Jumptap | Kiva Systems | Nokia | Phandroid | Pivotal Satellite
Technologies | Synet | The Sweeper | Thinking Screen Media | Apple | 3 B Communications | Cellular Specialties
| Groundhog Technologies | Moveable Code | Soundbite Communications | CardStar | Graywolf Sensing The MassTLC Mobile Cluster is dedicated to the continuous improvement of
Solutions | MoreMagic Solutions | SnapMyLife | Airpath Wireless | AT&T | DataXu | Ipowerapps | kWhOURS the region’s mobile hub and is working to raise awareness of our leadership,
| Paycash Mobile | Porticus Technology | Telescada | Tom Tom | Cisco | HTC | Netversant | Sproxil | Dear
Panda | Iscandit | Peekaboo Mobile | Textaurant | Clearwire | HuddleHub | Newbury Networks | Survey foster innovation, grow the sector and attract global mobile players to Massa-
On The Spot | Ayantek | Docutemp Wireless | Lojack | Quiet Logistics | Ubiqi Health
| Authentic Mobile chusetts. MassTLC programs and initiatives are aimed at the entire wireless
| Bradford Networks food chain, from developers of early stage ideas to some of the largest play-
400+ companies
| Fluentmobile
| LiveWire Mobile ers in the market and covers all sectors – app developers, carriers, handset
| MobileSphere
| Proxim Wireless manufacturers, infrastructure providers and users.
in the nation’s | Seafire
| Treedia Labs | WHERE
|
Mobile
A p p e r i a n
The Cluster’s priorities include:
mobile hub
| A u d i s s e y
Guides | Liquid Leadership — Convene high-impact
W i r e l e s s
events and initiatives to bolster the
region’s leadership position.
| Proliphix | Trade Wings | Cerylion | Hea!lthrageous | mtiks
| Spectra Access | Acme Packet | Bentley Systems | Envio “With headquarters in Boston,
Networks | Meltwater | Research In Motion | Vazion | Airprint Investment Capital — Engage we have access to top people
Networks | Cyphermint | Interact Public Safety Systems | Oxy venture capitalists, angels, across all disciplines – from advertising
Systems | Telemessage | Allfocus | Beechwoods Software
| Enlight Solutions | Heywire | RedPint | uReach Technologies and other investors with our and design to technology and analytics.
| Connected Bits | Incelligence | Nuance | SyntegraTech | Comm- region’s entrepreneurs.
tract Corp | IBM | NextTrain | SymTrend | Airvana | Chameleon That talent, coupled with the entrepre-
Network | Hello Vino | Myvu Corp | SpeedDemon | Cadec Global neurial spirit from the venture capital
| Geolenz | Mocospace | SiGe Semiconductor | XIUS | American Talent Pool — Connect indus-
Tower | Avaya | Digital Voice Systems | LocaModa | Pyxis Mobile | TripChill try and universities to insure a community, has helped fuel our
| Connectivity | Infared5 | Oak Wireless | Tapatalk | Celeno Communications
| Green Mountain Software| Motorola Mobility| Sonus Networks | Axerra Networks talented workforce to fuel the enormous growth.
| Brewgene | Comhouse Wireless | Direct Network Services | Footpath | iBasis | LogMeIn | Mobiquity
| NextComputing | Queralt | Shoptext | Sycamore Networks | Trophos Energy | WiTricity | Abhav | Ascio
growth. George Bell,
Wireless | KVH Industries | Pongr | T-Mobile | AdelaVoice | Azuki Systems | Echo Therapeutics | Malleable
Devices Inc. | Raizlabs | Unbound Commerce | Chexout Systems | Homeland Security Wireless | Nellymoser Promotion — Vigorously promote
President and CEO,
| Sponty | Bluesocket | FitnessKeeper | Mobile Software | Sayagle | Waav | Atlantic Tele-network | LG | Profit
the region as a hub of mobile in-
JumpTap
Tools | TotalMobile | Ascendent Systems | Aylus Networks | Drync | K-nfb Reading Technology | Long Distance
Post | Pliq | Radiospire Networks | Tiverias Apps | Unadilla Antenna | Broadview Networks | Gam Electronics novation.
| Mobot | Sideband Systems | Wyerless.net Solutions | Ambient Devices | Antenna Software | Dielectric
Communications | KaOoga! Mobile | Pinyadda | ThinkFlood | Anam Mobile | Boundless Security Systems | Fitnow
| Mobilerobots | SCVNGR | WASP Audio Technologies | AvidMobile | Digitas | Locately | QuantiaMD | TripCraft
| Dataviz | Internoded | Parallel Cities | Telepartner International | Checkbox Survey
Solutions | Hiwired | National Wireless | Spinwave Systems | Dialogic NEW ENGLAND WIRELESS VENTURE FINANCING 2008 - PRESENT
| KangoGift | Pintley | Thickfuzz | Biorasis | Equilateral Technologies
| Meru Networks | Revolabs | Veracode | Aes-intellinet | Biskero Regions’ innovators attract strong funding
| David Clark Co | Evertrue | Isabella Products | Millennial Net
| Peak Networks | SAB Solutions | Telstra | Verizon Wireless
| Ambient Rings | Bettawalka | Eplus Technology | MEMSIC
| Ressen Design | Vela Systems | Caduceus Wireless
| Go2 Media | ModoLabs | Skycore | XtremeAlerts
| Camiant | Goby Technologies | MoFuse | Skyscape
“The convergence | zTrace Technologies | Aerva | Bellhawk Systems
| Enterprise Mobile | Medtronic | Renaissance
of an exceptional talent Electronics | Vanu | Airwide Solutions | AisleBuyer
MILLIONS
| Canberra Industries | Gomez | Monitise
pool of rock stars, bamboo Americas | Skyworks Solutions | Brassmonkey
friendly climate and tax breaks | Comverse Technology | Foneshow | Illume
Software | Mobiola | Notepage | Sendza
for companies operating without | Syniverse | Wherephone | Cross Country
vowels makes Boston the ideal Automotive Services | Intel Network Systems
| Onset Technology | Telcordia Technologies
city to grow a business.” | Basho Technologies | Electrochem Solutions
| Mcaddie | Rave Mobile Safety | Unbound
Seth Priebatsch, Commerce | Counterpulsation | Instantnightlife
| OneSimCard | Tatara Systems | CounterPath
Founder & Chief Ninja, Corporation | InfoGin | OnePIN | TapWalk | Cielo
SCVNGR Mobile | HP Procurve | NetScout Systems | Sprint
| Bitwave Semiconductor | FitLinxx | Mobile
Excursions | SavingStar | Voodoovox | 211me