At InfoTech 2003, CED showcased the most innovative Information Technology demos from North Carolina-based early and later stage entrepreneurial companies, University spin-outs, IT corporations and local research institutions. Congratulations to Research Triangle Software and Polyglot Systems for receiving the People's Choice Awards, voted on by conference attendees based on level of innovation, market application and “demo-ability.”
Below is a listing of all InfoTech 2003 demo participants.
Demo Selection Co-chairs:
Kevin Flynn, Daniels Daniels & Verdonik, P.A.
Donna Peek, SAS Institute, Inc.
Chorus Systems, Inc.
www.chorussystems.com
RTP, NC
Chorus Systems has developed an automated support platform called Uptime that provides proactive screening and diagnosis in a dynamic environment. Uptime's diagnostic capability is based on an innovative technology that allows it to automatically synthesize an extremely detailed reference model by routinely mining and correlating state information from the managed population.
Croquet
www.opencroquet.org
Cary, NC
Croquet is offering a next generation visual operating system that includes collaboration from the ground up. Considered a totally ad hoc multi-user network, Croquet is a fully dynamic environment, in which everything is a collaborative object and is fully modifiable at all times.
Diet Download (NCSU)
(no Web site)
Raleigh, NC
Diet Download is an innovative device that harnesses current technology in a unique way by using a PDA, software, and integral barcode scanner to track the dietary intake of a user. The prototype system allows a user to maintain proper lists of items owned/needed.
Elixar, Inc.
www.elixar.com
RTP, NC
Elixar monitors and helps secure wireless local area networks with the distributed, hosted system of its flagship software product AirTraf™. AirTraf is among the first wireless LAN traffic analyzers available, and the open source version boasts over 10,000 downloads around the world. Elixar makes a family of products that allows people to monitor, and diagnose, if necessary, the actual “air traffic” created by a wireless Local Area Network (LAN) hardware.
Futures for Kids
www.futuresforkids.org
Raleigh, NC
Futures for Kids motivates and empowers students to reach their full potential by providing them, their families and educators with comprehensive and user-friendly resources on post-high school educational, training, and career opportunities. Through an interactive Web portal backed by CRM software and virtual host technology, F4K walks middle and high school students through brief assessment tests and connects them to career coaches, career information and resources based on their strengths and interests.
Hatteras Networks
www.hatterasnetworks.com
RTP, NC
Hatteras Networks' Access Class Ethernet™ solution provides enhanced Ethernet data services for business subscribers that can be used by carriers to generate new business from existing customers, win new customers, and win back lost T1 customers with a more desirable product offering rather than just dropping prices. The company's platform enables carriers to extend highly profitable Ethernet Transparent LAN services to customers that are served with copper and/or fiber.
iAdvantage Software, Inc.
www.iadvantagesoftware.com
Cary, NC
The iAdvantage™ software platform uniquely employs concepts and tools already familiar to users (such as MS Word, Excel, MS Explorer, and Internet Explorer) and puts them in complete control of data collection and reporting processes. The company's software is sufficiently flexible, capable, and easy-to-use making it so that users do not have to rely on IT for any of their data collection or reporting needs. The software was developed for customers that collect data in large relational databases and develop analytical reports.
IBM - Pervasive Computing Software
www-3.ibm.com/software/pervasive/products/index.shtml
RTP, NC
IBM's WebSphere® Everyplace family of software is part of the access on demand family, allowing people to access information and take action anywhere, anytime, using their choice of devices. Everyplace software makes it possible to access data from a broad range of mobile devices. It delivers Web page and e-business applications to the screens of cell phones and wireless PDAs, and it provides developers and service providers with tools for creating new conveniences for customers and mobile workers.
InnerOptic Technology, Inc.
www.inneroptic.com
Hillsborough, NC
InnerOptic Technology, Inc. provides an innovative, patented technology called "3D Laparoscope" for acquisition and display of live three-dimensional imagery from inside the human body during minimally invasive surgeries using an endoscopic device known as a laparoscope. InnerOptic's first-of-a-kind 3D laparoscope can capture both video imagery and depth in real time. This technology will assist surgeons in accurate placement & registration in arthroscopic reconstruction and other surgeries.
Interactive Multimedia Solutions, Inc.
www.ims3d.com
Apex, NC
Interactive Multimedia Solutions, Inc. (IMS) is a seed-stage multimedia software and solutions company focused on developing and delivering innovative software solutions that allow for the seamless integration of interactive animated talking digital characters as part of multimedia applications, presentations, or marketing and educational materials to be delivered via the Web, or on a DVD/CD-ROM. These software solutions developed by IMS can be applied by its users across a number of markets including web-based applications, Direct Marketing, Interactive Training, Entertainment and Gaming, Wireless messaging services, and Interactive Kiosk systems.
MCNC
www.mcnc.org
RTP, NC
MCNC is developing an OFDM (orthogonal frequency division multiplexed) Channel Estimation and Equalization method for mobile network scenarios. This patent-pending technique combats the challenges associated with retaining high data rates and network throughput in rapidly varying or fading channels. Implications are for mobile communications needs and diverse network environments (this technology helps overcome signal distortion due to mobility and structures). In addition, MCNC is working on Information Search and Retrieval using a Grid computing architecture. This demonstration will show access to complex databases using Grid technology.
Mobile Data Tools, Inc.
(no Web site)
Winston-Salem, NC
Mobile Data Tools provides ASP software to manage wireless two-way pager devices for patient diaries and day-to-day patient management. From a central management console, a study manager can rapidly configure and deploy devices needed for a clinical study. The first Mobile Data Tools product, TrialStationT, uses patent pending methods and software to provide a real-time, wireless data platform. This totally mobile technology provides a pocket-sized, wireless two-way device to perform diary entries, verify compliance for medications and activity routines as well as receive diary and study updates.
Polyglot Systems, Inc.
www.pgsi.com
Durham, NC
Polyglot Systems develops and markets multilingual translation technology to the medical community, with an initial focus on emergency departments. The company's “ProLingua 24/7” product enables healthcare professionals to communicate immediately and accurately with non-English speaking patients. This portable tool is designed to minimize the effect of language barriers in the Emergency Department so that healthcare professionals can focus on what they do best-care for patients.
Research Triangle Software
www.rtsz.com
Cary, NC
Developed by Research Triangle Software (RTS), the CryptoStick™ is an innovative portable encryption device, allowing users to protect and encrypt their files and data. Use of the CryptoStick™ can replace the need for a user to carry a laptop computer in many cases. The CryptoStick™ uses the CryptoBuddy™ encryption software, also developed by RTS, to enable a user to quickly encrypt and compress any file to keep it secure. Also included on the CryptoStick™ is a second piece of software, called P.I. Protector Mobility Suite™ providing users with secure and private Internet browsing portable email and file syncing capabilities.
RolloverSystems
www.rolloversystems.com
Charlotte, NC
RolloverSystems is the first open network and only Web-enabled technology platform that matches 401(k) participants with top-tier financial institutions. This allows participants to research various rollover options, choose the IRA option that best meets their need and complete the entire rollover process in 25 minutes or less. The process offers choices among several of the nation's top financial institutions, and it helps employers comply with provisions of the Economic Growth & Tax Relief Reconciliation Act of 2001.
SAS Institute
www.sas.com
Cary, NC
As a leader in business intelligence and analytics, SAS' software answers strategic business questions that enable customers to control costs, drive revenue, achieve capital efficiency and lead with confidence. SAS solutions are used at more than 40,000 sites -- including 90 percent of the Fortune 500 -- to develop more profitable relationships with customers and suppliers, to allow for more accurate and informed decisions, and to drive organizations forward. SAS will showcase several business intelligence products that take advantage of the company's integrated architecture to deliver accurate, consolidated enterprise information.
StrikeIron, Inc.
www.strikeiron.com
Durham, NC
StrikeIron, Inc., a Web services software development company, is creating innovative products and services that allow users to discover and realize the potential of Web services, a $28 billion industry. The StrikeIronT Web Services Analyzer technology allows anyone to analyze any Web service anywhere in the world with a click of the mouse. All the details one needs to make use of a Web service and exploit it per a given business scenario are available immediately.
To The Point Innovations
2thepoint.home.mindspring.com
Chapel Hill, NC
To The Point Innovations is developing an ergonomic computer pointing device that serves as a substitute to the traditional mouse. Using the company's patent-pending technology, computer users can work with a hand relaxed in their lap. The design is based on work from several prominent computer ergonomics researchers.
Trebax Software
www.trebax.com
Morrisville, NC
Trebax's AdCelerity is a secure, on-line advertisement application that makes dynamic co-op advertisements a point and click away. The AdCelerity program provides an open line of communication between the company and its retailers nationwide, allowing retail locations to customize ads to reflect local flavors. Text, product pictures and ad examples are available on-line for dealers to access, download and customize.
TrialCard, Inc.
www.trialcard.com
Cary, NC
TrialCard's patented technology provides an alternative pharmaceutical sampling method using credit card like technology. With over 25 million cards distributed, TrialCard solutions have been used in Direct to Consumer Programs and are currently under pilot with Duke and UNC Hospitals and the NC Mental Health System. TrialCard can save pharmaceutical companies millions of dollars annually as well as provide marketing information never before available through traditional sampling methods.
Trifolium Group
www.trifolium.com
Raleigh, NC
Trifolium's Vivo Service Engine is a middle-tier server that is capable of receiving and processing requests, and returning results in a variety of formats using a variety of communication technologies. In addition to being a receiver of requests, Vivo is capable of internally generating events that result in processing, which makes the server self-activating if required. The Vivo server, which requires no programming, is configured using XML-based configuration files to provide the business logic, data mapping, and communication needed to implement the required functionality. Vivo's approach speeds up development and puts the focus on analysis instead of coding.