Communications
The new generation of broadband communication delivers on the promise of ubiquity, constant connectivity, mobility, and stability. We see a balanced model that accommodates fully interactive, peer-to-peer, real-time and non-real-time communication. Instant messaging and email "platforms" are emerging as environments every bit as extensible and powerful as web sites. The concepts of on-demand, "push," and personalization are re-emerging, but with different implementations. We see continuous connectivity enabled by mobility management and security applications; gateway opportunities that link, control, and maintain multiple networks, applications, and clients; and new delivery modes for content and online services. 
 
@mobile

@Mobile

Bellevue, WA

Internet service applications linking wireless phone users and Internet users

(acquired by Qualcomm)

4th Pass

4thPass

Seattle, WA

Developer of carrier-class software infrastructure to power next generation mobile applications on any wireless device

(acquired by Motorola NYSE: MOT)

Applied

Applied Identity

San Francisco, CA

Identity-driven network access management solutions

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Napera Networks

Mercer Island, WA

Network solutions that enable small and medium enterprises to build safe, secure and healthy networks

Net6

San Jose, CA

Developer of a new infrastructure for the wireless web

(acquired by Citrix NASDAQ: CTXS)

SignalSoft

Boulder, CO

Developer of location information software for wireless communications

(acquired by Openwave Systems, NASDAQ: OPWV)

Watchguard Technologies

Watchguard Technologies

Seattle, WA

Developer of low-end firewall systems and other internet security products

(NASDAQ:WGRD)