Mitel Networks Corp

Avaya is one of the world s leading providers of telecommunication systems for small and large business enterprises. The company offers assistance with the development and compliance testing of third-party network products. It evaluates, designs, implements and manages enterprise communication networks. Avaya has a staff of more than 17,000 employees worldwide. The company owns and operates over 25 network operation and technical support centers. In addition, it specializes in telephony, messaging, networking, conferencing and customer management solutions. Avaya has nearly 4,000 channel partners worldwide, including system integrators and service providers. The company s clients include Western Kentucky University (WKU), New York Media and Villanova University.

Applied Materials, one of the world s largest suppliers of products and services to the global semiconductor industry, is one of the leading information infrastructure providers. As a core information infrastructure company, Applied Materials innovates and commercializes the processing and manufacturing technology that helps semiconductor manufacturers produce the world s most advanced chips. The company s mission is to be the leading supplier of semiconductor fabrication solutions worldwide through innovation and enhancement of customer productivity with systems and service solutions. Michael R. Splinter has been the chief executive officer of Applied Materials for more than three years. He has been with the semiconductor company for over three years. Splinter earned BS and MS degrees from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. The company is located in Santa Clara, Calif.