David Orr

Tropic Networks, Inc. designed, developed and marketed regional and metro-area optical networking equipment for use in telephony, data and cable applications. Recognized that service providers in both the telecom and cable industries are standardizing on wavelengths for their metro backbone networks, the company had purpose built a Wavelength Tracker, a powered optical transport solution for application in both these key markets. The company was founded in May, 2007 and was headquartered in Ottawa, Canada.

Metro-Optix, Inc. used to provide telecommunications equipment. The company was engaged in designing and manufacturing of optical transport systems, termed Multi-Service Protocol Platforms (MSPP). Metro-Optix was founded in December 1999 and it was headquartered in Santa Clara, CA.

Broadband Technologies, Inc. (now Pliant systems, Inc.) is involved in designing, engineering, manufacturing and marketing of sophisticated electronics hardware and software product for the telecommunications industry, focusing primarily on operators of local exchange telephone networks. Broadband is located in Durham, NC.