Hugh Thomas

TapRoot Systems Inc. is a venture backed, Smartphone Software Company based in the Research Triangle Park area of North Carolina. They strive to add value to its customers by providing the most innovative mobile solutions. It has two main product lines: Embedded Mobile Analytics is a platform that provides operators, mobile marketers, and market research companies' insight into device performance and how users are interacting with data and voice services. WalkingHotSpot is an Internet access solution that turns your mobile phone into its anytime, anywhere 'walking' Wi-Fi hotspot. WalkingHotSpot is available on leading smartphone platforms for individual consumers, operators, and retailers.

Microsemi Communications, Inc. engages in the design, development, and market of integrated circuits that are used primarily by manufacturers of networking systems for carrier and enterprise networking applications. The company was founded by Louis R. Tomasetta and Ira Deyhimy in 1984 and is headquartered in Chandler, AZ.

Part of Microchip Technology, Inc., Orologic, Inc. develops high performance systems on chip solutions. The company is based in Cary, NC. Orologic was acquired by Microsemi Communications, Inc., part of Microchip Technology, Inc. from April 29, 2015 on April 10, 2000 for $450 million.

Air Semiconductor, Inc. provides semiconductor devices to the mobile sectors. The company manufactures chips for use in cellphones, digital cameras, portable media players, laptops, and digital watches. It was founded by Stephen Graham and David Tester in May 2006 and is headquartered in Swindon, GB.