Jim Thibeau

PLATINUM Technology International, Inc. develops and sells system management and database tools for client server systems. The company was founded by Andrew J. Filipowski in April 1987 and is headquartered in Oakbrook Terrace, IL.

Blackboard, Inc. provides software applications and related services to the education industry. The firm offers recruitment, student success, and consulting services. Its services are utilized by academic institutions around the globe, including colleges, and universities. The company was founded by Michael L. Chasen, Daniel E. Cane, Stephen Gilfus and Matthew L. Pittinsky in 1997 and is headquartered in Reston, VA.

WebCT, Inc. used to provide web based interactive teaching and learning applications. The company was founded in 1995 by Carol Vallone & Barbara Ross and was headquartered in Lynnfield, MA.

Baydon Solutions Ltd. provided software for the training and support industry. The company was headquartered in Dublin, Ireland.

Information Mapping, Inc. provides information life cycle solutions. Its services include content audit, architecture, deployment roadmap and enterprise solutions. The company was founded in 1967 by Robert E. Horn and is headquartered in Quincy, MA.

Wimba is a leading provider of collaborative learning solutions and services to the Further/Higher Education and K-12 markets, as well as Publishing services and solutions that are widely adopted in academic publishing. From its inception almost a decade ago, Wimba has been solely focused on education and committed to harnessing the most powerful elements of human interaction - facial expressions, vocal intonations, hand gesticulation, real-time discussion, creativity and passion - so that online instruction, meetings and academic and administrative assistance are dynamic and engaging. Wimba is headquartered in New York City, with offices in Beverly, Massachusetts; Cambridge, United Kingdom; and Atlanta, Georgia.

WexTech Systems, Inc. is a private company based in Elmsford, NY.