Cutting a broad swath across the information technology (IT) landscape, ARCH portfolio companies in IT are at the forefront of applying cutting-edge solutions in software and electronics to real world problems.

Though barely a half century old, advances in the field of information technology have transformed the way we work and live in more dramatic ways than any could have imagined. Along the way, companies that have successfully delivered these advances to customers have generated substantial value.

The remarkable growth of the Internet as a global commerce and information sharing resource has created the most dynamic and expansive environment for new business development in this century. ARCH investments in exchange and infrastructure companies focus on opportunities that have exceptional potential to lead in the commercial use of the Internet or to build key enabling infrastructure.

As we enter the next phase of computing and IT, powerful forces are driving even more explosive growth and opportunity across the IT space—the rise of the global Internet and networking in general, the broad-based adoption of computers in business and in the home, and fundamental advances in basic computer and physical science. In this dynamic and highly competitive environment, ARCH portfolio companies are thriving.

• Electronics/hardware
• Information
• Infrastructure/software
• Commerce

Ahura Scientific, Inc. Wilmington, MA Manufactures ultra-compact "optical engine" technology for hand-held instruments in homeland security, life sciences, process control, and telecommunications
AmberWave Systems Corp. Salem, NH High-speed microelectronic and optoelectronic solutions for next generation communications devices
Aveso, Inc. Fridley, MN Electrochromic display technology for ultra-thin or flexible materials
Impinj, Inc. Seattle, WA Fabless semiconductor company with patented Self-Adaptive Silicon technology for high performance RFID products and cost-effective semiconductor intellectual property
Infinicon Systems, Inc. King of Prussia, PA High-speed serial I/O systems based on the emerging Infiniband standard Acquired by SilverStorm Technologies, Inc. Acquired by QLogic Corp.
Intelligent Reasoning Systems, Inc. Austin, TX Automated optical inspections systems for printed circuit board and IC packages Acquired by Photon Dynamics, Inc. NASDAQ: PHTN
Kotura, Inc. Monterey Park, CA Integrated optical components for communications and related markets
Quarry Technologies, Inc. Burlington, MA Integrated optical components for communications and related markets Acquired by Reef Point Systems, Inc. Merged with NextPoint Networks, Inc.
Xtera Communications, Inc. Allen, TX Optical networking start up redefining network capacity and distance
Array BioPharma, Inc. Boulder, CO Chemical intermediate sales and chemistry outsourcing NASDAQ: ARRY
deCode Genetics, Inc. Reykjavik, Iceland Genomics information derived from the population of Iceland NASDAQ: DCGN
Everyday Learning Corporation Chicago, IL A Tribune Education Company Leading publisher of quality curricula for K-12 Acquired by Tribune Company NASDAQ: TRIB
NearMe, Inc. Seattle, WA Web and wireless location-based services provider Acquired by Mforma
NexCura, Inc. Seattle, WA Provider of online decision support services for patient  communities Acquired by The Thomson Corp. NYSE: TOC
Plectix BioSystems, Inc. Seattle, WA Sophisticated computer modeling of complex biological and chemical systems
Teach.com Elk Grove Village, IL Multi-media training products Acquired by Intellinex, Inc.
Apropos Technology, Inc. Oak Brook Terrace, IL Computer telephony software for call center management NASDAQ: APRS Acquired by Syntellect, Inc. TSX: ESL
Callisto Software, Inc. Wheaton, IL Systems management software for mobile computing Acquired by Novell, Inc. NASDAQ: NOVL
Fast Track Systems, Inc. Conshohocken, PA Web-based clinical trials software Acquired by Medidata Solutions, Inc.
Genomica Corporation Boulder, CO Bioinformatics software NASDAQ: GNOM Acquired by Exelixis, Inc. NASDAQ: EXEL
Gino Borland, Inc. Boston, MA Software for marketing automation and enterprise-wide customer management Acquired by Xchange, Inc. OTCBB: EXAP
Internet Dynamics, Inc. Westlake Village, CA Network security products for Intranets and VPNs Acquired by Red Creek Communications, Inc.
MedVantx, Inc. San Diego, CA Patient-centric approach to initiate medication therapy in physician offices
NetBot, Inc. Seattle, WA First intelligent agent for online shopping Acquired by Excite@Home, Inc.
New Era of Networks, Inc. Englewood, CO Client/server middleware NASDAQ: NEON Acquired by Sybase, Inc. NYSE: SY
R2 Technology, Inc. Sunnyvale, CA Mammography "image checker" for assisting in the detection of breast cancer Acquired by Hologic, Inc. NASDAQ: HOLX
Real World Technology Corporation Mount Prospect, IL Manufacturing execution software Acquired by Divine, Inc.
Viathan Corporation Seattle, WA Next-generation storage infrastructure software Acquired by Dantz Development Corp. Acquired by EMC Corp. NYSE: EMC
Univa UD, Inc. Lisle, IL Open source grid computing
CelebrateExpress.com Kirkland, WA The web's largest party supply company with over 500,000 customers NASDAQ: BDAY
Classmates Online Renton, WA Largest directory of contact information for high school and other alumni groups Acquired by United Online NASDAQ: UNTD

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