Balaji Baktha

Adaptec, Inc. provides innovative data storage hardware and software solutions. It supplies technologies and applications supported by major storage and system OEMs, system integrators, system builders, and value-added resellers that deliver enabling technology and products to address many of the most critical applications in data storage. It delivers ASICs, host-bus adapters, value-oriented and high-performance SATA/SAS and SCSI RAID controllers, and storage software for IP storage area networks. The company was founded in 1991 and is headquartered in Milpitas, CA.

SCM Microsystems, Inc. provides security and identity solutions for secure access, secure identity and secure exchange. For organizations and individuals that need to secure their digital assets, electronic transactions and facilities, SCM provides solutions that cut costs and reduce risk and liabilities. Instead of providing only a piece of the puzzle, SCM's offerings are broad & integrated, enabling complete solutions that allow customers to turn to a single source to meet all their security and identity management challenges. The company is founded in 1990 and is headquartered in Ismaning, Germany.

Part of Identiv, Inc., SCM Microsystems Group Ltd. is a British company that develops and supplies plug and play interfacing technology. The company is based in Wokingham, UK. The company was founded by Balaji Baktha. SCM Microsystems Group was acquired by SCM Microsystems, Inc. on November 03, 1998 for $41.52 million.

Part of Steel Partners Holdings LP, Platys Communications, Inc. develops advanced storage networking products and software. The company is based in Santa Clara, CA. The company was founded by Balaji Baktha. Platys Communications was acquired by Adaptec, Inc. on September 05, 2001 for $150 million.

inSilica, Inc. provides ASIC and system-on-chip solutions. The firm develops innovative camera and video processors for a variety of consumer products. It offers multimedia and printing processors for various imaging and printing devices, including digital multimedia, digital printing, and mobile imaging. The company was founded in 2003 and is headquartered in Santa Clara, CA.

Marvell Semiconductor, Inc. provides storage, networking, and connectivity semiconductor solutions. Its product portfolio includes switching, transceiver, communications controller, wireless, and storage solutions. The company was founded on February 10, 1995 and is headquartered in Santa Clara, CA.