Ulrich H. R. Schumacher

Esmertec is a leading provider of software solutions and technologies for mobile phones and embedded devices.Its solutions are delivered to chipset and embedded devices manufacturers in mobile and landline telecommunication, home-multimedia, machine-to-machine, consumer electronics and industrial automation markets. Founded in 1999, Esmertec is a global company headquartered in Zurich, with engineering, sales and customer support operations in Switzerland, France, Denmark, the UK, the USA, China, Hong Kong, Korea, Japan and Taiwan

C-MAC Microcircuits Ltd. manufactured microelectronics systems. The company was founded in 1992 and was headquartered in Great Yarmouth, the United Kingdom.

Grace Semiconductor Manufacturing Corp. is a specialized semiconductor foundry with a strong focus on high quality services and advanced value-added technologies, including embedded nonvolatile memory, high voltage, and low leakage processes. The company started operations in 2003 and has been one of the fastest growing companies in the industry. The company is located in the Zhangjiang Hi-Tech Park in Pudong, Significant shareholders in Grace include Shanghai Alliance Investment, Cheung Kong Holdings and Hutchison Whampoa of Hong Kong. Other important shareholders are Silicon Storage Technology, Sanyo, and private equity firms GEMS and UCL Asia.

SAFE ID Solutions AG was founded November 2003 and is today the prime source for secure eID systems and infrastructures with professional solutions for various related market segments: Passport, ID Card, Visa, and Border Security Infrastructures. As the upcoming worldwide need for biometric authentication of individuals grows stronger, the value chain for identity document issuance requires new technologies and processes. Governments working with SAFE ID have responded to these challenges by implementing high security solutions fully customized to specific national requirements and characteristics. In April 2009, SAFE ID Solutions has received ISO 9001:2008 certification. The certificate qualifies that business processes are executed in compliance with the highest quality management standards and incorporate consistent review to ensure adherence to the policies. The principles defined in this international quality management system standard are used across industries to demonstrate a level of commitment to quality. SAFE ID's leading position in all addressed market segments is based on specific characteristics: High experience with more than 25 realized projects worldwide Selected team of specialized and recognized market experts In-house development of key technologies In-house service department for close and fast customer support Strictly customer-oriented and long-term project approach Support in planning, executing and financial backing of projects Global network of certified partners Benefit from SAFE ID's competences and discover why the company is highly trusted by governments and partners worldwide.

Siano Mobile Silicon Ltd. engages in development of integrated silicon receivers chips. It provides time-to-market digital TV solutions for cellular-handheld, consumer electronics, automotive and public transportation device makers and solution/services providers. The company was founded on June 1, 2004 by Tzvika Shaked, Hamutal Raab, Ronen Jashek, Ehud Shaked, David Wolf and Alon Ironi and is headquartered in Kfar Netter, IL.