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PernixData has revolutionized how storage is designed and operated in virtual data centers. PernixData FVP virtualizes server side flash and RAM to scale out storage performance independent of capacity, with no changes to VMs, servers or primary storage. The performance delivered by FVP maximizes the performance of all virtualized applications, with no changes, in a seamless, scalable and cost effective manner today and as your datacenter evolves. Based in San Jose, California, PernixData was founded by virtualization experts, and backed by industry luminaries in the software space.

At PEMCO Financial Services it’s all about people – starting with our customers. After all, we’re a mutual financial services company, which means our policyholders are our owners. Because our employees think first and foremost of the customer, PEMCO consistently ranks high in customer satisfaction on a national basis and scores high in customer loyalty. Being local and Northwest differentiates us from our competitors. We're a lot like you, a little different.

The City of Redmond is a progressive suburban community located on the Eastside of Lake Washington, within minutes of Seattle. With approximately 80,000 residents and the home of many large high tech corporations, our daytime population is in excess of 100,000. The City of Redmond currently encompasses approximately 17 square miles and has a balance of residential, commercial and park areas. The City prides itself for its high quality of life with good schools and a healthy economic base. While maintaining a focus on quality living, the City of Redmond has also experienced consistent, exciting growth of both residential and business entities. Technology is central to the business population as well as both local and chain businesses. Recreational opportunities are abundant with various outdoor activities, such as skiing, biking, hiking and watersports, within an hours drive.

LifeSpan BioSciences provides high-quality antibodies, tissue microarrays, and immunohistochemistry data and services to researchers worldwide. Founded in 1995 by Drs. Joseph Brown and Glenna Burmer, LifeSpan was established as a molecular pathology company with a focus on protein localization in human diseased tissues by immunohistochemistry (IHC). Through the experience gained by executing thousands of IHC studies, and generating and testing many thousands of antibodies, LifeSpan has become a world leader in the antibody industry, with a reputation for excellence.