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EMC Microsoft

Description

EMC Microsoft Practice (formerly Internosis) provides IT services to commercial and government customers using products from Microsoft and other tech vendors. Clients have included Analog Devices, Booz Allen Hamilton, the Defense Information Systems Agency, and the US Marine Corps. The company has offices in Colorado, Maryland, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, and Virginia. In 2006 the company was acquired by EMC.

 

Garmin

Description

You may not know where you're headed, but Garmin can tell you where you are. The company manufactures digital navigation products that use global positioning system (GPS) technology to wirelessly deliver geographic location data through satellite communications. Its handheld and portable products incorporate electronic maps and navigational charts. Garmin also makes communications devices which combine cellular and GPS technology. Boat maker Ranger and airplane maker New Piper incorporate Garmin equipment into their vehicles. The company sells its consumer products through retailers including Bass Pro Shops, Best Buy, and Wal-Mart. Chairman and CEO Min Kao owns about 23% of Garmin.