James W. Nevelle

Verso Technologies, Inc. provides next generation network solutions offering a core-to-edge product portfolio for telecommunications service providers and enterprise organizations. The company operates its business through two segments: Technologies Group and Verso Outsourcing Group. The Technologies Group segment develops softswitch, software and hardware-based converged packet solutions that use next generation protocols such as VoIP, VoIP based access products, VoIP based applications and server devices that provide multiplexing and transport of voice and data services, as well as other advanced protocols for specialized applications such as a global system for mobile communication and code division multiple access backhaul and voice/data over satellite transmissions. The Verso Outsourcing segment consists of its technical assistance center, providing support for its technical applications and services to outside customers. Verso Technologies was founded on March 20, 1984 and is headquartered in Atlanta, GA.

XEL Communications, Inc. was a provider of high-bandwidth connectivity to telecommunications companies of all sizes. Ms. Rich founded XEL Communications in the year 1984. The company is headquartered in Aurora, CO.

Verilink Corp. operates as an exploration stage company. The firm engages in the acquisition, exploration and development of mineral properties. The company was founded by Steven C. Taylor and Leigh S. Belden and is headquartered in Bartlesville, OK.

Sorrento Networks International, Inc. provides metro optical access solutions. It offers GigaMux 1600, an advanced CWDM and DWDM that offers optical transport from customer premises to regional backbone; GigaMux 3200, GigaMux 3234, and GigaMux 3217, which are advanced CWDM and DWDM products that offer optical transport from customer premises to regional backbone; GigaMux 6400, a metro and regional DWDM transport system for scalable architectures; and GigaMux 6440, a DWDM solution that quadruples bandwidth capacity. The firm also offers installation services, including project planning and management, site surveys, deployment activities, reporting, and follow up; training; and support services. The company was founded by James W. Nevelle and Timothy Anderson in 1993 and is headquartered in Pleasanton, CA.