2011 RED HERRING NORTH AMERICA FINALISTS

The Red Herring editorial team selected the Finalists for the 2011 Red Herring 100 North America Award. This group of 200 companies is the short list for the Top 100 North America award. They are the most innovative companies from a pool of hundreds from across North America. The Finalists are evaluated on both quantitative and qualitative criteria, such as financial performance, technology innovation, quality of management, execution of strategy, and disruption into their respective industries.

After one final stage of judging, a live presentation at the Red Herring North America Forum in Hollywood, California, June 13-15, the 2011 Top 100 North America will be selected and announced at a special award dinner on June 15 at the event.

• 3DChat, USA, Entertainment & Media, http://www.3dchat.com
• Acquia, USA, SaaS, http://www.acquia.com
• Acumatica, USA, Software, http://www.acumatica.com
• Adapteva Inc, USA, Semiconductor, http://www.adapteva.com
• Adaptik Corporation, USA, Software, http://www.adaptik.com
• Adara Media, Inc., USA, Internet & Services, http://www.adaramedia.com
• ADmantX, USA, Marketing/Advertising/PR, http://www.admantx.com
• AgigA Tech, Inc, USA, Computers/Software/Technology, http://www.agigatech.com
• Agilex Technologies, Inc., USA, Security & Defense, http://www.Agilex.com
• Airclic, USA, SaaS, http://www.airclic.com
• AlgoSec, USA, Computers/Software/Technology, http://www.algosec.com
• Allegiance Inc, USA, Software, http://www.allegiance.com
• Altus, USA, Computers/Software/Technology, http://www.altuscorp.com
• Antenna Software, USA, Mobile, http://www.antennasoftware.com
• Appian, USA, Computers/Software/Technology, http://www.appian.com
• Apprion, Inc., USA, Computers/Software/Technology, http://www.apprion.com
• AppSense, USA, Computers/Software/Technology, http://www.appsense.com
• Aquantia, USA, Semiconductor, http://www.aquantia.com
• ASSIA, USA, Telecommunications, http://www.assia-inc.com/
• aTyr Pharma, USA, Biosciences/Biomedical/Nanotechnology, http://www.atyrpharma.com
• Automation Anywhere, USA, Computers/Software/Technology, http://www.automationanywhere.com
• Avail-TVN, USA, Entertainment & Media, http://www.avail-tvn.com
• Avenda Systems, USA, Security & Defense, http://www.avendasys.com/
• Avenue Right, USA, Marketing/Advertising/PR, http://www.AvenueRight.com
• Awareness Technologies, USA, SaaS, http://www.awarenesstechnologies.com
• Axcient, USA, SaaS, http://www.axcient.com
• Axioma, Inc., USA, Finance/Banking/Brokerage, http://www.axioma.com
• Axios Systems, USA, Software, http://www.axiossystems.com
• Azaleos, USA, Computers/Software/Technology, http://www.azaleos.com
• Bill.com, USA, Internet & Services, http://www.bill.com
• Blue Cod Technologies, Inc., USA, Computers/Software/Technology, http://www.bluecod.com
• Bridgelux, USA, CleanTech, http://www.bridgelux.com
• BrightSource Energy, USA, CleanTech, http://www.brightsourceenergy.com
• Bulldog Solutions, Inc., USA, Marketing/Advertising/PR, http://www.bulldogsolutions.com
• CareCloud, USA, Computers/Software/Technology, http://www.carecloud.com/
• Centrify Corporation, USA, Software, http://www.centrify.com
• CitiusTech Inc., USA, IT Consulting & Services, http://www.citiustech.com
• Cloud.com, USA, Computers/Software/Technology, http://www.cloud.com
• CloudBudget, USA, Computers/Software/Technology, http://www.cloudbudget.com
• CloudPassage, USA, Computers/Software/Technology, http://www.cloudpassage.com
• Clustrix, USA, Computers/Software/Technology, http://www.clustrix.com
• Conductor, USA, Marketing/Advertising/PR, http://www.conductor.com
• Core Security Technologies, USA, Security & Defense, http://www.coresecurity.com/
• Cybernoor Corp., USA, IT Consulting & Services, http://www.cybernoor.com
• Cynapsus Therapeutics, CANADA, HealthCare/Pharmaceuticals, http://www.cynapsus.ca
• DarbeeVision, Inc., USA, Computers/Software/Technology, http://www.darbeevision.com
• Dealer.com, USA, Other, http://www.dealer.com
• Decision Lens, USA, Software, http://www.decisionlens.com
• Delphix, USA, Software, http://www.delphix.com
• Digital Trowel, USA, Internet & Services, http://www.digitaltrowel.com
• Document Nation, LLC, USA, Other, http://www.DocumentNation.com
• DotNetNuke Corp., USA, Computers/Software/Technology, http://www.DotNetNuke.com
• doxo, USA, SaaS, http://www.doxo.com
• Eden Rock Communications, USA, Telecommunications, http://www.edenrockcomm.com
• Emptoris, Inc., USA, Computers/Software/Technology, http://www.emptoris.com
• Energy Plus, USA, Energy, http://www.energypluscompany.com
• Envysion, USA, SaaS, http://www.envysion.com
• Epizyme, Inc., USA, Biosciences/Biomedical/Nanotechnology, http://www.epizyme.com
• Factual, Inc., usa, Internet & Services, http://www.factual.com
• FiberZone Networks, USA, Communications, http://www.fiberzone-networks.com/
• Fidelis Security Systems, USA, Computers/Software/Technology, http://www.fidelissecurity.com
• FinancialForce.com, USA, Software, http://www.financialforce.com
• Firetide, USA, Communications, http://www.firetide.com
• Gigamon, USA, Hardware/Communications/Security, http://www.gigamon.com/
• Global Velocity, Inc., USA, Security & Defense, http://www.globalvelocity.com
• Globaltel Media, USA, Mobile, http://www.globaltelmedia.com/
• Gluster, USA, Software, http://www.gluster.com
• Glyde Corporation, USA, Internet & Services, http://www.glyde.com
• GroundLink, USA, SaaS, http://www.groundlink.com
• harmon.ie, USA, Software, http://www.harmon.ie
• HealthTap, USA, HealthCare/Pharmaceuticals, http://www.healthtap.com
• HomePipe Networks, Inc., USA, Computers/Software/Technology, http://www.homepipe.net
• HookLogic, USA, Internet & Services, http://www.HookLogic.com
• Host Analytics, USA, SaaS, http://www.hostanalytics.com
• IceWarp, USA, Communications, http://www.icewarp.com
• ImmerVision, Canada, Other, http://www.immervision.com
• Incapsula Inc., USA, Security & Defense, http://www.incapsula.com
• INETCO Systems Ltd., Canada, Software, http://www.inetco.com
• Infegy, Inc., USA, Computers/Software/Technology, http://www.infegy.com
• Infusionsoft, USA, SaaS, http://www.infusionsoft.com
• Ingres, USA, Computers/Software/Technology, http://www.ingres.com
• Integration Partners, USA, IT Consulting & Services, http://www.integrationpartners.com
• IntelePeer, USA, Telecommunications, http://www.intelepeer.com
• Intelius, USA, Internet & Services, http://www.intelius.com/corp/
• Intematix Corporation, USA, CleanTech, http://www.intematix.com
• iovation Inc., USA, SaaS, http://www.iovation.com
• Jackrabbit Technologies, USA, SaaS, http://www.jackrabbitclass.com
• Janova, USA, SaaS, http://www.janova.us
• Jive Software, USA, Social Network/Media, http://www.jivesoftware.com/
• JouleX, USA, CleanTech, http://www.joulex.net
• Kantar Video, USA, Marketing/Advertising/PR, http://www.kantarvideo.com
• Kaviza, USA, Software, http://www.kaviza.com
• KineticD, Canada, Computers/Software/Technology, http://www.kineticd.com
• Kno, Inc., USA, Mobile, http://www.kno.com
• Koofers, USA, Social Network/Media, http://www.koofers.com
• Lattice-Engines, USA, Computers/Software/Technology, http://www.lattice-engines.com/
• Light-Based Technologies, Canada, CleanTech, http://www.lightbased.com
• LiveComplete Inc., USA, Internet & Services, http://www.livecomplete.com
• Livingsocial, USA, Internet & Services, http://livingsocial.com/
• LogLogic, USA, Computers/Software/Technology, http://www.loglogic.com
• Lunera Lighting, USA, CleanTech, http://www.lunera.com
• Lunexa, USA, IT Consulting & Services, http://www.lunexa.com
• M86 Security, USA, Computers/Software/Technology, http://www.m86security.com
• Marin Software, USA, Biosciences/Biomedical/Nanotechnology, http://www.MarinSoftware.com
• Marketecture, USA, SaaS, http://www.Marketecture.com
• MaxxVault LLC, USA, Computers/Software/Technology, http://www.maxxvault.com
• Media6Degrees, USA, Marketing/Advertising/PR, http://www.media6degrees.com
• mediaFORGE, USA, Internet & Services, http://www.mediaforge.com
• Medialets, USA, Mobile, http://www.Medialets.com
• MicroTech, USA, IT Consulting & Services, http://www.MicroTech.net
• Mindjet LLC, USA, Software, http://www.mindjet.com
• Mixpo, USA, Marketing/Advertising/PR, http://www.mixpo.com
• Mobile Insight, LLC, USA, SaaS, http://www.mobileinsight.com
• Model Metrics, Inc., USA, IT Consulting & Services, http://www.modelmetrics.com/
• Modumetal, Inc., USA, Other, http://www.modumetal.com
• Monetate, Inc., USA, Computers/Software/Technology, http://www.monetate.com
• Monolith Software, USA, Computers/Software/Technology, http://www.monolith-software.com
• Multibeam Corporation, USA, Semiconductor, http://www.multibeamcorp.com
• MyBuys Inc., USA, SaaS, http://www.mybuys.com
• Net Optics, Inc., USA, Computers/Software/Technology, http://www.netoptics.com
• NetEnrich, Inc., USA, IT Consulting & Services, http://www.netenrich.com
• NextBio, USA, Life Sciences, http://www.nextbio.com
• Nimble, USA, Computers/Software/Technology, http://www.nimble.com
• Nimble Storage, USA, Computers/Software/Technology, http://www.nimblestorage.com
• Nimbula, USA, Computers/Software/Technology, http://www.nimbula.com
• Numerate, USA, HealthCare/Pharmaceuticals, http://www.numerate.com
• ON24, USA, SaaS, http://www.on24.com
• Operative Media, Inc., USA, Computers/Software/Technology, http://www.operative.com
• OPOWER, USA, CleanTech, http://www.OPOWER.com
• OpSource, USA, Computers/Software/Technology, http://www.opsource.net
• Optify, USA, Software, http://www.optify.net
• OrangeSoda, USA, Marketing/Advertising/PR, http://www.orangesoda.com
• Panopto, USA, Software, http://www.panopto.com
• PanTerra Networks Inc., USA, Telecommunications, http://www.panterranetworks.com
• ParAccel, Inc., USA, Computers/Software/Technology, http://www.paraccel.com
• Paratek Microwave, Inc., USA, Telecommunications, http://www.paratek.com
• Pardot, USA, SaaS, http://www.Pardot.com
• Passenger Inc, USA, Computers/Software/Technology, http://www.thinkpassenger.com
• PaymentOne Corp., USA, Internet & Services, http://www.paymentone.com
• PCN Technology, USA, Communications, http://www.pcntechnology.com
• Peerless Waste Solutions, USA, Biosciences/Biomedical/Nanotechnology, http://www.peerlesswaste.com
• Picarro, Inc., USA, CleanTech, http://www.picarro.com
• Pixtronix, USA, Hardware, http://www.pixtronix.com
• Platinum Ridge, USA, Computers/Software/Technology, http://www.cubecheck.com/
• Power Assure, Inc., USA, CleanTech, http://www.powerassure.com
• Power Distribution, Inc., USA, Energy, http://www.pdicorp.com
• Prelert, Inc, USA, Computers/Software/Technology, http://www.prelert.com
• RainStor Inc., USA, Computers/Software/Technology, http://www.rainstor.com
• RealPractice, USA, SaaS, http://www.realpractice.com
• Recurly Inc., USA, SaaS, http://www.recurly.com
• REDSHIFT NETWORKS, USA, Security & Defense, http://www.redshiftnetworks.com/
• Resonate Networks, Inc., USA, Marketing/Advertising/PR, http://www.resonatenetworks.com
• RFaxis, Inc., USA, Semiconductor, http://www.rfaxis.com
• RiseSmart, Inc., USA, Other, http://www.risesmart.com
• River Logic, USA, Software, http://www.riverlogic.com
• Rivet Software, USA, Finance/Banking/Brokerage, http://www.rivetsoftware.com
• SailPoint Technologies, USA, Computers/Software/Technology, http://www.sailpoint.com
• SandForce, Inc., USA, Semiconductor, http://www.sandforce.com
  
• SANpulse, USA, Computers/Software/Technology, http://www.sanpulse.com
• Scalable Display Technologies, USA, Computers/Software/Technology, http://www.scalabledisplay.com/
• SeaMicro, USA, Computing, http://www.seamicro.com
• SeaWell Networks, Canada, Computers/Software/Technology, http://www.seawellnetworks.com
• SEPATON, Inc., USA, Computers/Software/Technology, http://www.sepaton.com
• Skyfire, USA, Mobile, http://www.skyfire.com/
• Spend Radar, USA, Computers/Software/Technology, http://www.spendradar.com
• Stack Overflow, USA, Biosciences/Biomedical/Nanotechnology, http://www.stackoverflow.com
• Strands Personal Finance, USA, Finance/Banking/Brokerage, http://www.spf.strands.com
• Symplified, USA, Computers/Software/Technology, http://www.symplified.com
• Tableau Software, USA, Computers/Software/Technology, http://www.tableausoftware.com
• Tabula, Inc., USA, Semiconductor, http://www.tabula.com
• Tagga Media Inc, Canada, Marketing/Advertising/PR, http://www.tagga.com
• TAZA CORP, USA, Computers/Software/Technology, http://www.TazaSystems.com
• Telx, USA, Telecommunications, http://www.telx.com
• Tendril, USA, Energy, http://www.tendrilinc.com
• Thinking Phone Networks, USA, Communications, http://www.thinkingphones.com
• ThreatMetrix Inc., USA, Software, http://www.threatmetrix.com
• Thrillist.com, USA, Entertainment & Media, http://www.Thrillist.com
• TOA Technologies, USA, Computers/Software/Technology, http://www.toatech.com
• TokBox, USA, Software, http://www.tokbox.com
• Tom Sawyer Software, USA, Computers/Software/Technology, http://www.tomsawyer.com
• Toolwire, USA, Computers/Software/Technology, http://www.toolwire.com
• TopSchool, USA, SaaS, http://www.topschoolinc.com
• TrueCar, Inc., USA, Internet & Services, http://www.truecar.com
• TuneUp Media, USA, Entertainment & Media, http://www.tuneupmedia.com
• TwinStrata, USA, Computers/Software/Technology, http://www.twinstrata.com
• Unity Technologies, USA, Software, http://www.unity3d.com/
• Urban Airship, USA, Mobile, http://www.urbanairship.com
• uSamp, USA, Computers/Software/Technology, http://www.uSamp.com
• Veeva Systems, Inc., USA, Computers/Software/Technology, http://www.veevasystems.com
• VGo Communications, USA, Telecommunications, http://www.vgocom.com
• Vidyo, Inc., USA, Computers/Software/Technology, http://www.vidyo.com
• Viewfinity, USA, Computers/Software/Technology, http://www.viewfinity.com
• Vigilant Futures, Canada, Computers/Software/Technology, http://www.vigilantfutures.com
• Vineyard Networks, Canada, Computers/Software/Technology, http://www.vineyardnetworks.com
• Virident, USA, Hardware, http://www.virident.com
• Virtensys, USA, Computers/Software/Technology, http://www.virtensys.com
• Virtual Computer, USA, Software, http://www.virtualcomputer.com
• Virtual Instruments, USA, Computers/Software/Technology, http://www.virtualinstruments.com/
• Virtustream, Inc., USA, IT Consulting & Services, http://www.virtustream.com
• Vitrue, USA, Social Network/Media, http://www.vitrue.com
• VMTurbo, USA, Software, http://www.vmturbo.com
• Vovici, USA, Software, http://www.vovici.com
• Vyopta Incorporated, USA, SaaS, http://www.vyopta.com
• WANdisco, Inc., USA, Software, http://www.WANdisco.com
• WealthEngine, Inc., USA, IT Consulting & Services, http://www.wealthengine.com
• WellAWARE Systems, USA, HealthCare/Pharmaceuticals, http://www.wellawaresystems.com
• Wireless Emporium, Inc., USA, Mobile, http://www.WirelessEmporium.com
• Wopodo, Inc., USA, Internet & Services, http://www.wopodo.com
• WorkForce Software, USA, Computers/Software/Technology, http://www.workforcesoftware.com
• xtranormal Inc, USA, Entertainment & Media, http://www.xtranormal.com
• xtranormal Inc, USA, Entertainment & Media, http://www.xtranormal.com
• Zayo Group, USA, Telecommunications, http://www.zayo.com
• Zetta, USA, Computers/Software/Technology, http://www.zetta.net
• Zuora, USA, Software, http://www.zuora.com
• Zyngenia, Inc., USA, Biosciences/Biomedical/Nanotechnology, http://www.zyngenia.com