UNDERWRITERS

HP is a technology company that operates in more than 170 countries around the world. We deliver  technology and services to help people and companies address their problems and challenges, harness the power of Big Data, and realize their possibilities, aspirations and dreams.  More information about HP (NYSE: HPQ) is available at www.hp.com/go/BigData.

Oracle (NASDAQ: ORCL) is the world’s most complete, open, and integrated business software and hardware systems company. With more than 370,000 customers—including 100 of the Fortune 100—in more than 145 countries around the globe, Oracle is the only vendor able to offer a complete technology stack in which every layer is engineered to work together as a single system. Oracle's industry-leading products give customers unmatched benefits including unbreakable security, high availability, scalability, energy efficiency, powerful performance, and low total cost of ownership. For more information, visit oracle.com.

PLATINUM

Dell Software makes it easy to securely manage and protect applications, systems, devices and data to help organizations of all sizes fully deliver on the promise of technology. Our simple yet powerful software – combined with Dell hardware and services – provide scalable, integrated solutions to drive value and accelerate results. Whether it's Windows infrastructure, the cloud and mobile computing, or networks, databases and business intelligence, we dramatically reduce complexity and risk to unlock the power of IT.

Esri inspires and enables people and organizations to positively impact their future through a deeper, geographic understanding of the changing world. Business leaders and governments trust us to connect them with the analytic capabilities and knowledge they need to make the critical decisions that shape the planet. Esri has built extensive collaborative relationships with many technology partners who share our commitment to solving earth’s most pressing challenges through the application of location analytics and GeoEnrichment^SM  of enterprise data. We believe that location and map-driven analysis are at the heart of a more resilient and sustainable future.

Information Builders helps organizations transform data into business value. Our software solutions for business intelligence and analytics, integration, and data integrity empower people to make smarter decisions, strengthen customer relationships, and drive growth. Our dedication to customer success is unmatched in the industry. That's why tens of thousands of leading organizations rely on Information Builders to be their trusted partner. Founded in 1975, Information Builders is headquartered in New York, NY, with offices around the world, and remains one of the largest independent, privately held companies in the industry. Visit us at informationbuilders.com and follow us on Twitter at @infobldrs.

GOLD

IBM Business Analytics software delivers actionable insights decision-makers need to achieve better business performance. IBM offers a comprehensive, unified portfolio of business intelligence, predictive and advanced analytics, financial performance and strategy management, governance, cloud analytics and analytics on big data. With IBM software, companies can spot trends, patterns and anomalies, compare "what if" scenarios, predict potential threats and opportunities, identify and manage key business risks and plan, budget and forecast resources. With these deep analytic capabilities our customers around the world can better understand, anticipate and shape business outcomes. For further information or to reach a representative please visit ibm.com/analytics

Neudesic is the trusted technology partner in business innovation, delivering impactful business results to clients through leading-edge technologies, innovative solutions and strategic alliances. Founded in 2002 and headquartered in Irvine, California, Neudesic is a privately held company, serving clients globally from offices across the United States. For more information, visit www.neudesic.com.

Splunk Inc. provides the platform for machine data™. Splunk® software collects, indexes and harnesses machine-generated big data coming from the websites, applications, servers, networks, sensors and mobile devices that power business. Over 5,600 customers use Splunk Enterprise to gain Operational Intelligence to improve uptime, reduce cost and mitigate cybersecurity risk. www.splunk.com

IDC Insights lines of business assist businesses and IT leaders, as well as the suppliers who serve them, in making more effective technology decisions by providing accurate, timely, and insightful fact-based research and consulting services. Our global research and analysis is focused on mitigating technology risks, maximizing the effectiveness of IT investments, identifying new opportunities, and bringing forth technology solutions that are aligned with the organization's business objectives. Focusing on energy, financial services, government, healthcare, manufacturing and retail industries, our research covers over 200 technology markets including cloud computing, business analysis, outsourcing, enterprise mobility, sustainability, IT governance, data center, social media and many more. www.idc.com