The Arkansas Research and Education Optical Network (ARE-ON) organization and its members comprise a community of thought leaders focused on collaborative learning and innovation through advanced networking, technology, and research in Arkansas.

Jolly Technologies Inc. is an industry-leading provider of software solutions for event management and visitor management. Based in Redwood City, California, they specialize in secure identification and tracking solutions within the event management and security sectors. Key Products: - Eventleaf - Event Management Software - Lobbytrack - Visitor Management Software

Lead Star Security are a fully licensed and insured private security company founded and operated by leadership with over 35 years of executive law enforcement and security experience. Headquartered in California’s State Capitol of Sacramento, they proudly service clientele throughout Sacramento, the surrounding areas, and select locations throughout the state of California.

Lexmark’s expertise as an industry leader in document and device security forms the backbone of their technology.

LumenVox is a speech automation solutions company providing core speech technologies that include the LumenVox Speech Recognizer, Text-to-Speech Engine, Call Progress Analysis, and Speech Tuner, Natural language solutions support and Multifactor Biometric Authentication.

NSI Distribution is an industry wholesale distribution company with a strong background in engineering design and manufacturing of low voltage electronic components. NSI Distribution offers a comprehensive line of Voice & Data, Security, CCTV, Access Control, and Automation products as well as the essential installation and peripheral products, creating a “one-stop-shopping” environment for its dealer network.

ZeroEyes helps stop active shooters with real time weapon detection and alerts. The company is a team of US military veterans and technologists and former Navy SEALs and combat veterans who have served and continue to serve as protectors. ZeroEyes uses Artificial Intelligence to actively monitor camera feeds and the system instantly sends alerts that provide the ability to lock down the building.