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supported by co-ordinated by Global Event Solutions sponsored by IBC 2010 10th – 14th September 2010 A directory listing of the companies exhibiting as part of the UK Trade & Investment supported group.

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IBC 201010th – 14th September 2010A directory listing of the companies exhibiting as part of the

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Welcome

Pinewood StudiosIver HeathBucks SL0 0NH

Telephone: +44 1753 656656Email: : [email protected] site: www.bksts.com

BKSTS – The Moving Image Society isdelighted to welcome you to IBC 2010, thedefinitive international electronic mediaevent.

The increasing influence of digitaltechnology within the global broadcastproduction industry has created a need forthe dissemination of technical informationin all aspects of acquisition, production andtransmission and has encouragedinnovation in all areas of equipment designand manufacture. The exhibitors at the2010 exhibition will help to demonstrate thelevel of excellence that UK companies haveto offer to overseas clients by providing awell tried and tested level of internationalexpertise.

Russell Square House10-12 Russell SquareLondon WC1B 5EE

Telephone: +44 207 331 2000Email: [email protected] site: www.intellectuk.org

Intellect welcomes its members to IBC 2010.

This is the 8th year that Intellect hasbrought a UK group to IBC. The significantnumber of UK companies at this year’sevent once again reflects and representsthe strength, diversity and innovation in theUK’s broadcast sector. As a world leader inbroadcast technology, the UK can offer abreathtaking spectrum of products andservices.

Intellect is aware that these continue to beexciting times for the broadcast industry. Asthe UK’s main ICT Trade Association, we areworking to ensure we support and delivervaluable services to the UK sector at homeand abroad.

I strongly encourage you to visit the UKcompanies as part of your visit to IBC 2010and invite you to come along and learnmore about our work and how we can helpconnect you to the UK’s dynamic broadcastindustry.

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Exhibitors

AmberFin Stand 7.J15b Belvedere, Basing View, Basingstoke, Hampshire RG21 4HG, UKT: +44 (0) 1256 317500 F: +44 (0) 1256 3563786E: [email protected] W: www.amberfin.com

AmberFin enables content owners to maximize the value of their TV, film and video content, from capturethrough to distribution, while increasing revenues, reducing costs, saving time and eliminatingincompatibility issues.

AmberFin iCR, with four-time Emmy-award winning technology, plays a key role in turning the content thatowners have into the content their customers want. As an open standards, future proof platform thatdigitizes and transforms new and archived content, AmberFin iCR delivers the best quality pictures atsmaller file sizes across multiple delivery platforms, including the Internet, VoD, TV, mobile and other smallscreen devices.

ARG Electrodesign Ltd Stand 6.C28cQuerns Business Centre, Whitworth Road, Cirencester, Glos GL7 1RTT: +44 (0) 1285 658501 F: +44 (0) 1285 885376E: [email protected] W: www.arg.co.uk

The ARG product portfolio provides products for MPEG transmission and distribution in use byBroadcasters, IP/TV, Digital Terrestrial, Mobile TV and Broadband TV operators worldwide.

ARG will be featuring their Zero Jitter technology which ensures Mega-frame Initialisation Packets (MIPs)are delivered error and jitter free over any terrestrial network without relying on a GPS clock.

Calibre UK Ltd Stand 6.C28fCornwall House, Cornwall Terrace, Bradford, West Yorkshire BD8 7JS, UKT: +44 (0) 1274 394125 F: +44 (0) 1274 730960E: [email protected] W: www.calibreuk.com

Premium image processing manufacturer Calibre UK is launching several new products at IBC. TheVideoExcel Broadcast range adds the VXL75HD and VXL150HD format converter, frame synchronizers andscan converters. The new 500 series in the HQView range of flexible image scaler/switchers with imagewarp and blend adding 3G-SDI input and output features will also be shown. All imaging products arequality and value driven and already proving very popular in applications in Broadcast, Professional AV,Medical, Defence and Industrial markets.

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Capablue Ltd Stand IPTV 333

1st Floor, Elizabeth House, 39 York Road, London SE1 7NQ T: +44 (0) 20 7620 0909E: [email protected]

Capablue is a Web-TV convergence agency with a pedigree of high profile clients and a history of deliveringleading edge TV based projects. We put TV on the web and bring the Web to TV!

At IBC this year Capablue will be launching ‘Capablue Connected’ – a platform for rapid deployment ofvideo sites to connected TV and other devices. This platform is supported in partnership with Brightcove andTV Genius to deliver an effective and innovative solution to channel operators and content owners.Connected will support UK and European TV platforms including Connected TVs, Gaming consoles, ProjectCanvas and HBBTV.

COLEM Stand 6.C28eBroad-Sat House, 1 Ivy Porch Cottages, Blandford Forum, Dorset DT11 8QB, UK T: +44 (0) 1258 860 637 F: +44 (0) 7092 380 183E: [email protected] W: www.colem.co.uk

Colem provides a range of Network Management Systems (NMS) which help streamline any operation andhelp the environment. X-System for corporate-wide solutions and X-Mobile, perfect for SNG, Flyaway &Wireless Cameras. All with Automation and Intelligent Configuration and Device Control.

As a global player in the Satellite Interference initiative our SUIRG work has produced the globalspecification for Video Carrier ID, issued by WBU-ISOG. All Colem products have automated ID.

Colem has developed spectrum analysis techniques to allow transmit self regulation and checking, leadingthe way in reducing interference.

Work continues on our Auto Scheduling and File Handling product, MediaNetShed.

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Colem Spice Stand 6.C28ei2 Jamaica Road, London SE1 2BXT: +44 (0) 207 252 0808 F: +44 (0) 207 237 7199E: [email protected] W: www.spicehop.com

ColemSpice have carried out innumerable command and control centre projects for satellite operatorsincluding Eutelsat, Eumetsat, Inmarsat, NewSkies (now SES Astra), and Reuters.

The ColemSpice team provides a detailed knowledge base to implement infrastructure design toprovide operation control centre’s which are designed on firm ergonomic and practical principles todeliver a professional working environment.

Our scope of services includes all aspects of Control Room automation, Broadcast distribution andcompression technologies, Network/IP and RF equipment.

ColemSpice work closely with the client to produce the detail requirements for RFP documentation, basedon legacy/new equipment assets incorporated into infrastructure planning document.

Eddystone Broadcast Ltd Stand 7.J15f26 Arden Road, Arden Forest Industrial Estate, Alcester, Warwickshire B49 6EPT: +44 (0) 1789 762278 F: +44 (0) 1789 766033E: [email protected] W: www.eddystone-broadcast.com

Eddystone Broadcast Ltd supplies FM Transmitters and complete FM turnkey systems to the internationalmarket.

Eddystone is a name that is legendary in radio, with a market leading international presence for over 70years. Eddystone was purchased in 2009 and re-launched as Eddystone Broadcast Ltd to reflect the widerrange of solutions both in the current portfolio and on the design table.

Broadcasters worldwide rely on Eddystone Broadcast’s innovative products, offering low cost of ownership,exceptional reliability and a high return on investment. The reduced footprint and common spares holding ofthe range provides real benefits to the end user.

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eMotion Engines Stand 7.J15cVanvas, Inkpen Road, Kintbury, Berkshire RG179UA, United KingdomT: +44 (0) 1488 657282E: [email protected] W: www.emotionengines.tv

eMotion Engines is a dynamic company that combines cutting-edge motion estimation technology,developed by a talented and distinguished university academic and his team, together with a group ofindustry professionals who have a track record of success in the media technology industry. By applyingthis core technology, eMotion Engines provides a focused range of cost effective, easy-to-use, yet highquality, high performance applications for spatial and temporal processing of moving images.

NEW FOR IBC:At IBC, eMotion Engines will be showing a new and improved noise reducer and a web services (SOAP)orientated architecture.

Forbidden Technologies plc Stand 7.J15d27-37 St. George’s Road, London SW19 4EU United KingdomT: +44 (0) 20 8879 7245 F: +44 (0) 20 8946 4871 E: [email protected] W: www.forbidden.co.uk

Forbidden Technologies develops and markets a powerful web hosted video platform, FORscene. FORsceneprovides professional editing tools in a SaaS (Software as a Service) package for all video industriesincluding broadcast post-production, news and corporate professional.

FORscene allows you to take advantage of Cloud computing by enabling the centralisation of material andcollaboration in workflows. SaaS with flexible monthly pricing through seat licences offers significantsavings in time and budget. FORscene is one of the world’s most advanced browser-based applications,operating in The Cloud.

The company is based in Wimbledon in the UK and listed on AIM of the London Stock Exchange.

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Frontniche Stand 4.B79ciFrontniche Stables, Main St, Flawborough, Nottingham NG13 9PAT: +44 (0) 1949 851486 F: +44 (0) 709 2362114E: [email protected] W: www.frontniche.com

Frontniche will be launching the first Professional full native 23” 3D TFT LCD with dual input 3G/ HDSDIand Single side by side / Line by Line HDSDI Input.

A worlds first Stereoscopic Broadcast 3D Camera will also be launched.

This uses parallel Horizontal Axis Control with auto Zoom and focus feature.

4 Patents are used in this Technology which is also very mobile and light in weight for short set up/ downtime and can be deployed in small confined

Camera positions with a 15Kg body in comparison to present 70Kg rigs.

Ranger Universal Control System offering complete control of all Broadcast Equipment in 1 package ieMonitor Gallery, Router, Mixer Desk, VTS etc.

Blue Ray Recorder and Players with HDSDI I/O.

GB Labs Stand 6.C28aUnit 1, Orpheus House, Calleva Park, Aldermaston, Berkshire RG19 8EE, UKT: +44 (0) 118 981 7341 F: +44 (0) 118 306901E: [email protected] W: www.gblabs.co.uk

The new Space storage platform brings simplicity and class leading performance to central storagedesigned for video editors

GB Labs has solely developed a unique software platform that tackles the shortcomings of traditionalstorage area networks. The interface is very easy to use, in fact a complete SAN can be installed in underan hour, impressive when most fibre SANs take days! This means a significant reduction in down timeduring installation or indeed when it comes to expansion at a later date. It also allows our customers to bevirtually IT support free compared to the high support levels that a fibre san requires.

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IBIS Stand 8.A25bDunley Hill Court, Ranmore, Dorking, Surrey RH5 6SX, UKT: +44 (0) 1483 280208 F: +44 (0) 1483 280244E: [email protected] W: www.ibis.tvIBIS is a global provider of integrated, flexible Media Asset Management solutions for broadcasters andcontent providers. IBIS’s iFind MAM application enables users to find and use media via a web basedinterface and provides the tools to manage and distribute content in order to maximise business efficiency.iFind controls acquisition of digital media into a broadcast workflow triggering any number of job relatedfunctions concurrent with, or post, ingest. iFind enables movement of media between devices anddistribution of media between locations; tagging of metadata; triggers browse proxy creation; creates Pointof Interest and thumbnails; EDL export and manages archive.

LSI PROJECTS LTD Stand 11.D4515 Woking Business Park, Woking GU21 5JY, United KingdomT: +44 (0)1483 764 646 F: +44 1483 769 955E: [email protected] W: www.lsiprojects.com LSI PROJECTS is a British company with an unrivalled international reputation as the leading SystemsDesign and Integration specialist providing solutions and delivering Turn-key projects for Production Lightingand Suspension Systems in Television and Film Studios. DESIGN • SYSTEMS INTEGRATION • PRODUCTION LIGHTING EQUIPMENT • LIGHTING SUSPENSION EQUIPMENT • INSTALLATION • PROJECT MANAGEMENT • SITE MANAGEMENT •OPERATOR TRAINING • MAINTENANCE CONTRACTSOur highly skilled and experienced engineers work closely with the client to develop ideas and needsthrough to detailed design and installed systems for any size studio. Our many clients include BBC Television, Al Jazeera Television, Saudi Television and many others. LSI PROJECTS THE CONFIDENT CHOICE.

Mode-AL Ltd Stand 10.F30Unit 4 Anamax Industrial Park, Oxford Road, Tatling End, Buckinghamshire SL9 7BBT: +44 (0) 1753 880824 F: +44 (0) 870 1359413E: [email protected] W: www.mode-al.com Mode-AL is the market leader for the design and manufacture of Flat Screen Mounting Systems for theBroadcast, Audio Visual, Video Conferencing and Security industries. Our popular products include ourcustom design and manufactured Monitor Stacks, Media Walls, Plasma Stands and Furniture for VideoConferencing and Editing Suites.

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OASYS Stand 7J15a131-151 Great Titchfield Street, London W1W 5BBT: +44 (0) 845 0942 612 F: +44 (0) 845 0942 613E: [email protected] W: www.oasys.com

OASYS is a leading developer of IT-based broadcast workflow and automated playout solutions.

• Maker - to create your files• Manager - to move and QC your files• Media Manager - to log media• Scheduler - to create playlists• Player - to play your entire channel• Local - for advertising insertion• Sender - the Control Panel.

The best of Information Technology mixed with Broadcast Technology, for simple, reliable and high qualitychannel broadcast. Feature rich, user friendly, and works with a range of broadcast manufacturer products,and backed by the IABM business standard.

OmniGlobe (EMEA) Ltd Stand 4.B79b440 Lapwing, Frimley Business Park, Frimley, Surrey GU16 7SZT: +44 (0) 1276 686 566 F: +44 (0) 1276 686 550E: [email protected] W: www.omniglobe.com

OmniGlobe is the satellite systems integrator with over 25 years of experience in every aspect of deliveringsatellite communications solutions. OmniGlobe will design, build, deliver, commission, and maintain systemsranging from DSNG vehicles through complex VSAT networks to large earth stations. We can offer training toyour staff and also offer services such as consultancy and link budget calculation or space segmentoptimization.

The first to deliver certified MENOS DSNG vehicles and the first to deliver ITU Appendix 30B VSAT terminals– innovation is a key component of OmniGlobe products. Whether you want to optimise a current system orinvest in new satellite communications infrastructure OmniGlobe is THE independent integrator who willdeliver the best solution for your requirements.

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ONE-SAT Stand 4.B79aClassic House, Raynham Road, Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire CM23 5PD, United KingdomT: +44 (0) 1279 755370 F: +44 (0) 1279 755371E: [email protected] W: www.one-sat.com

ONE-SAT is officially launching their new multi-channel demodulator bank, the DB-series. Based on an all-new platform, this provides up to 16 demodulator ports in a single 1U chassis or up to 8 demodulators withfull integral redundancy. New features also include 8PSK, 16QAM and 16K Turbo Product Code.

The ONE-SAT Antennas division, manufacturers of large antennas from 5m to 16m, is announcing their latest,more cost-effective designs, providing the most competitive and highest quality offering for the EMEA region.

Packet Ship Stand 4.B79dThe Old Mill, Mount Hawke, Truro TR4 8BLT: +44 (0) 8000 430 554 E: [email protected] W: www.packetship.com

Packet Ship provides software video servers, asset management and content distribution systems fordistributed video on demand. The company specialises in supporting systems integrators in vertical marketssuch as hospitality, healthcare and education.

The Packet Ship Media Delivery Platform is a suite of integrated software components allowing secure,reliable end-to-end delivery of high quality content from the content provider all the way to client set-topboxes or desktops, across large numbers of sites.

Packet Ship's software runs on Linux and commodity servers and uses standard protocols to integrate withmarket leading set-top boxes and PC players.

Polar Graphics Ltd Stand 6.C28aiJoel Street Farm, Joel Street, Pinner, Middx HA5 2PD, EnglandT: +44 (0) 20 8868 2479 F: +44 (0) 20 8866 8207E: [email protected] W: www.polar-graphics.com

Polar Graphics are exclusive distributors for various specialist product ranges for the film, TV andmultimedia markets. At IBC this year Polar will be exhibiting the 'Space' range of SAN solutions from theleading UK developer GB Labs.

Space is a high performance file sharing, Ethernet based SAN offering fast and protected server based datastorage that can be easily managed and expanded.

Unlike traditional servers, Space is optimised for digital content creation and offers high levels of predictableperformance. Using GbE or optional 10 GbE connectivity SPACE supports any mix of Windows, Mac OS andLinux clients.

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Quicklink Ltd. Stand 7.J15g7 Bridgwater Court, Oldmixon Crescent, Weston Super Mare BS24 9AYT: +44 (0) 1934 440001 F: +44 (0) 1934 440010E: [email protected] W: www.quicklink.tv Quicklink supplies video newsgathering solutions for use over IP networks. Over the past decade we’ve developed software and hardware systems that benefit journalists in virtuallyevery scenario. They include: • Live and Store & Forward (S&F) transmissions over ADSL, WiFi, WiMAX and 3G/4G networks• Mobile TV Broadcasting - The bonding of cellular 3G networks to offer high-bandwidth transmissions• Live and S&F transmissions over the Inmarsat BGAN and ThurayaIP networks (we also offer broadcasterscompetitive pricing for the networks' airtime).• The playout of live transmissions from Citizen Journalists using standard cameraphones• Distribution of broadcast-quality video files over the internet.

Rascular Technology Limited Stand 7.J15eiThe Oak House, Whitcott Keysett, Clun, Craven Arms, Shropshire SY7 8QE, UK.T: +44 (0) 1604 715360 F: +44 (0) 1604 715360 E: [email protected] W: www.rascular.com Rascular is focused on the development of software for broadcast TV facilities. The company hasdeveloped a range of Control and monitoring, Branding Media Management and Data DeliverySystems to address workflow requirements. Control and MonitorHelm Virtual Remote Control User customisable control panels. Helm controls a wide range ofbroadcast devices including: Master Control Switchers, Branding Devices, Routers, Video Servers,VTRs, Multi-Image Display Processors and Modular Interface Systems.Data DeliveryTimebase Automated “Live to Air” Graphics Timebase powerful and cost-effective generation of “live toair” Program Guide, Coming Shortly, Live Shopping Channel Updates and Music Channel BiographicalInformation.

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SGL Stand 8.A25a12, Fulcrum 2, Solent Way, Whiteley, Hampshire PO15 7FNT: +44 (0) 1489 889930 F: +44 (0) 1489 56 58 25E: [email protected] W: www.sgluk.com

SGL provides content archive and storage management solutions to the global broadcast industry.Broadcasters, post production facilities, news and sports operations of all sizes use SGL software tosafeguard their assets and to provide rapid access to archived content. The Open System architectureof the entire range of SGL products enables seamless integration with all major broadcast vendors,providing users with powerful storage management that simply works, regardless of their workflow orexisting systems. SGL solutions are based on a clustered architecture which provides the highestlevels of scalability and resilience available to broadcasters, ensuring uninterrupted content movementbetween the archive storage layers and all departments, whether ingest, edit, transmission or storage.Integrated modules also provide complete content Life Cycle management, ensuring that material isalways in the most cost-efficient storage location, based on user-defined attributes such as size andfrequency of use. SGL has offices around the world, providing rapid response support 24 hours a day.

Square Box Systems Ltd. Stand 7.J15e

29 Waterloo Place, Leamington Spa CV32 5LAT: +44 (0) 1173 700963 F: +44 (0) 7092 863586E: [email protected] W: www.squarebox.co.uk

Square Box will be exhibiting their flexible and easy to set up media asset management software CatDV,featuring intuitive integration with Final Cut and other editing packages. We will also be demonstratingoptional products such as P2 and MXF support, web interface, and Cache-A archiving integration.

TV Genius Stand IPTV 422

Harrow Exchange, 2 Gayton Road, Harrow HA1 2XU, UKT: +44 (0) 20 8901 7589 F: +44 (0) 20 8711 5712E: [email protected] W: www.tvgenius.net

TV Genius enhances the TV experience with personalized search that provides relevant recommendationsacross TV, mobile and the web. The company’s Content Discovery Platform provides deeper, richer contentaggregation, allowing viewers to discover programming from a variety of sources and its Relevance Enginesuggests appropriate content according to individual preferences.

As operators compete to be the gateway to home entertainment, personalized TV is a key service

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Venera Technologies Ltd Stand 7.J15cVanvas, Inkpen Road, Kintbury, Berkshire RG17 9UA, United KingdomT: +44 (0) 1488 657282 F: +44 (0) 1488 657261E: [email protected] W: www.veneratech.com

The broadcast industry is transitioning towards file-based workflows from traditional video/tape-basedsolutions. In tape-based operations, tools such as waveform monitors verify that material conforms to thebroadcasters specifications. These tools cannot be used with file-based workflow, even though similarrequirements still exist.

Venera offers solutions to meet video analysis and processing requirements of its customers. The companyprovides premium video test and measurement solutions to the broadcast industry. Venera’s offering Pulsar,improves the operational efficiency of the customers by automating their content QC process. Veneracontinuously strives to deliver quality, innovative solutions and create long-lasting relationship with itscustomers. Many global brands are users of Venera’s solutions and technologies.

Pulsar (File Based Automated Content Verifier) analyses stored files for audio-video quality check,compliance and acquiring stream information. It is a simple to use system with high throughput and richautomation options. Pulsar features an extensive toolset, including loudness checks to the latest EBUrecommendations. Broadcasters, Post Production Houses, Content Providers and IPTV/Mobile Video/VODService Providers find use for Pulsar in verifying the content quality at different stages in their workflow.

NEW FOR IBC:Venera has designed Pulsar to meet content verification requirements for broadcasters and at IBC; Venera islaunching the Pulsar family of products, which enable comprehensive video and audio verification.

Pulsar is currently used by Post Production companies, as well as Broadcasters, and features an extensivetoolset, including loudness checks to the latest EBU recommendations. An audio only Pulsar will beintroduced at the show.

VidCheck Stand 6.C28b4 Cheyne Road, Bristol BS9 2DH, UKT: +44 (0) 117 959 6423E: [email protected] W: www.vidcheck.com

VidCheck specialises in software tools for automated test and intelligent correction of file-based video inprofessional broadcast applications.

The VidChecker software product launched in 2010 is the world's first software that not only checks videoand audio quality parameters in file-based media, but then also automatically and intelligently correctsvideo problems, and audio loudness to meet the proposed CALM legislation.

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Companies ExhibitingIndependently

Abakus Ltd 11.G29

Bluefish 444 Europe Ltd 7.J07

Blue Lucy 7.D10

Brick House Video Limited 8.D80

BW Broadcast 8.E25

Canford Audio Plc 10.A10

Christy Media Solutions 6.B20

Didgital TV Labs 2.C27

Doughty Engineering Ltd 11.B61

EMS - Technical Personnel Ltd 1.B09

Exterity Ltd 721 IPTV

Eyeheight Ltd 8.D92

Gekko Technologies 11.F40

Global Distrubition/Glyph Technology 7.J39

Hamlet Video International Ltd 10.A24

Humax Direct 4.B70

IdeasUnlimited 8.C97

Imagineer Systems Ltd 13.A36

IPE Ltd 7.J39

Murraypro Electronics 10.F23

NyeTec 2.C31

Ocean Blue Software 4.C74

Omnitek (Image Processing Techniques Ltd) 6.C10

PAG Ltd 11.E20

Phabrix Limited 8.E23

Prompter People Europe Ltd 11.F81

Root 6 13.C39

RT Software Ltd 2.C18

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Sat-Comm 0E101

Sematron 1.A62

Sonifex 8.E61

Systembase Limited 8.C07

Tangent Wave Ltd 7.B11

TMD 2.C58

Tripleplay Services Holdings Ltd IP611

True Lens Services 11.G65

Vortex Communications Ltd 11.G11

Wave Science Technology Limited 8.A42

weComm Ltd M163

Wenham Carter International 3.C01

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