Firms such as Clearswift, Packeteer and Mirapoint provide toolsandutilities to companies to help them get control of what people are doing with their networks.
Google is testing a fleet of plug-in hybrids and software that would turn them into load-balancing tools for utilities flooded with variable power from wind and solar generators.
ArtRage Studio offers natural painting tools such as oil paints and watercolors, along with utilities to make painting easier for anyone who wants to paint or draw on their computer regardless of skill level.
The company provides hardware, software and services for connecting utilities with devices on a power grid, including advanced metering and faster detection of outages andtools to improve the reliability of electrical grids.