The expedition is co-sponsored by ProCurve Networking by HP, a supplier of enterprise networking solutions, and SkyWave Mobile Communications, a world leader in satellite-based asset tracking, monitoring, and control.

ProCurve Networking by HP

The ProCurve Networking business unit of HP is a supplier of enterprise networking solutions comprising wired and wireless enterprise networking products, services and solutions - including Ethernet switches, routing switches, wireless access points and network-management applications - which allow customers to build networks based on open standards that meet current and future needs for security, performance and reliability. For more information please visit http://www.hp.com/rnd/index.htm.

skywave mobile communications

SkyWave Mobile Communications is an Inmarsat D+ satellite terminal manufacturer and service provider.  SkyWave offers solutions combining Inmarsat D+ satellite terminals, network airtime and low-cost, short-message services (SMS) that enable customers to track, monitor and control assets globally, and to gather asset intelligence and exception reports anytime, anywhere. For more information please visit www.skywave.com.

Rogers television

Rogers Television are accompanying the expedition party to film Dr Egan's progress as he treks through Nepal to base camp and then attempts to summit Mount Everest. Rogers plans to produce a documentary on him and the expedition. F or nearly 34 years, Rogers has invested in the creation and ongoing development of Rogers Television. This unique local television service is available exclusively to Rogers Cable customers, as part of the basic cable service. Rogers Television strives to be the leading provider of screen-based local information and entertainment. Each one of the 31 Rogers Television stations operating in Ontario , New Brunswick and Newfoundland is an active and involved member of its local city or town, providing timely and relevant programs about local matters.

brown university

Kanatek is also providing back up and recovery services and disaster recovery services to an expedition from Brown University , at Everest Base Camp, via satellite, to Kanatek's headquarters in Ottawa . Brown University is working with NASA to look at how different parts of the human brain contribute to the stable function of various parts of our cognitive and motor repertoire.

CV Technologies

CV Technologies is a biotechnology company founded in 1992. It aims to become a global leader in the development, distribution, marketing and selling of safe and effective natural health products for disease prevention and health maintenance. CVT's lead product, COLD-fX., strengthens the immune system and is widely used as a leading anti-cold, anti-flu treatment.

USANA HEALTH SCIENCES

USANA Health Sciences was founded in 1992 by Dr. Myron Wentz, who is a leading scientist in the fields of immunology and microbiology. USANA has become one of North America's leading companies in the field of health and nutrition. USANA's nutritionals contain the complete spectrum of what the cells of the body needs, in balanced ratios; they are purity, potency guaranteed and bioavailable.  USANA's basic nutritional product, Essentials, have been independently rated as the top supplement in North America. More and more of the top athletes are using USANA’s nutritional supplements. Usana Health Sciences is the Mercedes Benz, leading the way in both quality and integrity. For more information about USANA’s role in supporting Dr. Sean Egan and the Mount Everest Expedition please visit the following website http://www.unitoday.net/everest2005/mystory_en.cfm