By leveraging LineRate's patented technology and the LineRate Operating System (LROS), cloud and web services providers can shift from a hardware-driven networking environment to a flexible software platform capable of scaling to even the largest networking environments. With the agility of pure software and LineRate's subscription licensing, providers can easily scale their networks on demand, eliminating the need for proprietary hardware and reducing datacenter costs. Based in Louisville, CO, LineRate Systems is a VC-backed company that offers the LineRate Proxy as its first product, which has already been successfully implemented by early customer Photobucket, a leading online photo sharing company, as showcased in a case study.