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X-rays make up X-radiation, a form of electromagnetic radiation. Most X-rays have a wavelength ranging from 0.01 to 10 nanometers, corresponding to frequencies in the range 30 petahertz to 30 exahertz and energies in the range 100 eV to 100 keV.

Uses x-rays to create cross-sections of a physical object that can be used to recreate a virtual model without destroying the original object.

X-Ray Diffraction is defined as the scattering of X-rays by the regularly spaced atoms of a crystal, useful in obtaining information about the structure of the crystal.

X-ray Fluorescence is the emission of characteristic 'secondary' X-rays from a material that has been excited by bombarding with high-energy X-rays or gamma rays.

x86 is the generic name for Intel processorsreleased after the original 8086 processor. These include the 286, 386, 486, and 586 processors. As you can see, the "x" in x86 stands for a range of possible numbers. Technically, x86 is short for 80x86 since the full names of the processors are actually 80286, 80386, 80486, and 80586. The "80" is typically truncated to avoid redundancy.

Xactly is a provider of cloud-based incentive compensation solutions for employee and sales consultants.

Xamarin is a Microsoft-owned San Francisco-based software company founded in May 2011 by the engineers that created Mono, Xamarin. Android and Xamarin.iOS, which are cross-platform implementations of the Common Language Infrastructure and Common Language Specifications.

XANT offers the leading Enterprise Sales Engagement Platform that accelerates revenue. With Playbooks from XANT, sales professionals increase productivity, optimize customer interactions, and connect to the right buyers. Playbooks manages lead follow-up and prospecting cadences, automates administrative tasks, and uses data to predict who, when, and how to engage buyers for the best outcome—all to set your sales reps up for success.

Rivaroxaban, sold under the brand name Xarelto, is a pharmaceutical drug used to treat and prevent blood clots. This may lower the risk of stroke, deep vein thrombosis (DVT), pulmonary embolism (PE), and similar conditions. It can also reduce the risk of stroke in nonvalvular atrial fibrillation.

A global digital media platform that programmatically connects advertisers and publishers to audiences

XebiaLabs is a software company founded out of the information technology firm Xebia specializing in DevOps and continuous delivery tooling.

XenDesktop is a desktop virtualization software platform that allows multiple users to access and run Microsoft Windows desktops that are installed at a centralized location separate from the devices from which they are being accessed.

Citirix XenServer is a hypervisor platform that enables the creation and management of virtualized server infrastructure.

Xero is a New Zealand domiciled public software company that offers a cloud-based accounting software platform for small and medium-sized businesses.

Xerox Corporation is an American global corporation that sells document solutions and services, and document technology products in more than 160 countries.

Xively is an Internet of Things platform owned by Google. Xively offers product companies a way to connect products, manage connected devices and the data they produce, and integrate that data into other systems.

XM Cyber is the global leader in Attack-Centric Exposure Prioritization, which is also known as Risk-Based Vulnerability Management (RBVM). The XM Cyber platform enables companies to rapidly respond to cyber risks affecting their business-sensitive systems by continuously finding new exposures, including exploitable vulnerabilities and credentials, misconfigurations, and user activities. XM Cyber constantly simulates and prioritizes the attack paths putting mission-critical systems at risk, providing context-sensitive remediation options. XM Cyber was founded by top executives from the Israeli cyber intelligence community and has offices in North America, Europe, and Israel.

xMatters is a service reliability platform that helps DevOps, SRES, and operations teams automate workflows, ensure infrastructure and applications are always working, and rapidly deliver products at scale. Headquartered in San Ramon, CA. Founded in 2000.

XML is a metalanguage which allows users to define their own customized markup languages, especially in order to display documents on the internet.

XMPie is the leading technology for engaging your audiences with personalized, relevant communications across Print and Digital media touchpoints. Headquartered in New York, NY.

XOi Technologies is a cloud-based mobile application that empowers field service companies to do more business with greener techs and fewer truck rolls.

Xometry is the largest marketplace for custom manufacturing, connecting customers with optimal manufacturing solutions through proprietary AI algorithms. Headquartered in Gaithersburg, MD. Domain: xometry.com

Xona Systems provides a simple, secure, and compliant OT user access platform for critical infrastructure. The company develops operational efficiencies through user access visibility and control, utilizing protocol and system isolation, encrypted display, multi-factor authentication, as well as session logging and recording of user access to any industrial application.

Xoriant is a Silicon Valley headquartered product engineering, software development, and technology services firm with offices in the US, Europe, and Asia. For both technology companies and enterprises, from startups to Fortune 100, it leverages its expertise in emerging technologies and its high-performing teams to deliver innovative solutions that accelerate time to market and keep clients competitive.

XPO Logistics, Inc. is a U.S. corporation and one of the world's ten largest providers of transportation and logistics services.

XQuery (XML Query) is a query and functional programming language that queries and transforms collections of structured and unstructured data, usually in the form of XML, text and with vendor-specific extensions for other data formats (JSON, binary, etc.).

XRM, or Extended Relationship Management, is a platform that allows companies to track relationships of anything imaginable. The “X” in XRM is referred to as the “anything” within relationship management. Where CRM refers to Customer Relationship Management, HRM would refer to Human Resources Management both of which utilize the XRM framework.

Xsens Technologies B.V. is a supplier of 3D motion capture products based upon miniature MEMS inertial sensor technology. Xsens is headquartered in Enschede, Netherlands.

Enzalutamide, sold under the brand name Xtandi, is a nonsteroidal antiandrogen medication which is used in the treatment of prostate cancer.

Xtend Healthcare, a part of the Navient family of companies, is an industry-leading provider of revenue cycle and public health solutions. Its seasoned team, deep knowledge of local environments, proprietary technologies, agility, enterprise scale, and tailored solutions help optimize clients’ programs, so they can continue delivering on their missions. Headquartered in Tennessee.

Xtime is a Cox Automotive brand. Cox Automotive, a subsidiary of Cox Enterprises Inc., is transforming the way the world buys, sells and owns cars with industry-leading digital marketing, wholesale and e-commerce solutions from a host of brands worldwide. Xtime helps to drive owner loyalty through one Service Experience Platform. Headquartred in Redwood City, CA.

XtremIO is EMC's foray into the all flash array market.

Xylem Inc. is a large American water technology provider, enabling customers worldwide to transport, treat, test and efficiently use water in public utility, residential, commercial, agricultural and industrial settings.