| The company is engaged in the business of providing information systems services to retail companies and to the manufacturers, wholesalers, and other suppliers who provide the products that these retail companies sell. These information systems services include 1) management consulting, computer hardware sales and computer system integration services, 2) proprietary software products and applications, and 3) network services and network-based computer applications. The company's consulting services include hardware selection, configuration design, and installation and integration of custom software products for computerized checkout systems or point-of-sale systems, including the company's proprietary software products as well as third-party software products and applications. The company provides 24-hour technology support services. In 1994, the company began development of its proprietary software products. These products allow retailers to use information technology to improve the management and operation of their stores. |