The company's purpose is to provide consulting services in the field of computer science, to develop and trade in hardware and software products. Furthermore, the company may acquire, manage and sell securities, as well as take out and grant loans. The company may also acquire, develop, manage and exploit patents, licenses and manufacturing processes, and acquire, encumber, sell and manage real estate in Switzerland and abroad. It may also carry out financing for its own account and for the account of third parties, as well as provide guarantees, sureties and other securities for subsidiaries and third parties.