The company's purpose is to trade in software and hardware, as well as to provide information technology and telecommunications services, including consulting, advisory and training services. Furthermore, the company's purpose is to design and establish IT networks and their infrastructures. The company's purpose also includes personnel placement, and the company can acquire, manage and transfer patents, trademarks, copyrights and know-how. The company can establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad, and participate in other companies in Switzerland and abroad, as well as conduct all business that is directly or indirectly related to its purpose. The company can acquire, encumber, sell and manage real estate in Switzerland and abroad. It can also provide financing for its own account or for the account of third parties, as well as provide guarantees and sureties for subsidiaries and third parties.