| | Business Summary | | TouchStone
Software
Corporation
is
a
provider
of
system
management
software
that
includes
basic
input/output
(BIOS)
software
upgrades,
personal
computer
(PC)
diagnostics
for
PCs
and
embedded
systems.
System
management
software
is
one
of
the
fundamental
layers
in
any
microprocessor-based
system
(including
PCs)
architecture
and
provides
an
essential
interface
between
the
system's
operating
software
and
hardware.
During
2000,
the
Company
created
three
new
subsidiaries.
eSupport.com,
Inc.
was
created
to
serve
as
an
operating
company
to
facilitate
the
sale
and
distribution
of
the
Company's
products
and
services.
TouchStone
Investments,
Inc.
and
TSC
Investments,
LLC
were
created
as
part
of
the
Company's
plan
to
strike
strategic
alliances
with
Internet-based
companies
by
making
minority
investments
in
them. | | More from
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Business Description |
| | Financial Summary | | TouchStone
Software
Corp.
designs,
develops
and
distributes
utility
software
for
the
setup,
maintainence,
security
and
management
of
computer
networks.
For
the
six
months
ended
6/30/01,
revenues
fell
64%
to
$976
thousand.
Net
loss
fell
72%
to
$489
thousand.
Revenues
reflect
decreased
sales
of
the
retail
product
line
as
a
result
of
the
declined
demand
for
Cardware.
Lower
loss
reflects
decreased
marketing
expenses
and
reduced
headcount
for
product
development. | | More from
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Developments |
| | | | FY2000 Pay | |
| Pierre Narath, 37
Chairman, Pres, CEO | $481K | Jason Raza, 39
VP | 170K | Christopher Gaudette, 30
CAO, Controller, Assistant Sec. | 94K | | Dollar amounts are as of 31-Dec-2000 and compensation values are for the fiscal year ending on that date; "Pay" is salary, bonuses, etc.. |
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Compensation, Options
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