Converging Systems is a developer and manufacturer of intelligent motor control and facilities monitoring and automation systems. The motor control and faciliites automation systems rely on advanced bidirectional communications techniques and are customized to particular OEM requirements. These automation systems rely on Ethernet and RS-485 communication firewalls and controllers manufactured by Converging Systems to enable the largest systems (up to 65,000 controllers) to be efficiently managed and controlled. In addition, the company designs and deploys interactive point-of-sale streaming video systems (kiosks) customized for particular retail POS needs. The computer-based kiosks systems enable consumers within retail environments to learn more about products and techniques for employing