system that is represented by approximately 400 digital interfaces for data communication with diagnosis and therapy devices, practice management and hospital information systems, and other software applications; and practice management software or hospital management software, which enables users to capture patient demographics, schedule appointments, maintain lists of insurance payers and fee catalogues, perform billing tasks, and generate reports. Its products also comprise quality management to plan, develop, and implement a healthcare service; and practice resource planning/hospital resource planning systems that attempt to cover basic functions of a healthcare organization. In addition, the company provides various interfaces, which are the components to transfer data from auto refractors, lens meters, and NCTs; perimeter systems, computer phoropters, and special test systems interfaces; and interfaces that connect high tech systems, such as image systems, laser diagnosis systems, and OCTs with the ifa EcMR system. Further, it offers consulting, system integration, training, and hotline services. The company was founded in 2001 and is headquartered in Frechen, Germany.