Global Imaging Systems has forged strong, mutually beneficial alliances with a number of vendors and business partners. These relationships have allowed Global to reap both tangible and intangible benefits. The relationships with key vendors have allowed Global to obtain favorable pricing, which can then be passed on to customers in the form of lower prices. The relationships with other business partners ensure that they have a comprehensive understanding of Global and its business philosophies. This is helpful throughout the normal business dealings that occur between Global and its business partners, such as obtaining financing; resolving legal issues; dealing with accounting, tax, and audit issues and modifying computer software programs. Global is proud of the business alliances that have been formed over the past years, and attributes much of the Company’s success to these strong relationships.