Note 14 - Business Segment Information

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2014

Segment Reporting [Abstract]

Segment Reporting Disclosure [Text Block]

14.  Business Segment Information

During the fourth quarter of 2013, the Company revised its operating segments, which are organized based on the business leadership views operating the business after the integration of the acquired entities. All prior year segment data has been restated to conform to the new segments. As of June 30, 2014, the Company’s operations were conducted through two business segments: Systems Integration and Managed Services. Systems Integration operations include the sale of digital projection equipment, screens, sound systems in addition to the design, assembly and sale of followspots and other lighting products. Managed Services operations include the delivery of end to end digital signage solutions, video communication solutions, content creation and management and service of digital signage and digital cinema equipment. The Company allocates resources to business segments and evaluates the performance of these segments based upon reported segment operating profit. The Company records intersegment sales at costs approximating market and has eliminated all significant intercompany sales in consolidation.

Summary by Business Segments

(In thousands)	Three Months Ended June 30,						Six Months Ended June 30,
	2014			2013			2014			2013
Net revenue
Systems Integration	$	14,755		$	21,495		$	28,775		$	46,992
Managed Services		7,575			3,276			15,973			5,762
Total segment revenue		22,330			24,771			44,748			52,754
Eliminations		(303	)		(376	)		(700	)		(738	)
Total net revenue	$	22,027		$	24,395		$	44,048		$	52,016
Operating Income (Loss)
Systems Integration	$	1,676		$	2,101		$	2,506		$	4,225
Managed Services		(70	)		719			403			743
Total segment operating income		1,606			2,820			2,909			4,968
Unallocated general and administrative expenses		(1,740	)		(1,463	)		(4,265	)		(3,065	)
Interest, net		164			1			332			16
Gain on sale of assets		2			3			8			4
Equity income (loss) of joint venture		—			(12	)		95			(118	)
Other income (loss)		(123	)		247			86			496
Income (loss) before income taxes	$	(91	)	$	1,596		$	(835	)	$	2,301

(In thousands)	June 30, 2014		December 31, 2013
Identifiable assets
Systems Integration	$	65,663	$	67,839
Managed Services		23,040		27,605
Total	$	88,703	$	95,444

Summary by Geographical Area

	Three Months Ended June 30,				Six Months Ended June 30,
(In thousands)	2014		2013		2014		2013
Net revenue
United States	$	15,031	$	18,649	$	30,199	$	36,224
China		2,685		3,264		6,011		6,447
Latin America		1,583		483		3,133		6,450
Canada		1,432		1,000		2,890		1,506
Mexico		970		318		1,282		436
Europe		162		249		343		322
Asia (excluding China)		132		202		157		366
Other		32		230		33		265
Total	$	22,027	$	24,395	$	44,048	$	52,016

(In thousands)	June 30, 2014		December 31, 2013
Identifiable assets
United States	$	61,283	$	51,882
Canada		16,084		28,463
China		7,331		5,526
Asia (excluding China)		4,005		9,573
Total	$	88,703	$	95,444

     Intersegment sales have been recorded at amounts approximating market. Identifiable assets by geographical area are based on location of facilities. Net sales by geographical area are based on destination of sales.