The Company operates in one business segment, directory-enabled networking software and services. The Company's products are sold throughout the world. In the United States, products are sold through direct, OEM, reseller, and distributor channels. Internationally, products are marketed through distributors who sell to dealers and end users. Performance of the Company is evaluated by the Company's chief decision makers, the Chief Executive Officer and Executive Council, based on total Company results.
Revenue is evaluated based on geographic region and by product category.
Separate financial information is not available by product category in regards to asset allocation, expense allocation, or profitability. Novell's products can be categorized into the following four areas, all within the directory-enabled networking software and services segment. Other than sales in Ireland, international sales were not material individually in any other international location. Intercompany sales between geographic areas are accounted for at prices representative of unaffiliated party transactions.