The Reference NV operates as an Internet and portal service company. It offers services to build Web sites and portal solutions for enterprises and governments. The company offers strategy and consulting services, such as Internet and e-business strategy and scope analysis and quick scans; architecture and design services, such as interface design and navigation, security models, and usability research; development services, such as authoring, software development, and Web copy and translations; deployment services, such as training, security implementation, search engine marketing, and online media planning; maintenance and support services; and outsourcing services. It also offers horizontal solutions in the areas of online business and communication, marketing solutions, customer relationship management and personalization, content management, and multidevice solutions; and vertical market solutions for media and entertainment, consumer brands, industries and utilities, and service companies. The company was founded in 1993 and is based in Ghent, Belgium. As of July 22, 2002, The Reference NV is a subsidiary of Algo Vision plc. As of June 18, 2007, The Reference NV operates as a subsidiary of Emakina S.A. (ENXTBR:ALEMK).