Softmart distributes computer hardware and software to educational institutions, government agencies, and large and small businesses. Softmart primarily resells applications from Adobe Systems, CA, Microsoft, Novell, and Symantec, among other vendors. In addition, the company distributes computers, components, and other equipment from such manufacturers as Cisco Systems, Hewlett-Packard, and IBM. Softmart's services include design, installation, integration, and maintenance. The company was founded in 1982 as a software retail store.