The privately-held company, founded in 1987 and headquartered in Jupiter, Florida, has been a leading provider of premastering, DVD editing and authoring solutions for over 20 years. In addition to its software products, GEAR also offers development tools that enable other software companies to integrate optical recording technology into their own products. GEAR's technology is used by major organizations such as Apple, Siemens, and Philips. The company has a global presence in the DVD and CD industry, with a development office in Helmond, the Netherlands, and is a member of various technology associations such as the DVD Forum and Microsoft Developer Programs.