FG (FGH) 10-Q 7 Nov 14 2014 Q3 Quarterly report Financial data

Document_And_Entity_Informatio

Document And Entity Information	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014	Nov. 03, 2014
Document and Entity Information [Abstract]	'	'
Entity Registrant Name	'BALLANTYNE STRONG, INC.	'
Document Type	'10-Q	'
Current Fiscal Year End Date	'--12-31	'
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding	'	14,421,222
Amendment Flag	'false	'
Entity Central Index Key	'0000946454	'
Entity Current Reporting Status	'Yes	'
Entity Voluntary Filers	'No	'
Entity Filer Category	'Accelerated Filer	'
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer	'No	'
Document Period End Date	30-Sep-14	'
Document Fiscal Year Focus	'2014	'
Document Fiscal Period Focus	'Q3	'

Condensed_Consolidated_Balance

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Current Period Unaudited) (USD $)	Sep. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Current assets:	'	'
Cash and cash equivalents	$24,016	$28,791
Accounts receivable (net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $636 and $703, respectively)	15,043	20,047
Inventories:	'	'
Finished goods, net	13,457	10,949
Work in process	870	345
Raw materials and components, net	2,204	3,891
Total inventories, net	16,531	15,185
Recoverable income taxes	5,021	2,207
Other current assets	5,429	5,873
Total current assets	66,040	72,103
Property, plant and equipment (net of accumulated depreciation of $5,713 and $4,781, respectively)	14,079	14,721
Note receivable	2,855	2,497
Intangible assets, net	1,074	895
Goodwill	1,066	1,123
Other assets	3,977	4,105
Total assets	89,091	95,444
Current liabilities:	'	'
Accounts payable	10,798	12,844
Accrued expenses	4,174	6,236
Customer deposits/deferred revenue	3,142	3,474
Income tax payable	726	888
Total current liabilities	18,840	23,442
Deferred revenue	2,413	3,008
Deferred income taxes	766	790
Other accrued expenses, net of current portion	1,716	1,748
Total liabilities	23,735	28,988
Stockholders’ equity:	'	'
Common stock, par value $.01 per share; Authorized 25,000 shares; issued 17,152 and 16,869 shares at September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively; 14,421 and 14,138 shares outstanding at September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively	167	167
Additional paid-in capital	38,524	38,231
Accumulated other comprehensive income:	'	'
Foreign currency translation	-2,072	-959
Postretirement benefit obligations	190	190
Retained earnings	46,786	47,066
	83,595	84,695
Less 2,731 of common shares in treasury, at cost at September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013	-18,239	-18,239
Total stockholders’ equity	65,356	66,456
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity	$89,091	$95,444

Condensed_Consolidated_Balance1

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Current Period Unaudited) (Parentheticals) (USD $)	Sep. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified
Accounts receivable, allowance for doubtful accounts (in Dollars)	$636	$703
Property, plant and equipment, accumulated depreciation (in Dollars)	$5,713	$4,781
Preferred stock, par value (in Dollars per share)	$0.01	$0.01
Preferred stock, shares authorized	1,000	1,000
Preferred stock, shares outstanding	0	0
Common stock, par value (in Dollars per share)	$0.01	$0.01
Common stock, authorized shares	25,000	25,000
Common stock, issued shares	17,152	16,869
Common stock, outstanding shares	14,421	14,138
Common shares in treasury	2,731	2,731

Condensed_Consolidated_Stateme

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations (Unaudited) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013
Net product sales	$17,396	$16,275	$48,432	$62,877
Net service revenues	5,268	2,580	18,280	7,988
Total net revenues	22,664	18,855	66,712	70,865
Cost of products sold	15,042	13,343	41,676	52,486
Cost of services	3,565	2,174	12,516	6,448
Total cost of revenues	18,607	15,517	54,192	58,934
Gross profit	4,057	3,338	12,520	11,931
Selling and administrative expenses:	'	'	'	'
Selling	1,843	850	4,947	2,586
Administrative	3,066	2,524	9,781	7,478
Total selling and administrative expenses	4,909	3,374	14,728	10,064
Gain on the sale/disposal/transfer of assets	4	3	12	7
Income (loss) from operations	-848	-33	-2,196	1,874
Equity income (loss) of joint venture	'	2	95	-117
Other income:	'	'	'	'
Interest income	175	159	534	169
Interest expense	-15	-7	-43	'
Other income (expense), net	255	-33	341	463
Total other income	415	119	832	632
Earnings (loss) before income taxes	-433	88	-1,269	2,389
Income tax benefit (expense)	324	-42	947	-502
Net earnings (loss)	($109)	$46	($322)	$1,887
Basic earnings (loss) per share (in Dollars per share)	($0.01)	$0	($0.02)	$0.13
Diluted earnings (loss) per share (in Dollars per share)	($0.01)	$0	($0.02)	$0.13
Weighted average shares outstanding:	'	'	'	'
Basic (in Shares)	14,086	14,009	14,052	13,995
Diluted (in Shares)	14,086	14,039	14,052	14,025

Condensed_Consolidated_Stateme1

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) (Unaudited) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013
Net earnings (losses)	($109)	$46	($322)	$1,887
Currency translation adjustment:	'	'	'	'
Unrealized net change arising during period	-710	535	-1,113	-556
Other comprehensive gain (loss)	-710	535	-1,113	-556
Comprehensive income (loss)	($819)	$581	($1,435)	$1,331

Condensed_Consolidated_Stateme2

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited) (USD $)	9 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013
Cash flows from operating activities:	'	'
Net earnings (loss)	($322)	$1,887
Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to net cash provided by operating activities:	'	'
Provision for doubtful accounts	9	194
Provision for obsolete inventory	-117	-13
Provision for warranty	-191	321
Depreciation and amortization	1,374	1,022
Equity in (income) loss of joint venture	-95	117
Loss on forward contracts	145	-9
(Gain) loss on disposal or transfer of assets	-12	-7
Deferred income taxes	-916	376
Share-based compensation expense	292	345
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:	'	'
Accounts, unbilled and notes receivable	5,976	13,441
Inventories	-1,348	-2,912
Other current assets	-8	1,563
Accounts payable	-2,094	-7,665
Accrued expenses	-2,050	-1,048
Customer deposits/deferred revenue	-917	-2,771
Current income taxes	-2,938	813
Other assets	-83	121
Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities	-3,295	5,775
Cash Flows from investing activities:	'	'
Purchase of Peintures Elite, Inc.	'	-1,747
Deposit on Convergent acquisition	'	-17,424
Capital expenditures	-1,057	-231
Proceeds from sale of assets	58	6
Net cash used in investing activities	-999	-19,396
Cash flows from financing activities:	'	'
Excess tax benefits from share-based arrangements	-7	-11
Payments on capital lease obligations	-14	'
Proceeds from employee stock purchase plan	'	4
Net cash used in financing activities	-21	-7
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents	-460	-207
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents	-4,775	-13,835
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	28,791	40,168
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	$24,016	$26,333

Condensed_Consolidated_Stateme3

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited) (Parentheticals) (USD $)	9 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013
Supplemental disclosures for non-cash investing and financing activities - Capital lease obligations for property and equipment	$158	$0

Note_0_Supplemental_Disclosure

Note 0 - Supplemental Disclosures of Non-Cash Investing and Financing Activities	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Supplemental Cash Flow Elements [Abstract]	'
Cash Flow, Supplemental Disclosures [Text Block]	'
	Supplemental disclosures of non-cash investing and financing activities:
	Capital lease obligations for property and equipment originating during the nine months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013 was $158 and $0, respectively.

Note_1_Nature_of_Operations

Note 1 - Nature of Operations	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Disclosure Text Block [Abstract]	'
Nature of Operations [Text Block]	'
	1. Nature of Operations
	Ballantyne Strong, Inc. (“Ballantyne” or the “Company”), a Delaware corporation, and its wholly owned subsidiaries Strong Westrex, Inc., Strong Technical Services, Inc., Strong/MDI Screen Systems, Inc., Peintures Elite, Inc. (“Peintures”), Strong Westrex (Beijing) Trading Inc., Convergent Corporation and Convergent Media Systems Corporation (“CMS”) designs, integrates, and installs technology solutions for a broad range of applications; develops and delivers out-of-home messaging, advertising and communications; manufactures projection screens and lighting products; and provides managed services including monitoring of networked equipment to our customers. As of January 1, 2014 the legal entity Peintures Elite, Inc. was dissolved and consolidated into Strong/MDI Screen Systems, Inc.
	The Company’s products are distributed to the retail, financial, government and cinema markets throughout the world.

Note_2_Summary_of_Significant_

Note 2 - Summary of Significant Accounting Policies	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Disclosure Text Block [Abstract]	'
Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies [Text Block]	'
	2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
	Basis of Presentation and Principles of Consolidation
	The condensed consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and all majority owned and controlled domestic and foreign subsidiaries. All significant intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.
	The condensed consolidated financial statements included in this report are presented in accordance with the requirements of Form 10-Q and consequently do not include all of the disclosures normally required by accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America for annual reporting purposes or those made in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K.  These condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year-ended December 31, 2013.
	The condensed consolidated balance sheet as of December 31, 2013 was derived from the Company’s audited consolidated balance sheet as of that date. All other condensed consolidated financial statements contained herein are unaudited and, in the opinion of management, reflect all adjustments of a normal recurring nature necessary to present a fair statement of the financial position and the results of operations and cash flows for the respective interim periods.  The results for interim periods are not necessarily indicative of trends or results expected for a full year.
	Acquisitions
	On September 13, 2013, the Company acquired Peintures Elite, Inc., a manufacturer of paint and lacquer products and the primary provider of paint used in the Company’s screen manufacturing. On October 1, 2013, the Company acquired CMS to provide digital technologies for out-of-home messaging, advertising and communication (the DOOH market) and Enterprise Video Solutions (“EVS”), which provides enterprises with the infrastructure necessary for communications, collaboration, training and education of employees.
	The condensed consolidated financial statements as of December 31, 2013, September 30, 2014 and for the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2014 include amounts acquired from, as well as the results of operations of Peintures and CMS. Peintures is included in the systems integration segment and CMS is included in the managed services segment.
	Reclassifications
	Certain prior year amounts presented in the condensed consolidated financial statements and notes thereto have been reclassified to conform to the current year presentation. These reclassifications did not impact the Company’s net income (loss) for 2014 or 2013.
	Use of Management Estimates
	The preparation of condensed consolidated financial statements in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the condensed consolidated financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results and changes in facts and circumstances may alter such estimates and affect results of operations and financial position in future periods.
	Fair Value of Financial and Derivative Instruments
	The categorization within the valuation hierarchy is based upon the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement. Financial assets and liabilities carried at fair value will be classified and disclosed in one of the following three categories:
		●	Level 1 - inputs to the valuation techniques are quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities
		●	Level 2 - inputs to the valuation techniques are other than quoted prices but are observable for the assets or liabilities, either directly or indirectly
		●	Level 3 - inputs to the valuation techniques are unobservable for the assets or liabilities
	The following table presents the Company’s financial assets and liabilities measured at fair value based upon the level within the fair value hierarchy in which the fair value measurements fall.
	Fair Values Measured on a Recurring Basis at September 30, 2014:
			Level 1			Level 2				Level 3		Total
			$ in thousands
	Cash and cash equivalents		$	24,016		$	—			$	—	$	24,016
	Note Receivable		$	—		$	—			$	2,855	$	2,855
	Fair Values Measured on a Recurring Basis at December 31, 2013:
			Level 1			Level 2				Level 3		Total
			$ in thousands
	Cash and cash equivalents		$	28,791		$	—			$	—	$	28,791
	Note Receivable		$	—		$	—			$	2,497	$	2,497
	Foreign exchange forward contract asset		$	—		$	10,934			$	—	$	10,934
	Foreign exchange forward contract liability		$	—		$	(11,000	)		$	—	$	(11,000	)
	The notes receivable accrues interest at a rate of 15% per annum which is paid in accordance with an agreed-upon cash flow schedule.
	Quantitative information about the Company’s level 3 fair value measurements at September 30, 2014 is set forth below:
	$ in thousands		Fair Value at		Valuation Technique	Unobservable input		Range
			9/30/14
	Note Receivable		$	2,855	Discounted cash flow	Probability of default			0	%
						Prepayment rates			0	%
						Loss severity			0	%
	The significant unobservable inputs used in the fair value measurement of the Company’s note receivable are prepayment rates, probability of default and loss severity in the event of default. Significant increases in any of these inputs in isolation would result in a significantly lower fair value measurement. Generally, a change in the assumption used for the probability of default is accompanied by a directionally similar change in the assumption used for the loss severity and directionally opposite change in the assumption used for prepayment rates.
	The following table reconciles the beginning and ending balance of the Company’s Note Receivable fair value:
			Nine months ended September 30
			2014			2013
			$ in thousands
	Note Receivable balance, beginning of period		$	2,497		$	2,232
	Interest income accrued			358			156
	Note Receivable balance, end of period		$	2,855		$	2,388
	The carrying values of all other financial assets and liabilities including accounts receivable, accounts payable and accrued expenses reported in the consolidated balance sheets equal or approximate their fair values due to the short-term nature of these instruments. All non-financial assets that are not recognized or disclosed at fair value in the financial statements on a recurring basis, which includes non-financial long-lived assets, are measured at fair value in certain circumstances (for example, when there is evidence of impairment).  During the nine months ended September 30, 2014 we did not have any significant non-recurring measurements of non-financial assets or liabilities.
	Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements
	In May 2014, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2014-09, “Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606)” (“ASU 2014-09”).  ASU 2014-09 requires an entity to recognize the amount of revenue to which it expects to be entitled for the transfer of promised goods or services to customers. The ASU will replace most existing revenue recognition guidance in U.S. GAAP when it becomes effective. The guidance is effective for the Company beginning January 1, 2017 and may be adopted using a full retrospective or a modified cumulative effect approach. Early adoption is not permitted. The Company is currently evaluating the potential impact of adopting this guidance and has not yet selected a transition method nor has it determined the effect of the standard on its ongoing financial reporting.

Note_3_Earnings_Loss_Per_Commo

Note 3 - Earnings (Loss) Per Common Share	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]	'
Earnings Per Share [Text Block]	'
	3. Earnings (Loss) Per Common Share
	Basic earnings (loss) per share have been computed on the basis of the weighted average number of shares of common stock outstanding. Diluted earnings (loss) per share has been computed on the basis of the weighted average number of shares of common stock outstanding after giving effect to potential common shares from dilutive stock options and certain non-vested shares of restricted stock. The following table provides the reconciliation between basic and diluted earnings (loss) per share:
		Three Months Ended					Nine Months Ended
		September 30,					September 30,
		2014			2013		2014			2013
	(In thousands, except per share data)
	Basic earnings per share:
	Earnings (loss) applicable to common stock	$	(109	)	$	46	$	(322	)	$	1,887
	Basic weighted average common shares outstanding		14,086			14,009		14,052			13,995
	Basic earnings (loss) per share	$	(0.01	)	$	0	$	(0.02	)	$	0.13
	Diluted earnings per share:
	Earnings (loss) applicable to common stock	$	(109	)	$	46	$	(322	)	$	1,887
	Basic weighted average common shares outstanding		14,086			14,009		14,052			13,995
	Dilutive effect of stock options and restricted stock awards		—			30		—			30
	Dilutive weighted average common shares outstanding		14,086			14,039		14,052			14,025
	Diluted earnings (loss) per share	$	(0.01	)	$	0	$	(0.02	)	$	0.13
	For the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2014, options to purchase 196,500 shares of common stock were outstanding but were not included in the computation of diluted earnings per share as the option’s exercise price was greater than the average market price of the common shares for the respective periods.  An additional 198,892 and 222,448 options were excluded from the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2014 as their inclusion would be anti-dilutive, thereby decreasing the net loss per share. For the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2013, options to purchase 291,000 and 293,200 shares of common stock were outstanding but were not included in the computation of diluted earnings per share as the option’s exercise price was greater than the average market price of the common shares for the respective periods.

Note_4_Warranty_Reserves

Note 4 - Warranty Reserves	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Product Warranties Disclosures [Abstract]	'
Product Warranty Disclosure [Text Block]	'
	4. Warranty Reserves
	Historically, the Company has generally granted a warranty to its customers for a one-year period following the sale of manufactured film projection equipment and on selected repaired equipment for a one-year period. In most instances, the digital products are covered by the manufacturing firm’s OEM warranty; however, there are certain customers where the Company may grant warranties in excess of the manufacturer’s warranty for digital products. The Company accrues for these costs at the time of sale or repair. The following table summarizes warranty activity for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013:
		Three Months Ended						Nine Months Ended
		September 30,						September 30,
		2014			2013			2014			2013
	(In thousands)
	Warranty accrual at beginning of period	$	456		$	851		$	662		$	770
	Charged to expense		78			91			166			280
	Amounts written off, net of recoveries		(216	)		(55	)		(505	)		(171	)
	Foreign currency adjustment		(2	)		4			(7	)		12
	Warranty accrual at end of period	$	316		$	891		$	316		$	891

Note_5_Digital_Link_II_Joint_V

Note 5 - Digital Link II Joint Venture	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Equity Method Investments and Joint Ventures [Abstract]	'
Equity Method Investments and Joint Ventures Disclosure [Text Block]	'
	5. Digital Link II Joint Venture
	On March 6, 2007, the Company entered into an agreement with RealD to form an operating entity Digital Link II, LLC (the “LLC”). Under the agreement, the LLC was formed with the Company and RealD as the only two members with membership interests of 44.4% and 55.6%, respectively. The LLC was formed for purposes of commercializing certain 3D technology and to fund the deployment of digital projector systems and servers to exhibitors.
	The Company accounts for its investment by the equity method. Under this method, the Company recorded its proportionate share of LLC net income or loss based on the LLC’s financial statements as of September 30, 2014 and September 20, 2013, respectively. The LLC uses four 13-week periods for a total of 52 weeks to align its fiscal year-end with that of its majority interest holder, RealD. The Company’s portion of income of the LLC was $0 and $0.1 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014.  The Company’s portion of income (loss) of the LLC was ($0.1) million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013.
	In the past, the Company sold digital theatre projection equipment, in the normal course of business, to the LLC.  The LLC in turn provides and sells the digital projection equipment to third party customers under system use agreements or through sales agreements. Revenue recognized by the Company on the sale transaction to the LLC is limited by its 44.4% ownership in the joint venture which will be recognized upon sale of the equipment to the third parties. There were no sales to the LLC during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013.  The total receivable balance due from the LLC was insignificant at September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013.
	The Company received no distributions from the LLC in nine months ended September 30, 2014 or September 30, 2013.

Note_6_Intangible_Assets

Note 6 - Intangible Assets	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Text Block]	'
	6. Intangible Assets
	Intangible assets consisted of the following at September 30, 2014:
		Useful life		Gross		Accumulated			Net
						amortization
		(Years)		( in thousands)
	Intangible assets subject to amortization:
	Customer relationships		9-Apr	$	1,598	$	(1,569	)	$	29
	Trademarks		3		217		(217	)		—
	Software		3		234		(94	)		140
	Software in development		3		489		—			489
	Product Formulation		10		545		(129	)		416
	Total			$	3,083	$	(2,009	)	$	1,074
	Intangible assets consisted of the following at December 31, 2013:
		Useful life		Gross		Accumulated			Net
						amortization
		(Years)		( in thousands)
	Intangible assets subject to amortization:
	Customer relationships		9-Apr	$	1,662	$	(1,600	)	$	62
	Trademarks		3		229		(229	)		—
	Software		3		234		(24	)		210
	Software in development		3		92		—			92
	Product Formulation		10		573		(42	)		531
	Total			$	2,790	$	(1,895	)	$	895
	The Company recorded amortization expense relating to other identifiable intangible assets of $0.2 million and $0.03 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively.
	The Company’s estimated future amortization expense related to intangible assets for the next five years is as follows:
		Amount
		(in thousands)
	Remainder 2014	$	54
	2015		164
	2016		109
	2017		88
	2018		69
	2019		37

Note_7_Goodwill

Note 7 - Goodwill	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Disclosure Text Block Supplement [Abstract]	'
Goodwill Disclosure [Text Block]	'
	7. Goodwill
	Goodwill at September 30, 2014 is related to the Systems Integration segment. The following represents a summary of changes in the Company’s carrying amount of goodwill for the nine months ended September 30, 2014:
		(in thousands)
	Balance as of December 31, 2013	$	1,123
	Foreign currency translation		(57	)
	Balance as of September 30, 2014	$	1,066

Note_8_Restructuring_Activitie

Note 8 - Restructuring Activities	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]	'
Restructuring and Related Activities Disclosure [Text Block]	'
	8. Restructuring Activities
	In connection with the integration of the 2013 CMS acquisition, as well as the Company’s ongoing plans to improve efficiency and effectiveness of its operations, the Company initiated plans in the fourth quarter of 2013 to reduce headcount and move the Company’s warehouse from Omaha, Nebraska to Lawrenceville, Georgia. The Company recorded $1.4 million in severance costs it expects to incur in relation to the integration. Additionally, $0.06 million in costs were recorded for site closure of the Omaha warehouse. The restructuring initiative is expected to be completed by the first quarter of 2015.
	The following table reconciles the beginning and ending restructuring balance for the nine months ended September 30, 2014, which is included in accrued expenses:
		(in thousands)
	Accrued liability at beginning of period	$	896
	Severance paid		(424	)
	Site closure costs paid		(58	)
	Accrued liability at end of period	$	414

Note_9_Debt

Note 9 - Debt	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Debt Disclosure [Text Block]	'
	9. Debt
	The Company is a party to a $20 million Revolving Credit Agreement and Note (collectively, the “Credit Agreement”) with Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. (“Wells Fargo”). The Company may request an increase in the Credit Agreement of up to an additional $5 million; however, any advances on the additional $5 million are subject to approval of Wells Fargo. The borrowings from the Credit Agreement are to be used for working capital purposes and for other general corporate purposes. The Company’s accounts receivable, general intangibles and inventory secure the Credit Agreement.
	The Credit Agreement contains certain covenants, including those relating to our financial condition. The primary financial condition covenants pertain to maintaining a ratio of total liabilities to tangible net worth of less than 2 to 1, working capital of $20 million and beginning December 31, 2014 net income before taxes of $1 on a rolling 4-quarter basis, as defined in the Credit Agreement. Other covenants pertain to items such as certain limits on incurring additional debt or lease obligations, certain limits on issuing guarantees and certain limits on loans, advances and investments with third parties. Upon the occurrence of any event of default specified in the Credit Agreement, including a change in control of the Company (as defined in the Credit Agreement), all amounts due there under may be declared to be immediately due and payable. As of September 30, 2014, the Company is in compliance with these financial covenants.
	The Credit Agreement expires June 30, 2015 at which time all unpaid principal and interest is due. Since inception of the agreement, no amounts have been borrowed on the Credit Agreement. At September 30, 2014, the Company had availability of $20 million.

Note_10_Income_Taxes

Note 10 - Income Taxes	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Income Tax Disclosure [Text Block]	'
	10. Income Taxes
	The effective tax rate (calculated as a ratio of income tax expense/benefit to pretax earnings, inclusive of equity method investment losses) was approximately 74.8% and 74.6% for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014, respectively as compared to 47.8% and 21.0% for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013, respectively. The effective tax rate differs from the statutory rates primarily as a result of differing foreign and U.S. tax rates applied to respective pre-tax earnings by tax jurisdiction. The Company’s effective rate was higher in the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014 compared to the comparable periods of 2013 due to the generated tax benefits from U.S. operating losses at significantly higher rates more than offsetting the tax expense related to our Canadian operations, Strong/MDI Screen Systems, Inc., which has a lower tax rate.
	The Company’s uncertain tax positions are related to tax years that remain subject to examination by the relevant taxable authorities. The Company has examinations not yet initiated for Federal purposes for fiscal years 2009, 2010 and 2012. In most cases, the Company has examinations open for State or local jurisdictions based on the particular jurisdiction’s statute of limitations. The Company does not currently have any state or local examinations in process. As of September 30, 2014, total unrecognized tax benefits amounted to approximately $0.03 million.

Note_11_Stock_Compensation

Note 11 - Stock Compensation	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]	'
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Text Block]	'
	11. Stock Compensation
	The Company recognizes compensation expense for all share-based payment awards made to employees and directors based on their estimated fair values.  Share-based compensation expense included in selling and administrative expenses approximated $0.1 million and $0.3 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively.
			Three Months Ended September 30,							Nine Months Ended September 30,
	(In Thousands)(		2014				2013			2014			2013
	Share based compensation expense		$	93			$	125		$	292		$	345
	Long-Term Incentive Plan
	The Company’s 2010 Long-Term Incentive Plan (“2010 Plan”) provides the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors with the discretion to grant stock options, stock appreciation rights, restricted shares, restricted stock units, performance shares, or performance units.  Vesting terms vary with each grant and may be subject to vesting upon a “change in control” of the Company. On May 14, 2014, the Company’s stockholders approved an amendment to the 2010 Plan to increase the number of shares of common stock that are available for issuance under the Plan from 600,000 to 1,600,000 shares.
	Options
	The following table summarizes the Company’s activities with respect to its stock options for the nine months ended September 30, 2014 as follows:
			Number of				Weighted			Weighted			Aggregate
			Options				Average			Average			Intrinsic
							Exercise Price			Remaining			Value
							Per Share			Contractual			(in thousands)
										Term
	Outstanding at December 31, 2013			213,700			$	5.42			7.84		$	26
	Granted			—				—
	Exercised			—				—
	Forfeited			(15,000	)			4.7
	Outstanding at September 30, 2014			198,700			$	5.47			7.09		$	20
	Exercisable at September 30, 2014			127,000			$	6.06			6.85		$	7
	The aggregate intrinsic value in the table above represents the total that would have been received by the option holders if all in-the-money options had been exercised and sold on September 30, 2014.
	As of September 30, 2014, the total unrecognized compensation cost related to stock option awards was approximately $0.1 million which is expected to be recognized over a weighted average period of 1.3 years.
	The following table summarizes information about stock options outstanding and exercisable at September 30, 2014:
						Options Outstanding at									Options Exercisable at
						30-Sep-14									30-Sep-14
	Range of option exercise price					Number of			Weighted			Weighted			Number of		Weighted		Weighted
						options			average			average			options		average		average
									remaining			exercise price					remaining		exercise price
									contractual			per option					contractual		per option
									life								life
	$3.55	to	8.32				198,700			7.09		$	5.47			127,000		6.85	$	6.06
	Restricted Stock Plans
	The Ballantyne Strong, Inc. 2014 Non-Employee Directors’ Restricted Stock Plan (the “Non-Employee Plan”) provides for the award of restricted shares to outside directors. A total of 200,000 shares are reserved for issuance under the Non-Employee Plan. During the nine months ended September 30, 2014, the Company granted 41,760 restricted shares under the Non-Employee Plan to the Board of Directors. These shares will vest the day preceding the Company’s 2015 Annual Meeting of Stockholders.
	In connection with the restricted stock granted to certain employees and non-employee directors, the Company accrues compensation expense based on the estimated number of shares expected to be issued utilizing the most current information available to the Company at the date of the financial statements. The Company estimates the fair value of restricted stock awards based upon the market price of the underlying common stock on the date of grant. During the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2014, the Company awarded 240,000 shares under the 2010 Plan.
	As of September 30, 2014, the total unrecognized compensation cost related to non-vested restricted stock awards was approximately $0.9 million which is expected to be recognized over a weighted average period of 3.1 years.
	The following table summarizes restricted stock activity for the nine months ended September 30, 2014:
			Number of Restricted				Weighted Average Grant
			Stock Shares				Price Fair Value
	Non-vested at December 31, 2013			129,500			$	4.42
	Granted			281,760				3.83
	Shares vested			(68,167	)			4.54
	Shares forfeited			(10,800	)			4.39
	Non-vested at September 30, 2014			332,293			$	3.9

Note_12_Foreign_Exchange_Contr

Note 12 - Foreign Exchange Contracts	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Foreign Currency [Abstract]	'
Foreign Currency Disclosure [Text Block]	'
	12.  Foreign Exchange Contracts
	The Company’s primary exposure to foreign currency fluctuations pertains to its subsidiaries in Canada and China. In certain instances the Company may enter into foreign exchange forward contracts to manage a portion of this risk. The Company has not designated its foreign exchange forward contracts as hedges.
	The following table presents the gross fair value of derivative instruments, all of which are not designated as hedging instruments:
			Asset Derivatives
	(in thousands)	Classification	September 30,		December 31,
			2014		2013
	Foreign exchange forward contracts	Other current assets	$	—	$	10,934
			Liability Derivatives
	(in thousands)	Classification	September 30,		December 31,
			2014		2013
	Foreign exchange forward contracts	Other current liabilities	$	—	$	11,000
	All cash flows related to our foreign currency exchange contracts are classified as operating cash flows.  We recognized in other income, the following realized and unrealized gains from foreign currency forward exchange contracts:
			Three Months Ended September 30,				Nine Months Ended September 30,
	(in thousands)	Classification	2014		2013		2014			2013
	Foreign exchange forward contracts	Other Income (Loss)	$	—	$	197	$	(145	)	$	9

Note_13_Contingencies_and_Conc

Note 13 - Contingencies and Concentrations	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Text Block]	'
	13.  Commitments, Contingencies and Concentrations
	Concentrations
	The Company’s top ten customers accounted for approximately 39.4% and 40.3% of total consolidated net revenues for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014, respectively. Trade accounts receivable from these customers represented approximately 22.8% of net consolidated receivables at September 30, 2014. While the Company believes its relationships with such customers are stable, most arrangements are made by purchase order and are terminable at will by either party. A significant decrease or interruption in business from the Company’s significant customers could have a material adverse effect on the Company’s business, financial condition and results of operations. The Company could also be adversely affected by such factors as changes in foreign currency rates and weak economic and political conditions in each of the countries in which the Company sells its products and services.
	Financial instruments that potentially expose the Company to a concentration of credit risk principally consist of accounts receivable. The Company sells product to a large number of customers in many different geographic regions. To minimize credit concentration risk, the Company performs ongoing credit evaluations of its customers’ financial condition.
	Leases
	The Company and its subsidiaries lease plant and office facilities, furniture, autos and equipment under operating leases expiring through 2023. These leases generally contain renewal options and the Company expects to renew or replace certain of these leases in the ordinary course of business. The Company also has capital leases for computer equipment. The capital lease obligations related to accrued expenses is included in accrued expenses on the balance sheet.
	The Company’s future minimum lease payments are as follows:
	Year Ending December 31,	Capital Leases		Operating Leases
		(In thousands)
	Remainder 2014	$	14	$	246
	2015		57		733
	2016		57		546
	2017		29		499
	2018		--		464
	Thereafter		--		1,688
	Total minimum lease payments		157
	Less: Amount representing interest		11
	Present value of minimum lease payments		146
	Less: Current maturities		51
	Capital lease obligations, net of current portion	$	95

Note_14_Business_Segment_Infor

Note 14 - Business Segment Information	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 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 September 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
		Three Months Ended						Nine Months Ended
		September 30,						September 30,
	(In thousands)	2014			2013			2014			2013
	Net revenue
	Systems Integration	$	15,725		$	16,249		$	44,500		$	63,240
	Managed Services		7,170			2,676			23,142			8,438
	Total segment revenue		22,895			18,925			67,642			71,678
	Eliminations		(231	)		(70	)		(930	)		(813	)
	Total net revenue	$	22,664		$	18,855		$	66,712		$	70,865
	Operating Income (Loss)
	Systems Integration	$	1,488		$	1,498		$	3,995		$	5,723
	Managed Services		(526	)		85			(123	)		828
	Total segment operating income		962			1,583			3,872			6,551
	Unallocated general and administrative expenses		(1,814	)		(1,619	)		(6,080	)		(4,684	)
	Interest, net		160			152			491			169
	Gain on sale of assets		4			3			12			7
	Equity income (loss) of joint venture		—			2			95			(117	)
	Other income (loss)		255			(33	)		341			463
	Income (loss) before income taxes	$	(433	)	$	88		$	(1,269	)	$	2,389
	(In thousands)	30-Sep-14			31-Dec-13
	Identifiable assets
	Systems Integration	$	65,470		$	67,839
	Managed Services		23,621			27,605
	Total	$	89,091		$	95,444
	Summary by Geographical Area
		Three Months Ended September 30,						Nine Months Ended September 30,
	(In thousands)	2014			2013			2014			2013
	Net revenue
	United States	$	14,429		$	11,542		$	44,627		$	47,761
	China		3,616			4,374			9,627			10,821
	Latin America		1,120			1,055			4,254			7,505
	Canada		1,415			530			4,305			2,036
	Mexico		793			527			2,075			962
	Europe		556			654			898			976
	Asia (excluding China)		677			120			833			486
	Other		58			53			93			318
	Total	$	22,664		$	18,855		$	66,712		$	70,865
	(In thousands)	30-Sep-14			31-Dec-13
	Identifiable assets
	United States	$	58,872		$	51,882
	Canada		17,550			28,463
	China		9,137			9,573
	Asia (excluding China)		3,532			5,526
	Total	$	89,091		$	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.

Accounting_Policies_by_Policy_

Accounting Policies, by Policy (Policies)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Accounting Policies [Abstract]	'
Basis of Presentation and Principles of Consolidation [Policy Text Block]	'
	Basis of Presentation and Principles of Consolidation
	The condensed consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and all majority owned and controlled domestic and foreign subsidiaries. All significant intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.
	The condensed consolidated financial statements included in this report are presented in accordance with the requirements of Form 10-Q and consequently do not include all of the disclosures normally required by accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America for annual reporting purposes or those made in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K.  These condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year-ended December 31, 2013.
	The condensed consolidated balance sheet as of December 31, 2013 was derived from the Company’s audited consolidated balance sheet as of that date. All other condensed consolidated financial statements contained herein are unaudited and, in the opinion of management, reflect all adjustments of a normal recurring nature necessary to present a fair statement of the financial position and the results of operations and cash flows for the respective interim periods.  The results for interim periods are not necessarily indicative of trends or results expected for a full year.
Business Combinations Policy [Policy Text Block]	'
	Acquisitions
	On September 13, 2013, the Company acquired Peintures Elite, Inc., a manufacturer of paint and lacquer products and the primary provider of paint used in the Company’s screen manufacturing. On October 1, 2013, the Company acquired CMS to provide digital technologies for out-of-home messaging, advertising and communication (the DOOH market) and Enterprise Video Solutions (“EVS”), which provides enterprises with the infrastructure necessary for communications, collaboration, training and education of employees.
	The condensed consolidated financial statements as of December 31, 2013, September 30, 2014 and for the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2014 include amounts acquired from, as well as the results of operations of Peintures and CMS. Peintures is included in the systems integration segment and CMS is included in the managed services segment.
Reclassification, Policy [Policy Text Block]	'
	Reclassifications
	Certain prior year amounts presented in the condensed consolidated financial statements and notes thereto have been reclassified to conform to the current year presentation. These reclassifications did not impact the Company’s net income (loss) for 2014 or 2013.
Use of Estimates, Policy [Policy Text Block]	'
	Use of Management Estimates
	The preparation of condensed consolidated financial statements in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the condensed consolidated financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results and changes in facts and circumstances may alter such estimates and affect results of operations and financial position in future periods.
Fair Value of Financial Instruments, Policy [Policy Text Block]	'
	Fair Value of Financial and Derivative Instruments
	The categorization within the valuation hierarchy is based upon the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement. Financial assets and liabilities carried at fair value will be classified and disclosed in one of the following three categories:
		●	Level 1 - inputs to the valuation techniques are quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities
		●	Level 2 - inputs to the valuation techniques are other than quoted prices but are observable for the assets or liabilities, either directly or indirectly
		●	Level 3 - inputs to the valuation techniques are unobservable for the assets or liabilities
	The following table presents the Company’s financial assets and liabilities measured at fair value based upon the level within the fair value hierarchy in which the fair value measurements fall.
	Fair Values Measured on a Recurring Basis at September 30, 2014:
			Level 1			Level 2				Level 3		Total
			$ in thousands
	Cash and cash equivalents		$	24,016		$	—			$	—	$	24,016
	Note Receivable		$	—		$	—			$	2,855	$	2,855
	Fair Values Measured on a Recurring Basis at December 31, 2013:
			Level 1			Level 2				Level 3		Total
			$ in thousands
	Cash and cash equivalents		$	28,791		$	—			$	—	$	28,791
	Note Receivable		$	—		$	—			$	2,497	$	2,497
	Foreign exchange forward contract asset		$	—		$	10,934			$	—	$	10,934
	Foreign exchange forward contract liability		$	—		$	(11,000	)		$	—	$	(11,000	)
	The notes receivable accrues interest at a rate of 15% per annum which is paid in accordance with an agreed-upon cash flow schedule.
	Quantitative information about the Company’s level 3 fair value measurements at September 30, 2014 is set forth below:
	$ in thousands		Fair Value at		Valuation Technique	Unobservable input		Range
			9/30/14
	Note Receivable		$	2,855	Discounted cash flow	Probability of default			0	%
						Prepayment rates			0	%
						Loss severity			0	%
	The significant unobservable inputs used in the fair value measurement of the Company’s note receivable are prepayment rates, probability of default and loss severity in the event of default. Significant increases in any of these inputs in isolation would result in a significantly lower fair value measurement. Generally, a change in the assumption used for the probability of default is accompanied by a directionally similar change in the assumption used for the loss severity and directionally opposite change in the assumption used for prepayment rates.
	The following table reconciles the beginning and ending balance of the Company’s Note Receivable fair value:
			Nine months ended September 30
			2014			2013
			$ in thousands
	Note Receivable balance, beginning of period		$	2,497		$	2,232
	Interest income accrued			358			156
	Note Receivable balance, end of period		$	2,855		$	2,388
	The carrying values of all other financial assets and liabilities including accounts receivable, accounts payable and accrued expenses reported in the consolidated balance sheets equal or approximate their fair values due to the short-term nature of these instruments. All non-financial assets that are not recognized or disclosed at fair value in the financial statements on a recurring basis, which includes non-financial long-lived assets, are measured at fair value in certain circumstances (for example, when there is evidence of impairment).  During the nine months ended September 30, 2014 we did not have any significant non-recurring measurements of non-financial assets or liabilities.
New Accounting Pronouncements, Policy [Policy Text Block]	'
	Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements
	In May 2014, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2014-09, “Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606)” (“ASU 2014-09”).  ASU 2014-09 requires an entity to recognize the amount of revenue to which it expects to be entitled for the transfer of promised goods or services to customers. The ASU will replace most existing revenue recognition guidance in U.S. GAAP when it becomes effective. The guidance is effective for the Company beginning January 1, 2017 and may be adopted using a full retrospective or a modified cumulative effect approach. Early adoption is not permitted. The Company is currently evaluating the potential impact of adopting this guidance and has not yet selected a transition method nor has it determined the effect of the standard on its ongoing financial reporting.

Note_2_Summary_of_Significant_1

Note 2 - Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Disclosure Text Block [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis [Table Text Block]	'
		Level 1			Level 2				Level 3		Total
		$ in thousands
	Cash and cash equivalents	$	24,016		$	—			$	—	$	24,016
	Note Receivable	$	—		$	—			$	2,855	$	2,855
		Level 1			Level 2				Level 3		Total
		$ in thousands
	Cash and cash equivalents	$	28,791		$	—			$	—	$	28,791
	Note Receivable	$	—		$	—			$	2,497	$	2,497
	Foreign exchange forward contract asset	$	—		$	10,934			$	—	$	10,934
	Foreign exchange forward contract liability	$	—		$	(11,000	)		$	—	$	(11,000	)
Fair Value Inputs, Assets, Quantitative Information [Table Text Block]	'
	$ in thousands	Fair Value at		Valuation Technique	Unobservable input		Range
		9/30/14
	Note Receivable	$	2,855	Discounted cash flow	Probability of default			0	%
					Prepayment rates			0	%
					Loss severity			0	%
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Table Text Block]	'
		Nine months ended September 30
		2014			2013
		$ in thousands
	Note Receivable balance, beginning of period	$	2,497		$	2,232
	Interest income accrued		358			156
	Note Receivable balance, end of period	$	2,855		$	2,388

Note_3_Earnings_Loss_Per_Commo1

Note 3 - Earnings (Loss) Per Common Share (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted [Table Text Block]	'
		Three Months Ended					Nine Months Ended
		September 30,					September 30,
		2014			2013		2014			2013
	(In thousands, except per share data)
	Basic earnings per share:
	Earnings (loss) applicable to common stock	$	(109	)	$	46	$	(322	)	$	1,887
	Basic weighted average common shares outstanding		14,086			14,009		14,052			13,995
	Basic earnings (loss) per share	$	(0.01	)	$	0	$	(0.02	)	$	0.13
	Diluted earnings per share:
	Earnings (loss) applicable to common stock	$	(109	)	$	46	$	(322	)	$	1,887
	Basic weighted average common shares outstanding		14,086			14,009		14,052			13,995
	Dilutive effect of stock options and restricted stock awards		—			30		—			30
	Dilutive weighted average common shares outstanding		14,086			14,039		14,052			14,025
	Diluted earnings (loss) per share	$	(0.01	)	$	0	$	(0.02	)	$	0.13

Note_4_Warranty_Reserves_Table

Note 4 - Warranty Reserves (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Product Warranties Disclosures [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Product Warranty Liability [Table Text Block]	'
		Three Months Ended						Nine Months Ended
		September 30,						September 30,
		2014			2013			2014			2013
	(In thousands)
	Warranty accrual at beginning of period	$	456		$	851		$	662		$	770
	Charged to expense		78			91			166			280
	Amounts written off, net of recoveries		(216	)		(55	)		(505	)		(171	)
	Foreign currency adjustment		(2	)		4			(7	)		12
	Warranty accrual at end of period	$	316		$	891		$	316		$	891

Note_6_Intangible_Assets_Table

Note 6 - Intangible Assets (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Table Text Block]	'
		Useful life		Gross		Accumulated			Net
						amortization
		(Years)		( in thousands)
	Intangible assets subject to amortization:
	Customer relationships		9-Apr	$	1,598	$	(1,569	)	$	29
	Trademarks		3		217		(217	)		—
	Software		3		234		(94	)		140
	Software in development		3		489		—			489
	Product Formulation		10		545		(129	)		416
	Total			$	3,083	$	(2,009	)	$	1,074
		Useful life		Gross		Accumulated			Net
						amortization
		(Years)		( in thousands)
	Intangible assets subject to amortization:
	Customer relationships		9-Apr	$	1,662	$	(1,600	)	$	62
	Trademarks		3		229		(229	)		—
	Software		3		234		(24	)		210
	Software in development		3		92		—			92
	Product Formulation		10		573		(42	)		531
	Total			$	2,790	$	(1,895	)	$	895
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Future Amortization Expense [Table Text Block]	'
		Amount
		(in thousands)
	Remainder 2014	$	54
	2015		164
	2016		109
	2017		88
	2018		69
	2019		37

Note_7_Goodwill_Tables

Note 7 - Goodwill (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Disclosure Text Block Supplement [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Goodwill [Table Text Block]	'
		(in thousands)
	Balance as of December 31, 2013	$	1,123
	Foreign currency translation		(57	)
	Balance as of September 30, 2014	$	1,066

Note_8_Restructuring_Activitie1

Note 8 - Restructuring Activities (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Restructuring Reserve by Type of Cost [Table Text Block]	'
		(in thousands)
	Accrued liability at beginning of period	$	896
	Severance paid		(424	)
	Site closure costs paid		(58	)
	Accrued liability at end of period	$	414

Note_11_Stock_Compensation_Tab

Note 11 - Stock Compensation (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs [Table Text Block]	'
			Three Months Ended September 30,							Nine Months Ended September 30,
	(In Thousands)(		2014				2013			2014			2013
	Share based compensation expense		$	93			$	125		$	292		$	345
Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Stock Options, Activity [Table Text Block]	'
			Number of				Weighted			Weighted			Aggregate
			Options				Average			Average			Intrinsic
							Exercise Price			Remaining			Value
							Per Share			Contractual			(in thousands)
										Term
	Outstanding at December 31, 2013			213,700			$	5.42			7.84		$	26
	Granted			—				—
	Exercised			—				—
	Forfeited			(15,000	)			4.7
	Outstanding at September 30, 2014			198,700			$	5.47			7.09		$	20
	Exercisable at September 30, 2014			127,000			$	6.06			6.85		$	7
Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, by Exercise Price Range [Table Text Block]	'
						Options Outstanding at									Options Exercisable at
						30-Sep-14									30-Sep-14
	Range of option exercise price					Number of			Weighted			Weighted			Number of		Weighted		Weighted
						options			average			average			options		average		average
									remaining			exercise price					remaining		exercise price
									contractual			per option					contractual		per option
									life								life
	$3.55	to	8.32				198,700			7.09		$	5.47			127,000		6.85	$	6.06
Nonvested Restricted Stock Shares Activity [Table Text Block]	'
			Number of Restricted				Weighted Average Grant
			Stock Shares				Price Fair Value
	Non-vested at December 31, 2013			129,500			$	4.42
	Granted			281,760				3.83
	Shares vested			(68,167	)			4.54
	Shares forfeited			(10,800	)			4.39
	Non-vested at September 30, 2014			332,293			$	3.9

Note_12_Foreign_Exchange_Contr1

Note 12 - Foreign Exchange Contracts (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Foreign Currency [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Derivative Instruments in Statement of Financial Position, Fair Value [Table Text Block]	'
			Asset Derivatives
	(in thousands)	Classification	September 30,		December 31,
			2014		2013
	Foreign exchange forward contracts	Other current assets	$	—	$	10,934
			Liability Derivatives
	(in thousands)	Classification	September 30,		December 31,
			2014		2013
	Foreign exchange forward contracts	Other current liabilities	$	—	$	11,000
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Table Text Block]	'
			Three Months Ended September 30,				Nine Months Ended September 30,
	(in thousands)	Classification	2014		2013		2014			2013
	Foreign exchange forward contracts	Other Income (Loss)	$	—	$	197	$	(145	)	$	9

Note_13_Contingencies_and_Conc1

Note 13 - Contingencies and Concentrations (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Future Minimum Rental Payments for Capital and Operating Leases [Table Text Block]	'
	Year Ending December 31,	Capital Leases		Operating Leases
		(In thousands)
	Remainder 2014	$	14	$	246
	2015		57		733
	2016		57		546
	2017		29		499
	2018		--		464
	Thereafter		--		1,688
	Total minimum lease payments		157
	Less: Amount representing interest		11
	Present value of minimum lease payments		146
	Less: Current maturities		51
	Capital lease obligations, net of current portion	$	95

Note_14_Business_Segment_Infor1

Note 14 - Business Segment Information (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Note 14 - Business Segment Information (Tables) [Line Items]	'
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table Text Block]	'
		Three Months Ended						Nine Months Ended
		September 30,						September 30,
	(In thousands)	2014			2013			2014			2013
	Net revenue
	Systems Integration	$	15,725		$	16,249		$	44,500		$	63,240
	Managed Services		7,170			2,676			23,142			8,438
	Total segment revenue		22,895			18,925			67,642			71,678
	Eliminations		(231	)		(70	)		(930	)		(813	)
	Total net revenue	$	22,664		$	18,855		$	66,712		$	70,865
	Operating Income (Loss)
	Systems Integration	$	1,488		$	1,498		$	3,995		$	5,723
	Managed Services		(526	)		85			(123	)		828
	Total segment operating income		962			1,583			3,872			6,551
	Unallocated general and administrative expenses		(1,814	)		(1,619	)		(6,080	)		(4,684	)
	Interest, net		160			152			491			169
	Gain on sale of assets		4			3			12			7
	Equity income (loss) of joint venture		—			2			95			(117	)
	Other income (loss)		255			(33	)		341			463
	Income (loss) before income taxes	$	(433	)	$	88		$	(1,269	)	$	2,389
Schedule of Revenue from External Customers Attributed to Foreign Countries by Geographic Area [Table Text Block]	'
		Three Months Ended September 30,						Nine Months Ended September 30,
	(In thousands)	2014			2013			2014			2013
	Net revenue
	United States	$	14,429		$	11,542		$	44,627		$	47,761
	China		3,616			4,374			9,627			10,821
	Latin America		1,120			1,055			4,254			7,505
	Canada		1,415			530			4,305			2,036
	Mexico		793			527			2,075			962
	Europe		556			654			898			976
	Asia (excluding China)		677			120			833			486
	Other		58			53			93			318
	Total	$	22,664		$	18,855		$	66,712		$	70,865
Assets by Geographic Areas [Table Text Block]	'
	(In thousands)	30-Sep-14			31-Dec-13
	Identifiable assets
	United States	$	58,872		$	51,882
	Canada		17,550			28,463
	China		9,137			9,573
	Asia (excluding China)		3,532			5,526
	Total	$	89,091		$	95,444
Assets [Member]	'
Note 14 - Business Segment Information (Tables) [Line Items]	'
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table Text Block]	'
	(In thousands)	30-Sep-14			31-Dec-13
	Identifiable assets
	Systems Integration	$	65,470		$	67,839
	Managed Services		23,621			27,605
	Total	$	89,091		$	95,444

Note_0_Supplemental_Disclosure1

Note 0 - Supplemental Disclosures of Non-Cash Investing and Financing Activities (Details) (USD $)	9 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013
Supplemental Cash Flow Elements [Abstract]	'	'
Capital Lease Obligations Incurred	$158	$0

Note_2_Summary_of_Significant_2

Note 2 - Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Details)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Disclosure Text Block [Abstract]	'
Time Sharing Transactions, Weighted Average of Stated Interest Rates for Notes Receivable	15.00%

Note_2_Summary_of_Significant_3

Note 2 - Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Details) - Financial Assets and Liabilities Measured On a Recurring Basis (USD $)	Sep. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Note 2 - Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Details) - Financial Assets and Liabilities Measured On a Recurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'
Cash and cash equivalents	$24,016	$28,791
Notes Receivable	2,855	2,497
Foreign exchange forward contract asset	'	10,934
Foreign exchange forward contract liability	'	-11,000
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]	'	'
Note 2 - Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Details) - Financial Assets and Liabilities Measured On a Recurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'
Cash and cash equivalents	24,016	28,791
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]	'	'
Note 2 - Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Details) - Financial Assets and Liabilities Measured On a Recurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'
Foreign exchange forward contract asset	'	10,934
Foreign exchange forward contract liability	'	-11,000
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]	'	'
Note 2 - Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Details) - Financial Assets and Liabilities Measured On a Recurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'
Notes Receivable	$2,855	$2,497

Note_2_Summary_of_Significant_4

Note 2 - Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Details) - Quantitative Information About Level 3 Fair Value Measurements (USD $)	9 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Quantitative Information About Level 3 Fair Value Measurements [Abstract]	'	'
Note Receivable (in Dollars)	$2,855	$2,497
Note Receivable	0.00%	'
	0.00%	'
	0.00%	'

Note_2_Summary_of_Significant_5

Note 2 - Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Details) - Notes Receivable Reconciliation (USD $)	9 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013
Notes Receivable Reconciliation [Abstract]	'	'
Note Receivable balance, beginning of period	$2,497	$2,232
Note Receivable balance, end of period	2,855	2,388
Interest income accrued	$358	$156

Note_3_Earnings_Loss_Per_Commo2

Note 3 - Earnings (Loss) Per Common Share (Details) (Equity Option [Member])	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013
Note 3 - Earnings (Loss) Per Common Share (Details) [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share, Amount	198,892	'	222,448	'
Exercise Price Greater than Average Market Price [Member]	'	'	'	'
Note 3 - Earnings (Loss) Per Common Share (Details) [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share, Amount	196,500	291,000	196,500	293,200

Note_3_Earnings_Loss_Per_Commo3

Note 3 - Earnings (Loss) Per Common Share (Details) - Reconciliation Between Basic and Diluted Earnings Per Share (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013
Reconciliation Between Basic and Diluted Earnings Per Share [Abstract]	'	'	'	'
Earnings (loss) applicable to common stock (in Dollars)	($109)	$46	($322)	$1,887
Basic weighted average common shares outstanding	14,086	14,009	14,052	13,995
Basic earnings (loss) per share (in Dollars per share)	($0.01)	$0	($0.02)	$0.13
Earnings (loss) applicable to common stock (in Dollars)	($109)	$46	($322)	$1,887
Dilutive effect of stock options and restricted stock awards	'	30	'	30
Dilutive weighted average common shares outstanding	14,086	14,039	14,052	14,025
Diluted earnings (loss) per share (in Dollars per share)	($0.01)	$0	($0.02)	$0.13

Note_4_Warranty_Reserves_Detai

Note 4 - Warranty Reserves (Details)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Product Warranties Disclosures [Abstract]	'
Product Warranty Period for Sold Equipment	'1 year

Note_4_Warranty_Reserves_Detai1

Note 4 - Warranty Reserves (Details) - Warranty Reserves (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013
Warranty Reserves [Abstract]	'	'	'	'
Warranty accrual at beginning of period	$456	$851	$662	$770
Charged to expense	78	91	166	280
Amounts written off, net of recoveries	-216	-55	-505	-171
Foreign currency adjustment	-2	4	-7	12
Warranty accrual at end of period	$316	$891	$316	$891

Note_5_Digital_Link_II_Joint_V1

Note 5 - Digital Link II Joint Venture (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended	9 Months Ended			3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Mar. 06, 2007	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013
					Joint Venture II [Member]	Joint Venture II [Member]	Joint Venture II [Member]	Joint Venture II [Member]
Note 5 - Digital Link II Joint Venture (Details) [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Number of Members of Joint Venture	'	'	'	2	'	'	'	'
Equity Method Investment, Ownership Percentage	'	'	'	44.40%	'	'	'	'
Joint Venture Ownership Percentage by Partner in Venture	'	'	'	55.60%	'	'	'	'
Number of Tranche in Period	'	4	'	'	'	'	'	'
Number of Weeks in Each Tranche of Period	'	'91 days	'	'	'	'	'	'
Length of Fiscal Year	'	'364 days	'	'	'	'	'	'
Income (Loss) from Equity Method Investments	$2,000	$95,000	($117,000)	'	$0	($100,000)	$100,000	($100,000)
Sales to Equity Method Investee	'	'	'	'	0	0	0	0
Proceeds from Equity Method Investment, Dividends or Distributions	'	$0	$0	'	'	'	'	'

Note_6_Intangible_Assets_Detai

Note 6 - Intangible Assets (Details) (USD $)	9 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]	'	'
Amortization of Intangible Assets	$0.20	$0.03

Note_6_Intangible_Assets_Detai1

Note 6 - Intangible Assets (Details) - Intangible Assets (USD $)	9 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Intangible assets subject to amortization:	'	'
Intangible assets, gross	3,083	2,790
Intangible assets, accumulated amortization	-2,009	-1,895
Intangible assets, net	1,074	895
Customer Relationships [Member] | Minimum [Member]	'	'
Intangible assets subject to amortization:	'	'
Intangible assets, useful life	'4 years	'4 years
Customer Relationships [Member] | Maximum [Member]	'	'
Intangible assets subject to amortization:	'	'
Intangible assets, useful life	'9 years	'9 years
Customer Relationships [Member]	'	'
Intangible assets subject to amortization:	'	'
Intangible assets, gross	1,598	1,662
Intangible assets, accumulated amortization	-1,569	-1,600
Intangible assets, net	29	62
Trademarks [Member]	'	'
Intangible assets subject to amortization:	'	'
Intangible assets, useful life	'3 years	'3 years
Intangible assets, gross	217	229
Intangible assets, accumulated amortization	-217	-229
Computer Software, Intangible Asset [Member]	'	'
Intangible assets subject to amortization:	'	'
Intangible assets, useful life	'3 years	'3 years
Intangible assets, gross	234	234
Intangible assets, accumulated amortization	-94	-24
Intangible assets, net	140	210
Software Development [Member]	'	'
Intangible assets subject to amortization:	'	'
Intangible assets, useful life	'3 years	'3 years
Intangible assets, gross	489	92
Intangible assets, net	489	92
Production Formulation [Member]	'	'
Intangible assets subject to amortization:	'	'
Intangible assets, useful life	'10 years	'10 years
Intangible assets, gross	545	573
Intangible assets, accumulated amortization	-129	-42
Intangible assets, net	416	531

Note_6_Intangible_Assets_Detai2

Note 6 - Intangible Assets (Details) - Future Amortization Expense (USD $)	Sep. 30, 2014
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Future Amortization Expense [Abstract]	'
Remainder 2014	$54
2015	164
2016	109
2017	88
2018	69
2019	$37

Note_7_Goodwill_Details_Carryi

Note 7 - Goodwill (Details) - Carrying Amount of Goodwill (USD $)	9 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2014
Carrying Amount of Goodwill [Abstract]	'
Balance as of December 31, 2013	$1,123
Foreign currency translation	-57
Balance as of September 30, 2014	$1,066

Note_8_Restructuring_Activitie2

Note 8 - Restructuring Activities (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2014
Expected to Incur in Relation to Integration [Member] | Convergent 2013 Related Severance [Member]	'
Note 8 - Restructuring Activities (Details) [Line Items]	'
Severance Costs	$1.40
Closure of Omaha Warehouse [Member]	'
Note 8 - Restructuring Activities (Details) [Line Items]	'
Other Restructuring Costs	$0.06

Note_8_Restructuring_Activitie3

Note 8 - Restructuring Activities (Details) - Restructuring Activities (Convergent 2013 Related Severance [Member], USD $)	9 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
	Employee Severance [Member]	Facility Closing [Member]
Note 8 - Restructuring Activities (Details) - Restructuring Activities [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Accrued liability at beginning of period	'	'	$414	$896
Restructing accrued expenses	-424	-58	'	'
Accrued liability at end of period	'	'	$414	$896

Note_9_Debt_Details

Note 9 - Debt (Details) (Revolving Credit Facility [Member], Wells Fargo Bank [Member], USD $)	Sep. 30, 2014
Note 9 - Debt (Details) [Line Items]	'
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity	$20,000,000
Line of Credit Facility, Additional Borrowing Capacity	5,000,000
Line Of Credit Covenant Maximum Total Liabilities to Tangible Net Worth	2
Line of Credit Covenant Working Capital Requirement	20,000,000
Line of Credit Facility, Remaining Borrowing Capacity	20,000,000
Minimum [Member]	'
Note 9 - Debt (Details) [Line Items]	'
Line of Credit Facility, Restriction, Income Before Taxes	$1

Note_10_Income_Taxes_Details

Note 10 - Income Taxes (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]	'	'	'	'
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Percent	74.80%	47.80%	74.60%	21.00%
Unrecognized Tax Benefits (in Dollars)	$0.03	'	$0.03	'

Note_11_Stock_Compensation_Det

Note 11 - Stock Compensation (Details) (USD $)

Sep. 30, 2014

Sep. 30, 2014

Sep. 30, 2013

Sep. 30, 2014

Sep. 30, 2013

Sep. 30, 2014

Sep. 30, 2014

Sep. 30, 2014

Sep. 30, 2014

Sep. 30, 2014

Sep. 30, 2014

14-May-14

13-May-14

Selling, General and Administrative Expenses [Member]

Selling, General and Administrative Expenses [Member]

Selling, General and Administrative Expenses [Member]

Selling, General and Administrative Expenses [Member]

Employee Stock Option [Member]

Restricted Stock [Member]

Restricted Stock [Member]

Restricted Stock [Member]

Restricted Stock [Member]

Restricted Stock [Member]

2010 Plan [Member]

2010 Plan [Member]

Director [Member]

2010 Plan [Member]

2010 Plan [Member]

Non-Employee Plan [Member]

Non-Employee Plan [Member]

Note 11 - Stock Compensation (Details) [Line Items]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Allocated Share-based Compensation Expense

'

$93,000

$125,000

$292,000

$345,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Number of Shares Authorized

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

200,000

'

1,600,000

600,000

Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Compensation Not yet Recognized, Stock Options

100,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized, Period for Recognition

'

'

'

'

'

'1 year 109 days

'

'

'

'

'3 years 36 days

'

'

Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period

'

'

'

'

'

'

41,760

240,000

240,000

'

281,760

'

'

Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Compensation Not yet Recognized, Share-based Awards Other than Options

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

$900,000

'

'

Note_11_Stock_Compensation_Det1

Note 11 - Stock Compensation (Details) - Share-based Compensation Expense (Selling, General and Administrative Expenses [Member], USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013
Selling, General and Administrative Expenses [Member]	'	'	'	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Compensation Cost [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Share based compensation expense	$93	$125	$292	$345

Note_11_Stock_Compensation_Det2

Note 11 - Stock Compensation (Details) - Stock Option Activity (USD $)	0 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Sep. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Stock Option Activity [Abstract]	'	'	'	'
Outstanding Number of Options	198,700	213,700	'	'
Outstanding Weighted Average Exercise Price Per Share	'	'	$5.47	$5.42
Outstanding Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term	'7 years 32 days	'7 years 306 days	'	'
Outstanding Aggregate Intrinsic Value	'	'	$20	$26
Exercisable at September 30, 2014	'	'	127,000	'
Exercisable at September 30, 2014	'	'	$6.06	'
Exercisable at September 30, 2014	'6 years 310 days	'	'	'
Exercisable at September 30, 2014	'	'	$7	'
Forfeited	'	'	-15,000	'
Forfeited	'	'	$4.70	'
Outstanding Number of Options	'	'	198,700	'

Note_11_Stock_Compensation_Det3

Note 11 - Stock Compensation (Details) - Stock Options Outstanding and Exercisable (USD $)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Stock Options Outstanding and Exercisable [Abstract]	'
	$3.55
	$8.32
(in Shares)	198,700
	'7 years 32 days
	$5.47
(in Shares)	127,000
	'6 years 310 days
	$6.06

Note_11_Stock_Compensation_Det4

Note 11 - Stock Compensation (Details) - Restricted Stock Activity (Restricted Stock [Member], USD $)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Restricted Stock [Member]	'
Note 11 - Stock Compensation (Details) - Restricted Stock Activity [Line Items]	'
Non-vested at December 31, 2013	129,500
Non-vested at December 31, 2013	$4.42
Non-vested at September 30, 2014	332,293
Non-vested at September 30, 2014	$3.90
Granted	281,760
Granted	$3.83
Shares vested	-68,167
Shares vested	$4.54
Shares forfeited	-10,800
Shares forfeited	$4.39

Note_12_Foreign_Exchange_Contr2

Note 12 - Foreign Exchange Contracts (Details) - Gross Fair Value of Derivative Instruments Not Designated As Hedging (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Other Current Assets [Member]	'
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]	'
Foreign exchange forward contracts	$10,934
Other Current Liabilities [Member]	'
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]	'
Foreign exchange forward contracts	$11,000

Note_12_Foreign_Exchange_Contr3

Note 12 - Foreign Exchange Contracts (Details) - Realized and Unrealized Gains From Foreign Currency Forward Exchange Contracts (USD $)	3 Months Ended	9 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013
Realized and Unrealized Gains From Foreign Currency Forward Exchange Contracts [Abstract]	'	'	'
Foreign exchange forward contracts	'	'Other Income (Loss)	'
Foreign exchange forward contracts	$197	($145)	$9

Note_13_Contingencies_and_Conc2

Note 13 - Contingencies and Concentrations (Details)	3 Months Ended	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2014
Note 13 - Contingencies and Concentrations (Details) [Line Items]	'	'
Concentration Risk, Number of Customers	10	10
Sales Revenue, Net [Member] | Customer Concentration Risk [Member]	'	'
Note 13 - Contingencies and Concentrations (Details) [Line Items]	'	'
Concentration Risk, Percentage	39.40%	40.30%
Accounts Receivable [Member] | Customer Concentration Risk [Member]	'	'
Note 13 - Contingencies and Concentrations (Details) [Line Items]	'	'
Concentration Risk, Percentage	'	22.80%

Note_13_Contingencies_and_Conc3

Note 13 - Contingencies and Concentrations (Details) - Future Minimum Lease Payments (USD $)	Sep. 30, 2014
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Future Minimum Lease Payments [Abstract]	'
Remainder 2014	$14
Remainder 2014	246
2015	57
2015	733
2016	57
2016	546
2017	29
2017	499
2018	464
Thereafter	1,688
Total minimum lease payments	157
Less: Amount representing interest	11
Present value of minimum lease payments	146
Less: Current maturities	51
Capital lease obligations, net of current portion	$95

Note_14_Business_Segment_Infor2

Note 14 - Business Segment Information (Details)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Segment Reporting [Abstract]	'
Number of Operating Segments	2

Note_14_Business_Segment_Infor3

Note 14 - Business Segment Information (Details) - Summary of Business Segments (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013
Net revenue	'	'	'	'
Net Revenue	$22,664	$18,855	$66,712	$70,865
Operating Income (Loss)	'	'	'	'
Operating Income	-848	-33	-2,196	1,874
Unallocated general and administrative expenses	-3,066	-2,524	-9,781	-7,478
Interest, net	160	152	491	169
Gain on sale of assets	4	3	12	7
Equity income (loss) of joint venture	'	2	95	-117
Other income (loss)	255	-33	341	463
Income (loss) before income taxes	-433	88	-1,269	2,389
Systems Integration [Member]	'	'	'	'
Net revenue	'	'	'	'
Net Revenue	15,725	16,249	44,500	63,240
Operating Income (Loss)	'	'	'	'
Operating Income	1,488	1,498	3,995	5,723
Managed Services [Member]	'	'	'	'
Net revenue	'	'	'	'
Net Revenue	7,170	2,676	23,142	8,438
Operating Income (Loss)	'	'	'	'
Operating Income	-526	85	-123	828
Operating Segments [Member]	'	'	'	'
Net revenue	'	'	'	'
Net Revenue	22,895	18,925	67,642	71,678
Operating Income (Loss)	'	'	'	'
Operating Income	962	1,583	3,872	6,551
Consolidation, Eliminations [Member]	'	'	'	'
Net revenue	'	'	'	'
Net Revenue	-231	-70	-930	-813
Segment Reconciling Items [Member]	'	'	'	'
Operating Income (Loss)	'	'	'	'
Unallocated general and administrative expenses	($1,814)	($1,619)	($6,080)	($4,684)

Note_14_Business_Segment_Infor4

Note 14 - Business Segment Information (Details) - Summary of Identifiable Assets By Business Segment (USD $)	Sep. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'
Identifiable assets	$89,091	$95,444
Systems Integration [Member]	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'
Identifiable assets	65,470	67,839
Managed Services [Member]	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'
Identifiable assets	$23,621	$27,605

Note_14_Business_Segment_Infor5

Note 14 - Business Segment Information (Details) - Summary of Net Revenue by Geographical Area (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013
Net revenue	'	'	'	'
Net Revenue	$22,664	$18,855	$66,712	$70,865
UNITED STATES	'	'	'	'
Net revenue	'	'	'	'
Net Revenue	14,429	11,542	44,627	47,761
CHINA	'	'	'	'
Net revenue	'	'	'	'
Net Revenue	3,616	4,374	9,627	10,821
Latin America [Member]	'	'	'	'
Net revenue	'	'	'	'
Net Revenue	1,120	1,055	4,254	7,505
CANADA	'	'	'	'
Net revenue	'	'	'	'
Net Revenue	1,415	530	4,305	2,036
MEXICO	'	'	'	'
Net revenue	'	'	'	'
Net Revenue	793	527	2,075	962
Europe [Member]	'	'	'	'
Net revenue	'	'	'	'
Net Revenue	556	654	898	976
Asia Excluding China [Member]	'	'	'	'
Net revenue	'	'	'	'
Net Revenue	677	120	833	486
Other Countries [Member]	'	'	'	'
Net revenue	'	'	'	'
Net Revenue	$58	$53	$93	$318

Note_14_Business_Segment_Infor6

Note 14 - Business Segment Information (Details) - Summary of Identifiable Assets By Geographical Area (USD $)	Sep. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Identifiable assets	'	'
Identifiable assets	$89,091	$95,444
UNITED STATES	'	'
Identifiable assets	'	'
Identifiable assets	58,872	51,882
CANADA	'	'
Identifiable assets	'	'
Identifiable assets	17,550	28,463
CHINA	'	'
Identifiable assets	'	'
Identifiable assets	9,137	9,573
Asia Excluding China [Member]	'	'
Identifiable assets	'	'
Identifiable assets	$3,532	$5,526