Automated Solutions Corp. v. Paragon Data Systems, Inc.

Karpinski, Judge.

{¶ 1} Defendant, Paragon Data Systems, Inc. (“the hardware company”), appeals the trial court’s ruling on a declaratory judgment action interpreting its contract with plaintiff, Automated Solutions Corp. (“the software company”). Paragon manufactures computer hardware, and Automated writes software to run on computer hardware. 1

{¶ 2} The hardware company discussed with the Chicago Tribune a project that would provide the Tribune with a hand-held computerized inventory device for its newspapers. Because the hardware company provided only the physical components, it needed a…