Blue Bell, Pa. , April 20, 2009 – PDS, a leading developer of web-based human resource, benefits and payroll systems, today announced the celebration of its 35th year in business. Founded in 1974, the company continues to focus on providing organizations throughout the United States and Canada with its advanced Human Resource Management System, Vista HRMS® and continues to thrive despite the current down economy. 

PDS Celebrates 35th Anniversary
Blue Bell , Pa. , April 20, 2009 – PDS, a leading developer of web-based human resource, benefits and payroll systems, today announced the celebration of its 35th year in business. Founded in 1974, the company continues to focus on providing organizations throughout the United States and Canada with its advanced Human Resource Management System, Vista HRMS ® and continues to thrive despite the current down economy. 
“This is a significant milestone in the history of the company,” said Charles Jefferies, president and CEO at PDS. “ We were founded in the mainframe days by Steve Brody and have kept pace with the ever-changing world of technology to ensure we are always providing our clients with the most innovative HR, payroll and benefits solutions on the market. Today, our Vista HRMS is web-based and built on the .NET framework. It is a great accomplishment to be able to boast this longevity and to still be thriving after 35 years in business. ”
The stability and value PDS is able to offer organizations is evident in its relationships with its customers. The company has numerous clients that it has been serving for more than 15 years, including companies such as Wawa; Alaska USA Federal Credit Union; Lee County, Florida; Inglis House; D.C. Superior Courts; Diocese of Galveston Houston and Cowles Publishing. PDS also has the longest running users group in the human resource software industry, with its 28th User Conference. The PDS Users Group Association (PDS UGA) has helped to educate PDS’ users on making the most of their software investment since it was founded in 1974. 
About PDS 
In the HRMS software development business for more than 35 years, PDS is a provider of a web-based, feature-rich, completely integrated human resource, benefits administration and payroll software application that enables organizations to focus on more strategic issues and less on administrative HR, benefits and payroll activities. In addition to core HRMS functionality, Vista HRMS ® also offers applicant tracking, recruiting and self-service modules. PDS also provides a full range of professional services to a wide variety of industries in the U.S. and in Canada . Founded in 1974, PDS is a privately-held company headquartered in Blue Bell, Pa. For more information on PDS or PDS’ Vista HRMS solution and services visit www.pdssoftware.com .
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PDS and the PDS logo are registered trademarks and Vista is a trademark of Personnel Data Systems Inc. All other trademarks or registered trademarks are properties of their respective owners. 

“This is a significant milestone in the history of the company,” said Charles Jefferies, president and CEO at PDS. “ We were founded in the mainframe days by Steve Brody and have kept pace with the ever-changing world of technology to ensure we are always providing our clients with the most innovative HR, payroll and benefits solutions on the market. Today, our Vista HRMS is web-based and built on the .NET framework. It is a great accomplishment to be able to boast this longevity and to still be thriving after 35 years in business. ”

The stability and value PDS is able to offer organizations is evident in its relationships with its customers. The company has numerous clients that it has been serving for more than 15 years, including companies such as Wawa; Alaska USA Federal Credit Union; Lee County, Florida; Inglis House; D.C. Superior Courts; Diocese of Galveston Houston and Cowles Publishing. PDS also has the longest running users group in the human resource software industry, with its 28th User Conference. The PDS Users Group Association (PDS UGA) has helped to educate PDS’ users on making the most of their software investment since it was founded in 1974. 

About PDS 

PDS is a leading provider of HCM systems offering a core suite of recruiting, onboarding, human resource, benefits, payroll, and time and attendance software throughout the U.S., Canada and the Caribbean. PDS’ Vista suite enables organizations to minimize the time invested in administrative HCM and payroll activities by streamlining and automating those processes and facilitating strategic decision-making capabilities. Its innovative, personalized solution is backed by a team of experts who know your name, so you get a truly personalized experience your way, on your terms.

Founded in 1974, PDS is a privately held company headquartered in Blue Bell, Pa. For more information on PDS or PDS’ Vista solution and services visit www.pdssoftware.com.

PDS and the PDS logo are registered trademarks and Vista is a trademark of Personnel Data Systems Inc. All other trademarks or registered trademarks are properties of their respective owners.