1974
Founded
PDS founded by Steve Brody and headquartered in Conshohocken, PA.
Developed first personnel/benefits software system, PASS (Personnel, Accounting, Skills System).
1976
PASS/ACCU-PAY
Developed its first integrated HR/Payroll/Benefits mainframe-based system PASS/ACCU-PAY.
1977-1983
Expanded Delivery
Expanded delivery of PASS/ACCU-PAY to mini-computer environments such as Hewlett Packard (HP), Digital Equipment Corporation (DEC), IBM System 38, IBM AS/400, and Data General.
PDS was the first to introduce our integrated HR/Payroll solution to micro-computer environments so that smaller organizations could leverage our capabilities.
1984
Rapid Access Payroll System
Introduced RAPS (Rapid Access Payroll System) a new delivery method that provides a service bureau option to PDS customers (a forerunner of today’s SaaS delivery).
1986
Moved Headquarters
PDS moved corporate headquarters to Meetinghouse Business Center in Plymouth Meeting, PA
1992
The Human Resource Manager
Released The Human Resource Manager, a Client/Server system, on a relational database.
1993
Available on Oracle and Unix
Announced The Human Resource Manager availability on Oracle.
Announced availability of the Unix operating system.
1994
Available on Microsoft SQL Server
Announced Microsoft SQLServer version of Human Resource Manager.
1995
Released Version 7.0
Released Version 7.0 of The Human Resource Manager.
1996
Named Companies to Watch
Named one of the Software Companies to Watch by Software Magazine.
Released Version 7.1 of The Human Resource Manager.
PDS held 18th User Group Association conference in Nashville “Fine Tune PDS in Music City.”
1997
PDS Canada Established
Released Vista 1.0, web product suite.
Established PDS Canada Corp.
PDS held 19th User Group Association conference in Scottsdale “Creating Visions for Tomorrow.”
1998
20th User Group Conference
Released Vista version 1.5 – 32-bit version.
Introduced cross border functionality for corporations with both U.S. and Canadian employees in a single database.
PDS held 20th User Group Association conference in Naples, FL “20/20 Vision.”
2000
Enterprise Server Introduced
Released Vista version 2.0.
Enterprise Server introduced, a middleware scheduling and directory services tool.
PDS held 22nd User Group Association conference in Ponte Vedra Beach, FL “Educate, Exchange, Enlighten.”
2001
Jefferies Named
President & CEO
Charles Jefferies named President and CEO of PDS.
Released Vista versions 2.1 and 2.2.
2002
EasyAsk® Announced
Announced integration of EasyAsk®, a natural language Query tool, with Vista.
Released Vista version 2.3.
2003
Vista Hosting Center Established
Released Vista version 2.4.
Private Label granted to Emphasys Computer Solutions.
Vista Hosting Center established at DBSI, Valley Forge.
PDS held 24th User Group Association conference in Baltimore, MD “Navigating a Course into the Future.”
2004
Disaster Recovery
Established
Released Vista version 3.0.
Full mirrored site back-up and disaster recovery established at DBSI, Bethlehem, PA.
PDS held 25th User Group Association conference in Tucson, AZ “Strategize, Simplify and Succeed!”
2005
26th User Group Conference
Released Vista Version 3.2.
PDS held 26th User Group Association conference in San Antonio, TX “Spice Up Your Knowledge!”
2006
Vista Solution Certified
Vista solution certified by Technology Evaluation Center.
2007
Vista Hosting Moved
Hosting Center moved to a SAS 70 compliant Tier 5 Data Center.
2008
Vista HRMS® 4.0 Released
Released Vista HRMS® 4.0
PDS held 28th User Group Association conference in Jupiter Beach, FL “Oceans of Opportunity.”
PDS moved corporate headquarters to Blue Bell Executive Campus.
2009
Vista HRMS 4.1 Released
Released Vista HRMS 4.1.
2010
29th User Group Conference
PDS held 29th User Group Association conference in New Orleans, LA “Vista HRMS, your Rhythm to Success.”
2011
Named to Deloitte’s Fast 50
PDS named to Deloitte’s Fast 50.
PA Compliance Act 32 tax changes put into place.
PDS held 30th User Group Association conference in San Diego, CA “Unleash the Power.”
2012
Single Version of Vista HRMS
PDS standardized all customers on a single version of Vista HRMS.
PDS positions itself as the only major HRMS/Payroll vendor to offer On-Premise, Hosted and SaaS deployments.
2013
Vista Analytics Released
PDS released Vista Analytics as our latest add-on application.
PDS partnered with Nettime Solutions to offer a private-labeled Time and Attendance solution, Vista Time®.
PDS held 31st User Group Association conference in Baltimore, MD “Your Compass to the Future.”
PDS released Vista Mobile for remote usage on smartphones.
2014
Expanded to the Caribbean
PDS partnered with EmpTrust Solutions to offer a referral Vista Onboarding solution.
PDS led the market with our ACA component to support the customer’s management of this new, complex requirement.
PDS established a Hosting and SaaS facility in Canada.
PDS held 32nd User Group Association conference in Tucson, AZ “Lasso the Power of Vista HRMS.”
Expanded Customer base to the Caribbean.
2015
Named Top Core HR Software
PDS upgraded its Hosting and SaaS facility in Canada.
Vista HRMS named Top Core HR Software by Trust Radius for 2015.
Vista HRMS provided ACA eligibility and auditing data and reports for non-compliance alerts.
2016
33rd User Group Conference
Vista HRMS named Top Core HR Software by Trust Radius for second year in a row.
Implemented a new Customer Support ticketing system (Jira).
Vista HRMS further enhanced for creation of ACA 1094-C and 1095-Cs and IRS transmission files.
PDS held 33rd User Group Association conference in Tampa, FL “Discover the Treasures.”
2017
Vista 7 version Released
Released Vista 7 version.
Introduced a fresh, intuitive user interface, with streamlined navigation, and many user-requested improvements.
PDS partnered with aPersona to offer a multi-authentication solution.
PDS held 34th User Group Association conference in Indian Wells, CA “Vista – An Oasis of Possibilities.”
Introduction of Adobe Sign e-signature integration.
2018
Palmer Named
President & CEO
Released Vista 7.0.1, 7.0.2, and 7.0.3 versions
VistaFlix – published video offering to increase customer knowledge.
Patricia Palmer named President and CEO of PDS.
IT infrastructure migrated to Office 365.
2019
Heritage Software Partnership
Released Vista 7.0.8 version.
PDS partnered with Heritage Software as a reseller of PDS Vista solutions.
Completed move to Office 365 and implemented Teams to collaborate with our remote staff and customers.
PDS held 35th User Group Association conference in Naples, FL “The Magnificent Seven.”
2020
Vista Onboarding Released
Released Vista Onboarding as our latest add-on application.
Released Vista 7.1 version.
UGA conference postponed due to COVID pandemic.
2021
All Customers on a Single Version!
Released Vista 7.1.3 version.
Successfully moved all customers to Vista 7.1 version.
Continued product improvements, such as DocuSign signature integration.
2022
PDS Vista App Released
Released Vista 7.2 version with MyVista launch.
Official PDS Vista app release to Apple and Android stores.
PDS partnered with Univerus as a reseller of PDS Vista solutions, along with their Unity and SAP product offerings to local governments with utilities.
2023
36th User Group Conference
Released Vista 7.3 version.
PDS partnered with Absorb LMS to offer a Learning Management solution.
PDS held 36th User Group Association conference in Fort Worth, TX “Steering Vista into the Future”.
PDS honors eight customers attending the conference with between 23 – 32 years of PDS solution usage!
2024
50th Year in Business
PDS Celebrates 50th year in business! 50 years of Knowledge, Experience and Reliability!
Released Vista 7.3.1 version.