PDS founded by Steve Brody and headquartered in Conshohocken, PA.

Developed first personnel/benefits software system, PASS (Personnel, Accounting, Skills System).

Developed its first integrated HR/Payroll/Benefits mainframe-based system PASS/ACCU-PAY.

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.

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).

PDS moved corporate headquarters to Meetinghouse Business Center in Plymouth Meeting, PA.

Released The Human Resource Manager, a Client/Server system, on a relational database.

Announced The Human Resource Manager availability on Oracle.

Announced availability of the Unix operating system.

Announced Microsoft SQLServer version of Human Resource Manager.

Released Version 7.0 of The Human Resource Manager.

Named one of the Software Companies to Watch by Software Magazine.

Released Version 7.1 of The Human Resource Manager.

PDS held18th User Group Association conference in Nashville “Fine Tune PDS in Music City”.

Released Vista 1.0, web product suite.

Established PDS Canada Corp.

PDS held 19th User Group Association conference in Scottsdale “Creating Visions for Tomorrow”.

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”.

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”.

Charles Jefferies named President and CEO of PDS.

Released Vista versions 2.1 and 2.2.

Announced integration of EasyAsk®, a natural language Query tool, with Vista.

Released Vista version 2.3.

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”.

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!”

Released Vista Version 3.2.

PDS held 26th User Group Association conference in San Antonio, TX “Spice Up Your Knowledge!”

Vista solution certified by Technology Evaluation Center.

Hosting Center moved to a SAS 70 compliant Tier 5 Data Center.

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.

Released Vista HRMS 4.1.

PDS held 29th User Group Association conference in New Orleans, LA “Vista HRMS, your Rhythm to Success”.

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”.

PDS standardizes 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.

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.

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.

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.

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”.

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.

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.

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”.

Released Vista Onboarding as our latest add-on application.

Released Vista 7.1 version.

UGA conference postponed due to COVID pandemic.

Released Vista 7.1.3 version.

Successfully moved all customers to Vista 7.1 version.

Continued product improvements, such as DocuSign signature integration.

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.

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!

PDS Celebrates 50th year in business! 50 years of Knowledge, Experience and Reliability!

Released Vista 7.3.1 version.