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Some History of Pro Data Services
Pro Data Services (PDS) was founded in 1986 by two computer professionals and database programmers. We were developing database applications for various institutions (primarily banks). At that time, software applications to maintain imformation they required and in the way it was required was not available, like it is today. So we developed software to fill this need. We worked primary with R-Basic, a very powerful (even by today's standards) database development package from Seatle. Washington. Though this was a DOS based software application, it was one, if not the most, powerful database available.

We developed various applications for manufacturing companies and banks, primarily. Pro Data Serives had it beginning in Laredo, Texas. After working about ten years there, we moved our operations to Central Texas - Smithville (in the Austin area). And the services provided has expanded as discussed on our Home Page.

Since we first opened our doors, PDS has been providing high-quality computer and networking solutions to companies in South and Central Texas.

Additional History of our Business
For a time we operated the company under two names: Shine Rite Commercial Services and Pro Data Services.
It all began mid 1975. We opened the doors to a new business in Beatrice, Nebraska. The name of the company: SHINE RITE COMMERCIAL SERVICES. We became a new janitorial service in town. Very often, janitors are considered the bottom of the totem pole, so-to-speak. However, we learned just how much is involved in being a REAL janitor! You have to be a chemist, of sorts. We wanted to be known as the people who could make floors shine like no one else could. We offered full office cleaning services (dusting, bathroom cleaning & sanitation, windows, floors, everything), carpet cleaning, windows, and upholstery. After 7 years (by this time we had move operations to Laredo, Texas) the bottom fell out of the economy so we closed doors and sold all our equipment.
Finally, in 1983 we reopened, under the same name, as electrical maintenance technicians. We specialized in the electrical wiring of remodeled homes and additions on homes. We, additionally, did a lot of electrical maintenance work, which included the installation, setup and maintenance of electric motors, lighting fixtures, ceiling fans, wiring, etc for different companies, the individual and even farms.
Then, about 1984, we got involved in database program on computer systems. An acquaintance had been operating their services and was always behind. The demand, at that time, for programs was quite high. I became a database programmer and electrical services became a side business, though often it still paid some of the bills. Feeling that Shine Rite was not a real appropriate name for a computer service company, we added the name PRO DATA SERVICES. For some years we operated both names: Shine Rite for electrical services and Pro Data for computer. Finally when Pro Data Services was able to stand on it own, and the work done by Shine Rite was diminishing, we closed the doors, permanently, to Shine Rite Commercial Services.
We have been working with telephone cabling line installation, troubleshooting, and repair since the deregulation in the early 80's. This type of cabling continues to be of high priority in the business of PDS. Very often, it quite cost effective to install the telephone cabling at the same time that the network cabling is being installed. In fact, for several years, we installed RG59 then RG6 video cabling, with the splitters and TV jacks. This was installed, in many cases, at the same time we install the telephone cabling, usually, at a significant saving in installation labor. Though we still offer this service, it is not requested as it was in the early days.
The demand for servicing and maintaining computer hardware began to grow. So we included this service and kept adding services to the work we offer, until now we offer, or can make recommendations, just about anything that may be needed in the computer industry.
And now, since LAN's (Local Area Networks) have become the important media in today's offices, (and more and more homes), we specialize in this area of the technology. Network cabling has come to be of high demand.

As time went by, more and more software was being seen on the selves that gradually began filled the needs of people and their offices. Therefore we had to expand our horizons.

There was a continuing need for computer maintenance services. These included software upgrade installation, hardware troubleshooting, maintenance, repair and upgrading.  So we began providing technical support and service in these, expanded, areas.  We, now specialize in the installation, troubleshooting, maintenance, and upgrading of your network backbone.

Others who are involved

With the assistance of other professionals, we have been able to provide continued expanded service.

Fiber Optic installation, maintenance, and addons, is rapidly becoming important for many offices. We have fiber technicians as part of our team of professionals, committed to doing quality work, ready to provide recommendations, proposals, estimates and install your fiber links. The fiber can be tested, if you are have problems. All installation are tested before the work is complete.

Web site design is also and important commodity for your business. While this site was designed by us at PDS (and we are not professional site designers). We have those in the business who are very professional and will do an excellent job on your site. Please see any of  the links on our "Favorite Links" page.

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