Press Releases & News for GDS

Annual Channel Partners MSP 501 Identifies Best Of The Best In The Managed Services Industry.

Lafayette, LA, July 25, 2025 – Global Data Systems, Inc. (GDS), has been named as one of the world’s top-performing managed service providers in the prestigious 2025 Channel Partners MSP 501 rankings. The annual Channel Partners MSP 501 list, a technology industry benchmark, ranks companies based on a wide range of metrics including above industry average revenue growth, recurring revenue, high-margin services and innovation, including monetizing AI services.  

Lafayette, LA, May 27, 2025 – Global Data Systems, Inc. (GDS), a leading full-service managed service provider, announced today that CRN^®, a brand of The Channel Company, has named GDS to its prestigious 2025 Solution Provider 500 list. 

Lafayette, LA, May 23, 2025 – Global Data Systems, Inc. (GDS), a leading managed service provider delivering enterprise-class technology solutions, today announced the promotion of Doug Pickle to President. In this role, Pickle will oversee the company's strategic direction and day-to-day operations, building upon GDS's 35-year legacy of excellence in managed IT services.

GDS ranks amongst North America’s top solution providers with the highest attained certifications and specializations to support clients in the areas of infrastructure, cloud, and security.

Lafayette, LA, March 26, 2024 – Global Data Systems, Inc. (GDS), a leading Managed Services Provider (MSP) and Managed Security Service Provider (MSSP), proudly announced that CRN, a brand of The Channel Company, has honored Global Data Systems on its 2024 Tech Elite 250 list. This annual compilation recognizes leading solution providers in the United States and Canada who have distinguished themselves by achieving top-tier certifications and specializations from prominent technology vendors in infrastructure, cloud, and security domains.