1. Contact Ned Fasullo, Chief Marketing Officer
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
March 25, 2015
GLOBAL DATA SYSTEMS TO ACQUIRE MIDSOUTH TECHNOLOGIES
Two powerful companies joining together to bring even more
experience and offerings to energy and maritime customers.
Lafayette, LA, March 25, 2015: Global Data Systems and MidSouth Technologies announced today that they have
entered into a definitive agreement for Global Data Systems to acquire MidSouth Technologies, a leading provider of
security, technology and communications to the maritime, energy and transportation markets. Founded in 2003 and
headquartered in Lockport, Louisiana, MidSouth Technologies serves 1200+ customers in 14 countries.
Global Data Systems is an industry leading provider of telecommunications, Systems Integration and datacenter
solutions. By combining complementary strengths, MidSouth Technologies and Global Data Systems can cement
themselves as the premier provider of Communications and system integration solutions servicing the energy industry
domestic and internationally supporting long and short term customer requirements for reliable technology solutions.
At the closing of the acquisition, MidSouth Technologies employees and assets will become an integrated part of Global
Data Systems and MidSouth's employee base will be re-badged as employees of Global Data Systems. MidSouth's
principals, including founder Jeremie Mize, will also transition over and remain an instrumental part of the continued
support and success of the combined company's customers.
"All of us at MidSouth Technologies are extremely excited to be joining the Global Data Systems
family." said Mize. "Global Data Systems is a seasoned and well respected company that specializes
in similar integrated solutions. Both companies compliment each other's broad portfolio of services as
well as offer unique integrated solutions that together will result in never before seen technologies
available to all of our clients. We are confident that this merger will strengthen our product and
service offerings while at the same time maintain our world class quality of service."
The acquisition will also place more combined resources of personnel and infrastructure in Louisiana, Texas, and
Alabama providing even more service and coverage for both company’s customers. Global Data systems fully managed
connectivity services, domestic and international infrastructure of field support centers, terrestrial and satellite capacity,

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combined with MidSouth’s on-site systems integration projects, completes its full-suite of solutions for the Energy
industry.
“MST brings years of experience in delivering specialized communications and vessel management
solutions to the energy and maritime industries, which are valuable in continuing to grow our
customer base in these markets.” said Chris Vincent, President of Global Data Systems. “Our
combined customers represent many global energy and maritime companies that have relied on us to
connect their land and offshore operations with the rest of the world, when it matters the most.”
About Global Data Systems
Established in 1987, Global Data Systems, Inc. (GDS) is recognized as leading provider of telecommunications, systems
integration, and datacenter solutions. GDS designs and implements end-to-end solutions that include premise wiring
and physical security, voice and video, remote access and wireless mobility – all over a converged and secure network.
The company is headquartered in Lafayette, with additional offices and sales and technical personnel in Baton Rouge,
New Orleans and Houston, Texas.
About MidSouth Technologies
Since 2003, MidSouth Technologies has provided technology solutions and services to businesses all around the world,
from corporate and government to marine and oil & gas. Headquatered in Lockport, LA, MST started out as a small IT
company and over the years, grown into a one-stop-shop Systems integration company. In the last 5 years the company
expanded services with field resources in Houston & Galveston, Texas, Lake Charles and New Orleans, Louisiana. We
have highly trained, certified staff, ready to engineer, design, and implement technology based solutions for your
business.
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If you would like more information about this release, please contact Ned Fasullo, Chief Marketing Officer at
225.754.4894 or email at marketing@getgds.com.