# Global Data

> Global Data Systems (GDS) is a privately held Louisiana managed IT and security provider. It combines connectivity, cloud, communications and ongoing support for organizations including energy operators, marine fleets, healthcare providers and public-sector agencies, and now positions itself as a Managed Intelligence Partner.

- **Founded:** 1987
- **Headquarters:** Lafayette, United States
- **Founders:** Chuck Vincent (Founder and Chairman)
- **Products:** NOMAD, NOMAD VOYAGER, Managed Secure SD-WAN, Managed Security, Managed IT and Microsoft 365
- **Notable:** Named to CRN’s 2026 MSP 500 in the Pioneer 250 category., Announced MSPAlliance Cyber Verify Level 3 in July 2025., Reports annual SOC 2 Type 2 assurance across its services.

## Products & services

- **NOMAD** — Managed cellular and satellite connectivity with security for remote operations.
- **NOMAD VOYAGER** — Offshore connectivity using Intelsat FlexMaritime, with regional LTE options.
- **Managed Secure SD-WAN** — Managed connectivity with traffic routing, security and backup links.
- **Managed Security** — Endpoint, email, infrastructure security, assessments, training and multifactor authentication.
- **Managed IT and Microsoft 365** — Desktop, LAN/WLAN and Microsoft 365 administration and support.
- **Cloud and Recovery** — Private cloud, colocation and local/offsite backup and recovery.
- **Voice and Collaboration** — Hosted voice, cloud contact center and SIP trunking.
- **AI Readiness Assessment** — Evaluation of identity, data, use cases, people and governance with a prioritized roadmap.

## Achievements

- Named to CRN’s 2026 MSP 500 in the Pioneer 250 category.
- Announced MSPAlliance Cyber Verify Level 3 in July 2025.
- Reports annual SOC 2 Type 2 assurance across its services.

## Latest updates

- **2025-05** — Doug Pickle promoted to President.
- **2025-07** — Announced Cyber Verify Level 3 certification.
- **2025-11** — Published the Cameron Parish water district case and announced Grant Black as VP of Unified Operations.
- **2026-02** — Announced CRN MSP 500 Pioneer 250 recognition.

## Links

- Website: https://www.getgds.com/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/getgds
- Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/getgds
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@GetGDS
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/getgds

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Last updated: 2026-09-30