June 15, 2006 -Modern Pest Services’ use of PestPac Highlighted in PCT Magazine Insert
Doug Stevenson of Modern Pest Services was interviewed by PCT Magazine for a June 2006 insert. Stevenson discussed his use of PestPac Software to increase his profitability and productivity. He also detailed his use of PestPac Mobile software for Pocket PC’s and his return on investment since his purchase of PestPac in April of 2002.

January 31, 2006 -New Tablet Software Available for use with RoutePoint/PestPac Software
Marathon Data Systems, LLC. has announced the availability of new software for Tablet PC’s. PestPac Mobile Office will allow your salesperson or inspector to have the information they need in the field without needing a wireless internet connection. The salesperson can update the sales lead status and the inspectors can complete their report and attach it to the customer’s account in the office management software. For more information contact Jamie Sislian at jamie@marathondata.com or call 1-800-762-0301.

May 23, 2005 -New Sales Management Features Available in RoutePoint/PestPac Software
Marathon Data Systems, LLC. has announced the availability of a new software module for its RoutePoint and PestPac products to completely track the sales process from lead to close. The new module includes a customized screen for sales staff with personalization features, a salesperson scheduling screen, daily sales schedules, and summary sales management reports. For more information contact Jamie Sislian at jamie@marathondata.com or call 1-800-762-0301.

May 9, 2005 -National Pest Management Association NPMA-33 Forms Now Available Online
The National Pest management Association (NPMA) and Marathon Data Systems, LLC. (MDS) announce a joint effort in developing a new service for pest management professionals to make the NPMA-33 form available online! You can now visit http://npma.pestworld.org/npma33/ to purchase, print, view, and e-mail the form directly to your customers. The Web site allows you to create an account to print the NPMA-33 forms, or to print and store them if you would prefer long-term storage for the forms.

May 5, 2005 -Marathon Data Systems, LLC.'s Product, PestPac Software, Highlighted in Pest Control Magazine
The May Issue of Pest Control Magazine features two Marathon Data Systems, LLC. customers, Responsible Pest Control, Fruitland, ID and Cooper Pest Solutions, Lawrenceville, NJ, in an article about utilizing on-demand software to run their businesses. For a complete copy of the article click here.

February 11, 2005 -Dow AgroSciences and Marathon Data Systems, LLC. Partner for Sentricon Tracking Solution
Marathon Data Systems, LLC. and Dow AgroSciences have partnered to provide software to track the installation and monitoring of Dow's Sentricon Termite Colony Elimination System. The solution, which is able to fully integrate into PestPac Office Management Software, provides scheduling, station tracking and billing for the pest management companies Sentricon services. Pocket PestPac software is used to perform the data entry required in the field by the service technician. Dow has also announced a plan to phase out their current proprietary application, Prolinx Software, by December 2006. Griffin Pest Control of Kalamazoo, Michigan; F & W Pest Control, Wrentham, MA; Bug Out Services, Jacksonville, FL; Cooper Pest Solutions, Lawrenceville, NJ; American Pest Management, Takoma Park, MD; and Waltham Services, Waltham, MA have already installed the new software.

December 15, 2004 -Marathon Data Systems Celebrates 20th Year in Business
Marathon Data Systems, LLC. (MDS), an industry leader providing office management solutions to pest management organizations, is celebrating its 20-year anniversary in December of 2004. MDS was founded in December of 1984 as a custom software development firm. “The company has grown from me writing custom software applications in my home office in 1984 to having a staff of 26 employees that support and develop our products" said Mike Ayars, President of MDS. MDS is the developer of PestPac.net Office Management software and many of the service industry's leading web sites. For additional information regarding this news release, please contact: Jamie Sislian at Jamie@marathondata.com or 732-493-9222.

October 1, 2004 -Advanced Collections Module Available in RoutePoint/PestPac
Marathon Data Systems, LLC. has announced the availability of a new software module for its RoutePoint and PestPac products to provide advanced features for accounts receivable collections. The module is designed to allow accounts to be placed on a collections stage based on a variety of customizable conditions. Statements and letters can be sent based on the customer’s status and stage. For more information contact Jamie Sislian at jamie@marathondata.com or call 1-800-762-0301.

September 23, 2004 -Advanced Route Optimization Module Available in RoutePoint/PestPac
Marathon Data Systems, LLC. has announced the availability of a new software module for its RoutePoint and PestPac products to seamlessly integrate with high-end, third-party route optimization solutions. For more information contact Jamie Sislian at jamie@marathondata.com or call 1-800-762-0301.

August 16, 2004 -Marathon Data Systems, LLC. to hold the First Annual PestPac User Technology Conference
The First Annual PestPac User Technology Conference is scheduled to start November 17, 2005. The 3-day event is designed for owners, managers, IT staff and end-users of PestPac Software. The three tracks will include lectures and training on business practices, technology and PestPac procedures. Social events and Focus groups are also planed for the week. Get to know your PestPac support staff as well as your fellow pest management professional. For more information on this conference, call 800-762-0301.

July 20, 2004 -Marathon Data Systems, LLC. Customer Service Applauded in New Business Management Book
In his new book, What Plus How Equals WOW: A Methodology for Customer Service, Phillip Cooper discusses the customer service techniques applied at Marathon Data Systems, LLC. and other companies. Cooper specifically discusses the way Marathon Data Systems, LLC. keeps customer notes, has a competent and friendly staff with quick response times to customers. To find out more about the book click here.