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Who We Are

ICS was established in 1995 as a service bureau to the credit reporting industry.  We specialize in converting data between incompatible computer systems, media types, file structures, and application software.

With over 20,000 successful conversions for over 400 clients, ICS has the experience, knowledge, and skill to get the job done.

What We Do

At ICS, our primary business is converting data stored on various media types so that they can be read and manipulated on today’s PC friendly computer systems and software platforms.  Over the years, many tape formats with varying file structures have emerged making it difficult to easily interchange data between large and small computer systems. Our goal in life is to make that process easier.

We don’t stop there, in addition to converting media, we also provide programming services to manipulate the data in the way you like to see it. We can dig through the most complicated packed or binary file structures to the most basic EDCDIC to ASCII conversion.  Be it a spreadsheet, small to medium-size database, or full-blown database application, you name and ICS has done it.

Our Mission

ICS is committed to providing our clients with an easy, low cost, data processing experience.  No job is too large and none is too small.

With our commitment to our clients and our breadth of experience, we will strive to offer the most effective alternative to the inconveniences, costs, and delays associated with other approaches.  When our clients use our services, they can be assured of an easy, time- and cost-effective solution.

The Value We Bring to Our Clients

ICS adds value by providing necessary resources to manage the complexities associated with data interchange, which allows our clients to focus on their business and not on managing data.  Our long association with the industry allows us to offer solutions quickly, thereby eliminating unnecessary cost and wasted time.

Why Use ICS?

Trying to manage multiple data formats and problematic data structures can be frustrating and time consuming.  In reality, most companies would prefer focusing on pressing business issues, not on nagging technical issues.  Because we have over 20 years experience in the field, ICS can take the pain out of trying to extract data stored and various types of tape media.  And at ICS, we speak in real world terms, not in technical jargon.

Data Interchange and Media Conversion

¨       All major data storage formats including 9-track reel, 3480, 3490, 3490E, 4mm, 8 mm, QIC, ¼ inch mini, DLT, CD-Rom, Iomega Jaz and Zip removable media.

¨       Data is handled in a confidential, secure environment.

¨       Meticulous records are provided so that the client understands what has been done.

¨       We can return files using standard FTP transmission protocols, email or by traditional methods.

¨       We strive to meet your turnaround time.

Programming Solutions

¨       In-house programmers specializing in communications, web and web-enabled databases.

¨       Over 2,000 routines designed to standardize and repair problematic data structures.

¨       Expertise and programs to parse data and convert client databases.

¨       Database and Microsoft back office expertise.

Business Applications

¨       ICS has developed several business applications for the three major credit reporting bureaus, our clients, and for clients outside the credit reporting industry.  Included are applications for custom reporting and inquiry of the credit repositories as well as other public record databases.

9 track reel tape

3480, 3490, 3490E IBM Cartridges

8mm DAT / Exabyte Mammoth

        4mm DAT Here


1/4 in QIC Cartridge

DLT /DEC Cartridge

Travan Cartridge

TIomega Zip or Jaz Cartidges