Data Sales Co. Latest News & Events
Data Sales Co., Inc. – Minneapolis, MN and Scottsdale, AZ
May 1st, 2023: Data Sales Co., a provider of lease financing and IT Asset Disposition (ITAD), proudly announces the completion of its 50th year in business. For five decades, Data Sales Co. has been at the forefront of innovation, providing cutting-edge technology solutions and lease financing options to businesses across a wide range of industries.
On May 1, 2023, Data Sales Co. will conclude its 50th year in business. Data Sales celebrated the year, at our Burnsville, MN headquarters with customer, family and employee events as well as met its 500-hour “Give Back” volunteer initiative, a continuation of previous company programs. Through this paid time off, nearly 100 employees worked 500 hours to benefit the local communities and neighbors of both Burnsville, MN and Scottsdale, AZ.
Founded in 1973 by Ron Breckner, Data Sales Co. grew from a home office in Burnsville, MN to a nationwide finance, technology leasing and IT equipment provider with an international presence.
What started as a company brokering IBM mainframe equipment, expanded into a full-service dealer providing reconfigured, recertified systems and parts while offering technical, financial and transportation services with its fleet of local and over-the-road trucks. In addition to the 200,000 square feet of office-warehouse located in Burnsville MN, Data Sales also operates out of Scottsdale, Arizona.
Today, Data Sales provides a specialized lease finance product that focuses on young, fast-growing companies requiring large amounts of IT hardware. Customers include those providing services over the internet such as Hosting, Cloud, and Managed Services across the globe.
In addition, Data Sales is an ISO 9001, 14001, and 45001 certified company providing an IT Disposition Service (ITAD) solution for businesses looking for a secure, confident partner to recycle IT hardware.
Data Sales has facilities in Burnsville, MN, Scottsdale, AZ and subsidiaries in Canada and the Netherlands.
According to Paul Breckner (CEO):
"We are thrilled to celebrate this milestone and look forward to many more years of success," said Paul Breckner, CEO.
"We owe our longevity to the hard work and dedication of our team, as well as the loyalty of our customers. We are committed to innovating and providing the best possible solutions to help our clients succeed. I would like to thank all our customers, partners, and employees for their support over the past 50 years. The company remains committed to delivering exceptional service and support to its clients and striving for success.”
May 2, 2022 Minneapolis, MN and Scottsdale, AZ - Data Sales Co., a provider of lease financing and IT Asset Disposition (ITAD), has proudly announced the start of its 50th year in business.
Data Sales Co. 50th Anniversary Events
On May 5, 2022, Data Sales Co. will kick off its 50th anniversary celebration at its Burnsville, MN headquarters. Festivities continue throughout the year with customer, employee and family events. The company announced its 500-hour “Give Back” volunteer initiative, a continuation of previous company programs. Through this paid time off, nearly 100 employees will work 500 hours to benefit the local communities and neighbors of both Burnsville, MN and Scottsdale, AZ.
According to Paul Breckner (CEO):
“We are excited to be crossing over such an incredible milestone, recognizing that it is a significant achievement to reach 50 years. Our industry has changed over the past many decades and Data Sales has changed with it, providing more services in different areas with flexibility at its core. We would like to thank our customers and partners – some who have been with us for over 40 years! Our dedicated employees work hard every day to deliver a quality product and service.
We look forward to many more years of stewarding the business and for future generations of family members to continue the legacy.”
Data Sales Co., Inc. – State-Of-The Art IT Center/NOC Facility and PC Center
February 11, 2022: Minneapolis - Data Sales Co., Inc., a leader in Innovative Technology Leasing and Information Technology Asset Disposition (ITAD), has announced the completion and official opening of a state-of-the-art IT Center/(NOC) facility and PC Center in Burnsville, Minnesota. Addressing our increased network security protocols and engineering environment, both centers have expanded and upgraded capacity to monitor, maintain and service networks, equipment and related devices. The IT Center also offers greater capability for mid-size group training, increased service levels and ability to display network information in real time.
Data Sales Co., Inc. – Receives PCI Certification
January 25, 2022: Minneapolis – Data Sales Co., Inc., a leader in Innovative Technology Leasing and Information Technology Asset Disposition (ITAD), has received PCI Certification. The Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard is a set of security standards designed to ensure that ALL companies that accept, process, store or transmit credit card information maintain a secure environment. This process included identifying any areas of possible exposure and addressing those areas to maintain compliance and the utmost security using our security certificates, routing and network rules, protocols and acceptance of remote users.
Data Sales Co. Prepares to Enter Its 50th Year in Business
January 20, 2022: Data Sales Co., Inc., a leader in Innovative Technology Leasing, is planning a year-long celebration in preparation of its 50th anniversary in May 2023. Data Sales’ commitment to quality in product and service, environmental footprint and employee health and safety indicates it’s drive for success in the information technology industry. Data Sales has long-standing ties to both the Burnsville, Minnesota and Scottsdale, Arizona communities, which we proudly call home. Data Sales is also excited to have the third generation of family members entering and contributing to the continued success of the business!
Data Sales Co., Inc. – Renews ISO Certifications
January 20, 2022: Data Sales Co., Inc., a leader in Innovative Technology Leasing and Information Technology Asset Disposition (ITAD), has renewed its ISO 9001:2015, 14001:2015 and 45001:2018 certifications.
#1 ISO 9001:2015 – This is the esteemed quality management system certification that serves to improve overall performance. In order to enhance the quality of our products and services.
#2 ISO 14001:2015 – In order to support environmental management, this is the world-renowned environmental management system certification put forth by the International Organization of Standardization (ISO).
#3 ISO 45001:2015 – To provide safe and healthy working conditions, for the prevention of injury and ill health and to control occupational health and safety risks.
For more information, visit https://www.iso.org/home.html.
Data Sales Co. to exhibit at Data Center World in Austin, Texas, March 29 - 31, 2022:
January 19, 2022: Join Steve Nelson and Noah Nelson at Data Center World, Booth #828. Data Center World draws on the knowledge and experience of the 1600+ members of AFCOM, the association for advancing data center and IT professionals and is the leading global conference for data center facilities and IT professionals. Data Center World offers premier education, abundant networking, and the broadest access to best-in-class vendors
Don’t forget your hard drive to demo in our mobile hard drive shredder. For more details on the show and how to register, please visit www.datacenterworld.com
Data Sales Co., Inc. – Achieves Three (3) ISO Certifications
March 25th, 2021: MINNEAPOLIS -- Data Sales Co., Inc., a leader in Innovative Technology Leasing and Information Technology Asset Disposition (ITAD), has received ISO 9001:2015, 14001:2015 and 45001:2018 certification, demonstrating its commitment to operate in accordance with best standards advanced by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) to guide businesses in systematizing and improving the quality of their business operations, environmental protection efforts and employee health and safety.
“We are pleased and excited to announce the receipt of three (3) ISO certifications simultaneously! It is the culmination of over 12 months of hard work by our many departments, led by our Project Manager, Jenny Hejkal,” said Bob Breckner, VP and COO of Data Sales Co. “ISO Certification formalizes the handling of IT hardware including data bearing devices. Data Sales has been buying, selling & leasing IT equipment for nearly 50 years; ISO certification provides the third party review, audit and certification that many of our customers require in their partners today.”
ISO 9001:2015 is established on quality management principles including an ongoing commitment to customer requirements and improvement, involvement of high-level company management and a documented process-based approach.
ISO 14001:2015 recognizes Data Sales’ commitment to protecting the environment through responsible recycling and reducing waste, thereby enhancing environmental performance.
ISO 45001:2018 is a standard that demands a higher level of occupational health and safety management therefore demonstrating Data Sales’ focus on identifying and managing the organization’s health and safety risk factors to protect its employees.
Data Sales Co. to be a Silver Sponsor at ITAD Summit in Huntington Beach, CA, August 18 - 19, 2021:
March 18, 2021: Join Steve Nelson and 750+ attendees as they explore the ever changing ITAD trends and technologies that are driving and transforming our industry. Attendees will have the opportunity to interact with industry leaders and take part in learning forums about various cutting-edge business solutions. This collaborative forum gives attendees the opportunity to network and learn from with the best ITADs in the world. Steve & the team will be at the booth, so stop by to get your questions answered or if you’re a current customer just to say hello! For more details on the show and how to register, please visit https://www.itadsummit.com/
Data Sales Co. to be a Silver Sponsor at ITAD Summit in Scottsdale, AZ, November 19 – 20, 2019:
September 26, 2019: Join the Data Sales’ Asset Recovery team and at least 600 attendees exploring the rapidly changing trends and technologies that are driving transformation in the ITAD industry. ITAD Summit is a collaborative forum giving the opportunity to network and learn from with the best ITADs in the world. Data Sales representatives will be at the booth, stop by to get your questions answered or if you’re a current customer just to say hello! For more details on the show and how to register, please visit https://www.itadsummit.com/
Backblaze, a pioneer in robust, scalable cloud backup and storage services, secures $18M IT lease facility from Data Sales Co.
Cloud storage company obtains large lease line for its domestic and global IT equipment expansion.
December 11th, 2018: Data Sales Co. announced today its continued relationship with Backblaze, increasing its lease facility to $18M to support Backblaze’s domestic and global IT equipment expansion.
With over 700 petabytes of data storage, Backblaze’s growing requirements for servers and other IT equipment is a perfect match to the Data Sales lease offering - which is designed for fast growing companies that provide services over the internet.
“We have partnered with Data Sales on our equipment leasing requirements for several years. They are a key financial partner for us. Our team values the relationship and knows we have support for our growth plans.” says John H. Tran, Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer, Backblaze.
“We are excited to provide this lease facility to Backblaze for their domestic and global IT infrastructure expansion. The cloud backup and storage services industry presents a tremendous opportunity as a whole and we are proud to support Backblaze, one of the growth players in the market.” Eric Wern, International Lease Executive, Data Sales Co.
About Backblaze:
Backblaze is a pioneer in robust, scalable low cost cloud backup and storage services. It offers two products: B2 Cloud Storage – An object storage service similar to Amazon’s S3, but ¼ of the cost; Computer Backup – A tool empowering users to get all of the data on their computers automatically backed up to the cloud. With customers in more than 160 countries and over 700 petabytes of data under management, Backblaze is a leader in the data storage space. Headquartered in San Mateo, California, Backblaze has offices across the U.S. and currently expanding internationally. For more information, visit www.backblaze.com.
About Data Sales Co.:
Founded in 1973, Data Sales Co is a full-service IT lessor with over $3B in lease originations spanning five decades. Its IT hardware background, leasing expertise and logistical support uniquely positions the company to provide a Full Service Lease: the most comprehensive, flexible lease available. Businesses ranging from startup, venture backed and emerging growth to multinational Fortune 500 corporations have found that it's the best value in business technology today. For more information, visit www.datasales.com.
Data Sales Co. to Exhibit at Data Center World in Phoenix, AZ, March 19 – 22, 2019:
December 10, 2018: Join the Data Sales’ Asset Recovery team and at least 1800 IT infrastructure and Data Center Facilities Professionals, 180+ Leading Sponsors and Exhibitors and over 100+ Industry Leaders, speakers and sponsors at Data Center World! This leading conference delivers expert strategy and insight on the technologies and concept you need to know to plan, manage and optimize your data center. Please stop by Booth #137 to get your questions answered by Data Sales representatives or if you’re a current customer just to say hello! For more details on the show and how to register, please visit https://tmt.knect365.com/data-center-world/
Data Sales Co., Inc. is expanding its partner options for vendors, brokers and manufacturers as they celebrate the completion of 45 years in business.
September 14th, 2018: Data Sales Co., Inc. is expanding its partner options for vendors, brokers and manufacturers as they celebrate the completion of 45 years in business. Throughout its history Data Sales Co. has committed to a partner program to conduct business, and is now expanding and forming new relationships as the third-generation of the family looks to take the business to the next level. Data Sales provides larger lease lines with more options for partners delivering IT assets to their customers.
The push for new partners is coming from a successful history of providing venture leasing for accounts in the $1MM - $20MM range of annual IT hardware spend.
“Partnerships have been an incredibly important aspect to our business. Our successful past along with our current unique lease offering combined with third-generation involvement will provide for an exciting future for our customers, partners and employees alike,” Paul Breckner, President & CEO
Data Sales has created a partner section on their website. To request more information please go to: http://www.datasales.com/programs.php
Data Sales Co., Inc. announced today that the Company will celebrate the recent passage of tax reform legislation.
January 24th, 2018: Data Sales Co., Inc. announced today that the Company will celebrate the recent passage of tax reform legislation by distributing to all 80 plus employees a special bonus of $1,000 each. Data Sales Co. will benefit from the new tax law lowering the corporate tax rate from 35 percent to 21 percent:
“Our hard-working employees make this company succeed, and we wanted them to share in the savings the company will see and also help grow our economy. Today I’m announcing that every employee will receive a cash bonus of $1,000 each.” said Paul Breckner, President of Data Sales Co. “I also want to thank our local Congressman, Jason Lewis, for his consistent advocacy of tax reform and seeing it through to becoming law. With the majority of our 80+ strong workforce here in Burnsville, I’m pleased that the benefits of tax reform will be felt at home.”
Background on tax reform bonuses and Data Sales Co.: All employees, whether full-time or part-time, hourly, salaried, commission or non-commission will receive the bonus to show our appreciation and heartfelt thanks for their service. We believe this tax reform will be good for Data Sales, spur economic growth, continue to grow jobs and keep unemployment at an all-time low.
Data Sales Co. to Exhibit at Data Center World in San Antonio, TX, March 12 – 15, 2018:
Decembet 4, 2017: Join the Data Sales’ Asset Recovery team and an anticipated 3500 AFCOM members, at least a 1000 data center professionals and over 200 expert speakers and industry sponsors! Please stop by Booth #354 to get your questions answered by Data Sales representatives or if you’re a current customer just to say hello!
Data Sales Co. to Exhibit at Channel Partners Evolution in Austin, TX, September 25 – 28:
August 1, 2017: Join the Data Sales’ Lease team and an anticipated 4500 IT professionals and industry experts at this event co-located with SDxE! Please stop by Booth #1045 to get your questions answered or if you’re a current customer just to say hello! This is our first time exhibiting at this event & we’re excited to see both new and familiar faces! Channel Partners looks to offer a jam packed agenda, speakers, exciting new techs and business strategies.
For more details on the show and how to register, please visit https://tmt.knect365.com/channel-partners-evolution!
Data Sales Co. Expands IT Hardware Remarketing Team
BURNSVILLE (MN.) July 21, 2017 -Data Sales Co., has expanded options for companies looking to simplify and reduce the process of de-installing, transporting and reselling their surplus computer hardware. Data Sales would like to introduce two new members of its team.
Dave Sisson joins Data Sales with over 30 years of IT remarking, reconfiguration and resale experience. Dave brings with him valuable in-depth experience and the product knowledge needed for creative sales solutions. Committed to providing a superior level of service to our partners, Dave offers clients the support they need and service they deserve.
Contact Information: 952-895-3310 and/or dsisson@datasales.com
Mason Schneider, a Burnsville native, joins Data Sales directly from the University of St. Thomas and just graduated this past May. He will be placed as a trainee for the first year and move wherever the sales and marketing sector sees a best fit for him. Please reach out to both Dave and Mason with your IT hardware needs.
Contact Information: 952-895-3346 and/or mschneider@datasales.com
Background:
Data Sales Co. employs more than 100 people at its Burnsville, MN and Scottsdale, AZ locations, with more than 220,000 square feet of office and warehouse space. The company owns and operates a custom fleet of local and over-the-road trucks, providing business technology services to clients in all 50 states. With over four decades of experience in IT hardware and more than 30 years of experience in Technology Leasing, Data Sales Co. is uniquely positioned to meet your business technology needs.
Data Sales offers:
- IT recovery (ITAD)
- Data eraser and destruction
- Enterprise storage products
- Mid-range storage products
- Print products and services
- Transportation
- Parts for 3rd party support
StackPath, an emerging leader in secure cloud services, secures $20M IT lease facility from Data Sales Co.
May 8, 2017: Data Sales Co. announced today its continued relationship with StackPath,
increasing its lease facility to $20M to support StackPath’s global IT equipment expansion in 24 cities
worldwide.
“I have worked with Data Sales on our IT leasing requirements for nearly 15 years, first at The Planet, then SoftLayer, and now StackPath. They have been a key financial partner over this period, and my entire team values the relationship we have built with them,” says Lance Crosby, Chief Executive Officer of StackPath.
Data Sales has a long history with Mr. Crosby’s companies. StackPath’s expansion requirements for servers and networking equipment was a perfect match to the Data Sales lease offering, which is designed for fast growing companies that provide services over the internet.
“We are excited to provide this lease facility to StackPath for their Global IT infrastructure expansion. The cloud presents a tremendous opportunity and we are proud to support StackPath as a valued client,” Dan Gannon, Senior Director of Data Sales Co.
About Data Sales Co.
Founded in 1973, Data Sales Co is a full-service IT lessor with over $2.5B in lease originations spanning over
four decades. Our IT hardware background, leasing expertise and logistical support uniquely positions us to
provide the Full Service Lease: the most comprehensive, flexible lease available. Businesses ranging from startup,
venture backed and emerging growth to multinational Fortune 500 corporations have found that it's the best
value in business technology today. www.datasales.com
About StackPath
StackPath provides inherently secure cloud services that enables developers to build safe solutions. Its platform
leverages collaborative intelligence so that with every threat detected it makes each service smarter, more
secure, and easier to use. More than 30,000 customers already use StackPath technology, ranging from Fortune
100 companies to early stage startups. Headquartered in Dallas, Texas, StackPath has offices across the U.S.
and internationally. For more information, visit stackpath.com and follow StackPath on Facebook and Twitter
Data Sales Co. Prepares to Commence its 45th Year!
Data Sales Co., a privately held national & international full-service lessor and leader in information technology hardware, has announced a year-long celebration leading up to its 45th anniversary year in May 2018. This accomplishment signifies the company’s commitment to innovation, service and experience as well as being a top-employer who continues to proudly call Burnsville, Minnesota, and Scottsdale, Arizona, home.
Ronald Breckner, the Founder and Chairman of Data Sales Co., is calling the 45th Anniversary a testament to every employee who has contributed to the company in ways big and small. A loyal employee base creates a customer satisfaction driven culture, and Ron is quoted as saying “It’s been a great ride. The Data Sales Co. team and I look forward to opportunities on a broader scale and any challenges that we may encounter. With the combined experience of our team and unmatched service, Data Sales Co. can look forward to many more years of achievement!”
Beginning May of 2017, Data Sales Co. will kick off their 45th anniversary year by recognizing their employees and customers with special events, corporate activities and a desire to give back to the community. Data Sales Co. will once again introduce the Community Service Campaign titled “Data Sales Gives Back 450” with the goal of making a difference in Minnesota and Arizona and the lives of their employees. The “Data Sales Gives Back 450” campaign encourages employees to complete 450 hours of company-paid volunteer time at local charitable organizations. Data Sales Co. and their employees look forward to a monumental year celebrating their past successes and future endeavors.
Data Sales Co. to Exhibit at HostingCon and Data Center World 2017 in Los Angeles, CA, April 3-6:
February 7, 2017: Join the Data Sales’ Lease and Asset Recovery teams and other industry executives at this combined Global Event! Visit us at our back-to-back booths to learn more about what services Data Sales offers and why we’re a top-choice in the industry. Please stop by HostingCon booth #535 & Data Center World #638 to get your questions answered or if you’re a current customer just to say hello! This year we are proud to be a Gold Sponsor of the HostingCon event!
For more details on the show and how to register, please visit the applicable website at www.hostingcon.com or www.datacenterworld.com.
Data Sales Co. to Co-Sponsor Web Hosting Industry Review (WHIR) event in Seattle on October 27th:
September 6, 2016: Data Sales will again co-sponsor a WHIR Networking event, this time in Seattle, Washington. Data Sales will co-sponsor with our customer and partner ServerHub (http://serverhub.com). It will be another great opportunity to network with web hosting leaders in the Seattle market as it continues to grow. For more details on how to register please visit their website at http://www.thewhir.com/whir-events?ee=100
Data Sales Co. attends Data Center World, September 13 -15, 2016:
August 5, 2016: Join our Asset Recovery Division at Data Center World, Booth #507, in New Orleans, September 13 – 15! Unique to the industry, the conference draws upon the knowledge and experience of the more than 3,500 AFCOM members, the association for advancing data center and IT infrastructure professionals, to create an end-user driven agenda that focuses on real solutions for today's key challenges. Stu Hall and Terry Larson will be bringing over 30 years of experience to answer any questions you may have! Go To www.datacenterworld.com for more information.
Data Sales Co. hosts a stop in ASCDI Tour of Minneapolis, September 8, 2016:
July 19, 2016: Data Sales is pleased to announce that we will be participating in the ASCDINATD Minneapolis Tour. The ASCDI stands for the Association of Service and Computer Dealers and the North American Association of Telecom Dealers and is a not for profit association of companies that buy, sell, and service computer, telecom and other technical equipment and solutions. Their goal as an organization is to provide discussion, and an exchange of industry ideas among its members.
The two day event kicks off on September 7, 2016 at the Hilton Minneapolis with lunch, speakers, updates from the ASCDINATD and concludes with dinner. The speakers include MN Congressional Candidate Jason Lewis, MN State Senator Dave Osmek, and Professional speaker Thom Singer. The following day on September 8th, the Bus tour will visit our facility where we can showcase our products and services to those visiting. We hope to see you at this event! For more information, please visit www.ascdi.com/event/mn16/
Data Sales Co. Truck Showcase Event, June 23, 2016:
On Thursday, June 23rd, Data Sales Co. showcased one of three recently purchased 2017 Kenworth T680 tractor and Great Dane trailers with a new look and color scheme. To celebrate the additions to our transportation fleet and new image on the trailer, employees enjoyed a luncheon, brief ceremony and were invited to tour the tractor trailer.
Data Sales Co.'s fleet of Company trucks support several areas of the company such as:
- Buy/sell of large robotic tape libraries
- Equipment lease returns
- Data Centers removals and asset recovery services
- Freight and logistics for our Partner network
Data Sales Co., trucks are specially designed to move sensitive IT Equipment. With padded van and air ride service along with 4000lbs tail lift gates they are ready accommodate the most demanding of moves.
Data Sales Co. Exhibits and Joins Panel at HostingCon 2016 in New Orleans, LA, July 24-27:
May 5, 2016: This year our lease program manager Peter Friedenfeld has been selected to speak on the conferences Raising Money: How Service Providers Can Raise Money for Business Growth” panel. Peter has been at Data Sales for six years and brings with him almost 40 years of experience in the equipment leasing industry. It will be a great opportunity for the community at HostingCon to learn more about what Data Sales can do for their businesses and how we create win-win relationships with our clients. We hope to see you at booth #707 to help you answer any questions or if you are a current customer come by to say hello!
Data Sales to once again Co-Sponsor Web Hosting Industry Review (WHIR) event in Phoenix on February 18th:
February 9, 2016: Data Sales will again co-sponsor the WHIR Networking event in Phoenix, Arizona on Thursday, February 18 2016 from 6-9pm. We have been attending this event for some years now as it provides a great opportunity to network with industry leaders in the Phoenix market and to hear the current trends in the hosting space. For more details on how to register please visit their website at http://www.thewhir.com/whir-events?ee=88
Data Sales Co. is proud to announce our new membership with the Equipment Leasing and Finance Association (ELFA)
September 22, 2015: Data Sales Co. is proud to announce our new membership with the Equipment Leasing and Finance Association (ELFA). The ELFA is a leading organization that is here to support the equipment leasing industry from developing opportunities, helping their members stay current with advocacy initiatives, and to assist in streamlining operations with new technology that is entering the market. To find out more about the Equipment Leasing and Finance Association, please visit their website at http://www.elfaonline.org/
Data Sales Co. is Exhibiting at the Hosting + Cloud Transformation Summit in Las Vegas September 15 – 17
August 25, 2015: Please join the Data Sales’ Leasing Team and other industry executives at the Hosting, Cloud and Transformation Summit (HCTS) at the Bellagio Resort and Hotel in Las Vegas! This year we are proud to announce our Gold Sponsorship of the event to support the topic of Cloud 2.0. Every year HCTS provides a great learning environment for the hosting, cloud, datacenter and internet infrastructure sectors to learn and network with each other. Visit us at Booth #16 and be sure to check out Paul Breckner, our President, who has been chosen to speak at the event! http://www.451research-hcts.com/
Data Sales is pleased to announce the recent hire of Pat Ponzio
August 17, 2015: Data Sales is pleased to announce the recent hire of Pat Ponzio. Pat joins the Data Sales team with 12 years of business technology leasing experience. In his new role as Lease Originator, Pat will focus on new business options and will utilize sales strategies within the technology industry.
Direct contact information is as follows: pponzio@datasales.com 952-895-3365 (d)
Data Sales is exhibiting at HostingCon 2015 in San Diego July 27 – July 29
March 24, 2015: Join the Data Sales Leasing Team in San Diego! Visit us at booth #626.
For more details please see http://www.hostingcon.com
Data Sales to Co-Sponsor Web Hosting Industry Review (WHIR) event in Phoenix on March 12th:
January 26, 2015: Data Sales will be co-sponsoring the Web Hosting Networking (WHIR) event in Phoenix, Arizona on Thursday, March 12, 2015.
A number of Data Sales representatives will be present to answer questions and discuss the current industry trends.
For more details please see http://www.thewhir.com/whir-events?ee=77
Data Sales Co. featured in 451 Group article for specialized leasing services:
December 23, 2014: Data Sales was recently featured in a 451 Group impact report and analysis that details our move into server farm start-up lease financing for young fast-growing companies looking to acquire their own IT hardware infrastructure.
451 Group Research has a core focus on technology innovation and market disruption, 451 Research provides essential insight for leaders of the digital economy. More than 100 analysts and consultants deliver that insight via syndicated research, advisory services and live events to over 1,000 client organizations in North America, Europe and around the world. 451 Research and its customers benefit from the combined assets and talent of The 451 Group and its two divisions: 451 Research and Uptime Institute.
451 Group Article (here)
Data Sales Co. Receives Outstanding Achievement Award from Printronix December 11, 2014
Data Sales was awarded the “Outstanding Partner and Achievement Award” from Printronix for fiscal year 2014 for the United States and Canada. This honor is awarded to the Reseller with the highest sales volume in North America. Sales were based on revenues of NEW Printronix printers and printer options. Data Sales revenues ranked first out of the sixteen (16) Printronix Platinum partners.
Donna Hulina (VP of Sales & Service, Printronix), presented the award to Steve Nelson (Director of IT Hardware Sale and Leasing). Steve Nelson commented ”This stands as a testament to our valued business relationship with Printronix. We are thrilled to be the recipient of this award from such a great company and look forward to a continuing the mutually beneficial relationship!”
Printronix is a leader in business-critical printing solutions, offering the most-trusted selection of ultra-reliable printers, services, supplies and parts for environments demanding top reliability and low printing costs. The company offers the two most-trusted brand names in industrial, back office and supply chain printing, Printronix and Tally Genicom, known throughout manufacturing, distribution, retail, banking, healthcare, government and other enterprises across the globe.
Data Sales Co. is Exhibiting at the Hosting + Cloud Transformation Summit in Las Vegas October 6 – 8
Join Data Sales’ Leasing Team and other industry executives in the hosting, cloud computing, datacenter and Internet infrastructure sectors as they learn, network and map out strategies for today's rapidly changing IT landscape at the Bellagio in Las Vegas! Visit us at Booth #19. Paul Breckner, President, has been chosen to speak at the event.
http://451events.com/en/hosting-and-cloud-transformation-summit-na
Data Sales is pleased to announce the recent hiring of Terry Larson
Data Sales is pleased to announce the recent hiring of Terry Larson. Terry comes to the Data Sales team with 10 years of systems, parts and CTO sales and business development experience. In his new role Terry will identify business opportunities, and will help develop and implement sales strategies within the wholesale computer industry.
Direct contact information is as follows.
tlarson@datasales.com 952-895-3308 (d)
952-994-6506 (m)
AOL IM DataSales Terry
Data Sales Co. Donates Trucking Services
Data Sales worked with Traco Medical by providing transportation services free of charge for Hospital General in Zihuatanejo, Mexico. Traco Medical is out of Sioux Falls, South Dakota has been a loyal client over 5 years. Traco donated stretchers, gurneys, birthing beds, and several exam tables to the hospital. Data Sales picked up the equipment in SD and delivered it to the hospitals warehousing/exporting facility in Hidalgo, TX.
Data Sales Co. Receives Top Honors from Printronix
Data Sales was awarded “Printronix Partner of Year” for fiscal year 2014 for the United States and Canada. Data Sales’ revenues were the highest of all the Printronix P2P Partners (Path to Profit, Reseller Program) which includes 52 Platinum, Gold and Silver Partners. Sales were based on revenues of NEW Printronix printers and printer options. Data Sales revenues topped the field of the sixteen (16) Printronix Platinum partners.
Burnsville, MN and Scottsdale, AZ June 18, 2014 – Data Sales was awarded “Printronix Partner of Year” for fiscal year 2014 for the United States and Canada. Data Sales’ revenues were the highest of all the Printronix P2P Partners (Path to Profit, Reseller Program) which includes 52 Platinum, Gold and Silver Partners. Sales were based on revenues of NEW Printronix printers and printer options. Data Sales revenues topped the field of the sixteen (16) Printronix Platinum partners
Per Ron Gilles (VP of Sales & Service, Printronix), “Data Sales commitment to selling new, Printronix Printers and Printronix Service during fiscal year 2014 earned them top honors of "Printronix Partner of the Year". This coveted award was achieved due to their rapidly accelerating revenues and key end user relationships. Despite a strong field of 50+ Printronix Partners in the running, Data Sales closely engaged with Printronix at the end user level and offered product, financing and service solutions that propelled them to the top. They are clearly a great example of a business partner."
Steve Nelson the Director of IT Hardware Sales and Leasing was on hand to receive the award from Printronix. Steve believes that “The manufacturer and partner relationship is imperative for both companies to succeed; Data Sales is honored to be part of the Printronix P2P Partner program. The key to Data Sales’ traditional IT Hardware business success is our flexible leasing options. With over 41 years of printer sales, Data Sales has a lease structure to fit diverse requirements of companies.”
Data Sales is on track to exceed Printronix fiscal year sales again with the hopes to be recognized again next year.
Data Sales Wins Deal with Price and Project Management
A $3 Billion retailer that operates over 330 stores nationwide needed to upgrade their pharmacy prescription printers to stay current with changing Federal health care requirements.
SITUATION: A $3 Billion retailer that operates over 330 stores nationwide needed to upgrade their pharmacy prescription printers to stay current with changing Federal health care requirements. Like many companies, this retailer had a limited internal IT department as they had outsourced many IT functions abroad. The retailer not only needed new printer hardware, but also needed a Solution Provider to manage and implement the programming and installation of new Lexmark printers.
Data Sales was able to provide the Lexmark printers at the best possible price and also provide overall project management of the project which included pre installation programming so once the printer arrived onsite it was “plug and run” ready for the DSC technician to install. Data Sales managed the administration logistics and coordination of scheduling installations; tracking printers and provided detailed reporting to the retailer so the new printer S/N’s could be added to the customer’s existing maintenance contract.
RESULT: The retailer received long overdue new Lexmark printers and kept the overall project costs down and saved time by outsourcing the configuration, delivery and installation to Data Sales.
Patent Trolls Block the Bridge to Innovation – by Dan Gannon
Data Sales Lease Program Manager Dan Gannon is an active member of the i2coalition and has firsthand experience of the damage patent trolls inflict on businesses.
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Leasing Your Technology Is A Big ‘Do’
http://www.forbes.com/sites/gaygaddis/2013/07/11/leasing-your-technology-is-a-big-do/Data Sales is exhibiting at HostingCon 2014 in Miami Beach June 16th – 18th
Join the Data Sales Leasing Team in Miami Beach to celebrate HostingCon’s 10th Anniversary! Visit us at booth #324
Data Sales Co. Expands to Amsterdam, Netherlands
Data Sales Co., of Minneapolis, MN is known for their IT Equipment Leasing expertise announced today that it is expanding into Europe with the opening of Data Sales Co. of the Netherlands, B.V.
Burnsville, MN, Scottsdale, AZ and Amsterdam, Netherlands December 2, 2013 – Data Sales Co., of Minneapolis, MN is known for their IT Equipment Leasing expertise announced today that it is expanding into Europe with the opening of Data Sales Co. of the Netherlands, B.V. This new location will allow Data Sales to process lease transactions with its current customers that are growing their IT footprint in the Netherlands.
Paul Breckner, Data Sales President and CEO stated “Our customers are growing and diversifying internationally, and we needed to help support their growth. This is an exciting opportunity for all.”
Data Sales and Webzilla have done business together for many years domestically and are finally able to work together with in Amsterdam. Rajesh Kumar Mishra, CFO, Webzilla B.V. is quoted saying “Finance partners are a key component to our growth strategy. Data Sales’ presence in the Amsterdam market will be of great value to our business.”
Data Sales Company of the Netherlands B.V. will offer leasing services to US companies doing business in the Netherlands along with those organized under a B.V.
Contact Data Sales Co, of the Netherlands B.V. by email at leasing@datasales.com
Data Sales has been nominated and selected as a 2013 Minnesota Family Business Award Finalist by Twin Cities Business Magazine and Hubler for Business Families.
Data Sales Co. President Paul Breckner Chosen to Speak at the 2013 HCTS North America in Las Vegas September 23rd – 25th!
Data Sales Co. President Paul Breckner has been chosen to speak at the 2013 HCTS North America in Las Vegas. Paul will be part of the Leadership Perspective – Panel on Wednesday, September 25th during the 9:30 a.m. – 10:15 a.m. session.
Burnsville, MN & Scottsdale, AZ August 19, 2013 – Data Sales Co. President Paul Breckner has been chosen to speak at the 2013 HCTS North America in Las Vegas. Paul will be part of the Leadership Perspective – Panel on Wednesday, September 25th during the 9:30 a.m. – 10:15 a.m. session. “As enterprises evolve their digital infrastructures, service providers need to piece together offerings that differentiate them without breaking the bank. In this panel, we will discuss how M&A can identify and provide some of the missing pieces. Join our distinguished panel of finance experts as we discuss key questions, such as: Who is likely to go shopping? What firms will be targets? Are networks and datacenters more or less sought after than services and software providers? How are assets being valued? What financing is available and on what terms? We will debate these and more as we explore trends impacting this dynamic sector.”
Data Sales Co. will be exhibiting at the conference. Data Sales Team Members will be on hand to assist you with your funding inquiries. Join the Data Sales team in a great event of distinguished business people.
Congressman John Kline Visits Data Sales Co. Headquarters in Burnsville, MN
Congressman John Kline visited Burnsville based Data Sales Company on Tuesday, August 13th. The Congressman toured the facility learning about Data Sales offerings and met with the executive leadership team to discuss Hosting/Cloud Industry, along with the i2Coaltion’s (Internet Infrastructure Coalition) concerns on current regulatory issues that may restrict the growth of the internet and subsequently US jobs.
Burnsville, MN August 19, 2013 – Congressman John Kline visited Burnsville based Data Sales Company on Tuesday, August 13th. The Congressman toured the facility learning about Data Sales offerings and met with the executive leadership team to discuss Hosting/Cloud Industry, along with the i2Coaltion’s (Internet Infrastructure Coalition) concerns on current regulatory issues that may restrict the growth of the internet and subsequently US jobs.
The Data Sales Employees also had a chance to meet the Congressman. Mr. Kline took some time to discuss the upcoming issues facing Washington this fall.
About Internet Infrastructure Coalition (i2Coalition)
The Internet Infrastructure Coalition supports those who build the nuts and bolts of the Internet, and we treat it like the noble profession that it is. We believe the continued growth of the Internet is vital for growing an environment of innovation in America and seek to engage in ways to foster success of the Internet and Internet infrastructure industry. We seek to influence decision makers to weigh decisions on whether they are good or bad for the Internet economy and its foundational industries. In short, we seek to foster growth within the Internet infrastructure industry by driving others to harness the Internet’s full potential.
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Big Business, Local RootsData Sales Co. Commences its 40th Year!
Data Sales Company a privately held, full-service lessor with a history in information technology hardware has announced a year-long celebration leading up to its 40 year anniversary. The milestone achievement signals the company’s commitment to superior service and has been proud to call Burnsville home for all of those years.
BURNSVILLE (Minn.) & SCOTTSDALE (Az.) May 1, 2012 Data Sales Company a privately held, full-service lessor with a history in information technology hardware has announced a year-long celebration leading up to its 40 year anniversary. The milestone achievement signals the company’s commitment to superior service and has been proud to call Burnsville home for all of those years.
Ronald Breckner, the Founder and Chairman of Data Sales is calling the 40th Anniversary a testament to all the people who have contributed to the company. He is quoted as saying “I am very proud of the team assembled here and we are excited to look ahead to the opportunities and challenges that await us. I am confident that with the capabilities and experience we have, that we can look forward to many more successful years!”
Data Sales will recognize employees, customers and the community throughout the year with special events, corporate activities and a desire to give back to our community. For example, Ron has kicked off the year of celebration with a Community Service Campaign titled “Data Sales Gives Back” with the goal of helping employees make a difference in the community where many employees work and live. The “Data Sales Gives Back” campaign provides 400 company paid hours for employees to volunteer to aid local nonprofit organizations to reach out to the community at large.
Data Sales Co. Achieves Diamond Edge Certification from Lexmark
Data Sales Co., announced today the achievement of becoming a Lexmark Diamond Edge Partner. In order to achieve Diamond Edge Certification, Data Sales was required to meet Lexmark standards for print solution capabilities, service, support and customer satisfaction.
BURNSVILLE (Minn.) November 16, 2011 Data Sales Co., announced today the achievement of becoming a Lexmark Diamond Edge Certified Partner. In order to achieve Diamond Edge Certification, Data Sales was required to meet Lexmark standards for print solution capabilities, service, support and customer satisfaction.
“This certification allows us to help our customers on a whole new level. Our key to success has been focusing on our customer’s needs,” states Data Sales Director, National IT Recovery Services, Steve Nelson. “By becoming a Diamond Edge Partner, we can offer our customers exclusive pricing on Lexmark’s award-winning products and solutions. Data Sales has made an investment in delivering the integrated and customized technology solutions today’s customers demand.”
Lexmark is a leading developer, manufacturer and supplier of printing solutions in the B2B and B2C environment. The Lexmark Resale Channel Program provides tools, training and programs to help drive partner differentiation, growth and profitability. Lexmark Resale Partner Certifications – Alliance, Platinum, Diamond and Premier – represent an increasing breadth of skills across key technologies, as well as a partner’s ability to deliver integrated printing solutions.
Data Sales Co. Expands IT Recovery Services Program
Data Sales Co., has expanded options for companies looking to simplify and reduce the process of de-installing, transporting and reselling their surplus computer hardware.
BURNSVILLE (Minn.) October 20, 2011 Data Sales Co., has expanded options for companies looking to simplify and reduce the process of de-installing, transporting and reselling their surplus computer hardware. Data Sales Co’s enhanced IT Recovery program manages your excess or end-of-life IT assets. Depending on asset value, IT equipment can be reused, refurbished, remarketed or recycled.
The company also appointed Steve Nelson as Director, National IT Recovery Services. Steve is an industry veteran with over 20 years of experience working at Data Sales.
“While it’s in service, business technology can help you solve problems. But when it’s time to replace that technology, removing and recovering it can create costly problems, “said Bob Breckner, Vice President of Data Sales Co. By incorporating Data Sales IT Recovery solutions into their IT disposition process, companies can save money, when IT equipment can be reused or refurbished and sold
With the expansion of their IT Recovery Services, businesses of any size can benefit by leveraging Data Sales experience in data wiping, resale, logistics and environmentally responsible disposition of materials.
The offerings for businesses through Data Sales IT Recovery Services include:
- Services for network/PCs, servers, desktops, laptops, LCDs and printers
- Data Center De-installation and Removal
- Shipping & Logistics
- Reporting & Auditing
- Data Erasing/Destruction
- Recycling
- Resale & Remarketing
*Data Sales Co. owns and operates its own fleet of trucks that are customized to transport sensitive electronic equipment safely and securely.
Data Sales Co. Opens New Office in Canada
Data Sales Co., a full-service lessor with a history in information technology hardware that spans nearly four decades, announced the opening of its Canadian subsidiary, headquartered in Toronto.
TORONTO (Ont.) & BURNSVILLE (Minn.) September 28, 2011 Data Sales Co., a full-service lessor with a history in information technology hardware that spans nearly four decades, announced the opening of its Canadian subsidiary, headquartered in Toronto. With offices in Minnesota, Texas and Arizona, the opening of Data Sales Co. of Canada in Toronto expands the firm’s North American market presence. Moreover, it enables Data Sales Co. to meet the needs of small, fast growing companies throughout Canada by offering them custom leases allowing them to retain their equity.
“We are thrilled to be expanding into Canada”, said Bob Breckner, Vice President of Leasing for Data Sales Co. “The opening of offices in Canada will allow us to better serve our current customer base and provide a large growth opportunity in a market that we feel is poised to expand rapidly”.
Data Sales Co. provides the option to lease IT and networking equipment, avoiding the need for a lot of upfront capital and helping to align cash flow with revenue growth. Its mantra is that this enables the owners of small firms to keep their equity and avoid selling stakes in the company until the firm is larger and can attract a higher valuation. Saving a dollar of equity now could be worth a lot more later on. An added benefit of leasing is that the process is relatively quick, so equipment can be in place rapidly and can scale quickly as the business grows.