Jim S. Plas

Xplore Technologies Corp. was engaged in the development, integration, and marketing of rugged mobile personal computer systems and related accessories. Its mobility solutions were purpose-built for the energy, utilities, telecommunications, military and defense, manufacturing, distribution, public safety, healthcare, government, and field service sectors. The company was founded in 1996 and it was headquartered in Austin, TX.

CDS Global is a customer-centric, technology-driven, global company that delivers effective solutions for its strategic partners across multiple industries. The company pride themselves in its ability to deliver innovative and flexible marketing, technology, customer service and fulfillment solutions to meet customer's needs and help drive business forward. CDS Global is a strategic and consultative partner, working effectively manage customer interactions. The company solutions, partnered with its expert team, will take business to the next level of success and deliver value to bottom line. It is a technology-driven company that provides customer information and data management solutions to the world's leading publishers, direct marketing firms, financial institutions, nonprofits, municipalities, utilities and product manufacturers who continue to build their businesses using its wide range of direct-to-consumer and business-to-business solutions. The company has a strong offering with an ongoing commitment to the digital future, extensive audience development experience and a full line of services. The company's corporate offices are located in Des Moines, Iowa, with site and office locations in: Boone, Harlan, Red Oak, Tipton, West Des Moines, Wilton, Iowa; Bethlehem, Pa.; Prescott, Ariz.; and New York City. Additionally, CDS Global maintains international operations in Market Harborough, U.K.; Sydney, Australia; and Markham, Ontario, and Montréal, Québec, Canada. It is a wholly owned subsidiary of Hearst Corporation and employs more than 3,000 people worldwide.