MASC Data Systems was founded in 1981 as a developer of software for the SCUBA Diving industry, hence the name MASC washed ashore.

• A relationship was formed in 1983 with The Santa Cruz Operation as MASC developed applications with multi-user, networked capabilities using the SCO XENIX Operating System. Along with software and network design, training became a large part of our operation.

• In 1988 The Santa Cruz Operation (SCO) designated MASC Data Systems as one of their first independant Authorized Education Centers (AEC). MASC has been a leader in technical education for SCO products including XENIX, UNIX, OpenDesktop, OpenServer Release 5, UnixWare and Tarantella.

• In 1991, MASC was authorized by Unix System Laboratory as a Licensed Education Center. In 1992 MASC became a Novell AEC for UnixWare. In 1994 we became a Microsoft Solutions Provider for Windows NT, and an AEC for SunSoft.

• MASC has developed curriculum and conducted specialized training for many companies including SCO, Acer/Altos and NEC. These programs include both hardware, software and network training.

• Working very closely over the years with engineering groups, MASC has been involved during the development process of products. This has enabled MASC to be ready for training, consulting and installation needs at "first customer ship" of many products.

• December 2000, MASC was designated as an SCO Priemier Partner because of our technical expertise of the complete product line.

• January 2001, MASC became a SonicWALL Medalion Partner covering the Sales, Service, Installation and network design for the complete line of firewalls.

• April 2002, MASC was designated a SonicWALL Gold Partner and Certified as a Managed Security Partner (MSP).

• January 2006, MASC became a Bynari Partner being able to integrate their Email/Colaberation offering.