A HISTORY OF RELIABILITY
We cut our teeth in 1995 providing Internet access on the bleeding edge of the digital revolution, back when “the web” was a luxury enjoyed only by engineering hobbyists, next-generation enthusiasts, and high-tech companies or government agencies. Soon the general public discovered the applications inside of the business landscape, and our world has never been the same.
Throughout these monumental and global changes, DataYard has developed a reputation for consistently providing smart, insightful, and remarkably dependable IT solutions.
A STROLL DOWN MEMORY LANE...
1995
David Mezera, Leigh Sandy, and Dave Hughes bootstrapped Donet as an Ohio C-Corp with $35,000 in personal funding. The company was started as a dial-up ISP with eight phone lines, two servers, and an initial offering of Unix shell and PPP accounts over 28.8K analog modem connections to a mostly-residential user-base.
1998
The year was marked by steady growth in service, customers, and staff. By year end, Donet was offering T-1 and ISDN internet access, virtual web hosting and web development, server colocation, and IT consulting. Staff continued to grow, and all principals were now employed full-time by the company.
1999
Donet’s first data center opened in Downtown Dayton. It was small (750 ft^2), but had more reliable power and cooling than what the company had at its (then) main office on Arbor Ave in east Dayton.
2002
Donet decided to target most of its direct marketing efforts and product offerings toward business customers.
2011
Donet won the contract to architect and host the Ohio Lottery (https://www.ohiolottery.com) in our cloud environment, which shaped our path as a hosting provider for numerous major lotteries across the US – including the Mega Millions, Washington, and New Hampshire lotteries.
2012
The Donet team built out a new office and data center facility at 130 W 2nd St. That same year, Donet rebranded and began doing business as “DataYard”.
2017
DataYard’s First SOC2 T1 accreditation was earned that spring, with the Type 2 accreditation to follow that fall. DataYard has maintained a SOC2 T2 accreditation ever since.
2019
DataYard won the contract to design and build out the technology infrastructure for the Arcade Innovation Hub (AIH) in Dayton. This initial contract was the largest contract DataYard had been awarded up to this point.
2023
DataYard moved its administrative offices to the Arcade Innovation Hub at 31 S. Main St., while maintaining the data center facility on 2nd St.
THE YARD WAY
In a world of commoditized IT services, this is what’s important to us:
Customer Accolades
When something goes wrong, you don’t have time to wait on hold for hours trying to find someone, anyone, who will help you. You need someone to take your problem seriously and fix it. That’s where DataYard excels.
Getting Things Done
We do what we say we’re going to do when we say we’re going to do it. We aim to quickly bring tasks and projects to SUCCESSFUL closure, making sure you’re satisfied with the final outcome.
Collaboration
We’re always available to sit down and work through a problem with you, and we care about your problems as if they're our own.
Forward Thinking
Technology is always changing. We’re not just sitting around waiting to react – we’re anticipating future needs and developing plans to make them happen.
Energy
We’re positive and encouraging – always lifting team members and partners. You should leave any conversation with DataYard in a better mood than you started.
BEAUTIFUL, SMART, & FULL OF PERSONALITY
Our crew has combined centuries of IT experience to consistently rise above the pack. We’ve somehow managed to combine a jaw-dropping level of expertise with an insatiable desire to help our clients – a powerful combination that can be found in the space between our ears.
David Mezera
Eric Wright
Dennis Frank
Natalie Mezera
Mike Miller
Ryan Leslie
Alex Dale
Tony Jacobsen
Tom Liggett
Jeremy Mezera
Dakota Marshall
Alex Messham
Alejandro Perez
Will Torrez
Awards & Achievements
SOC2 Type 2 Accredited Organization
Veteran Owned
AWS Partners
Microsoft Partners
Vmware
29 years in business
3.96/4 stars for customer satisfaction, 2 years in a row
WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING...
- Vince Lewis
- President, The Hub Powered by PNC
THEY LISTEN.
“So many times I am presented answers well before I think that my vendors understand my challenges. DataYard is different. They are true partners who collaborate with us to give us solutions that fit within our needs.”
- Helen Jones-Kelley
Montgomery County ADAMHS
- Executive Director, Montgomery County ADAMHS
THEY HANDLED EVERY DETAIL.
“DataYard is a valuable partner to Montgomery County ADAMHS. When we needed to shift our file storage to a Cloud-based system, the DataYard team handled every detail. We continue to use their team of experts to help us solve difficult problems.”
- Chris Abate
Marcus Thomas LLC
- VP of Lottery Solutions, Marcus Thomas LLC
I SLEEP SOUNDLY.
“I have to confess, sometimes I go to bed forgetting that a major drawing is happening overnight. That is how much trust I have in the cloud solutions DataYard provides for the MegaMillions Lottery.”
- Lisa Rindler
- Vice President of Information Services, Greater Dayton Area Hospital Association
EVERYTHING IS PAINLESS.
“DataYard is so responsive, when we run into issues they help us troubleshoot. They make everything painless. Now, everything we do technically is related to DataYard services.”
- Mike Bennett
- Wright 'B' Flyer, Inc
I LEARN SOMETHING EVERY TIME I CALL.
“This is because Datayard support doesn’t just want to answer your question – they want to help you grow in understanding how your application is performing under their hosting platform. Patient and kind, never curt or abrupt. They spend time like they are made of it!!!”
- Chris Allspach
- VP of IT, Trew Automation
THEY UNDERSTAND.
“I know DataYard understands what we’re trying to accomplish with our business resiliency objectives and will be long term partners for our company.”
- Debbie Stone
- Alek Industries, Inc
SUCCESS STORIES
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