The technical infrastructure at Data-Tronics consists of a wide variety of programming environments and operating systems. Operating system environments include Windows (Server 2003, Server 2008, XP, and Windows 7) on Intel-based platforms; z/OS running on IBM z-architecture with CICS, DB2, and a major batch workload; and Linux dedicated servers. PC application development is done utilizing HTML, XML, DHTML, JQuery, AJAX, VBScript, JavaScript, Visual Basic, C#, MS SQL Server, and Windows Forms using Microsoft's .NET technology. We utilize OLAP, ASP, client/server, and standalone PC applications. A wide variety of PC software is used for web development, word processing, spreadsheets, graphics, and presentations. Mainframe development is done using IBM COBOL, JCL, and REXX languages using mainframe methods and tools under SuperSession/TSO/ISPF and CICS.

Due in large part to the continuing support of Data-Tronics, ABF has a distinguished record of achievement. In September of 2011 ABF was once again cited as an innovator in information technology by InformationWeek magazine, which lists ABF among the InformationWeek 500. This marks the sixth consecutive year that ABF has earned a place on the list. ABF placed 33rd on the 2011 listing for its ongoing efforts to facilitate supply chain management processes through IT innovation. The carrier’s Customer Shipment Manager, an internal, intranet-based system, was cited as an example. Dave Cogswell, president of Data-Tronics Corp. offered this in response to ABF receiving the award. “Through collaboration with our supply chain partners, the ABF IT team at Data-Tronics continues to improve supply-chain management processes through homegrown innovation. The result is a unique experience where user-centric applications are designed to meet the specific needs of our customers. We are grateful to have our efforts recognized again by this prestigious organization.”

InformationWeek has identified and honored the nation's most innovative users of information technology with its annual listing, and has tracked the technology, strategies, investments and administrative practices of America’s best-known companies. The list is unique among corporate rankings because it spotlights the power of innovation in business technology, rather than simply identifying the biggest spenders.

For several years, Data-Tronics has served our corporate direction by exploiting company intranets, further expanding e-Commerce/e-Business on the Internet, and further developing our Enterprise-Class Network. In addition, the use of the Internet has been greatly exploited to provide Data-Tronics' customers with more online services and data access. As a result, our ABF Freight System, Inc.®: websites have been repeatedly recognized for its excellence and innovation. As new technologies emerge, Data-Tronics continues to research and implement those technologies that serve to advance our strategic initiative.

ABF has also been recognized by receiving awards of excellence in several other ways as well. ABF is the only five-time winner of the American Trucking Associations President’s Trophy for Safety and the only five-time winner of the Excellence in Security Award. ABF also is the only carrier to earn both the Excellence in Claims/Loss Prevention Award and the Excellence in Security Award in the same year, which ABF accomplished twice. In 2009, for the eighth consecutive year, ABF was ranked among the top 10 of Selling Power magazine’s listing of the 25 best U.S. companies to sell for in the service sector. ABF was again the highest-ranking transportation company on the magazine’s 2009 listing.

As new technologies emerge, Data-Tronics continues to research and implement those technologies that serve to advance our strategic initiative.