What were you doing back in 1974?

For over 50 years, we’ve been delivering enterprise software solutions for businesses of all sizes — long before most companies even owned computers, and well before acronyms like ERP, MRP, CRM, BI, or SCM became the norm. Back then, our industry was simply about building software that solved real business problems.

Since powering up our first IBM 360s in the early 1970s, Quinte Computer Services Ltd. (QCS) has been a pioneer in what is now known as Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) and cloud computing. In those early days, our enterprise solutions ran on punch-card mainframes that filled entire rooms, and customers connected to us via 1200 and 2400 baud modems.

As technology evolved, so did we — from mainframes to ‘mini’ computers (made by companies that no longer exist), to client-server networks, and eventually to IP-based systems leveraging the early Internet. Throughout, we stayed true to the core belief that systems should be lightweight on the client side — minimizing the need for patches, upgrades, and compatibility issues.

Even today, our platforms are designed with that same philosophy: delivering robust, cloud-based SaaS solutions that reduce IT overhead and adapt seamlessly to modern business environments.

Incorporated in 1974, QCS remains a leading developer of enterprise software for small to mid-sized manufacturing and distribution companies. With a legacy of innovation and a commitment to efficiency, we continue to help our customers stay ahead by embracing the most effective technologies available.