ABS Technology Architects began as American Business Systems in 1972 providing electronic calculators, typewriters, and word-processing solutions for our clients. The business evolved into a data imaging and mini-computer firm as technology and the needs of our clients changed over time. While it has been a while since ABS has sold an electronic calculator, what ABS Technology Architects has carried forward from its heritage is an understanding of how to take care of our clients and deliver innovative solutions that meet the most pressing business and organizational needs.

In 1999, the Dorroh sons saw the potential of the IP-network for positive change in the worlds of business, government, and education. In that year, they bought out their father, who founded American Business Systems and reincorporated the firm as ABS Technology Architects. At the same time, the Dorroh brothers shifted the focus of the firm from digital imaging and archival to network-based IP communications. So committed to IP-based communications were the Dorroh’s, that ABS was the first Virginia-based firm to receive Cisco’s IP Telephony certification and remains the longest continuously certified Cisco voice partner in Virginia. ABS has a deep and experienced team of engineers supporting our deployments and a long list of very satisfied clients in the commercial, government, and education markets. ABS has deployed over 23,000 handsets and over 2,500 contact center seats in the past seven years

However, a funny thing happened as ABS built its Cisco IP voice business: many of our clients had wireless mobility, network security, Microsoft, and data storage needs. ABS has generally moved into new technology practices at the request of our clients, who liked our work in Cisco IP voice communications projects and asked us to expand our offerings to include complimentary offerings. ABS has grown the number of technology practices to meet the requests of our clients who recognized the value of ABS’ business and engineering expertise in their organizations.

While ABS is proud of the work that we deliver for our clients and especially proud of our team of professionals, ABS is most proud of the relationships we hold with our clients. We strive to accomplish two objectives with every project we deploy. First, we strive to leverage the flexibility we enjoy through the size and reach of our firm across our trading area. We will be the most nimble and flexible firm for our clients, but with skills typically seen in much larger global firms. Second, we strive to conduct business "in the light of day." ABS is committed to open, honest, and constructive communication as the basis of all of our relationships. If we have bad news, we want you to hear it from us first. If we have ideas that can help your organization, we are not bashful about sharing those with you. We use these two principles as the basis of trust and understanding that is critical to any successful relationship. While we are very happy with projects that run smoothly, under budget, and on-time, we are most pleased when at the end of a project we have increased the level of trust and understanding between ABS and our client.