We’re thrilled to share some exciting news with our community! Data Management Services, Inc. (DMS), a local IT services company that’s been serving the Bayou Region with distinction for 39 years is now joining the Gage family. Effective September 1, 2025, Data Management Services and their clients officially became part of our technology family through an acquisition that strengthens our local presence while opening new doors for businesses throughout the region.
A Partnership Rooted in Shared Values
This isn’t just another business acquisition—it’s the coming together of two companies that have collaborated successfully for years, sharing a commitment to exceptional service, local expertise, and genuine care for our clients’ success. Marc Boudreaux, who founded Data Management Services in 1986, and his team have been valued partners on countless projects, and we’ve seen firsthand how our complementary strengths create better outcomes for businesses throughout South Louisiana.
For an IT company to thrive for 39 years speaks volumes about the quality of service and expertise Marc and his team have provided to the South Louisiana business community.
“We’ve always believed that the best business relationships are built on trust, expertise, and shared values,” says Greg Wood Jr. of Gage. “Our partnership with DMS has exemplified these principles for years, making this merger feel like a natural next step rather than a traditional acquisition.”
What This Means for Our Clients
For existing Gage clients, this acquisition means even stronger capabilities and presence in the Bayou Region. For DMS clients, it means joining a larger technology family while maintaining the personalized service and attention to detail that Marc and his team have always provided—plus gaining access to comprehensive technology solutions that weren’t previously available.
As a focused IT services company, DMS clients now have access to our complete portfolio of integrated solutions:
- Comprehensive Communication Solutions
Our Gage Cloud Voice platform brings advanced cloud-based communication systems that DMS clients haven’t had access to before—solutions that scale with business needs while ensuring superior reliability and business continuity. - Enhanced IT Infrastructure Management
Building on DMS’s strong IT foundation, we can continue to offer 24/7 managed IT services, advanced cybersecurity protection, and complex compliance solutions across industries like healthcare, financial services, and government. - Business Continuity Solutions
For the first time, former DMS clients can access our Cummins generator systems and comprehensive power solutions—critical for businesses in hurricane-prone South Louisiana. - Complete Technology Integration
Professional structured cabling, network infrastructure, and the ability to integrate all technology systems under one comprehensive service umbrella.
Strengthening Our Local Roots
What makes this acquisition special is our shared commitment to the Houma-Thibodaux community. We’re maintaining operations at DMS’s Thibodaux location, ensuring continuity for local clients while strengthening our presence in a market we’ve served through our involvement with Thibodaux Chamber of Commerce, Houma-Terrebonne Chamber of Commerce, Nicholls State University, and other various industry associations.
Both companies understand the unique challenges businesses face in our region from hurricane preparedness to the specific needs of industries like oil and gas, healthcare, and manufacturing that drive our local economy. This local perspective, combined with expanded resources, allows us to deliver solutions that truly fit how businesses operate in South Louisiana.
“We live and work in this community alongside our clients,” notes Marc Boudreaux, who will remain with the team to help clients transition to expanded capabilities. “That local perspective, combined with Gage’s comprehensive technology portfolio, allows us to deliver solutions that truly fit how businesses operate here in South Louisiana.”
This local expertise matters. When hurricane season approaches, we understand the urgency of generator maintenance and communication backup systems. When a healthcare facility needs HIPAA-compliant IT solutions, we know the regulatory landscape. When an industrial client needs 24/7 support, we’re here—not in some distant call center.
Looking Forward: Better Connected Than Ever
Our core message at Gage has always been “Better Connected”—connecting businesses with the right technology solutions, connecting our team members with our community, and connecting our clients with the tools they need to succeed. This acquisition strengthens every one of those connections.
Marc Boudreaux and his entire team are joining Gage, ensuring continuity of the relationships and expertise DMS clients have relied on for decades. Together, we’re able to offer comprehensive technology solutions that extend far beyond traditional IT services, while maintaining the responsive, personal service both companies are known for.
A Seamless Transition
We want to assure all clients—both current Gage and DMS clients—that this transition will be seamless. There are no immediate changes to your current IT services and support, and you can expect the same and new team members to continue supporting your needs.
What DMS clients can look forward to is access to technology solutions that weren’t available before—from advanced communication systems to comprehensive power backup solutions—all backed by the combined expertise of two companies that have been serving South Louisiana businesses with distinction for decades.
Thank You for Your Trust
As we embark on this next chapter together, we want to thank our clients, partners, and community for the trust you’ve placed in us. Whether you’ve been with Gage for 45 years or you’re a longtime DMS client, you’re now part of a stronger, more capable technology family that’s better positioned than ever to help your business thrive.
We’re excited about what the future holds and look forward to serving you with the same dedication and expertise you’ve come to expect, now backed by even greater resources and capabilities.
Ready to explore how our expanded capabilities can benefit your business? Contact us today to learn more about our comprehensive technology solutions.
