THE COMPANY
ACS was founded in 1985 by William J. Adams, Sr., who decided to become an entrepreneur and pursue his lifelong passion for improving the performance of IT systems through hands-on analysis and the use of proprietary hardware and operating systems. He named the company “Advanced Computer Solutions” (ACS) and began to build and brand his servers and workstations by hand- selecting the best combination of components to maximize performance and system dependability. Bill launched ACS out of his home and envisioned offering top-level technology services and solutions to local businesses and organizations – a concept that did not exist at the time. A mere three years later, his customer base had grown considerably, and Bill was able to hire, train and develop a team of dependable and highly-skilled engineers. Shortly thereafter, he was joined by his son, William J. Adams, Jr., who shared his passions and interests and helped the business continue to grow and prosper by building close and trusting relationships with an ever- expanding array of customers. Today, William J. Adams, Jr., and the rest of our team here at ACS continue to build ACS and run the company with the same commitment and passion that his father embraced when he launched the business almost four decades ago.
Mission Statement
“Our mission, to treat every client with the highest level of respect, integrity, and professionalism while providing the optimum level of service that our industry has to offer.” – William J. Adams, Jr.
As a family-run business for more than 30 years, our philosophy has never changed. We strive to be all things to our clients with respect to their IT needs, and while the past three decades have witnessed an ever-changing economic landscape, our values have remained firm. We treat clients as partners and address their IT needs thoughtfully. These days, technology changes at an incredible rate, but our IT experts are always in-the-know when it comes to this fast-paced, complex industry. ACS creates an environment where clients benefit from IT solutions that are both rewarding and secure.
We have helped businesses and organizations that are just opening their doors, as well as third- generation operations that are going through critical transitions. ACS is committed to staying ahead of the curve because it’s our passion and it’s what our clients need and expect. As business owners, we respect our clients’ operational models, budgets, and individual needs and strive to make technology an enabler of their growth and success.
Philanthropy and Community Engagement
Philanthropy has been described as a “love of humanity” in the sense of caring, nourishing, developing, and enhancing “what it is to be human.” At ACS, we embrace this definition and we are serious about following through with our mission by being a philanthropic company that strives to give back to our community. Among the charitable endeavors they have undertaken through the years, members of our leadership team have served on the boards of organizations like the “Room to Dream Foundation.” We also have worked with “Wide Horizons for Children.” In addition, ACS employees actively volunteer in their communities with our support and endorsement, serving youth sports organizations, as members of school fundraising groups, and engaging with a variety of nonprofits in the Southeastern Massachusetts area and beyond. Community engagement and philanthropy are part of our DNA and help culture as an organization.