Lafayette, LA, August 30, 2020 – Global Data Systems, Inc., a local leading managed service provider, announced today that they are launching a relief effort for the victims in southwest Louisiana affected by Hurricane Laura last week. They are inviting the public to join them in this effort and donate much needed essential items.

 “This storm has devastated so many, as most have lost everything they own”, said Jamie Guidry, Marketing & Communications at Global Data Systems”. “We know what it is to suffer a devastating loss and what the people of southwest Louisiana need right now is support. We strive to make IT simple for businesses but in this case, we are striving to help make people’s lives simpler so they can have the necessities to help them recover”.

Global Data Systems will be taking donations at their corporate headquarters starting this week, Monday-Friday from 9:00am - 4:00pm, at the main entrance. Here is a list of items that are needed:

• Cases of Water, Gatorade
• Non-Perishable food items
• Toiletries
• Cleaning Supplies
• Fans
• Gift Cards
• Baby formula
• Baby wipes
• Diapers
• Masks
• Tarps

Global Data Systems is located at: 

• LEDA Northpark Technology Park
  310 Laser Lane, Lafayette, LA 70507

They are requesting no Cash or Checks to be donated, however, donations can be made through the GOFUNDME account: https://www.gofundme.com/f/8h2cg-hurricane-laura-relief

All donations will be transported and delivered by Global Data Systems. If you have any questions about donating, please contact Jamie Guidry or Lyndsay Degeyter at 337-291-6500 or email at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

About Global Data Systems

For more than 30 years, we have helped businesses improve the way they work by implementing first class end-to-end IT services and solutions. 

Connectivity, Voice & Collaboration, Managed IT, Security, and Cloud Services are just some of the services we provide, but serving people is what we do. We are here to help you with the technology you need to securely connect people, places and things anytime anywhere. If you would prefer to focus on strategically growing your business, we are here for you. We Serve Others by Making IT Simple.

Global Data Systems is headquartered in Lafayette, LA, with additional offices of sales and technical personnel in Baton Rouge, LA, New Orleans, LA, Lockport, LA and Houston, TX.

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If you would like more information about this release, please contact Jamie Guidry, Marketing & Communications at 985.242.5104 or email at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..