AdvantageCS history & certifications
40+ years of exceptional software and services
Company History
AdvantageCS is a privately held corporation located in Ann Arbor, Michigan USA. We have developed software for publishers and membership organizations since 1979, and have a global reputation for superior products and service. AdvantageCS is a trusted partner of many of the world’s leading information companies, and our experienced, professional staff averages more than 12 years with the company.
AdvantageCS was founded in 1979 under the name T and B Computing as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Townsend and Bottum, Inc. From the beginning, the platform offered an integrated solution for subscriptions and books, and this integration remains a cornerstone of the software today. The company became an independent corporation in 1992, when its current shareholders purchased it. Shortly thereafter—in 1997—we changed our name to Advantage Computing Systems to better reflect our presence in the market, and shortened it to AdvantageCS in 2013. Since then, we have grown steadily and now employ more than 80 full-time staff members.
Certifications & Affiliations
AdvantageCS has earned the prestigious Microsoft Gold Certified Partner designation and the Microsoft Gold Level Partner Status in Cloud Platform Competency.
Our project managers are certified by the Project Management Institute (PMI).
Software Publisher Affiliations
AdvantageCS has established affiliations with software programs and platforms through integrations with Advantage. These include:
- AFD Software - International address validation
- Normad1 - French and international address management software
- BCC Software - US address management software
- Taxware - International taxation software
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Industry Affiliations
We are committed to supporting the publishing and membership organization industries, and are proud members of:
- ALPSP: Association of Learned and Professional Society Publishers
- ECPA: Evangelical Christian Publishers Association
- INMA: International News Media Association
- MACMA: Media & Content Marketing Association
- SSP: Society for Scholarly Publishing
- Subscription Insider
- SUBTA: Subscription Trade Association
- UKSG: The United Kingdom Serials Group
- InPublishing Publishing Partners Guide
- PCPA: Protestant Church-Owned Publishers Association
- WAN-IFRA
Here’s what our customers are saying about AdvantageCS
I like how information stays if I have to move from subscriptions, for example, to something else---it's great not to have to look up the customer information again. And I like the flow of the tables; they flow from one to the next very well.
Denise Spickler
Senior Customer Service Rep
Wolters Kluwer Health
"Bayard has found with AdvantageCS a reliable long-term partner---something that was considered risky by many other French publishers when it was selected 15+ years ago, being the first in the French and continental market."
Hubert Chicou
President of the Board
Bayard
“Our business is built on Advantage---it is the heart of all our transactions. I have always had great experiences with ACS staff, and Advantage continues to get better and better.” (Comment explaining his reasons for giving ACS staff and services an “Excellent" rating.)
Getty Sarno
Integration Strategist
14West Technology Solutions
“With Advantage, ACS offers a customer relationship management solution that excels in managing subscriptions, mail order, and digital access. From my perspective, it has no equivalent in France and Europe. Another plus is the active user group of 50+ global clients who add enhancements to the software and with whom we can network.”
Emmanuel Chevalier
Director, Customer Relationship Information Systems
Bayard
"We have a fabulous relationship with ACS. They give us a chance to contribute and shape the product, which is unique in the vendor world."
Suzanne Early
Advantage ERP Director
14West Technology Solutions
Advantage supports large parts of our business and we can almost always find a way to use it to do what we want to do. Through our user experience, and in talking to other Advantage clients, I am amazed by the multitude of ways that different people use different system modules and components.
Dominic Toasland
Product Manager
CDS Global
My favorite thing is the reporting. I like the flexibility and the fact that I can modify my own stuff.
Paul Aviles
Business Intelligence Manager
Mary Ann Liebert
I love all the different ways I can do promotions. Advantage offers so many possibilities!
Kirsten Wandall Ohlsen
CLM Data Manager
Aller Media
I have so many favorite things but I guess the top one would have to be the AdvantageCS staff. I've been working with them for quite a few years and everyone has always been friendly and helpful.
Joe Wixted
Manager, Fulfillment Systems
American Medical Association
My favorite thing is the help section---it's great! And also, the tremendous flexibility of the system.
Terri Cannon
Client Services Manager
Aller Media
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I like how information stays if I have to move from subscriptions, for example, to something else---it's great not to have to look up the customer information again. And I like the flow of the tables; they flow from one to the next very well.
Denise Spickler
Senior Customer Service Rep
Wolters Kluwer Health
"Bayard has found with AdvantageCS a reliable long-term partner---something that was considered risky by many other French publishers when it was selected 15+ years ago, being the first in the French and continental market."
Hubert Chicou
President of the Board
Bayard
“Our business is built on Advantage---it is the heart of all our transactions. I have always had great experiences with ACS staff, and Advantage continues to get better and better.” (Comment explaining his reasons for giving ACS staff and services an “Excellent" rating.)
Getty Sarno
Integration Strategist
14West Technology Solutions
“With Advantage, ACS offers a customer relationship management solution that excels in managing subscriptions, mail order, and digital access. From my perspective, it has no equivalent in France and Europe. Another plus is the active user group of 50+ global clients who add enhancements to the software and with whom we can network.”
Emmanuel Chevalier
Director, Customer Relationship Information Systems
Bayard
"We have a fabulous relationship with ACS. They give us a chance to contribute and shape the product, which is unique in the vendor world."
Suzanne Early
Advantage ERP Director
14West Technology Solutions
Advantage supports large parts of our business and we can almost always find a way to use it to do what we want to do. Through our user experience, and in talking to other Advantage clients, I am amazed by the multitude of ways that different people use different system modules and components.
Dominic Toasland
Product Manager
CDS Global
My favorite thing is the reporting. I like the flexibility and the fact that I can modify my own stuff.
Paul Aviles
Business Intelligence Manager
Mary Ann Liebert
I love all the different ways I can do promotions. Advantage offers so many possibilities!
Kirsten Wandall Ohlsen
CLM Data Manager
Aller Media
I have so many favorite things but I guess the top one would have to be the AdvantageCS staff. I've been working with them for quite a few years and everyone has always been friendly and helpful.
Joe Wixted
Manager, Fulfillment Systems
American Medical Association
My favorite thing is the help section---it's great! And also, the tremendous flexibility of the system.
Terri Cannon
Client Services Manager
Aller Media
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