Welcome to DataSource, an experienced and dynamic data collection firm providing a wide array of services in survey and market research.

In keeping with the rapidly changing pace of the research industry, DataSource developed into an independently operating data collection firm in January 2001. Following several successful years of independent growth, PTV, a German-based firm with broad specialization of software and technology applications, acquired DataSource and its sister company, NuStats. DataSource retains a close affiliation with its founding company, NuStats, a full service research company established in 1984 by Dr. Carlos Arce. This new structure provided a strong combination of existing expertise and cohesive leadership along with more data collection specialization in conducting various types of survey and market research.

DataSource currently operates two computer-assisted telephone interviewing (CATI) centers, in Edinburg and San Marcos, Texas, providing day and evening calling hours in every U.S. time zone. DataSource conducts various types of studies, many customized to meet unique client needs. In recent years, DataSource has expanded its bilingual interviewing capabilities and gained extensive experience in national surveys of hard-to-reach and non-English speaking populations.

Over 200 permanent DataSource employees staff a 125-line CATI operation along with an in-house state-of-the-art high-volume mail unit. And, with research facilities located on or very near major college campuses, recruiting, training and retaining highly skilled team members is a key strength of DataSource's. The average interviewer tenure currently exceeds one year with supervisory staff averaging over five years. And, it is through unique and critical strengths like experience that we are able to offer clients such flexibility and high quality data collection both on time and on budget.