Business Communication Systems History

A Brief History of Business Communication Systems

1987 – BCS, originally known as The Phone Company, was founded by Gary Thompson, a longtime resident of Lincoln, Nebraska. The Phone Company started as a provider of pay station equipment and vending services.

1989 – The Phone Company transformed into PhoneComm, venturing into the business phone systems arena by offering sales, service, and repair of telephone inter-connect equipment. This expansion included a robust service department and partnerships with brands like Panasonic, Comdial, Avaya, Toshiba, Nortel, Mitel, Vodavi, and TIE.

1991 – PhoneComm became an authorized dealer for Comdial.

1995 – PhoneComm rebranded as Business Phone Systems and discontinued its pay station vending division. This new identity marked the beginning of a long-term relationship with Panasonic, solidifying its reputation in the history of business communication.

1998 – Business Phone Systems relocated to the Historic District of Havelock in northeast Lincoln, Nebraska.

1999 – The company added Vodavi to its list of partnerships, enhancing its telecommunication services.

2000 – Business Phone Systems acquired Midlands Telephone Company from Mel Gray, who chose to retire. This strategic acquisition doubled the size of the company, further enriching its telecommunication services.

2004 – To better represent its growing array of offerings, Business Phone Systems rebranded as Business Communication Systems, expanding into network support, network cabling, and computer repair.

2008 – BCS broadened its services to include video security, featuring Panasonic surveillance products.

2010 – The company ventured into IP telephony, marking a significant advancement in the evolution of business phone systems.

2011 – BCS established a partnership with Samsung as a dealer.

2012 – BCS proudly celebrated 25 years of providing a reliable line of communications products, reaffirming its commitment to professional and guaranteed service.

2017 – The company celebrated 30 years of exceptional communication services, continuing its legacy in the ever-evolving history of business communication.