Applied Cognitive Solutions (ACS) is a specialized Information Technology (IT) firm focusing on computer forensics, data recovery, and eDiscovery and technology consulting. The company is licensed as an Investigation Company by the Private Security Bureau of the Texas Department of Public Safety, with Texas License #A14733.

In computer forensics, also known as computer evidence or data forensics, ACS has conducted a number of investigations for Fortune 500 corporations, law firms, and individuals. We've assisted clients by providing turnkey projects, from initial data acquistion to performing examinations to testifying at trial. We also offer specific litigation support services as needed, such as making forensic images of hard disk drives or collections on site for preservation or eDiscovery.

In data recovery, we've managed computer data recovery projects for hundreds of corporations, not-for-profit organizations, governmental agencies, small businesses, and individuals. Among ACS data recovery clients are some of the largest firms in the world and the best-known organizations in Houston and Texas.

In technology consulting, we've worked with a variety of organizations to develop solutions and deliver results utilizing our expertise in computer forensics and data recovery. In 2008, ACS extended service offerings to include eDiscovery consulting. With over ten years of experience, we offer a practical perspective on the location and types of data likely to be relevant, the preservation and processing of information, the selection of search terms, and production.

We maintain state-of-the-art computer tools, techniques, software, and equipment in our Houston center, located near the intersection of Loop 610 and U.S. 59. ACS also has established relationships with strategic partners in the computer, computer data recovery, digital forensics, and eDiscovery industries for quick access to additional resources. Our partners include Microsoft, Intel, Symantec, Ontrack, and Seagate. ACS is an Authorized Provider of Ontrack Data Recovery Services located in Houston, Texas.

ACS professional staff are experienced consultants in Information Technology, focusing on the areas of data forensics, computer data recovery, and eDiscovery and technology consulting. We participate actively in a number of professional organizations, including ISSA, ISACA, HTCIA, Women in eDiscovery, and InfraGard.

Formed in 1999, Applied Cognitive Solutions is a woman-owned small business. ACS is certified as a Women's Business Enterprise (WBE) by the Women's Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC) in partnership with the Women's Business Enterprise Alliance (WBEA), Certificate Number 2005112331. Primary NAICS codes are 541519, 541690, and 541199.

President Jerlyn Mardis has managed a consulting practice since 1983. She earned a BA and MBPM from Rice University and has taught in the Jesse H. Jones Graduate School of Business (JGSB) at Rice, where she is a Lecturer in Management, and the Cameron School of Business at the University of St. Thomas in Houston. This year Jerlyn is serving as Second Vice President of the Texas Gulf Coast Chapter of the High Technology Crime Investigation Association (HTCIA). She is an AccessData Certified Examiner (ACE).