DataTrace Information Services LLC, the nation’s largest provider of data and automation solutions to the title and settlement services industry, announced today a 10-year agreement with Austin Data, Inc. to host and manage its entire footprint of title plants in Central Texas, spanning Travis, Williamson, Hays, Bastrop, Caldwell, Burnet and Llano counties.

“At the same time, our users will enjoy a state-of-the-art title research and production platform that is continually enhanced with new features, offering additional data and technology previously unavailable in Central Texas.”

“Our relationship with Austin Data, Inc. reinforces our leadership position in advanced title plant technology and enhances our growing capabilities in Texas,” said Robert Karraa, president of DataTrace. “Our industry-leading security and disaster recovery capability and commitment to innovation will benefit Austin Data, Inc. shareholders and subscribers.”

“Our shareholders will appreciate the added peace of mind knowing their title plant data is protected by DataTrace’s leading system architecture, system infrastructure and disaster recovery capabilities,” said Wes Wagner, president of Austin Data, Inc. “At the same time, our users will enjoy a state-of-the-art title research and production platform that is continually enhanced with new features, offering additional data and technology previously unavailable in Central Texas.”

Through DataTrace’s single production platform, Austin Data, Inc. users can access additional DataTrace services and products, including the DataTrace Starter Xchange, document image searches, TitleFlex, title production services and Texas title tax products. Over the same single production platform, Austin Data, Inc. users will have the option to access DataTrace title plants in Texas and over 545 counties throughout the nation to meet the needs of today’s dynamic market.

DataTrace customers will be able to utilize the Austin Data, Inc. title plants via the same single platform, delivering statewide title plant access to both Austin Data, Inc. and DataTrace users. DataTrace title plant coverage in Texas covers all the major metropolitan areas of Dallas, Houston, San Antonio, Amarillo, Corpus Christi, El Paso and now, through this agreement, Central Texas.

About DataTrace

DataTrace Information Services, LLC provides advanced real estate title search technology, automation and production services that enable settlement services companies to quickly access and search regional title databases through a secure application. The DataTrace system delivers title history information, property tax assessment and payment data, document images and property profiles in 47 states across the United States. With its significant geographical coverage, DataTrace’s title plant and tax database is the broadest and most comprehensive title information system available and is used by the largest national title insurance underwriters. For additional information, visit www.DataTraceTitle.com.