About Data Access

Fifty years of making business software simpler.

Since 1976, Data Access has built DataFlex so businesses can create the software they actually need: faster, at lower cost and without unnecessary complexity. Today our platform and community support companies in more than 105 countries.

Who we are

The people behind DataFlex.

Data Access Worldwide develops DataFlex: one language, one studio and one framework for building business applications for the browser, mobile devices and Windows.

We help companies build, run and grow the software that fits the way they work, together with a global community of professional developers, independent solution providers and channel partners. Many of our customers have been running DataFlex applications in their business for over 20 years.

the year DataFlex was born
1976
countries with DataFlex developers and users
105+
people using DataFlex applications
1M+
regional offices: Hengelo, Miami and São Paulo
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Get to know the platform
We want to make developers blossom and companies bloom. Software development should not be expensive, difficult or time consuming.
Our mission

Our story

Built for business, decade after decade.

Technology changed around us. Our focus never did: help businesses build software that fits them.

  1. 01

    1991: Data Access Europe

    Data Access Europe is founded in the Netherlands to serve customers and partners across Europe, the Middle East and Africa.

  2. 02

    1976: DataFlex begins

    Data Access starts in the software business with the DataFlex programming language, built for one job: business applications.

  3. 03

    Today: one platform, every device

    DataFlex brings studio, framework, language and data together for browser, mobile and Windows, backed by ISO 27001 certified services and managed cloud hosting.

  4. 04

    A worldwide community

    With offices in the USA, the Netherlands and Brazil and a network of channel partners, DataFlex grows into a community active in more than 105 countries.

What we stand for

Ordinary people who genuinely want to help.

We prefer common sense over hype and doing over talking. Four values shape how we build DataFlex and how we work with you.

Authentic.
Our own way.

We march to the beat of our own drum. Instead of following every industry trend, we focus on original solutions to real business problems.

Results-driven.
Action first.

We are go-getters. Our goal is to make developers look good and help the businesses they build for grow.

Reliable.
Rock solid.

Businesses run on DataFlex for decades. We are a dependable partner that delivers consistent, high-quality solutions.

Flexible.
It is in our DNA.

Every project is unique. We adapt and tailor our platform, support and services to the way your business works.

Where we are

Local service, worldwide.

Three regional offices support the global DataFlex community, in your language and your currency.

Our offices

São Paulo, Brazil

Data Access Latin America. Support and services for DataFlex customers and partners in Latin America.

Miami, USA

Data Access Worldwide. Our headquarters, home of DataFlex development and support for North America.

Hengelo, the Netherlands

Data Access Europe BV. Our European headquarters, serving the EMEA region together with our channel partners.

Contact our team

Our teams provide support, consultancy, training and cloud services close to where our customers work. Our lines are always open.

Together with channel partners in many countries, we bring DataFlex expertise to your region.

Let’s build what your business needs next.

Tell us about the process, portal or application you have in mind. We will help you see what DataFlex can do for it.