Since our founding in 1977, we’ve proudly carried forward a legacy of delivering pioneering storage solutions that make businesses more efficient, adaptable, and future-ready. Over the decades, NOS has grown beyond its origins. What began as a mission to solve storage challenges has evolved into a comprehensive, client-focused service provider, constantly adapting to the ever-changing needs of our customers.
A Turning Point: 1991 and Beyond
In 1991, Dan Harbison and Joe Alvarez took NOS in a bold new direction. Their forward-thinking vision laid the groundwork for our future growth. The early 2000s marked the creation of our NOS technology division, specializing in barcode tracking solutions that allowed clients to track the movement of records efficiently. As technology progressed, so did we—embracing RFID technology and developing our own proprietary software for seamless asset management. This evolution gave birth to CloudTide, our technology division that now leads the way in digital transformation, offering bespoke solutions in digitization and RFID asset tracking. Whether it’s documents, furniture, IT equipment, weapons, or cultural property, CloudTide empowers our clients to stay on top of their assets.
Expanding Expertise
In 2005, our acquisition of American Installation Services (AIS) allowed us to provide even more complete service offerings. AIS’s skilled team not only mastered storage installation but expanded their expertise into new areas like demountable glass wall installations by 2010. This diversified approach enabled us to offer versatile solutions that complement our core services.
A New Chapter: Ownership & Bold Initiatives
In 2022, a major milestone was reached when Joe Alvarez became NOS’s majority owner, transitioning us to a minority-owned enterprise. The same year, Danny Harbison joined the ownership group, propelling CloudTide’s forward-thinking services even further. Then, in 2024, NOS welcomed two dynamic leaders to the ownership team: Clint Wagner and Brian Alvarez. Brian, with his deep industry expertise and leadership, drives our corporate marketing and business development. Meanwhile, Clint’s vision sparked the creation of BoldPilot, a full-service furniture dealership designed to reinvent the dealer-client relationship by offering sophisticated, tailored solutions.
With Minority Business Enterprise (MBE), Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE), Small Disadvantaged Enterprise (SBE), and 8(a) certifications, NOS stands as a testament to our commitment to diversity, excellence, and forward-looking innovation.
At NOS, we’re not just a company—we’re a partner in your growth. Explore how NOS, alongside our four divisions—CloudTide, AIS, BoldPilot, and NOS Storage—works together to bring unparalleled efficiency, creativity, and value to your business.
Welcome to the future of office systems. Welcome to NOS.