DST Systems

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DST Systems
Type	Public (NYSE: DST)
Founded	1969
Headquarters	Kansas City, Missouri
Key people	Thomas McDonnell (CEO), Thomas McCullough (COO), Kenneth Hager (CFO)
Revenue	▲ 2,235.8 million USD (2006)^[1]
Operating income	▲ 305.3 million USD (2006)^[1]
Net income	▲ 272.9 million USD (2006)^[1]
Employees	~10,500 (2006)^[1]
Website	www.dstsystems.com

DST Systems Inc. (NYSE: DST) is a software development firm that specializes in information processing and management, with the goal of improving efficiency, productivity, and customer service. DST was founded in 1969 as a division of Kansas City Southern Industries, and is currently headquartered in Kansas City, Missouri.

DST Systems Inc. produces the AWD, or Automated Work Distributor, software package, which is a business process management solution. Its primary purpose is to increase back-office efficiency through workflow and imaging. It also helps to reduce paper in the office, moving businesses towards the paperless office.

DST Systems, Inc. is headed by CEO Thomas McDonnell, COO Thomas McCullough, and CFO Kenneth Hager