DST Systems Inc. is an American software development firm that specializes in information processing and management. DST was founded in 1969 as Data-Sys-Tance, a division of Kansas City Southern Industries, and is currently headquartered near Kansas City Southern's headquarters on Quality Hill 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.
DST Systems, Inc. is headed by CEO Steve Hooley, and CFO Gregg Givens. Internationally, many of DST Systems products are sold by its subsidiary DST Global Solutions. DST Systems affiliates are DST Worldwide Services, DST Global Solutions, and DST Health Solutions.