CRT & Associates was founded in 1984 by two Michigan Technological University graduates. It’s initial focus was to consult businesses on the process of computerization. CRT quickly branched into database design, software design and big data. CRT’s client list grew to include the five baby Bell companies in the Midwest and later Ameritech. The list also included Ford Motor Co., SBC, Alken Ziegler, Inc., Horner Flooring Co., and other large U.S. companies. In addition CRT provided consulting and software services to smaller, local companies as well.