ETA Data Direct, Inc. — Municipal Software Solutions
Est. 1983  ·  Opelika, Alabama

Municipal Software
Built for Alabama Cities

ETA Data Direct has served over 100 municipalities with dependable, practical software since 1983. Court operations, police reporting, citizen payments — connected in one system.

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100+
Alabama Municipalities
40+
Years of Service
1983
Founded in Alabama

Who We Are

Alabama's Largest Municipal Software Provider

ETA Data Direct provides software that enables municipal governments to optimize resources, streamline tasks, and save money — powered by IBM technologies with cloud-based access. No equipment to maintain, no hardware to buy.

Vision

To strengthen local government operations through dependable software, responsive service, and long-term partnership.

Mission

To provide practical software that helps municipal governments operate efficiently, remain compliant, and better serve their communities.

Goal

Connecting court operations, police reporting, citizen payments, and municipal services into a single unified system.

State-Wide Recognition

Superior Product.
Unmatched Support.
Trusted Partnership.

Our combination of a superior product, dedicated customer support, and decades of experience has earned us state-wide recognition as Alabama's trusted municipal software partner. We've been doing this since 1983 — and we're still here for every city we serve.

ETA through the decades — vintage tech display
Est. 1983 — from typewriters to the cloud, we've been here the whole time.

What We Offer

Software & Services

Municipal Court Software

Streamline dockets, case management, fine collection, and compliance reporting — built specifically for Alabama municipal courts.

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Police Reporting

Integrated reporting that connects directly with court operations — eliminating duplicate entry and ensuring accurate real-time records.

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Citizen Payments & e-Billing

Online ticket and fee payments — convenient for residents, efficient for your office, and fully integrated with court records.

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Warrant Lookup

Public-facing warrant lookup that allows citizens and law enforcement to verify outstanding warrants quickly and accurately.

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Cloud-Based Platform

IBM-powered, cloud-hosted infrastructure — no servers to maintain, no hardware to purchase. Reliable uptime with enterprise-grade security.

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ETA Driving School

Online defensive driving course for courts dismissing traffic tickets. Students register, pay, test, and receive their certificate — fully online.

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Quick Access

ETA Services & Links

ETA Driving School→ Download LookSoftware→ Launch Lookserver→ Sign Up for e-Billing→ Warrant Lookup Application→ AL Municipal Court Clerks & Magistrates Assoc.→ Administrative Office of Courts→

Our People

The ETA Team

A small, dedicated team that has spent decades serving Alabama's municipalities with expertise, accountability, and genuine care.

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Eddie Ambrose

President & Lead Developer

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Jennifer Ambrose Roberts

Marketing & Accounting

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Steve Spates

Software Developer

JA

Joey Ambrose

Sales & Client Relations

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Jessica Ambrose

Billing & Accounting

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Contact & Support

Main Support Email
[email protected]
Location
Opelika, Alabama

Remote Technical Support

Need immediate help? Our team can connect directly to your machine via Microsoft Quick Assist for fast, efficient remote support — no waiting, no dispatching.

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