IDS (International Decision Systems) has been the leading provider of software products and services to the leasing industry since its founding in 1974. The company provides lease accounting/portfolio management and vehicle leasing software, services and training to many of the largest banks, equipment manufacturers and independent asset finance specialists across the globe. IDS supports its customers from offices in the US, UK, India, Australia and Singapore. The company was sold in 2019 to Thoma Bravo.

The principals of SIP acquired control of IDS in 2012 and immediately undertook a comprehensive investment plan to drive growth and ensure that the business retained its leadership position for decades to come.

During our stewardship we:

• Enhanced and reconfigured the executive management team, establishing new roles and appointing leaders across all departmental and regional management positions

• Directed the investment into and development of IDS’ next generation software platform

• Introduced a fully-featured cloud product platform to serve the current and future needs of customers of all sizes, and in all geographies

• Launched alternative software licensing and consumption pricing models to maximize recurring revenue and predictability

• Redesigned all corporate incentive plans, covering executives and product professionals, sales specialists, and services delivery teams

• Systematically overhauled software license, support and service delivery agreements to reduce risk and improve terms

• Optimized cash flow & capitalization