"With Rapport, we have gained at least 20% in our origination capacity, and we have much better control of our data."

Daniel G. Pocrnich, EVP/CFO Wells Fargo Equipment Leasing


Today, the asset leasing industry is reinventing, and International Decision Systems is leading the way with product and knowledge leadership. Read more about IDS solutions, customers and industry involvement.

 

Wednesday, May 22, 2013
Proposed accounting rules could increase short-team leases
Sets of accounting rules that have been proposed by U.S. and international regulatory bodies could potentially motivate firms to make greater use of short-term leases and service contracts, according to a report that was recently released by credit rating agency Fitch Ratings.
Monday, May 20, 2013
Australian banks will need to alter funding methods to comply with Basel III, says Fitch
Australian banks must revise their funding methods to comply with the Basel III capital requirements, and this need has intensified after the latest proposal of a government agency indicated that the nation's lending institutions cannot use less stringent requirements, credit ratings agency Fitch Ratings said in a recent report.
Wednesday, May 15, 2013
Australian regulator releases proposed Basel III guidance
The Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) announced on May 6 that it has released a new set of proposed guidelines for adopting the Basel III capital requirements, according to a statement.
Monday, May 13, 2013
Poll cites regulation as major concern to finance industry as lawmakers make efforts to weaken Dodd-Frank
A recent industry poll indicated that regulatory regimes are a major concern for market participants looking to manage systemic risk, and this information was released shortly after Washington lawmakers made progress in terms of weakening provisions of the Dodd-Frank Act that relate to derivatives transactions.
Tuesday, April 30, 2013
U.S. lawmakers consider several changes to Basel III
The U.S. interpretation of the Basel III capital requirements has not yet been finalized, and several lawmakers have proposed legislation that could substantially impact the final version of the nation's capital requirements and how they are adopted.
Tuesday, April 30, 2013
New standard for lease accounting close to release
Drafting, revising and releasing new standards can be a long and complex process in which many questions about upcoming changes are often plentiful.
Monday, April 29, 2013
Competition heating up in financing sector
Operational efficiency could be more important than ever in the asset finance sector. Businesses traditionally have limited options when it comes to financing, leaving them in a position where they can only obtain funding from banks and other typical lenders.
Wednesday, April 24, 2013
Basel Committee praises banks on progress
The Basel Committee on Banking Supervision (BCBS) praised the progress that lending institutions worldwide have been making in adopting the Basel III capital requirements in a report released earlier in the month.

Tuesday, October 23, 2012
For IDS, New Software a Big Bet
Minneapolis St. Paul Business Journal

Friday, June 22, 2012
Scorecards Sharpen Competitive Edge
An increasingly effective way to speed up decision-making and reduce risk for asset finance providers

Thursday, February 16, 2012
International Decision Systems Unveils IDS Analytics to Quicken and Sharpen Decision-Making in Asset Finance
International Decision Systems new IDS Analytics service utilizes sophisticated data modeling techniques and robust decisioning capabilities to provide asset finance organizations with highly predictive, customized portfolio performance measures and strategies that will improve profitability.

Wednesday, February 08, 2012
IDS Unveils IDS Analytics to Improve Decision-Making in Asset Finance
Asset finance software provider International Decision Systems (IDS) has announced the launch of IDS Analytics, a new service geared toward helping asset finance organizations make better, faster, and more consistent financing decisions

Wednesday, November 02, 2011
International Decision Systems Announces APAC User Group Meeting
International Decision Systems® (IDS), the leading provider of asset finance software, announced that it will be hosting an APAC user group event in Sydney, Australia on November 10, 2011.

Wednesday, November 02, 2011
International Decision Systems Announces Executive Connections Event
International Decision Systems® (IDS), the leading provider of asset finance software, announced that it is bringing together asset finance industry executives for an afternoon of thought leadership on November 10, 2011.

Monday, June 20, 2011
International Decision Systems Releases New Solution to Automate Registration of Australia's Personal Property Securities, ELFA
International Decision Systems, announced today the release of its Personal Property Securities solution (PPS) to facilitate recent legislative changes introduced by the Australian government.

Wednesday, April 27, 2011
IDS confirms ConnectionPoint 2011 dates and venue, Asset Finance International
International Decision Systems has confirmed October 11-13 as being the date of its 2011 ConnectionPoint conference.

Wednesday, April 27, 2011
International Decision Systems Announces Annual Conference, Monitor Daily
International Decision Systems, provider of equipment finance origination and portfolio management software and solutions, announced the details of ConnectionPoint 2011, which will be held October 11-13 in Minneapolis, MN.

Saturday, November 06, 2010
IDS Launches Rapport360, LeasingLife
International Decision Systems has transformed its front office system with the Rapport360 upgrade, introducing greater accuracy, speed and transparency to decision making.

Friday, November 05, 2010
A Recipe for Revolution, World Leasing News
In today’s uncertain marketplace, asset finance entities have much more at stake in striking a careful balance between the risk and reward of extending commercial financing to their clients.

Monday, November 01, 2010
Technical Difficulties, CFO
Rulemaking projects FASB aims to finish by next year will cause similar problems for a range of software systems.

Wednesday, October 20, 2010
How a Full Picture of Customer Risk Could Change the Game of Asset Finance Originations, NEFA Newsline
Integration with multiple back-office systems is key to providing total visibility of customer financial risk and critical for making better credit decisions.

Wednesday, October 06, 2010
IDS Launches Rapport360 Front-Office Origination Software, World Leasing News
International Decision Systems, announced the availability of Rapport360, with a new Smart Synchronization technology that provides consolidated information about customer history, application details and comprehensive risk analysis.

Wednesday, October 06, 2010
IDS launches software that fronts any back-office system, Leasing World
IDS announced on October 6th, Rapport360 is a new, ambitious and powerful front office origination system, that can integrate with any other back-office portfolio management system.

Tuesday, October 05, 2010
International Decision Systems launches Rapport360; a front office solution with back office support, Asset Finance International
International Decision Systems (IDS), this week announced the general availability of Rapport360, a front-office origination solution which offers simultaneous integration with multiple back-office systems.

Tuesday, October 05, 2010
New Rapport360 for Asset Finance Originations, Bloor
Rapport360 from IDS is the first front-office asset finance solution Bloor has come across to provide seamless integration with multiple back-office processing systems.

Tuesday, October 05, 2010
International Decision Systems Launches Rapport360, Monitor Daily
Rapport360 is new Smart Synchronization technology which provides decision-makers with consolidated information about customer history, application details and comprehensive risk analysis so they can see the entire customer picture prior to finalizing the origination process.

Friday, September 17, 2010
IDS Launches Web Training Program, World Leasing News
International Decision Systems, a provider of asset finance software, has launched its new web training program designed to ensure its customers receive world-class product education services.

Thursday, September 16, 2010
New web-training launch from IDS, Asset Finance International
International Decision Systems (IDS) has launched a new web training program which aims to ensure its customers receive world-class product education services.

Thursday, September 16, 2010
International Decision Systems Launches New Web Training Program, Monitor
International Decision Systems, a provider of asset finance software, announced the launch of its new Web training program designed to ensure its customers receive world-class product education services.

Thursday, September 09, 2010
International Decision Systems wins Bank of the West Deal, Asset Finance International
Bank of the West, one of the largest commercial banks in the western US, has linked up with International Decision Systems.

Wednesday, September 08, 2010
IDS, Bank of the West EF Implement Rapport Front Office Solution, Monitor
International Decision Systems and Bank of the West have partnered on the implementation of IDS’ Rapport® front-office account management, origination and decisioning solution.

Tuesday, August 31, 2010
International Decision Systems integrates ProFinia with Vertex Indirect Tax O Series, Asset Finance International
International Decision Systems’ (IDS) asset finance portfolio management solution ProFinia, is now integrated with the global tax system, Vertex Indirect Tax O Series.

Friday, August 27, 2010
Outsourcing IT, SaaS and the Asset Leasing Market, World Leasing News
Input your thoughts on these points by commenting on our blog or emailing. What are your thoughts on outsourcing IT or “software as a service” (SaaS)? Is this actually a viable solution?

Friday, August 20, 2010
IDS Launches Website to Showcase Asset Finance Technology, World Leasing News
International Decision Systems has rolled out a new website that showcases the leadership of the company in the asset finance software industry and extends customer support.

Friday, August 20, 2010
New Website Launched as IDS Primes up for Growth, Asset Finance International
As it begins to expand under its new management team, International Decision Systems (IDS) has, as an initial step, launched a new website.

Thursday, August 19, 2010
International Decision Systems Launches New Website, Leasing World
International Decision Systems has rolled out a new website which showcases the company’s position in the asset finance software industry, and extends customer support.

Wednesday, July 28, 2010
Strategies For Migrating to Next Generation Solutions
Overcoming fear of migration. For any established software solutions company with a strong, loyal customer base, development of a next-generation application creates major challenges.

Wednesday, July 21, 2010
An Open Discussion About Risk Management, World Leasing News
One of the challenges that has been pacing deliberately through my brain is…how do I make risk management interesting and/or controversial?

Friday, July 09, 2010
Connecting with the customer, Asset Finance Intentional
There are signs that lenders are changing their outlook and turning to CRM technology as a focus for new business.

Friday, July 09, 2010
IDS' user groups helps develop Rapport with customers, Asset Finance International
Katie Emmel, director product management and support at International Decision Systems (IDS), explained that the company works hard to learn its clients’ needs via its User Groups.

Friday, June 18, 2010
Industry Leaders Successfully Wrap Up ConnectionPoint 2010 Conference, ELFA
International Decision Systems customers and partners attend one of the largest private conferences in the asset finance industry.

Tuesday, June 15, 2010
International Decision Systems and World Leasing News Launch Asset Finance Blog Series, World Leasing News
International Decision Systems is excited to launch a monthly blog in conjunction with World Leasing News. In this blog, we will cover the key topics, trends and issues in the asset finance market today.

Thursday, June 10, 2010
How to Mitigate Risk When Using Multiple Back Office Systems, Leasing World
Melissa Orsburne, Rapport Product Specialist at International Decision Systems, identifies the challenges and ways to overcome them.

Tuesday, June 08, 2010
ELFA's Petta Addresses Industry Leaders at ConnectionPoint 2010, Monitor
Ralph Petta, chief operating officer of the Equipment Leasing and Finance Association (ELFA), presented to a gathering of asset finance managers at the ConnectionPoint 2010, which runs from June 6-9 in Minneapolis.

Saturday, August 01, 2009
The Power to Take Advantage of Change: Configurability Is to a System What Flexibility Is to a Business, Monitor
In today's marketplace, adapting to change almost always requires system adaptation. Today's most powerful systems can help equipment finance companies achieve the necessary flexibility more rapidly, and at much lower expense, through customer configurability.

Tuesday, July 07, 2009
IDS First Runner-Up for 2009 IQPC Call Center Excellence Award, World Leasing News
International Decision Systems, Inc. (IDS) was named first runner-up for the 2009 IQPC Call Center Excellence Award.

Monday, July 28, 2008
InfoLease Integration Manager -The Strategic Use of Information
Critical applications and worldwide operations demand seamless, timely access to information. In the struggle to manage, contain and make good use of knowledge, Integration Manager delivers a strategic, sophisticated answer.