Basingstoke, UK  – International Decision Systems® (IDS), the leading provider of asset finance software, announced today the launch of a new website to showcase the company’s growing leadership in the vehicle data segment of the United Kingdom (UK) asset finance market.

IDS is already a major data provider to vehicle leasing companies, manufacturers, dealerships and fleet managers across the UK, collectively managing over 1 million vehicles. The new website, www.idsdata.co.uk, serves as a new and improved platform for asset finance professionals to find out how IDS can help them get the most mileage from their automotive data in order to meet regulatory requirements, increase return-on-investment, and build a competitive advantage in the marketplace. Specifically, visitors to the site will be able to “test-drive” or learn about key IDS products that cover all critical aspects of vehicle management and financing such as:

• Data Direct™ - Delivering new vehicle specifications, pricing, and options as well as service maintenance and technical data on over 100,000 cars and light commercial vehicles up to 7.5 tons.


• SMR3™ - Providing real-life forecasted running costs for Service, Maintenance and Repair covering over 8,000 new cars and light commercial vehicles.


• TopCalc™ - Providing whole life fleet costs and total costs of ownership on over 8,000 new cars and light commercial vehicles.


• 4Cast™ - New stand-alone product for calculating independent residual values for use in setting whole life costs, leasing rates and company car selections.

“The launch of this website sends a strong signal that IDS is steadfastly committed to continuing to build our market presence in the vehicle data niche,” said Bruce Stoner, Consulting Manager EMEA at International Decision Systems Limited. “The new site vastly improves our ability to share our team’s expertise, communicate information, and provide superior service to our customers and partners throughout the UK region.”

About IDS:
IDS is the leading provider of software and solutions for the equipment finance market. For over 30 years, the company has offered integrated solutions from origination through disposition and asset management, supported by an ongoing research and development effort unrivaled in the market space. Customers include approximately 50 percent of the largest leasing companies in the United States, and an increasing number of the largest global players. In addition to offering powerful, flexible software, IDS provides the industry experience and expertise to assure successful, complete solutions. Headquartered in Minneapolis, MN, the company also has offices in the United Kingdom, India, Singapore and Australia. For additional information, visit www.idsgrp.com.

Contact:
Tracy Prochaska
Director of Marketing
tprochaska@idsgrp.com
+1 612.851.3370

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Tim Smith
SMR Editor
International Decision Systems Limited
tsmith@idsgrp.com
+44 01256 302184