Softline VIP launches VIP People

Issued by Watt Communications: for Sage VIP Payroll
Johannesburg, 24 Nov 2011

Identifying a niche in the market, Softline VIP, part of the Sage Group, developed the latest generation payroll and HR software solution called VIP People. It was designed for the South African landscape, and the enterprise market in particular.

Corporate companies previously had a choice between an enterprise solution - with top of the range functionalities - and a standard solution that offers basic functionalities, with no option in between, says Anton van Heerden, the Managing Director of Softline VIP. “The price disparity between traditional enterprise HR and payroll systems and standard solutions leave precious few options for companies that need a solution that offers more functionality with an affordable price tag.”

VIP People effectively narrows the gap between standardised payroll and customised solutions. “It takes the deliverables of a standardised system to the next level by offering more than two-thirds of the functionality that a full-fledged enterprise system offers, at a fraction of the cost. There was no template available for what we wanted to offer, as the existing framework of a traditional standardised HR and payroll system was too limiting,” explains Van Heerden.

VIP People blurs the line between standard and customised HR and payroll solutions and is set to revolutionise the South African market. “We have taken our 26 years of knowledge in the payroll industry and designed an HR and payroll system from scratch that addresses all the typical hurdles that are found in the industry. The system operates utilising one database in a three-tiered architectural format comprising three separate layers that can physically be separated from each other,” says Van Heerden. The layers include the user interface, the business logic that drives it and the database.

The result is a system that offers superior functionality in a user-friendly framework, which is shipped in a standard system format, says Van Heerden. “There are often hidden costs involved in a customised system, for the simple reason that it is reliant on people. VIP People is a standardised system that will deliver superior functionality straight out of the box, without programmatic changes. It can be hosted over the net and is capable of handling anything from a mid-sized to a large enterprise environment,” concludes Van Heerden.

For more information, visit www.vippayroll.co.za.

Softline VIP

Softline VIP is a leading supplier of payroll and human resource management solutions in South Africa, Namibia and Botswana. Coupled with an extensive service offering, Softline VIP is the only payroll and HR solution geared to meet the challenges of the modern payroll office. The VIP products are synonymous with ease of use, stability and reliability, with the flexibility to cater to the unique needs of every client. VIP promises long-term sustainability over and above legislative compliance. VIP understands the human resources and payroll environment and offers the client peace of mind by providing a total solution.

Softline VIP achieved an overall fourth place in the top 10 for medium businesses in the Deloitte Best Company to Work for Survey 2009 and a second place in the industry category “business and professional services”. Softline VIP also emerged one of 48 participants out of an overall 98 to score above the standard of excellence threshold of more than 75%.

Softline VIP products include:

VIP Premier - Softline VIP also supplies leading technology to service large and corporate clients. VIP Premier is geared towards increasing the functionality of payroll systems and provides an uncomplicated solution for medium to large organisations. One of the key features of this product is that it is quick to implement in comparison to similar solutions. Meeting the needs of any payroll office and supplying the most suitable solution is important for Softline VIP as it strives to ensure practical solutions for all users. Our products are easy to use and reliable and the information produced is accurate and complies with all statutory requirements.
VIP Classic - VIP Classic is the perfect solution for clients with bigger operations than the one-man business. VIP Classic provides the same flexibility as larger systems but is aimed at the small to medium sector. This software offers a total solution to users.
VIP Essentials - VIP Essentials is geared to small businesses and contains the same ease of use and stability of all VIP's products. VIP Essentials is an affordable product making it an ideal solution for the small business paying less than 30 employees.

Softline has a solid track record of profitability and cash generation. The group delivers quality accounting, payroll and CRM software solutions that improve the efficiencies of businesses around the world.

Softline

Softline is a leading provider of business software and related services. Founded in 1988 by Ivan Epstein, Alan Osrin and Steven Cohen, Softline was established during the formative years of the business software industry. While Softline's heritage is in the SME market the group also offers expertise and solutions that meet the needs of specific industries and larger organisations. In 2003, Softline was acquired by The Sage Group, a FTSE 100 company. Softline has a solid track record offering customers local expertise backed by the global Sage brand. The group delivers quality software solutions to make customers' business lives easier.

The Sage Group

The Sage Group is a leading global supplier of business management software and related products and services, principally for small to medium-sized enterprises. Formed in 1981, Sage was floated on the London Stock Exchange in 1989. Sage has 6.3 million customers and 13 600 employees worldwide. It operates in over 24 countries covering the UK, Europe, North America, South Africa, Australia, India and China. For further information, please visit www.sage.com.

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