PDS to Implement its Vista HRMS at Island Global Yachting

Blue Bell, PA (PRWEB) April 15, 2008 -- PDS, a leading developer of web-based human resource, benefits and payroll systems, today announced that Island Global Yachting (IGY) has chosen its Vista HRMS (human resource management system) to manage its HR, payroll and benefits data for its globally dispersed employees located in 24 marina destinations worldwide from the Americas, to the Caribbean, into the Middle East.

?We were looking for a web-based HRMS system that could handle the needs of our multi-national company,? said Dawn Cleary, HRIS manager for IGY. ?After an in-depth review process, we selected PDS? Vista HRMS solution because of its wide scope of functionality, ease of use, quick implementation and the fact that its total cost of ownership was lower than many competitors. Additionally, the PDS team has been developing HR software for more than 30 years. It is their core business. Unlike larger vendors, with PDS, we have direct contact with the Vista HRMS developers and will be able to influence the future of the product by participating in its users group.?

?We have grown to 750 employees in just two years and plan to continue at this accelerated pace over the next few years,? said Elaine Dorsey, director of Compensation and Performance Management for IGY. ?Vista HRMS is able to handle our current business operations and also provides the ability to grow with our company as we add foreign employees and currencies. We expect that Vista HRMS will increase the accuracy and quality of our data and provide access to this information for our geographically dispersed people in the field.?

?Island Global Yachting is a unique, rapidly growing small-to-mid sized business,? said George Brady, vice president at PDS. ?Its multi-national requirements are rare for smaller businesses, which presents a challenge when searching for an HR management solution to fit its needs. IGY is an ideal business for our Vista HRMS solution and we expect that this will be a strong, long-lasting partnership between our two companies.?

About Island Global Yachting:

From the islands of the Caribbean to the azure waters of the Arabian Gulf and other beautiful yachting destinations around the world, IGY is redefining the very idea of luxury marina experiences. Founded in 2005, IGY focuses on acquiring, controlling and/or servicing luxury-yacht marinas and the surrounding upland real estate properties. Island Global Yachting marinas operate under the signature Yacht Haven Grande collection and the IGY brands, as well as several private labels. Headquartered in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, IGY also has offices in New York, NY; St. Thomas, USVI; and Dubai, UAE. IGY is an affiliate of Island Capital Group LLC, a real estate merchant banking firm led and founded by Andrew Farkas, former chairman of Insignia Financial Group. For more information, please visit www.igymarinas.com.

About PDS:

In the HRMS software development business for more than 30 years, PDS is a provider of a web-based, feature-rich, completely integrated human resource, benefits administration and payroll software application that enables organizations to focus on more strategic issues and less on administrative HR, benefits and payroll activities. PDS offers a full range of professional services to a wide variety of industries in the U.S. and in Canada. Founded in 1974, PDS is a privately-held company headquartered in Blue Bell, Pa. For more information on PDS or PDS? Vista HRMS solution and services, visit www.pdssoftware.com.

PDS and the PDS logo are registered trademarks and Vista is a trademark of Personnel Data Systems Inc. All other trademarks or registered trademarks are properties of their respective owners.

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