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# Visual Intelligence Portfolio Suite

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> Software Solutions VIP Suite public sector software was designed to manage public finances with easy and security. It runs on VIP Cloud, a platform that utilizes a trusted resource for cloud-based services. &#10;&#10;VIP Cloud compatible software:&#10;• VIP Accounting&#10;• VIP Budgeting \&amp; Analytics&#10;• VIP Payroll \&amp; HR&#10;• VIP Utility Billing&#10;• VIP AP Automation&#10;&#10;With VIP Cloud services, you receive:&#10;• Total control of your network configuration&#10;• Layers of security control powered by AWS &#10;• Built-in firewalls and encryption&#10;• Data storage protection from power outages, overheating servers, and natural disasters&#10;• Daily data backups that provide rapid recovery from any emergency&#10;• 99.99% uptime, speed and safety provided by AWS&#10;&#10;Benefits of VIP Cloud are:&#10;• Increases remote access&#10;• Accommodates alternative work schedules and remote work&#10;• Log in anywhere, any time&#10;• Less time needed to support IT infrastructure&#10;• Manages cloud-based servers and built-in backups allow your IT team to concentrate on more important tasks&#10;• Protected data from any threat&#10;• Reduced time performing software updates and manual data backups&#10;&#10;With the VIP Suite financial software for local governments and utility companies, public organizations can manage their utility billing, budgeting, AR, AP, HR, payroll, and general accounting. Each program also has easy-to-use dashboards and reporting features to allow for painless year-end processes. Organizations will be able to make informed decisions, plan budgets more effectively, forecast more accurately, and maintain better vendor relationships. &#10;&#10;VIP Suite comes with highly rated customer service and implementation. The team has received an over 99% CSAT (customer satisfaction) rating for the past 6 years. The team solves queries same day, usually in less than 4 hours. It also includes people who have worked in public sector roles, like finance directors, fiscal officers, auditors, clerks, and more.&#10;&#10;Software Solutions is 100% employee owned, creating a culture of respect and comradery. It has high employee retention, which allows rapport to develop between client and company.
> 
> Verdict: Rated **4.7/5** by 73 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**.

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## Quick Stats & Ratings

| Metric | Rating | Detail |
| **Overall** | **4.7/5** | 73 Reviews |
| Ease of Use | 4.7/5 | Based on overall reviews |
| Customer Support | 4.9/5 | Based on overall reviews |
| Value for Money | 4.6/5 | Based on overall reviews |
| Features | 4.6/5 | Based on overall reviews |
| Recommendation percentage | 90% | (9/10 Likelihood to recommend) |

## About the vendor

- **Company**: Software Solutions
- **Founded**: 1978

## Commercial Context

- **Pricing model**: Flat Rate
- **Target Audience**: 2–10, 11–50, 51–200, 201–500, 501–1,000
- **Deployment & Platforms**: Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Windows (Desktop), Windows (On-Premise), Chromebook (Desktop)
- **Supported Languages**: English
- **Available Countries**: United States

## Features

- ACH Payment Processing
- API
- Access Controls/Permissions
- Accounting
- Activity Dashboard
- Activity Tracking
- Approval Process Control
- Audit Management
- Automatic Backup
- Billing & Invoicing
- Budgeting/Forecasting
- Calendar Management
- Collaboration Tools
- Commenting/Notes
- Compliance Management
- Contact Database
- Customer Management
- Customisable Templates
- Customizable Fields
- Data Visualisation

## Support Options

- Email/Help Desk
- FAQs/Forum
- Knowledge Base
- Phone Support
- Chat

## Category

- [Government Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/directory/4240/government/software)

## Related Categories

- [Government Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/directory/4240/government/software)
- [Utility Billing Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/directory/4542/utility-billing/software)

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3. [OpenGov Permitting & Licensing](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/software/418899/opengov-permitting-and-licensing) — 3.9/5 (80 reviews)
4. [Jotform](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/software/433821/jotform) — 4.7/5 (2794 reviews)
5. [GeoCivix](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/software/288912/idtplans-review) — 4.8/5 (18 reviews)

## Reviews

### "VIP—software designed for the user" — 5.0/5

> **Linda** | *4 June 2025* | Libraries | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10
> 
> **Pros**: Very user friendly. I like the fact you can create reports, view them, and then print and or save them.
> 
> **Cons**: There are features I don’t use that I probably would benefit from. Due to time constraints, researching different methods to achieve analytical or financial reports has not been completed.
> 
> Very good even though I never went through an official training period — I had to jump right in without guidance.

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### "This is the software you’ve been hoping for\!" — 5.0/5

> **Emily** | *25 October 2024* | Government Administration | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10
> 
> **Pros**: Efficiency\! Whether it’s budget, purchasing, or planning my turn around time is at food speed\!
> 
> **Cons**: Department users struggle with purchase order adjustments
> 
> I love the software and the team\! The software is extremely user friendly and the company is actually open to my feedback and recommendations.

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### "Satisfied customer" — 4.0/5

> **Sheila** | *13 June 2025* | Government Administration | Recommendation rating: 6.0/10
> 
> **Pros**: I like the ease of making mass changes and storing information within each payroll and each employee.
> 
> **Cons**: More availability in the column chooser&#10;Past payroll registers or paystubs will pull in current wages instead of the wage from the time requested.
> 
> For the majority I am pretty satisfied with VIP. I think it is pretty easy to navigate. There are a few adjustments need for the software.

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### "Excellent. Exceptional." — 5.0/5

> **Jane** | *7 November 2024* | Government Administration | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10
> 
> **Pros**: Easy to use, exceptional accounting system
> 
> **Cons**: I don't have any issues with the VIP suite.
> 
> Exceptional. Great customer service with insight.

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### "Payroll  & A/P" — 5.0/5

> **Brenda** | *25 October 2024* | Government Administration | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10
> 
> **Pros**: Going over all the areas and talking with the experts to figure out ways to improve my job and work smarter not harder.
> 
> **Cons**: On the cloud it spins and times out alot
> 
> Love this software and having 40 years experience I have worked with many softwares doing accounting

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