Sysco Leasing Software User Summit 2024

The Sysco Leasing Software User Summit brought together aviation leasing experts, technology and finance leaders to explore the latest developments in Sysco Leasing's aircraft lease, asset, deals and financial management software.

Hosted at the Conrad Hilton Hotel in Dublin, the summit provided a platform to present new updates and the future roadmap of the Lease Manager, Deal Manager and Finance Manager platforms while providing key insights into aviation leasing trends and creating networking opportunities amongst industry peers in attendance.

The event was structured around a series of keynote presentations, breakout sessions and interactive discussions, featuring guest speakers David Nix , Castlelake Aviation Services Limited and Tim O'Connell , Grant Thornton Aviation Advisory.

Growth and Innovation

Colin J. O'Sullivan led the opening of the summit addressing Sysco Leasing Software’s growth and innovation since the platform’s official launch in 2017. In the past year, Sysco Software have experienced significant growth, now with more than 400 ERP and CRM sites implemented globally and a growing workforce of over 115 experienced consultants, developers and project management professionals.

In the address, Colin emphasised Sysco Leasing Software’s commitment to continuous improvement across the platform. As the aviation industry continues to develop and modernise, the need for software that can handle increasingly intricate lease agreements and asset management requirements is more important than ever.

With integrated AI-driven automation, advanced analytics, and secure data management Sysco Leasing Software are enabling their clients to reduce manual tasks and focus on strategic decision-making.

Lease Manager

One of the most anticipated sessions of the day was the Lease Manager keynote, delivered by Steve Hart , Sysco’s Lead Consultant and Product Owner for Lease Manager and Alexey Matiukhin , Senior Lease and Finance Manager Consultant. This session focused on the recent updates to the Lease Manager platform, which now supports a more scalable and user-friendly experience for managing complex aviation assets and associated leases.

Steve and Alexey outlined how the Lease Manager has evolved into an essential tool for lessors, providing a comprehensive solution for managing lease contracts, technical assets and financials all within a single platform. The latest version of Lease Manager has been enhanced with several new features designed to improve user experience and reduce manual workflows.

These features include:

Predictive Analytics: Forecasting maintenance events and lease renewal dates, giving lessors the ability to plan ahead and reduce asset downtime.

Data Migration Tools: Enhanced capabilities for importing historical lease data, simplifying the migration process and ensuring a seamless transition to Lease Manager.

Advanced Reporting: A revamped reporting system that integrates with Microsoft Power BI, allowing users to generate detailed financial and operational reports directly within the Lease Manager platform.

These updates are designed to provide greater visibility and control over asset management, helping lessors to make data-driven decisions.

Deal Manager

The Deal Manager breakout session was another key highlight of the summit, providing attendees with an overview of the latest updates to Sysco’s Deal Manager platform. Deal Manager is an essential tool for lessors, helping them to manage complex aviation transactions from origination through to contract closure, delivery and subsequent redelivery - including asset procurement, deal approvals, and bid iteration tracking.

During the session, Sysco’s Joaquim Lavos , Elizabeth Neilan and Kamal Patel demonstrated how Deal Manager simplifies the process of managing transactions, reducing the need for manual intervention and improving transparency across the deal lifecycle.

Key features of Deal Manager include:

• Bid Iteration Management: Tracking and managing multiple bid iterations with ease, ensuring that all stakeholders are kept informed throughout the process.
• Automated Documentation: Streamlining the documentation process, from deal initiation through to final contract approval, with built-in templates and automation tools.
• Integration with Microsoft Dynamics 365: Seamless integration with Microsoft’s ecosystem, enabling lessors to collaborate in real-time, generate reports, and track progress from within familiar tools like Microsoft Teams and Power Automate.

The breakout session also covered best practices for using Deal Manager, including how to leverage its advanced reporting features to gain insights into transaction performance and risk management. By reducing the administrative burden on teams, Deal Manager allows lessors to focus on higher-value activities, such as negotiating better terms and managing relationships with counterparties.

Looking Ahead

The Sysco Leasing Software User Summit 2024 was a resounding success, providing attendees with valuable insights into the future of aviation lease management with Sysco Leasing Software. The event showcased how Sysco Leasing leads the market with innovative software that help lessors manage their assets more efficiently and make informed decisions.

As we look ahead to 2025, Sysco’s roadmap promises even more exciting developments, including further enhancements to their technical forecasting tools, data management capabilities, and integration with Microsoft Power Automate.

With these updates, Sysco is poised to continue driving growth and success for its clients in the aviation leasing industry.

About Sysco Leasing Software

Sysco Leasing Software is a full-featured aviation lease management platform built upon a secure, cloud managed platform.

Sysco Leasing Software provides a wealth of features to empower aircraft lessors’ deal management and lease management all built upon the Microsoft Technology Stack for Enterprise Businesses providing real-time state-of-business intelligence across all lessor teams from legal, risk, sales and operations.

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