What 3 Story Software does

3 Story Software (3SS) is a SaaS-based Vendor Management System (VMS) provider focused on extended workforce management. The platform enables enterprises, Managed Service Providers (MSPs), staffing suppliers, and in-house procurement teams to source, manage, onboard, track, and pay contingent workers and statement-of-work (SOW) contractors globally. Founded in 2007 and operating as part of Hays Enterprise Solutions since 2011, 3SS serves approximately 165 clients across 30+ countries and processes roughly $3.4 billion in annual extended workforce spend under management.

The platform is built as a multi-tenant SaaS on Microsoft Azure, with 900+ configurable points and native localization across 10 languages and 12 currencies. Core functional modules cover requisitioning, supplier management, candidate/profile management, onboarding (including right-to-work and DE&I analytics), time and expense capture, invoicing, and reporting (125+ built-in reports). Integrations with Boomi (iPaaS) and Whatfix (digital adoption), along with embedded compliance for AWR, IR35, German Labor Code, GDPR, Australian Modern Awards, CCPA, and WCAG 2.1 AA, position the product for multinational enterprise deployments. SOC 2 Type II certification (attained 2022, renewed 2024) and ISO 27001 provide the audited security posture required by regulated buyers, and the company has been recognized as a Major Contender in the Everest Group VMS PEAK Matrix in 2023 and 2024.

The business model is enterprise SaaS with quote-based annual contracts, often delivered as part of managed-services engagements through Hays Enterprise Solutions. Pricing is tied to spend under management and module scope rather than per-seat. Go-to-market combines direct enterprise sales, channel through MSP partners, and embedded delivery inside Hays' managed-services portfolio. Customer mix includes healthcare, logistics, and UK Government programs, with the largest named engagements spanning $375M and $900M in managed spend. As a subsidiary of Hays plc, 3SS does not separately disclose revenue, ARR, or headcount, and the platform's growth has been measured primarily through spend-under-management expansion and incremental product investment rather than venture-style scaling.

Name

3 Story Software

Legal name

3 Story Software, LLC

Website

https://3storysoftware.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2007

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

3 Story Software is a SaaS Vendor Management System provider that enables enterprises, MSPs, and staffing suppliers to source, manage, onboard, and pay extended workforces globally. Built on Microsoft Azure with 900+ configuration points, the platform serves 165+ clients across 30+ countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Workforce Management Software (Vendor Management System)

NAICS

Computer Systems Design and Related Services (54151), Computer Systems Design and Related Services (5415), Custom Computer Programming Services (541511)

SIC

Services-Prepackaged Software (7372), Services-Computer Programming, Data Processing, Etc. (7370), Services-Computer Programming Services (7371)

akta.pro primary industry

Vendor Management System (VMS) & MSP-Led Contractor Programs (BPACAGAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Vendor & Contract Management (Software/Cloud) (BPAEAOAD), Vendor Master Data Management & Onboarding (BPAAAJAB)

Keywords

• Vendor management system
• Contingent workforce management
• Extended workforce platform
• Workforce procurement software
• Configurable VMS

Headquarters

HQ city

Milford

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Operations

Revenue model

1. SaaS Subscription Licensing: 3SS operates as a SaaS VMS platform providing subscription-based access to its workforce management software. The platform is licensed directly to customers or through reseller partners. Enterprise pricing with implementation and configuration support included for initial client setup.

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

3 Story Software (3SS) delivers a configurable Vendor Management System (VMS) / Extended Workforce Management System (EWS) as a SaaS cloud platform that helps organizations source, manage, and optimize their contingent and extended workforce. The platform manages the complete procurement-to-payment lifecycle — from job requests, sourcing, and supplier management to timesheets, invoicing, and compliance — for hourly workers, SOW projects, independent contractors, indirect services, and direct hires. With 900+ no-code configuration points, multi-tenant architecture on Microsoft Azure, and support for 10 languages and 12 currencies, 3SS serves MSPs, staffing firms, and enterprise procurement/HR teams across 30+ countries.

Product overview

3 Story Software (3SS) offers the 3SS Extended Workforce Management System (EWS) — a unified, configurable Vendor Management System (VMS) delivered as a SaaS cloud platform built on Microsoft Azure infrastructure with SOC 2 Type II certification. The platform consists of a core EWS/VMS product complemented by integrated modules including: a Reporting & Analytics Module (125+ out-of-the-box reports, custom reporting engine, role-based dashboards, Power BI integration), an Automation & Digital Adoption Module (workflow automation, Whatfix digital adoption tools), a Compliance Module (on/off-boarding requirements, configurable alerts), a Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Module (candidate surveys, anonymized tracking), and a Cost Capture & Procurement Engine (rate cards, reverse auctioning, cost benchmarking). The platform supports 10 languages and 12 currencies across global deployments.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• 3SS Extended Workforce Management System (EWS)

Quantifiable outcome

• Cost reductions of 5% to 15% within first year post-implementation
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

Yes

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature10 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core infrastructure, core, enhancement and compliance.

• Microsoft Azurecore infrastructureTechnology or Integration3SS moved its global infrastructure to Microsoft Azure cloud in 2019-2020. Azure provides enterprise-grade infrastructure with global redundancy, built-in security, ISO 27001/SOC certifications, and 90+ compliance offerings. 3SS maintains operations in North America, Asia Pacific, and Europe using 3 primary and 3 backup Azure sites.
• BoomicoreTechnology or IntegrationBoomi middleware integration platform is used by 3SS customers to update internal ERPs with assignment data. Boomi supports scheduled and event-driven integrations (new requisition, new assignment) with built-in connectors and templates for most ERP solutions. Two case study customers use this integration.
• WhatfixenhancementTechnology or Integration3SS partnered with Whatfix in 2021 to provide in-app training and guidance to users across sites. Each client can customize how they train and introduce various aspects of the application to new users, reducing training time and support tickets.
• A-LIGNcomplianceTechnology or IntegrationA-LIGN conducted the SOC 2 Type II audit for 3SS for the period June 1, 2023, to June 30, 2024, affirming that 3SS's controls meet stringent standards for security, availability, confidentiality, and privacy.
• Assure ProfessionalcomplianceTechnology or IntegrationAssure Professional conducted the SOC 2 Type II audit in 2022. Affirmed that company's information security practices, policies, procedures, and operations meet SOC 2 standards for security, availability, and confidentiality.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• SAP Fieldglass: SAP Fieldglass is the market-leading VMS platform for contingent workforce and services procurement. It competes directly with 3SS in enterprise VMS evaluations, offering a similarly broad feature set for MSP, staffing, and procurement programs.
• Workday VNDLY: Workday VNDLY (acquired by Workday) is a direct VMS competitor integrated into Workday's broader HCM suite. It targets the same enterprise buyer evaluating 3SS, with the added advantage of native HCM and finance integration.
• Beeline: Beeline is a long-standing VMS provider serving enterprise contingent workforce and services procurement programs. It competes head-to-head with 3SS in the same enterprise RFP processes, particularly with mid-to-large multinationals.
• Magnit: Magnit (formerly PRO Unlimited) is both an MSP operator and a VMS technology provider (formerly Wand/VMS). It overlaps with 3SS in serving MSPs and enterprises needing multi-client contingent workforce platforms.
• Coupa: Coupa acquired DCR Workforce (formerly DirectCanvas) to add VMS capabilities to its broader Spend Management platform. It is a direct competitor in enterprise VMS deals where procurement stack consolidation is a driver.
• SimplifyVMS: SimplifyVMS is a smaller, configurable VMS platform targeting mid-market and emerging enterprise programs. It overlaps with 3SS in configurable workflow design and direct-to-customer enterprise sales motion.
• ShiftWise: ShiftWise is a VMS technology provider serving healthcare and broader enterprise contingent workforce programs. It competes with 3SS in healthcare-adjacent VMS RFPs and shares the multi-client MSP support use case.

Others

• Randstad Sourceright: Randstad Sourceright is a major MSP/RPO provider and a buyer of VMS technology (rather than a builder of core VMS). It is adjacent to 3SS as both a potential channel partner through reseller motion and an indirect competitor when bundled with proprietary MSP tooling.

Emerging players

• Avature: Avature is a talent management platform with configurable ATS and CRM capabilities that increasingly intersects with contingent workforce and internal mobility use cases. It is an emerging adjacent competitor to 3SS in the broader workforce orchestration category.

Broad incumbents

• Workforce Software (UKG): UKG (formerly Workforce Software/Kronos) offers a broad workforce management suite including time, scheduling, and increasingly contingent workforce capabilities. It is a broad incumbent that competes with 3SS at the enterprise buyer level via bundled suite positioning.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses3 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/3storysoftware

Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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