Tecnología y Software

What Tecnología y Software does

Tecnología y Software S.A.S. (T&S S.A.S., dba T&S) is a privately held Colombian software company founded on June 13, 1996, headquartered in Manizales, Caldas. The company specializes in payroll and human resources software for the Colombian market, anchored by its flagship Antares platform, a modular system available in four tiered editions (Estándar, Pyme, Pro, Elite) scaling from 100 up to 999,999 employees per folder. The architecture is built around named modules (ADMINISTRADOR, AUTOLQ, SISO, RECOLECTANTARES) with a 100% graphical interface, cloud/SaaS delivery, and integration with accounting software, biometric access control hardware, and DIAN-mandated electronic payroll workflows.

The product portfolio extends beyond Antares to include Évaluer, a 360-degree competency-based performance evaluation system; Fenix, a SaaS biosafety protocol management system built for the post-COVID compliance environment; and Satevis, a web-based employee self-service portal for pay slips, employment certifications, and form 220 DIAN tax certificates. The company also offers Outsourcing de Nómina, a managed payroll processing service with configurable periodicity.

T&S generates revenue through subscription software licenses across its product lines, SaaS subscriptions (Fenix), and managed payroll services. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed, distributed through direct sales via the company website, WhatsApp, and phone, with strategic alliances with authorized electronic payroll operators and biometric clock manufacturers extending reach. Customers are Colombian businesses across all size tiers (horizontal segmentation), with no publicly disclosed customer logos. The company operates exclusively in Colombia, claims national presence, is independently owned with no disclosed funding rounds, and holds no patents, trademarks, or external awards in the source data.

Name

Tecnología y Software

Legal name

TECNOLOGÍA Y SOFTWARE S.A.S

Website

https://tecnologiaysoftware.com.co

Company type

Private

Founded year

1996

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Tecnología y Software S.A.S. is a privately held Colombian software company that develops Antares, a modular payroll and HR platform, along with complementary products (Évaluer performance evaluation, Fenix biosafety management, Satevis employee portal) for Colombian businesses of all sizes.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Payroll and Human Resources Software

NAICS

Payroll Services (541214), Software Publishers (5132)

SIC

Services-Prepackaged Software (7372)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYBPACAIAB

Payroll Software & Payroll-as-a-Service (SaaS)

Business & Public Services/HR, Staffing & Recruitment Services/Payroll Services & Workforce Administration

SECONDARYBPAAAHAA

Managed Payroll Services (Full-Service Payroll Outsourcing)

Business & Public Services/Administrative & Support Services (BPO, Call Centers, Back Office)/Payroll Processing & Timekeeping Administration

SECONDARYHDAEAEAJ

Human Capital Management (HCM) & Payroll Platforms

Hardware, Technology & Telecom/Enterprise Platforms & Databases/Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Platforms

SECONDARYBPACAPAA

Core HR & HRIS

Business & Public Services/HR, Staffing & Recruitment Services/Human Capital Management (HCM) & HR Tech

Keywords

• Payroll software
• Human resources software
• Electronic payroll compliance
• Performance evaluation software
• Payroll outsourcing services

Headquarters

HQ city

Manizales

HQ country

Colombia

HQ region

Latin America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Software Licenses (Antares Editions): T&S S.A.S. generates revenue through software licenses for its Antares payroll system, available in multiple editions (Estándar, Pyme, Pro, Elite) with varying capacity limits for workstations and employees. Each edition targets different business sizes, with higher tiers supporting more employees and workstations.
2. SaaS Subscription (Fénix): Fénix biosecurity protocol management system is offered as Software-as-a-Service (SaaS), providing cloud-based access to companies reactivating operations and requiring compliance with government biosafety protocols.
3. Payroll Outsourcing Services: Third-party payroll processing service (Outsourcing de Nómina) where T&S handles the complete payroll process according to agreed periodicity, including accounting interfaces and compliance management, charging for the managed service.
4. Évaluer Evaluation Software: Performance evaluation software license for competency-based assessments following the 360-degree model, enabling organizations to systematically evaluate employee performance and development.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Tecnología y Software S.A.S. develops and licenses payroll and human resources management software for Colombian businesses, with its flagship Antares platform available in tiered editions (Estándar, PYME, PRO, ELITE) serving companies from 2 to 999,999 employees. The company also offers complementary products including Évaluer (360-degree performance evaluation), Fenix (biosafety protocol management SaaS), Satevis (employee self-service web portal), and full payroll outsourcing services. All products are built on a modular architecture enabling integration with biometric access control hardware and accounting software, with deep specialization in Colombian labor law, tax withholding (RETEFUENTE), and DIAN electronic payroll compliance.

Product overview

Tecnología y Software S.A.S. offers a modular software platform specializing in payroll and human resources management. The core product is Antares (available in Estándar, PYME, PRO, and ELITE editions for different company sizes), complemented by Évaluer for 360-degree performance evaluations, Fenix for biosafety protocol management, and Satevis for employee self-service. The company also provides payroll outsourcing services. All products share a modular architecture allowing integration with accounting software, biometric access systems, and the cloud-based SaaS delivery model.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Antares: Software de Nómina - payroll and human resources management system with versions including Estándar, PYME, PRO, and ELITE.
• Fenix
• Évaluer
• SATEVIS

Products and services

• Antares Payroll and HR Management System Comprehensive payroll and human resources information system available in tiered editions (Estándar for up to 2 workstations and 100 employees; PYME for up to 200 employees; PRO for up to 500 employees; ELITE for up to 4 workstations and 999,999 employees). Features accounting interfaces, PILA auto-liquidation, withholding tax (RETEFUENTE) calculations, social benefits computation, and DIAN electronic payroll compliance. Targeted at Colombian businesses of all sizes needing payroll and HR management with Colombian regulatory compliance.
• Évaluer Performance Evaluation System
• Fenix Biosafety Protocol Management System Cloud-based SaaS application for managing biosafety protocols (developed for COVID-19 compliance), storing evidence of biosafety management, generating reports on facility access, training attendance, and delivery of personal protective equipment. Targeted at Colombian companies reactivating operations and requiring compliance with government biosafety protocols.
• Satevis Employee Self-Service Portal Web-based employee self-service portal allowing employees to securely consult and print pay slips from the last 12 months, access employment certifications, and obtain Income and Withholding Certificates (form 220 DIAN) 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Targeted at employees of Colombian companies using Antares who need self-service access to payroll documents and tax certificates.
• Outsourcing de Nómina (Payroll Outsourcing Service) Third-party payroll processing service where T&S handles the complete payroll process according to client-specified periodicity (weekly, decadal, biweekly, semi-monthly, or monthly), including accounting interfaces and Colombian labor law compliance management. Targeted at Colombian companies that prefer to outsource payroll operations rather than run them in-house.

Quantifiable outcome

• Deloitte study cited: automation can reduce errors up to 90% and processing time by 75%

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Biometric Access Control Clock ManufacturerscoreTechnology or IntegrationT&S S.A.S. has established strategic alliances with producers of complementary high-quality tools, enabling Antares to work in conjunction with biometric access control clocks with fingerprint and facial recognition capabilities. This integration allows customers to use their preferred biometric hardware while maintaining seamless data flow with the Antares payroll system.
• Authorized Electronic Payroll OperatorscoreTechnology or IntegrationT&S S.A.S. has formed strategic alliances with various authorized operators to support the national implementation of DIAN's electronic payroll mandate. These partnerships enable the company to serve not only Antares users but also companies using other payroll software or manual processes, by providing seamless integration for electronic payroll submission compliance.

Scale indicators2 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• ADP: Global payroll and HCM incumbent with operations across Latin America including Colombia. Offers payroll as part of a broader portfolio competing against T&S's Antares in mid-market and enterprise tiers.
• Rippling: Global cloud-native HCM platform expanding internationally. Represents a modern, integrated payroll+HR+IT competitor that global Colombian employers may increasingly adopt.

Emerging players

• Deel: Global payroll and contractor payments platform with strong LatAm presence. Comparable payroll/compliance value proposition but focused on cross-border and contractor payments rather than domestic Colombian payroll.

Direct peers

• SIIGO: Leading Colombian cloud accounting and payroll platform serving SMEs and mid-market. Comparable customer base (Colombian businesses needing payroll/HR modules) and overlapping regulatory compliance value proposition.
• Siesa: Colombian ERP and business management software provider with payroll and HR modules. Comparable domestic software vendor serving Colombian businesses with integrated payroll/HR functionality.
• Loggro: Colombian cloud payroll and HR software targeting SMEs. Comparable product positioning (cloud-native payroll for Colombian businesses) with similar tiered offerings for different business sizes.
• Novasoft: Colombian software provider with payroll, HR, and ERP modules. Directly competes with Antares in the Colombian market with similar regulatory compliance focus and modular architecture.
• Buk: LatAm HR and payroll SaaS platform headquartered in Chile with operations across the region. Comparable modular HR/payroll offering; represents a fast-growing cloud-native competitor expanding across Latin America.
• AOH Software: Colombian developer of payroll and HR software (AOH Nómina). Directly competes with T&S's Antares in the Colombian SME and mid-market segment with comparable regulatory compliance positioning.

Regional players

• Payroll SaaS / Outsourcing Colombia (e.g., Outsourcing Internacional): Colombian payroll outsourcing and BPO providers competing with T&S's Outsourcing de Nómina service. Comparable managed-services offering for clients preferring fully outsourced payroll administration over software licenses.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

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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