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Is Your Dealership’s IT Company Costing You Deals? Signs It’s Time for a Change

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Dealership sales manager looking toward an unresponsive computer while a customer waits to sign paperwork at a desk inside a modern automotive showroom.

The desk is buttoned up. The customer’s ready to sign. Then the e-contracting system freezes. Or it’s mid-Saturday, the WiFi drops, and three salespeople are suddenly pitching vehicles from memory instead of pulling up trade values. You call your IT company. You wait. The customer doesn’t. That’s not a technology problem. That’s a vendor problem wearing a technology costume. Signs to switch your dealership IT … Read more

Compliance Consulting for Automotive Dealerships Facing New Data Privacy Rules

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Team reviewing security audit results on screen, illustrating compliance consulting for automotive dealership data privacy rules

Automotive dealerships across the U.S. are navigating a wave of evolving data privacy and cybersecurity regulations. From the revised FTC Safeguards Rule to a growing patchwork of state-specific privacy laws, compliance expectations are not only more stringent—they’re more complex. For many dealership leaders, keeping up with these shifts while managing day-to-day operations is becoming increasingly … Read more

What to Look for in a Dealership IT Provider

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If you run a dealership, you already know what it’s like to operate at full throttle. Between service appointments, new car sales, finance deals, and CSI pressure, there’s not a lot of room for downtime. Every system needs to work. Every process needs to move fast. And when something breaks, it can’t take hours to … Read more

Why Cybersecurity Is Critical to Protecting Your Dealership’s Reputation (and Your Community)

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Most auto dealerships aren’t just where people buy cars—they’re local landmarks. Your sales team knows their customers by name. You sponsor the high school football team, host BBQs, hand out balloons at community events. So when a cybersecurity breach happens, it’s not just a tech problem—it’s a trust problem. Today’s dealerships store deeply personal data: … Read more

How the Automotive Industry is Using Managed IT Services to Stay Competitive

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Digital holographic vehicle blueprint with connected system dashboards representing managed IT services supporting automotive dealership technology and operations

The automotive industry is evolving fast. Dealerships, manufacturers, and distributors are no longer just selling vehicles—they’re managing connected systems, digital workflows, cloud-based platforms, and remote access across multiple locations. From IoT-enabled diagnostics in the service bay to CRM and DMS platforms in the showroom, nearly every touchpoint in the customer journey depends on technology. As … Read more

Managed Security Services for the Automotive Industry

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Driver interacting with connected vehicle digital dashboard displaying real-time data and IoT connectivity icons representing cybersecurity risks in automotive technology

This article will detail the cybersecurity risks for the automotive industry and why managed security services may be the right solution for your business. Technology Advancements Have Caused Gaps The automotive industry has been undergoing transformational changes over the past decade. New vehicles are increasingly being brought online and connected via smart technology to support … Read more

SD-WAN for the Automotive Industry

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Automotive dealership sales consultant using a tablet to assist customers on the showroom floor, representing connected digital operations supported by SD-WAN in automotive dealerships

The right type of networking solution can be critical to your organization’s performance. This article will detail the various aspects of SD-WAN for the automotive industry. The Automotive Industry is Customer-Centric Customer satisfaction is the engine of the automotive industry. High customer confidence in the vehicles you sell and repair requires having uninterrupted services. This means … Read more

FTC Safeguards Rule: The 2023 Compliance Deadline Explained.

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Automotive dealership showroom with customers reviewing vehicle information, representing auto dealers preparing for the FTC Safeguards Rule compliance deadline

There are severe penalties for auto dealers that don’t comply with the revised FTC Safeguards Rule. The FTC has extended the deadline for dealerships 6 months to June 9th, 2023. Update! The Federal Trade Commission recently extended the implementation date of their FTC Safeguards Rule from December 9th, 2022 to June 9th, 2023. The below … Read more

FTC Safeguards: What This Means for Auto Dealerships

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Automotive dealership sales consultant presenting vehicles to customers on the showroom floor, representing FTC Safeguards Rule compliance requirements for auto dealerships handling customer financial data

The Federal Trade Commission is cracking down on deceptive data practices and auto dealerships must comply with the revised FTC Safeguards Rule by June 9th, 2023, or run the risk of some heavy financial penalties. Extension Update! The Federal Trade Commission has extended the deadline of their FTC Safeguards Rule from December 9th, 2022 to … Read more