Digital Motorworks (DMi), a provider of information management solutions to the auto industry, has entered into a strategic alliance with Aon Corp., a professional services provider of insurance and human capital consulting solutions.

DMi and Aon have worked together in various capacities over the past several years. "Because of our similar visions and client focus, Aon has recently invested in a minority ownership stake in DMi, along with a board seat," said Ron Hardy, CEO of DMi. "By formalizing our alliance, we anticipate being able to offer all of our customers a broader and more integrated service.

"Aon recognizes the critical role our solutions play in the integration of e-business initiatives," Hardy said. "This alliance will enable DMi to be in a stronger position to serve the automotive industry, as well as enter other key markets in which Aon is a clear market leader."

"DMi's innovative information management solutions will give Aon the ability to develop more integrated services and solutions for our clients," said Robert A. Rosholt, Aon executive vice president and DMi board member. "The strength of DMi's technology is a critical element to the types of ongoing business solutions that Aon is able to offer our clients."

DMi-developed solutions collect business and customer information from multiple -- and often diverse -- systems to facilitate a company's inventory management, customer relationship and decision support initiatives.

About Digital Motorworks

Digital Motorworks provides information management solutions for a variety of automotive companies, including OEMs, major dealer groups and portals.

Offered through an application service provider (ASP) model, the company's InfoIQ service collects, enhances and delivers business information for use in e-business initiatives such as inventory management, customer relationship management and decision support.

Customers include market leaders such as Ford Motor Co., General Motors, Cars.com, AutoNation and Aon. A profitable company, Digital Motorworks employs 100 people in its Austin, Texas headquarters and Chicago and Melbourne, Australia offices.

For more information, visit www.digitalmotorworks.com.

About Aon Corporation

Aon Corporation (www.aon.com) is a holding company that is comprised of a family of risk management, insurance brokerage, consulting and insurance underwriting subsidiaries.

Aon's common stock is listed on the Chicago, Frankfurt, London and New York stock exchanges.