Dominion, Microsoft Forge DMS Partnership
Dominion and Microsoft expect to roll out a new dealership management system in the first quarter of next year. Officials said the new point-of-sale system will be more flexible than current offerings.
NORFOLK, Va. — Dominion Dealer Solutions and Microsoft are partnering up on a new dealer management system set to hit the market in the first quarter of 2013.
The new solution will utilize Microsoft Dynamics AX, along with Microsoft server solutions and tools and the Windows Azure platform to take advantage of Microsoft’s public cloud offerings.
“Our strategy with Microsoft Dynamics AX is to provide a robust platform for game-changing solutions like the new Dealer Management System from Dominion,” said Christian Pedersen, general manager of Microsoft Dynamics AX. “The power and flexibility of Microsoft Dynamics AX enables partners like Dominion to rapidly and cost-effectively develop line-of-business solutions that drive accelerated business value for their customers.”
Robert Berndt, president of Dominion Dealer Solutions, added, “The automotive DMS market has been dominated by large, legacy systems that severely limit the ability of dealers and manufacturers to meet customers' expectations and differentiate themselves from their competition. Our relationship with Microsoft gives us the capability to meet the needs of the market, and more, on day one."
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