Ocentrix Inc., a developer of Web-based systems for managing

retail auto dealerships, announces the establishment of the Ocentrix

Partner Network (OPN).

According to the company, OPN represents a group of select partners whose applications allow

open sharing of data between their programs and the accounting, parts

and service features of Ocentrix 360, a Web-based solution for

managing dealer operations. Initial OPN partners include EDS

Automotive Retail Group, ProMax Online, PenSoft Payroll and Who's

Calling.

The company says through the establishment of OPN, Ocentrix and its partners will

collaborate on the integration of complementary applications. Collectively, this Dealer Solutions Network (DSN) will

provide dealers with the flexibility to select applications that

satisfy the individual needs of their business rather than having to

settle for one-size-fits-all offerings from current vendors.

"At Ocentrix, we have a new vision for how technology solutions

can transform the way dealers manage and grow their businesses," said

Jim Roche, CEO of Ocentrix. "At the core of this vision is the

recognition that no single company can adequately deliver all of the

technology solutions a dealer may need."

As part of the OPN agreement, partners will adhere to a set of

open standards for data exchange with Ocentrix 360. Partners are also

encouraged to adopt Web-based strategies that leverage the Internet

for inter-application communication. Ocentrix developers support

partners by encouraging their employment of best practices for

deploying new Web-based solutions that take full advantage of Ocentrix

360's standards-based software architecture.

According to the company, as a Web-based application, Ocentrix 360 can be accessed from any

Internet-enabled Windows PC using Microsoft Internet Explorer. The

software functions as the central hub of a solutions network by

sharing its accounting, parts and service data with F&I, CRM, payroll

and other specialized partner applications. This is accomplished by

using an application programming interface (API), which allows OPN

partners to adopt a standard set of rules for structuring data

transactions between applications.

For more information on OPN, or to learn how to become an OPN

member, please contact Mark Fiebig, SVP/Corporate Development, at

206/625-9393 x3018, or markf@ocentrix.com and visit www.ocentrix.com.

About Ocentrix

Ocentrix, headquartered in Seattle, supplies information services

and integrated solutions to the vehicle dealership industry. The

company develops and supports open-architecture,

Web-centric solutions.