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Dominion Dealer Solutions and Microsoft have established a strategic
relationship to collaborate and create a next-generation Dealer
Management System (DMS) based on Microsoft Dynamics AX. The two
companies are combining the powerful foundation of Microsoft Dynamics AX
with Dominion Dealer Solutions’ extensive automotive retail expertise
and assets into an industry leading solution that will enable automotive
dealers and manufacturers to enhance customer experience, increase
revenue and profit and drive operational efficiencies. The solution will
utilize Microsoft Dynamics AX, along with Microsoft server solutions and
tools and the Windows Azure platform to take advantage of the
efficiencies and flexibility offered by 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.”
“Combining Dominion's experience crafted through relationships with over
11,000 rooftops and Microsoft's technology will result in a tremendous,
forward-looking Dealer Management System,” said Robert Berndt, President
of Dominion Dealer Solutions. “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. Dealers who use our DMS will experience flexibility
they never dreamed possible, and they will be positioned for the future
of automotive retailing.”
The relationship between Microsoft and Dominion is part of Microsoft
Business Solutions’ strategic Global Independent Solutions Vendor (ISV)
program, resulting in collaboration in R&D, marketing and sales.
Dominion selected Microsoft Dynamics AX as the platform for the DMS,
which offers the combination of industry leading ERP capabilities
required for a DMS, along with rich integration and custom development
capabilities that are ideal for a meeting the dynamic needs of a rapidly
evolving retail market.
“We are excited to welcome Dominion as a member of the Global ISV
program,” stated Doug Kennedy, Vice President of Partners for Microsoft
Dynamics. “Their long history of delivering value for their customers
aligns directly with our goals for the initiative.”
The new dealer management system will be initially rolled out to new
vehicle dealerships in the United States, starting in Q1 2013.
About Microsoft Dynamics
Microsoft Dynamics solutions empower your people to be more productive
and your systems to last longer and scale as your organization grows,
while enabling you to derive the insights necessary to respond quickly
in an ever-changing world.
About Microsoft
Founded in 1975, Microsoft (Nasdaq “MSFT”) is the worldwide leader in
software, services and solutions that help people and businesses realize
their full potential.
About Dominion Dealer Solutions
Dominion Dealer Solutions helps car dealers attract, retain, and service
customers for life. Dominion Dealer Solutions' marketing performance
system includes: lead generation, mobile apps, reputation management
solutions, web-based customer relationship and lead management tools;
custom digital marketing tools including websites, SEO, SEM, digital
advertising, specialized data aggregation; and inventory management
analytics including market reports. Every OEM and more than 60 percent
of auto dealers nationwide utilize the Dominion Dealer Solutions'
technologies to solve their marketing challenges. For more information,
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About Dominion Enterprises
Dominion Enterprises is a leading marketing services and publishing
company serving the automotive, recreational and commercial vehicle,
real estate, apartment rental, employment, parenting, and travel
industries. The company’s businesses provide a comprehensive suite of
technology-based marketing solutions including Internet advertising,
lead generation, customer relationship management, website design and
hosting, and data management services. The company has more than 45
market-leading websites reaching more than 17 million unique visitors
monthly. Millions of For Rent®, Employment Guide® and HotelCoupons.com®
publications are distributed across the U.S. each year. Headquartered in
Norfolk, Virginia, the company has 3,300 employees in more than 145
offices in the United States, Canada, England and Italy. For more
information, visit DominionEnterprises.com.

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