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MSDMS™ 5.0 released for MS Dynamics AX 2009 SP1

We have the pleasure to announce the release of MSDMS™ 5.0. Our next generation DMS-solution is delivered as an embedded Dealer Management System (DMS) in Microsoft Dynamics AX 2009 SP1.
It will be available for demo through our partners worldwide.

Currently this new version is being implemented at various dealerships internationally.

Please contact our
partners to get a full demo.
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A Microsoft Dynamics AX casestory

'The Times They Are A-changing' Bob Dylan once chanted in the sixties, but the words are more than valid today.

With the current economic climate in mind, it is highly important that your dealership is able to respond to market needs, streamline processes and create efficiency in order to reduce operating costs and maximise sales opportunities. In short, it is increasingly important to be able to work smarter, faster and better.

This
casestory describes Microsoft® Business Solutions (MBS) which specializes in the development and support of the Microsoft Dynamics® product line. Acquisitions left MBS with 11 financial systems that led to internal inefficiencies, including nonstandardized processes across locations and an inconsistent customer service experience. To operate effectively as one business group, MBS worked with Microsoft IT and a Microsoft Gold Certified Partner to deploy Microsoft Dynamics® AX. The new solution helps MBS streamline operations, reducing IT support and staffing requirements. And now that business data resides in one database, MBS can improve business insight, help ensure compliance, and provide more responsive customer service.

With MSDMS™ as an embedded solution in Microsoft Dynamics™ AX, dealerships are provided with software that combines proven business management functionality with special extensions for automotive retail – supporting all necessary business processes in Sales, CRM, Parts, Service and Accounting.

MSDMS™ is highly capable of meeting your business needs both now and in the future.

Please contact our
partners to get a full introduction to MSDMS™.
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Infonizer ApS and V.V.P Podlech GmbH Announce Pilot Relationship

V.V.P. Podlech and INFONIZER have committed to work together in a partnership to install MSDMS™ in the Podlech automotive sales and service business in Germany

AUTOMECHANIKA, FRANKFURT — September 16, 2008 — Infonizer and V.V.P. Podlech announced today that MSDMS™ - also known as the Dealer Management System for Microsoft Dynamics AX - has been installed in Podlech business, which includes Volvo sales and service, as well as Ford Service. The two parties will work together in a partnership to evaluate and further enhance the system for the German market with the intent of having Podlech live on the system in 2009 as the first dealership in Germany.

“Our DMS business is all about empowering our distribution channel with the best from two worlds: Deep automotive industry expertise and the ability to develop and bring a Microsoft Dynamics AX based DMS to market. Our partnership with Podlech is a stellar example of this type of unique partnership. We are truly excited about announcing Podlech as our partner for piloting MSDMS™ in Germany”, says Niels Skjoldager, Chief Operating Officer of Infonizer.

“Our key motivation for entering the relationship with Infonizer is our desire to drive significant change into the operations of our dealership business as well as a keen interest to be an active part in changing the landscape of DMS in the German market. We absolutely believe that MSDMS™ and the Microsoft relationship is a sustainable and viable new DMS offering to the automotive dealership business. A modern, flexible, functionally rich, yet open DMS platform seems to be the strategic answer to the need for change in our industry. With Infonizer and MSDMS™ we see that change entering the market. This product simply gives back the database to the dealership so that we obtain clarity and 360 degree visibility of our business, while being in control of our business processes”, says Thorsten Podlech, Dealer Principal of V.V.P. Podlech GmbH .

MSDMS™ is an international DMS developed for use by automotive dealers and services. The solution is certified by Microsoft under the Certified for Microsoft Dynamics program, which signifies that the solution has met Microsoft Corporations highest standard for partnerdeveloped software.

About Infonizer
Infonizer is a strategic Gold Certified Microsoft Dynamics AX ISV having competencies as an ISV and a Microsoft Business Solutions partner. The company develops and distributes
software tailored to the needs of automotive retail (automotive dealers and services). The main product, MSDMS™ - Dealer Management System for Microsoft Dynamics AX - is sold through select partners worldwide as an embedded software solution and is a Certified for Microsoft Dynamics AX solution. The company is owned by the Nellemann Group (Denmark), which has more than 100 years of automotive industry expertise and over a decade of software development expertise in the automotive retail and wholesale industries.

About V.V.P. Podlech GmbH
V.V.P. Podlech GmbH located in Hattingen, Germany looks back on a 25 years of experience as an auto dealer. The business is run in the second generation by the Northwood-University graduates Dennis und Thorsten Podlech. The dealership carries a
Ford and Volvo franchise and employs 40 people. IT always had an top priority to manage processes, lower costs and increase customer satisfaction. Since 1996 the website
www.podlech.de is online and won several awards. In the last 12 years the website was honored for its innovative services. The website will be rated under the TOP10 by this years “Internet-Sales-Award”, announced on Automechanika by the German magazine Kfz-Betrieb. In spring of 2007 Podlech launched a new venture called “Fahrzeugklinik”. The “Fahrzeugklinik” (car-clinic) is the first bodyshop-concept with a clear brand profile.

For additional information
Kenneth Stubban, kst@infonizer.com
Thorsten Podlech, 02324-9367-0, thorsten@podlech.de

(German version)
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Infonizer earns ‘Certified For Microsoft Dynamics’ accrediation

Dealer Management System for Microsoft Dynamics AX has met Microsoft’s highest standard for Partner-Developed Software Solutions

COPENHAGEN — JUNE 23, 2008 — Infonizer announced today that its Dealer Management System for Microsoft Dynamics AX, developed for use by automotive dealers and services, is now Certified for Microsoft Dynamics, which signifies that the solution has met Microsoft Corp.’s highest standard for partner-developed software. By successfully meeting all certification requirements, Dealer Management System for Microsoft Dynamics AX can now carry the distinct Certified for Microsoft Dynamics logo.

Solutions that are Certified for Microsoft Dynamics have demonstrated development quality and compatibility with the Microsoft Dynamics product on which it runs by passing rigorous VeriTest software solution testing for Microsoft Dynamics and are profiled in the Microsoft Partner Solution Profiler tool. In addition, the Microsoft Dynamics partner must have customers who are successfully using the certified solution and are willing to recommend it, be enrolled in a Partner Service Plan with Microsoft, and be a Gold Certified Partner in the Microsoft Partner Program.

For customers, Certified for Microsoft Dynamics helps identify Microsoft Dynamics solutions that have been tested for compatibility, meet high quality standards, and are successfully used by existing customers. This certification represents a significant step in elevating the standard for partner-developed software solutions for industry-specific business applications. By highlighting these solutions, Microsoft also creates new opportunities for partners to expand their reseller channel and to better promote their packaged Microsoft Dynamics solution for customers.

“By requiring both the software solution and the partner to meet our highest standards, Microsoft is assuring customers that these certified solutions work with their investments in Microsoft Dynamics,” said Doug Kennedy, vice president, Microsoft Dynamics Partners. “Microsoft congratulates Infonizer on achieving the Certified for Microsoft Dynamics status for Dealer Management System for Microsoft Dynamics AX by demonstrating its success and commitment in delivering a leading Microsoft Dynamics solution.”

Dealer Management System for Microsoft Dynamics AX is the IT solution for automotive dealers and services with an all-inclusive software, which supports all necessary business processes in vehicle sales, CRM, parts, service and accounting. With a DMS as an embedded solution in Microsoft Dynamics AX, the dealerships is provided with software that combines proven business management functionality with special extensions for automotive retail. At the same time, the dealership will benefit from the ease of customizing Dealer Management System for Microsoft Dynamics AX to suit specific needs. The software package has a basic structure that can be modified to fulfill any manufacturers’ and regional requirements as well as specific customer needs – all thanks to the Microsoft Dynamics AX software basis underneath it all.

Infonizer has specialized in innovating automotive retail through advanced Microsoft Dynamics AX based software solutions, targeting automotive dealers and providers of automotive services, who recognize the strategic importance of enabling their businesses to adapt rapidly to changes in both the business environment and customer demands.

“Infonizer has since its inception been focused on delivering high quality software based on Microsoft Dynamics AX, tailored to the specific needs of the automotive retail industry. Achieving the Certified for Microsoft Dynamics designation for Dealer Management System for Microsoft Dynamics AX is a clear indication of that commitment. Infonizer will continue its endeavors and strong global commitment to Microsoft, the Dynamics community and the automotive industry,” said Niels Skjoldager, COO, Infonizer.
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Worldwide Partner Conference 2008

Worldwide Partner Conference, Houston, July 7-10
It’s time to meet up, so once again Infonizer will attend the Microsoft Worldwide Partner Conference.

Infonizer will be participating at this year’s Worldwide Partner Conference (WPC) which will take place at George R. Brown Conference Center in Houston, Texas, USA, July 7-10.

See ya’ll in Houston.

Niels Skjoldager
COO

Finn Guldbrandsen Lund
VP Product Management

Erik L. Andersen
VP Sales & Operations
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New release of MSDMS 4

Today we have the pleasure to announce the release of MSDMS™ 4.2. The product is delivered as an embedded Dealer Management System (DMS) in Microsoft Dynamics AX 4.0 SP2 and it will be available for demo through our partners worldwide. As we have concentrated our efforts on developing core DMS functionality, this release will be able to handle the majority of the functions needed to manage a dealership.
Next release is scheduled for the fall of this year.

Please contact our partners to get a full demo.
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Convergence creates a unique environment which brings us together with our customers, partners and Microsoft employees to interact, network, build relationships, share ideas and have fun.

Convergence creates a unique environment which brings us together with our customers, partners and Microsoft employees to interact, network, build relationships, share ideas and have fun.

We look forward to see you in Orlando.

COO Niels Skjoldager
VP Erik Lars Andersen – Business Development
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Infonizer and BrightConsult (Russian Federation) announce partnership

NADA 2008 - San Francisco (February 2008) – INFONIZER and BRIGHTCONSULT announce partnership for the Russian DMS market.

Gold Certified Microsoft Partner BrightConsult (NaviCon Group) and strategic Microsoft partner Infonizer have reached an agreement regarding a partnership for the Russian DMS market, extending to the entire CIS.

The relationship includes the right for BrightConsult to sell, implement and service the Infonizer Dealer Management System for Microsoft Dynamics AX as an embedded DMS software solution in the Russian market.

Infonizer develops its DMS product as embedded code in the layered architecture of Microsoft Dynamics AX at the highest possible level of engineering workmanship, and distributes its products through select strategic partners in select geographies.

Dealer Management System for Microsoft Dynamics AX targets automotive dealers and services and inprinciple any installation varying from a few users per site to thousands of concurrent users.

"The DMS solution resulting in the strategic alliance between Microsoft and Infonizer has a great potential in the Russian market. We are proud that Infonizer chose us as the partner and we are sure that synergy of this modern solution and our experience in Russian car dealer automation will give a positive result. Weare going to offer Infonizer DMS to large and middle sized car dealer networks, which have aggressive plans to grow", says Innokenty Belotsky, General Manager of BrightConsult

"We are very excited to enter the Russian DMS market in a partnership with BrightConsult and with that their deep automotive knowledge related to their BrightAuto business based on Microsoft Dynamics NAV. This relationship will be a key driver for developing our market opportunity in the big Russian market as the need for a new DMS based on modern age technology is high in demand in this great nation. We are delighted to be working with thought leaders in the Russian software business", says Erik Andersen, Vice President of Infonizer.

Please contact BrightConsult or Infonizer for further information.

About INFONIZER
INFONIZER is a Gold Certified Microsoft Dynamics AX ISV. The company develops and distributes software tailored to the needs of automotive retail (automotive dealers and services). The main product, Dealer Management System for Microsoft Dynamics AX, is sold through select partners worldwide as an embedded software solution and is Certified for Microsoft Dynamics AX. The company is owned by the Nellemann Group (Denmark), which has more than 100 years of automotive industry expertise and over a decade of software development expertise in automotive retail and wholesale industry. Infonizer is innovating automotive retail through advanced software solutions, targeting automotive dealers and services that recognize the strategic importance of enabling their business to rapidly adapt to changes in the business environment and changes in customer demands.

About BRIGHTCONSULT
BRIGHTCONSULT is a Gold Certified Microsoft Partner and the best Microsoft Dynamics partner in the automotive industry in Russia. The company implements software based on Microsoft technologies for car dealers, services and distributors. The company is part of the NaviCon Group – one of the best Microsoft partners in Russia and member of Microsoft President Club.
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Infonizer and Esseitalia (Italy) announce strategic partnership

NADA 2008 - San Francisco – INFONIZER and ESSEITALIA announce strategic partnership for the Italian market.

Automotive Dealer Management System provider Esseitalia and strategic Microsoft partner Infonizer have reached an agreement regarding a strategic relationship for the Italian market.

The relationship includes the right for Esseitalia to distribute, sell, implement and service the Infonizer Dealer Management System for Microsoft Dynamics AX as an embedded DMS software solution for the Italian market.

Infonizer develops its DMS product as embedded code in the layered architecture of Microsoft Dynamics AX at the highest possible level of engineering workmanship, and distributes its products through strategic partners in select geographies.

Dealer Management System for Microsoft Dynamics AX targets automotive dealers and services and in principle any installation varying from a few users per site to thousands of concurrent users.

“The partnership with Infonizer and Microsoft for the distribution of the MSDMS solution sets a milestone in Esseitalia evolution and we are confident that this is going to set new standards in the future of IT in the automotive retail sector.

The car dealers will finally be able to use a DMS solution that is truly international, complete, modern, reliable, perfectly localized as far as fiscal and legal requirements and local common practices are concerned; all this is made possible by taking advantage of Microsoft technology and integration, as well as Infonizer and Esseitalia experience and competence in the motortrade industry.” Alberto Benzoni, Esseitalia Business Director, commented: “We do believe that the ability to perceive changes and promptly translate them into opportunities, is a key factor to make dealer business grow in a market which is rapidly changing and becoming more demanding; this is why the Infonizer/Microsoft Dynamics solution together with Esseitalia service quality, will prove to be a real competitive advantage”.

“We are very excited about our strategic relationship with the highly reputable and respected DMS provider Esseitalia. Our relationship will add tremendous value to our entire business as Esseitalia will also be working with Infonizer to drive the innovation of our DMS product, automotive industry relationships and of course building the Microsoft, Infonizer, Esseitalia DMS business in the Italian market”, says Niels Skjoldager, COO of Infonizer.

“Today, Microsoft welcomes Esseitalia as a new Automotive Retail Solutions partner, which recognizes Esseitalia’s strategic use of Microsoft tools and technology within the Infonizer DMS for Microsoft Dynamics AX dealership management application,” says John Reed, Director, Automotive Retail Solutions, Microsoft Corp. Built on Microsoft technology, Esseitalia’s and Infonizer’s solutions help dealers improve sales, customer satisfaction and operational efficiency.” Please contact Esseitalia or Infonizer for further information.

About INFONIZER
INFONIZER is a Gold Certified Microsoft Dynamics AX ISV. The company develops and distributes software tailored to the needs of automotive retail (automotive dealers and services). The main product, Dealer Management System for Microsoft Dynamics AX, is sold through select partners worldwide as an embedded software solution and is Certified for Microsoft Dynamics AX. The company is owned by the Nellemann Group (Denmark), which has more than 100 years of automotive industry expertise and over a decade of software development expertise in automotive retail and wholesale industry. Infonizer is innovating automotive retail through advanced software solutions, targeting automotive dealers and services that recognize the strategic importance of enabling their business to rapidly adapt to changes in the business environment and changes in customer demands.

About ESSEITALIA
Esseitalia is an Information Technology Company specialised in development and distribution of E.R.P. solutions, system integration and implementation services for the motortrade market. Founded in Italy in 1988, it currently employs 65 people at its Headquarters in Segrate, near Milan. The Company is a Microsoft Partner and his quality system is certified (ISO:9001/Vision2000), for both software developments and support services. Esseitalia products are designed with advanced C.A.S.E. tools, and developed with Microsoft Visual Studio according to an object oriented approach. Advanced solutions, reliability, and safeguarding of investments are some of the features that granted Esseitalia a solid Customer base and an excellent reputation in the market.
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Infonizer and Fesworld (Mexico) announce partnership

NADA 2008 - San Francisco – INFONIZER and BRIGHTCONSULT announce partnership for the Russian DMS market.

Gold Certified Microsoft Partner BrightConsult (NaviCon Group) and strategic Microsoft partner Infonizer have reached an agreement regarding a partnership for the Russian DMS market, extending to the entire CIS.

The relationship includes the right for BrightConsult to sell, implement and service the Infonizer Dealer Management System for Microsoft Dynamics AX as an embedded DMS software solution in the Russian market.

Infonizer develops its DMS product as embedded code in the layered architecture of Microsoft Dynamics AX at the highest possible level of engineering workmanship, and distributes its products through select strategic partners in select geographies.

Dealer Management System for Microsoft Dynamics AX targets automotive dealers and services and inprinciple any installation varying from a few users per site to thousands of concurrent users.

"The DMS solution resulting in the strategic alliance between Microsoft and Infonizer has a great potential in the Russian market. We are proud that Infonizer chose us as the partner and we are sure that synergy of this modern solution and our experience in Russian car dealer automation will give a positive result. Weare going to offer Infonizer DMS to large and middle sized car dealer networks, which have aggressive plans to grow", says Innokenty Belotsky, General Manager of BrightConsult

"We are very excited to enter the Russian DMS market in a partnership with BrightConsult and with that their deep automotive knowledge related to their BrightAuto business based on Microsoft Dynamics NAV. This relationship will be a key driver for developing our market opportunity in the big Russian market as the need for a new DMS based on modern age technology is high in demand in this great nation. We are delighted to be working with thought leaders in the Russian software business", says Erik Andersen, Vice President of Infonizer.

Please contact BrightConsult or Infonizer for further information.

About INFONIZER
INFONIZER is a Gold Certified Microsoft Dynamics AX ISV. The company develops and distributes software tailored to the needs of automotive retail (automotive dealers and services). The main product, Dealer Management System for Microsoft Dynamics AX, is sold through select partners worldwide as an embedded software solution and is Certified for Microsoft Dynamics AX. The company is owned by the Nellemann Group (Denmark), which has more than 100 years of automotive industry expertise and over a decade of software development expertise in automotive retail and wholesale industry. Infonizer is innovating automotive retail through advanced software solutions, targeting automotive dealers and services that recognize the strategic importance of enabling their business to rapidly adapt to changes in the business environment and changes in customer demands.

About BRIGHTCONSULT
BRIGHTCONSULT is a Gold Certified Microsoft Partner and one of the best Microsoft Dynamics partners in the automotive industry in Russia. The company implements software based on Microsoft technologies for car dealers, services and distributors. The company is part of the NaviCon Group – one of the best Microsoft partners in Russia and member of Microsoft President Club.
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Infonizer and Rock Solid Technologies (Caribbean) announce partnership

NADA 2008 - San Francisco – INFONIZER and ROCK SOLID TECHNOLOGIES announce partnership covering sales, marketing, localization, implementation and support of the Infonizer Dealer Management System for Microsoft Dynamics AX in the entire Caribbean geography.

Microsoft Dynamics AX partner Rock Solid Technologies has been granted the rights to sell and implement INFONIZER’s dealer management software in the entire Caribbean geography; Anguilla, Antigua, Aruba, Bahamas, Barbados, Barbuda, Belize, Bonaire, British Virgin Islands, Cayman Islands, Curacao, Dominica, Dominican Republic, French Guyana, Grenada, Guadeloupe, Guyana, Haiti, Jamaica, Martinique, Puerto Rico, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, St Barthelemy, St Martin/Saint Maarten, Suriname, Trinidad & Tobago, Turks and Caicos, US Virgin Islands. Rock Solid Technologies has successfully signed up their first pilot customer, a large distributor and retailer of cars in the region. The plan is to implement and go-live on the Infonizer Dealer Management System for Microsoft Dynamics AX in 2008. Infonizer develops its DMS product as embedded code in the layered architecture of Microsoft Dynamics AX at the highest possible level of engineering workmanship, and distributes its products through select strategic partners in select geographies. Infonizer support customers through its partners (2nd level support).

Dealer Management System for Microsoft Dynamics AX targets automotive dealers and services and in principle any installation varying from a few users per site to thousands of concurrent users. “Rock Solid is excited about our partnership with Infonizer and the opportunity to deliver this innovative DMS to dealers in the Caribbean. The combination of Infonizer and Microsoft Dynamics AX creates a new modern technological platform to meet the evolving business needs of the dealership market. With Rock Solid’s presence in the Caribbean, we are well positioned to deliver local, focused service to meet the business needs of a market that has been underserved by the traditional DMS providers” says Ray Mitchell, VP of Rock Solid.

“The Rock Solid and Infonizer partnership in the Caribbean establishes very important foot print in Latin America. With Rock Solid Technologies we will have a phenomenal basis for building our business in the automotive industry in the Caribbean with the possibility to further expand the relationship in the future”, says Niels Skjoldager, COO of Infonizer.

About INFONIZER
INFONIZER is a Gold Certified Microsoft Dynamics AX ISV. The company develops and distributes software tailored to the needs of automotive retail (automotive dealers and services). The main product, Dealer Management System for Microsoft Dynamics AX, is sold through select partners worldwide as an embedded software solution and is Certified for Microsoft Dynamics AX. The company is owned by the Nellemann Group (Denmark), which has more than 100 years of automotive industry expertise and over a decade of software development expertise in automotive retail and wholesale industry. Infonizer is innovating automotive retail through advanced software solutions, targeting automotive dealers and services that recognize the strategic importance of enabling their business to rapidly adapt to changes in the business environment and changes in customer demands.

About Rock Solid Technologies
Rock Solid is a Gold Certified Microsoft Dynamics AX VAR based in San Juan, Puerto Rico. The company focuses on implementing Microsoft ERP and CRM systems throughout the Caribbean, and has 12 years experience managing successful implementations in complex environments. Rock Solid’s team includes Microsoft Dynamics AX certified consultants and software engineers. The company specializes in distribution and retail businesses, and has long term experience in many sectors of the automotive industry.
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Microsoft and Infonizer announce strategic alliance

Copenhagen, Denmark and Redmond, USA – December 21, 2007

Microsoft and Infonizer are excited to announce a strategic alliance between the companies. Microsoft will work with Infonizer as a strategic partner in automotive retail, going to market globally with Dealer Management System (DMS) for Microsoft Dynamics AX.

Infonizer’s DMS solution is delivered as an embedded ISV solution with Dynamics AX, packaged to fit the needs and requirements of automotive dealers. The product will be certified as part of Microsoft’s Certified for Microsoft Dynamics program.

Infonizer will distribute Dealer Management System for Microsoft Dynamics AX through select partners worldwide, and will work with Microsoft on market strategy, business development and product planning.

Microsoft is committed to a Dynamics-AX based ecosystem for automotive retail, including the Dealer Management System for Microsoft Dynamics AX. Microsoft is also committed to working with strategic partner Infonizer to add the needed vertical functionality to Dynamics AX. In addition Microsoft will be working closely with other ISVs with solutions that integrate with Dealer Management System for Microsoft Dynamics AX, and DMS distribution partners to collectively develop the automotive retail AX ecosystem.
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2008 NADA Convention and Expo, San Francisco

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Infonizer will attend NADA’s 91st Annual Convention and Expo. 
Infonizer will attend the 2008 NADA Convention and Expo which will take place at the Moscone
Center, San Francisco, California, USA, February 9 ‐ 12. With over 600 exhibitors spanning 5
halls and 750,000 gross square feet, this promises to be a stunning convention.
  
The upcoming 91st NADA Convention and Expo focus on profitable ideas for dealers, which is
truly in the spirit of our Dealer Management System.  

Visit us at the Microsoft booth (2209W) located left from the entrance of the West Hall, level 2.
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