Tekion Is Taking Over Dealerships – But Here’s What You Need to Get Right

Tekion Is Taking Over Dealerships

There’s no denying it — Tekion is having a moment. Across the country, dealerships are making the move. Some are actively switching. Others are evaluating. And many more are watching closely, trying to decide if now is the time to jump in. It’s not happening by accident. A combination of real-world disruption and next-generation innovation … Read more

Dealership Cybersecurity During Acquisitions: Why Cybercriminals Are Watching Your Next Deal

Two business people shaking hands over a desk of financial charts, illustrating a dealership acquisition

Buying a dealership is exciting. New rooftops. New markets. New revenue opportunities.  But from a dealership cybersecurity perspective, it’s also one of the most vulnerable moments in your organization’s lifecycle. Cybercriminals know it. And they plan around it. When a dealership acquires another store, leadership attention shifts to contracts, financing, staffing, and system integration. Meanwhile, … Read more

Why Microsoft 365 Security Isn’t Just a Dealership IT Concern – It’s a Dealership Survival Strategy

Microsoft 365 Security Isn’t Just an IT Concern

For most modern auto and truck dealerships, Microsoft 365 isn’t just a productivity suite — it’s the backbone of daily operations. Email, calendars, financial reporting, HR systems, customer records, collaboration tools, and even service workflows live inside this cloud tenant. But here’s the hard truth: just because your data lives in Microsoft 365 doesn’t mean … Read more

Dealership IT vs. Dealership Cybersecurity: Why Your Dealership Needs Both

Dealership IT vs Dealership Cybersecurity

If you’ve ever said, “Our IT team handles cybersecurity,” this blog is for you. In dealerships, it’s easy to lump “technology stuff” into one big bucket. Computers, networks, passwords, malware… it all feels related, right?  Well—kind of. Dealership IT and dealership cybersecurity absolutely work together, but they’re built for very different missions. Think of it … Read more

Navigating The AI Roadmap: AI Opportunities & Challenges for Car Dealerships

Artificial Intelligence

Modern car dealerships are continually seeking innovative ways to enhance customer experience, streamline operations, and stay ahead of the competition. Enter artificial intelligence (AI) – a game-changer that offers unparalleled opportunities for dealerships to thrive in an increasingly digital auto retailing landscape. However, there is a problem – among the promises of AI lie lurking … Read more

The Clock is Ticking – Why Upgrading to Windows 11 is Crucial

clicking time bomb

Update, October 2026: Windows 10 support ended on October 14, 2025, and paid Extended Security Updates Year 1 for business PCs ends October 13, 2026. For current dates, costs, and a store-by-store plan, read our Windows 10 Extended Security Updates action plan for dealerships. Microsoft has announced that support for Windows 10 will end on … Read more