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
According to a study by the International Data Group, 69% of businesses are already using cloud technology in one capacity or another. Is your dealership one of these businesses? The cost of purchasing, owning and operating on-premise software applications can be a major drain on a dealership’s IT budget. Most significant are the costs associated … Read more
Helion’s President & Founder explains why dealerships should leverage the cloud, not fear it Some dealerships are behind the times when it comes to cloud computing and storage. In an article for Auto Dealer Today, Helion’s Erik Nachbahr cautions that relying on in-house servers is a recipe for data breach. “When you run office and … Read more
With a tech-savvy generation aging into car ownership, auto dealers can’t afford to let their online resources become a source of weakness.
With a solid internet connection and cutting-edge cloud software, auto dealerships can thrive in the digital realm.
Today, tech-savvy millennials make a significant population of car buyers. So, it makes sense to present them with experiences they are used to and the tools and avenues they prefer. In particular, we are referring to tech tools. Here are four tools your dealership should be using to transform your customers’ experience. Website and Content … Read more
One of the most common complaints that our Help Desk agents hear from dealership employees is that their computers are slow. If your dealership’s PCs are slow or the applications habitually freeze or crash, it’s killing your employees’ productivity. A recent study by the electronics company Sharp found that half of all office workers in … Read more