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

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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

Cloud Computing Benefits for Auto & Truck Dealers

Cloud Computing

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

Erik Nachbahr for Auto Dealer Today: “Your Dealership Belongs in the Cloud”

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

7 Tips for Auto Dealers to Prevent a Data Breach

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Nowadays, it’s not uncommon for an auto or truck retailer to collect sensitive customer information at numerous stages in the sales process, from financing to warranty management and beyond. However, most dealers aren’t thinking about data security on a day-to-day basis. When cybersecurity ends up on the back burner, that sensitive data can be put at … Read more

Are Slow Computers Killing Employee Productivity in Your Dealership?

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