Authenticom announced it has launched DVSync, a desktop application that gives vehicle dealers control over how data is moved from their dealership management system (DMS) to their vendors. The company said that the application, which is part of Authenticom’s DealerVault data solution, gives dealers who use a CDK DMS a “fast, cost-effective method for secure data transfer.”
“DVSync simplifies the data transfer process and is an important addition to our DealerVault data solutions,” said Steve Cottrell, CEO of Authenticom. “At one point, DealerVault serviced a vast majority of CDK Dealers. DVSync represents a significant part of Authenticom’s growth strategy to recapture market share moving forward.”
DVSync is consistent with CDK’s policies for DMS access. Through DVSync, CDK dealers will have complete visibility and a web-based interface, providing a “better, more cost-effective choice over how their data is shared,” the company said.
Secure data transfer is one of the most important functions in dealership technology, Authenticom said. It enables dealers and their vendors to perform a wide variety of business functions including sales, service and vehicle finance offers.
Since all the information needed for these activities is housed on the dealership management system, some DMS companies have had limited access to this critical business data in the past. When dealers need to share information with business partners, such as an advertising agency or an accounting firm, they need a safe and secure way to transfer the data. DVSync, paired with DealerVault, gives CDK dealers control over when, how and with whom data is shared.
