PBS Systems selected as Microsoft Automotive Retail Solutions partner
Calgary, AB January 22, 2007 – PBS Systems Inc. (PBS) announced that the company has been selected as a strategic partner in Microsoft’s new Automotive Retail Solutions program.
“Today, Microsoft welcomes PBS to Microsoft’s new Automotive Retail Solutions program which recognizes PBS’ strategic use of Microsoft tools and technology within the company’s dealership management application,” said John Reed, Director, Automotive Retail Solutions, Microsoft Corp. “PBS has been delivering Microsoft Windows-based solutions for more than ten years. We view PBS as a strategic partner in the automotive retail markets for Canada and the United States. We look forward to continue working with PBS in our new program as they continue to develop innovative retail capabilities to help dealers improve sales, customer satisfaction and operational efficiency.”
The Microsoft Automotive Retail Solutions program represents Microsoft’s ongoing commitment to enabling innovation in the global Automotive Retail marketplace, via partners that offer leading solutions for dealers, importers and manufacturers.
“Microsoft is a strategic partner in our business and we are extremely pleased with their increased focus on the automotive market. Our ongoing relationship with Microsoft continues to put PBS in a prime position to be an extremely comfortable decision for many dealers looking to upgrade to more feature rich software.” Said Kevin Preston, Director of Marketing for PBS.
As the 3rd largest provider of Dealer Management Systems in North America, PBS has been a Microsoft Partner for over 12 years, and first launched its Windows based Dealer Management Systems in 1996. PBS is focused on providing cost saving, revenue generating software tools to the Automotive marketplace.
For more information please contact Kevin Preston, Director of Marketing at kevinp@pbssystems.com. |