Rome CompleteShop Integrates With Reynolds and Reynolds' ERA Retail
DAYTON, Ohio--Oct. 3, 2001--The Reynolds and Reynolds Company today announced the completion of the interface between Reynolds' ERA(R) automotive retail management system and Rome Technologies' CompleteShop collision repair management software package.
The integration of both management systems will empower dealership body shops to more effectively manage their operations.
This follows Rome Technologies' completion of Reynolds' Performance Path(TM) Data Access Certification Program. The program integrates third party applications with ERA while using industry standard utilities designed to keep the auto retailer's information safe and secure. CompleteShop was the first solution to market as part of the certification program.
"This program puts more power in the hands of auto retailers by streamlining the flow of information that is critical to managing their dealerships," said Michael McNeil, Reynolds Chief Privacy Officer and vice president of Data Services. "The certified solution offered by Rome Technologies establishes a unique and efficient channel for data integration that will deliver our auto retailing customers an entirely new level of information access."
Rome Technologies' CompleteShop software is one of the most comprehensive collision repair solutions available. This powerful and user-friendly solution includes a full range of reporting capabilities and functionality necessary for dealership body shops to maximize cycle time and profitability.
"This joint project with Reynolds empowers automotive retailers with an arsenal of data management tools equal to that of independent collision repair shops," said Scott Rome, founder and developer of Rome Technologies' CompleteShop. "We're excited about bringing CompleteShop into the auto retailing environment through Reynolds' industry-leading ERA system."
For a third party to become certified, Reynolds tests, evaluates and then certifies access to and from Reynolds' solutions. The Data Access Certification Program is one piece of Reynolds' Performance Path, a suite of services designed to provide auto retailers with expanded access to new networking and retailing solutions. For more information on Performance Path, go to www.reyrey.com/solutions/performance/autopp.html.
Rome Technologies is the oldest and largest provider of turnkey collision shop management solutions in the United States, spanning 44 states with over 2,400 CompleteShop users. In addition to providing one of the most efficient, flexible and user-friendly collision shop management software solutions available, Rome Technologies' supporting education program through Roman Legion University maximizes shop profitability through the definition of job description and work flow on a scaleable architecture accommodating the advanced skills of blueprinting and scheduling. To learn more about Rome Technologies' management solutions, go to www.rometech.com or call 800-373-ROME.
Reynolds and Reynolds, headquartered in Dayton, Ohio, is the leading provider of integrated information management solutions to the automotive retailing marketplace. The company's services include a full range of retail and enterprise management systems, networking and support, e-business applications, Web services, learning and consulting services, customer relationship management solutions, document management and leasing services. To find out more about the company, its vision, products and services, visit www.reyrey.com.
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