ARKONA to Offer On-Demand Solutions to BMW Motorrad USA Dealers; ARKONA Dealer Management System Certified for Use in Elite Motorcycle Dealerships
SALT LAKE CITY--Dec. 6, 2005--ARKONA Inc. (OTC: ARKN), the leader in on-demand dealer management solutions for the powersports and automobile industry, announced today an agreement with BMW Motorrad USA, a division of BMW of North America, LLC, to provide a communications interface between BMW Motorrad dealers and BMW's corporate offices.This agreement makes ARKONA's proven dealer management system available to all BMW Motorrad dealers and enables them to conduct accounting, sales, parts ordering/return and service functions within the dealership. Additionally, dealers will be able to electronically submit financial statements, parts orders and warranty claims to BMW of North America's corporate headquarters.
"This agreement is significant to ARKONA due to BMW Motorrad's worldwide reputation and esteemed motorcycle products," said Alan Rudd, chairman and CEO, ARKONA. "We are committed to offering BMW Motorrad dealers great products and back that up with a comprehensive set of service and support offerings."
Under the agreement, participating BMW Motorrad dealerships have access to ARKONA specialists for software setup, data conversion, on-site training, toll-free phone support, and software updates. The ARKONA dealer management solution is already installed in more than 10 BMW Motorrad dealer locations.
About ARKONA Inc.
Founded in 1996, ARKONA is a public company and a leader in automotive and powersports management solutions. ARKONA's Dealer Management System also leads the market in technologically superior e-business solutions for automotive dealers that fully integrate back office systems with a retail Web presence. In this market ARKONA is the premier Application Service Provider (ASP). For more information visit the ARKONA Web site at www.ARKONA.com.
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