Dealers Must Upgrade Computer Systems To Meet Big Three Auto Makers' Requirements--Jackson, Rolfes, Spurgeon & Co. and Schneider Downs & Co. Offer Dealers Implementation Services.Business Editors & Automotive Writers CINCINNATI--(AutomotiveWire)--March 21, 2002 Better Communication and Advanced Options of New System Could Also Bring Computer Security Risks DaimlerChrysler, Ford and General Motors have joined forces to create a standardized standardized pertaining to data that have been submitted to standardization procedures. standardized morbidity rate see morbidity rate. standardized mortality rate see mortality rate. , Web-based format for communicating with their dealers. This means that auto dealers have to implement a book of one-inch thick guidelines guidelines, n.pl a set of standards, criteria, or specifications to be used or followed in the performance of certain tasks. , in some cases by the end of the year. "We believe the new standard provides an excellent technology foundation for auto dealers," said Mallory Collier, leader of the automobile dealership focus group of Jackson, Rolfes, Spurgeon & Co. "These are industry standards for networks and communications which will enable auto dealers to improve the effectiveness of their operations." Currently, many dealerships communicate with their factories with a direct, dial-up connection. The new Web-based standard will allow greater flexibility and more options. However, the new Web-based format does open dealers to computer security risks. "An essential part of planning for implementation of these new standards should include security, anti-virus, back-up and firewall technologies," said John Stafford John Stafford may refer to:
The new standards will be used by the manufacturers as they develop new computer systems to enable communication with their dealers on inventory and parts ordering, order status and financial data. Two Ohio accounting firms that specialize spe·cial·ize v. 1. To limit one's profession to a particular specialty or subject area for study, research, or treatment. 2. To adapt to a particular function or environment. in serving auto dealerships have partnered to assist dealers in understanding and implementing the new standard. Jackson, Rolfes, Spurgeon & Co. in Cincinnati and Schneider Downs & Co. in Columbus and Pittsburgh can offer dealers pre and post implementation services. About Jackson, Rolfes, Spurgeon & Co. Jackson, Rolfes, Spurgeon & Co. is a full-service accounting and consulting firm Noun 1. consulting firm - a firm of experts providing professional advice to an organization for a fee consulting company business firm, firm, house - the members of a business organization that owns or operates one or more establishments; "he worked for a serving clients in Southwest Ohio, including Dayton and Cincinnati, as well as in Northern Kentucky and Eastern Indiana. The firm offers a broad range of services with the single-minded goal of maximizing each client's business success. The firm's employees have a collective commitment to client success using creativity, technological tools and the resources necessary to achieve goals. About Schneider Downs & Co. Schneider Downs is a provider of professional accounting, tax and business consulting services Noun 1. consulting service - service provided by a professional advisor (e.g., a lawyer or doctor or CPA etc.) service - work done by one person or group that benefits another; "budget separately for goods and services" . Recognized as the largest regional certified See certification. public accounting and business advisory firm in Western Pennsylvania Western Pennsylvania consists of the western third of the state of Pennsylvania in the United States. Pittsburgh is the largest city in the region, with a metropolitan area of about 2.4 million people, and is the cultural center for Western Pennsylvania. with a growing presence in Central Ohio, Schneider Downs strives to provide extraordinary levels of client satisfaction by combining and managing its key resources - personnel and technology. In 1999, Jackson, Rolfes Spurgeon & Co. and Schneider Downs & Co., Inc. formed a strategic alliance to provide value-added services A value-added service (VAS) is a telecommunications industry term for non-core services or, in short, all services beyond standard voice calls and fax transmissions. to all of Western Pennsylvania, Central and Southwest Ohio. Combined, these offices have over 270 people serving the accounting, tax and consulting needs of clients in the regional area. |
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