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For five decades, CDK has been delivering innovative solutions that empower dealers to manage their operations and forge stronger connections with customers at over 15,000 retail sites throughout North America. The CDK Dealership Xperience enhances the potential for dealers by offering a range of sophisticated solution suites that integrate smoothly with our Foundations Suite, thereby driving performance improvements. • Foundations Suite: This is the foundational element of the platform that provides essential, built-in capabilities necessary for effectively managing all dealership workflows while ensuring an exceptional customer experience from the outset. • Fixed Operations Suite: Recognized as the most extensive solution available, it enables dealers to cultivate customer loyalty, optimize parts and service operations, and enhance profitability. • Modern Retail Suite: This suite minimizes friction in the buying process and elevates customer engagement and revenue by streamlining and simplifying the purchasing experience that consumers now anticipate. • Intelligence Suite: It leverages the power of data-driven insights to enhance performance and foster customer loyalty through the use of advanced analytics, artificial intelligence, and machine learning. In summary, CDK's comprehensive offerings are designed to address the evolving needs of dealerships and their customers, ensuring they remain competitive in a rapidly changing market landscape.

eBuyerAssist by Eyvo is an AI-powered, cloud-based eProcurement platform built to modernize and automate the entire procurement lifecycle — from requisition to fulfillment. Modular and scalable, it helps organizations work smarter, faster, and with greater control. Using AI, the platform enhances strategic sourcing, supplier and contract management, inventory planning, approval workflows, budget control, invoice matching, vendor credit checks, and risk compliance. Intelligent automation reduces manual effort, improves accuracy, and provides real-time insights for better decision-making. By centralizing procurement into one intuitive system, eBuyerAssist delivers greater visibility, stronger compliance, reduced costs, and measurable ROI — enabling organizations to shift from reactive purchasing to predictive, data-driven procurement.

LeanData simplifies complex B2B revenue processes with a powerful no-code platform that unifies data, tools, and teams. From lead routing to buying group coordination, LeanData helps organizations make faster, smarter decisions — accelerating revenue velocity and improving operational efficiency. Enterprises like Cisco and Palo Alto Networks trust LeanData to optimize their GTM execution and adapt quickly to change.

Bravo Store Systems — The All-in-One Firearms POS for Retail, Ranges, and eCommerce Bravo Store Systems provides a complete, audit-ready POS that unites firearm retail, range operations, compliance, and online sales in one platform. Trusted by more than 1,200+ FFLs nationwide, Bravo helps gun stores and ranges work faster, stay compliant, and grow across every channel. Unlike systems that piece together multiple vendors, Bravo’s connected design handles every aspect of operations—sales, transfers, ATF compliance, range scheduling, and eCommerce—with total accuracy and real-time visibility. Every 4473 is validated at entry, A&D bound book updates instantly, and audit exports are ready in clicks, keeping you inspection-ready 24/7. What sets Bravo apart: • Compliance Confidence: e4473 with digital retention to spec, automatic Form 3310.4 detection, and 8300 cash triggers built in. • Integrated eCommerce: Publish your inventory directly to UsedGuns.com and Guns.com with one click. Listings stay in sync automatically—prices, photos, serials, and availability—driving online visibility without sacrificing in-store traffic. • Distributor Integrations: RSR, Davidson’s, Lipsey’s, and Sports South catalogs tie directly into purchasing and replenishment. • Range Management: Handle waivers, lane assignments, memberships, and classes from one intuitive dashboard. • Operational ROI: Task Manager replaces report-chasing with role-based prompts, saving up to 15–20 hours per week. With Bravo, every transaction, form, and listing works together—no duplicate data entry, no bolt-ons, no lost hours. From the counter to the range to your online store, Bravo automates the complex so you can focus on customers, safety, and growth. Bravo Store Systems — Audit-Ready Firearms POS with Built-In eCommerce.

BLAZE is the award-winning, AI-Powered Cannabis Retail Platform that revolutionizes how dispensaries operate. We don't just offer tools—we infuse Artificial Intelligence into the core of our comprehensive software suite, giving your business an intelligent advantage. This AI-driven solution instantly enhances operational efficiency, radically simplifies inventory oversight through automation, and ensures flawless, automated reporting for state compliance. Our user-friendly, web-based BLAZE Retail POS is backed by an enterprise-level dashboard, offering seamless hardware integration and an intuitive experience that staff can master instantly. The complete suite of AI-enhanced tools empowers your team to boost sales with smart product recommendations, flawlessly execute promotional strategies, and handle transactions smoothly. By maintaining peak operational efficiency, you can deliver an elevated customer experience every time. Recognized as the leading software in the cannabis industry, BLAZE provides the data and real-time insights needed to rapidly enhance sales, significantly improve customer loyalty, and achieve sustained profitability. BLAZE provides the resources and adaptability needed for your cannabis business to thrive at any size.

Vehicle Acquisition Network (VAN) is a purpose-built vehicle sourcing platform that enables car dealerships to acquire high-margin, fast-turning used vehicles directly from private sellers—bypassing auctions, reducing acquisition costs, and accelerating inventory turn. Today’s automotive market is more competitive than ever. Wholesale prices are climbing, auction fees are rising, and reconditioning delays eat into profitability. VAN solves this by giving dealers the tools and talent they need to target, engage, and acquire for-sale-by-owner (FSBO) vehicles in their local market with speed and efficiency. With VAN, dealers can: Access thousands of local private-party listings in real time Use AI-powered filters to find the most profitable cars Automate personalized outreach and follow-up with sellers Track communications, tasks, and acquisition progress in one unified CRM Eliminate auction fees, transport delays, and wholesale surprises For stores that lack time or staff to do this work in-house, VAN also offers a Managed Buyer program—a turnkey service where VAN’s expert acquisition team works on your behalf to find, contact, and negotiate with private sellers. It’s like hiring a full-time buyer without the overhead. Whether you're a single rooftop looking for more control or a large group scaling a private-party acquisition strategy, VAN adapts to your dealership's workflow and goals. Dealers using VAN regularly see faster turn times, higher front-end grosses, and more predictable inventory pipelines. Trusted by over 250 rooftops across the U.S. and Canada, VAN is how modern dealers compete with Carvana, CarMax, and other direct-to-consumer disruptors—by sourcing smarter, not just spending more.

NMI Payments transforms payments from a backend function into a strategic growth driver. Designed for software companies. SaaS platforms, ISVs and ISO partners, it enables you to embed, brand, and monetize payments directly within your software—without becoming a PayFac or taking on compliance complexity. As a full-stack processor, acquirer, and technology partner, NMI manages underwriting, risk, and regulatory oversight behind the scenes. The result: faster go-to-market, stronger brand control, and new recurring revenue streams. With modular design and white-label flexibility, NMI adapts to your business model, whether you’re processing payments online, in-store, in-app, or unattended. Key Benefits Launch white-labeled payments in weeks, not months Control pricing, share in transaction revenue, and own the customer relationship Built-in compliance, risk, and fraud prevention tools Flexible integration via no-code, low-code, or full API access Developer-First Experience NMI’s developer environment bridges business and technical needs. Developers gain instant sandbox access, prebuilt SDKs, and intuitive APIs to test, integrate, and deploy quickly. Guided onboarding, dynamic sandbox simulations, and drop-in components make payments easier to build and maintain. Business teams can explore revenue opportunities through self-service tools and instant earnings insights. With NMI Payments, you can embed and scale payments without losing control—powering faster launches, stronger retention, and lasting growth

Our emphasis lies in the large-scale creation, distribution, and repurposing of content, which empowers businesses to engage a broader audience while minimizing the need for substantial internal resources or specialized knowledge. This approach enables small and medium enterprises to enhance their competitive edge and expand without becoming overly dependent on paid advertising. By leveraging the most extensive and effective traffic sources available globally, companies can attract more targeted buyer traffic, thereby improving their online brand presence and boosting conversion rates across all channels. Ultimately, this strategy fosters sustainable growth and enhances overall market visibility.

Founded in 2004, a global market-leading software provider focused on credit risk automation for lenders looking to provide an efficient, competitive, and seamless omnichannel financing journey. Axe Finance developed Axe Credit Portal – ACP – a future-proof AI- driven solution to automate the entire credit lifecycle from KYC to servicing including origination, credit scoring, and automatic decision-making. ACP is a multi-segment digital lending solution covering not only Retail, Commercial, Corporate, FIs, and Sovereign segments but also other specific types of lending such as Microfinance, BNPL, Embedded financing, Islamic finance, Green Loans, debt servicers & collectors. Axe Credit Portal – ACP – is a future-proof AI-driven solution to automate the loan process from KYC to servicing including scoring, automatic decisioning, limit management, and collateral management. ACP is a locally hosted or cloud-based solution for lenders looking to provide an efficient, competitive, and seamless omnichannel financing journey for all client segments (Retail, Commercial, Corporate, Sovereign, and FIs.) ACP is a multi-segment digital lending solution covering not only Retail, Commercial, Corporate, FIs, and Sovereign segments but also other specific types of lending such as Microfinance, BNPL, Embedded financing, Islamic finance, Green Loans, debt servicers & collectors. Axe Finance is the trusted partner of leading global banking institutions such as Société Générale, OTP Bank, APS Bank, Arab National Bank, Al Rajhi Bank, Saudi EXIM Bank, QNB, ADCB, FAB, Bank of Bahrain and Kuwait, Bangkok Bank, Vietcombank, VIB, Permata Bank, BRED Bank Cambodia, Fidelity Bank, Polaris Bank, African Development Bank Group. among many others.

Established in New York City in 1992, Runit specializes in cloud-based retail management systems, specifically designed for high-end fashion, footwear, and gift retail chains. Our versatile platform offers comprehensive support around the clock, enabling seamless integration of operations across various locations such as stores, warehouses, and online platforms. Runit RealTime Cloud is designed to cater to any size of retail chain, whether you operate three, fifty, or even more stores, enhancing various aspects of your business including ordering, distribution, customer service, payment processing, and e-commerce functionalities. Compatible with PC, Mac, and iPad, Runit RealTime Cloud allows you to utilize existing hardware, making it a practical solution for retailers. Our extensive experience, combined with a flexible subscription model, ensures affordability for businesses with limited budgets, as we do not impose any lengthy contracts or hefty upfront payments. Don't hesitate to reach out for a customized demo to explore how our solutions can transform your retail operations today!