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Accelerating Sales for the Online Auto Dealer with Auto Bid Systems' LIVEoffer


As consumers are using the Internet to research, locate and buy both large and small durable goods, the auto industry has realized that increasing their presence on the web and offering purchasing solutions to consumers is extremely important. Until recently, the only solution auto dealers could offer is to “Provide a Quote”. ABS takes this one step further by allowing real-time interaction between consumers and dealers with their LIVEoffer application, including the OurSEM and LiveOffer solutions.


LIVEoffer gives car dealers a Business to Consumer (B2C) Web Services Platform providing patent pending user aggregated database management tools, and automated virtual storefronts that allow customers to e-Negotiate dealer direct new and used car prices online in real-time. Through OurSEM, ABS’ enterprise platform also provides for the creation of online advertising and the monitoring of keyword and targeted search terms so dealers can control these costs. Ultimately, ABS’ solutions are the foundation for auto dealers to provide a rich user experience on the web-whether a consumer is researching a car or ready to purchase one.


Leveraging Microsoft Technologies


ABS solutions are built on the Microsoft platform and support Microsoft’s efforts to enhance and expand on creating a rich experience for the web user. ABS is developing with Microsoft Silverlight technology to deliver rich media experiences and compelling interactive applications for the web that incorporate video, animation, interactivity and stunning user interfaces. Ultimately, ABS’ solutions encompass many Microsoft technologies such as Silverlight, Expressions, Visual Studio, Dynamics, SQL, and will deliver solutions targeting the web user experience, business intelligence, Live services, and mobility.
See more details about ABS or view a demo of the software.


Company Facts


Location – Herndon, VA
Stage – Early-to-mid stage/product development
Funding – Individual Investors
Team – Glen Gulyas, CEO; Ken Lees, President; Andrew Warner, CFO
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Published Thursday, November 29, 2007 2:15 PM by Rodney Bowen-Wright

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Rodney Bowen-Wright said:

Skoots (formally AutoBid Systems) made a big splash at this years National Automotive Dealer Association

March 6, 2008 12:28 PM

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About Rodney Bowen-Wright

Rodney Bowen-Wright is a Director of Business Development and manages vertical markets and mobility portfolios in the Microsoft Emerging Business team. This includes vertical solutions targeted at Financial Services, Automotive, Healthcare, Pharmaceutical industries as well as horizontal solutions across industries in the areas of CRM, PLM, Supply Chain and Risk Management. Prior to this role, Rodney has held various roles at Microsoft including US ISV Evangelism Manager responsible for incubating High Potential ISVs into the Microsoft ecosystem; a US ISV Platform and Strategy Advisor as well an ISV Technology Evangelist. Rodney holds a Masters degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering and prior to Microsoft held various leadership roles and architected several successful commercial products for Time Warner and Cadence Design Systems (his previous employers).
Rodney Bowen-Wright
Mobility & Vertical Markets
Rodney Bowen-Wright is a Director of Business Development and manages vertical markets and mobility portfolios in the Microsoft Emerging Business team. This includes vertical solutions targeted at Financial Services, Automotive, Healthcare, Pharmaceutical industries as well as horizontal solutions across industries in th...

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