JMsolutions Acquires the Business of DealerUps, Inc., Adding CRM Offering
1/15/2007

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January 15, 2007

JMsolutions Acquires the Business of DealerUps, Inc., Adding CRM Offering

Expanded Suite of Products Provides Beginning to End Solution for Dealers

Deerfield Beach, Fla. – JMsolutions (www.jmfe-jmsolutions.com), whose Web-based products and services are yielding automotive dealers impressive results, has acquired the business of DealerUps, Inc. - the highly endorsed automotive software company, which specializes in customer relationship management (CRM).  The DealerUps™ CRM acquisition allows JMsolutions to expand its RetailSuite™ product offering of beginning to end integrated solutions, thus providing dealers with an array of technology products and services unmatched in the industry. 

With a state-of-the-art software system that tracks customer information and purchase preferences, the DealerUps CRM product supports the critical first stage in a dealer’s sales process. JMsolutions is dedicated to providing superior solutions for dealerships that want to increase their effectiveness through process improvement and unique technology, lead management, desking software, consulting, and other services. The addition of the DealerUps CRM to the JMsolutions RetailSuite is a winning combination for dealers.

“The DealerUps CRM enhances JMsolutions’ mission of helping dealers achieve greater success through innovative products and services,” said JMsolutions President Scott Barrett.  “It assures our ability to support a dealer through all phases of the sales process– beginning with our award–winning AAX™ used vehicle inventory management solution to our ProFi™ F&I Menu product --we are there from start to finish.”

DealerUps, Inc. was founded in 2000 by Ted Rubin and David Lampert.  They will join JMsolutions and continue to be based outside of Orlando, Fla.  The company’s remaining associates, who are located throughout the country, have been extended offers to join JMsolutions as well.  Along with its other RetailSuite solutions, JMsolutions  will spotlight the DealerUps CRM at this year’s National Automotive Dealers Association (NADA) Convention and Expo taking place February 3-6 in Las Vegas, at booth numbers 3045 (JMsolutions) and 3503 (DealerUps).

“It’s great to see the DealerUps vision of creating a universal offering of highly integrated CRM products and services become a part of the JMsolutions™ RetailSuite™ offering,” said Rubin.  “With our combined forces, we will be able to provide unparalleled technology solutions in the automotive industry.”

About JMsolutions

A JM Family Enterprises, Inc. (JMFE) (www.jmfamily.com) company, JMsolutions (www.jmfe-jmsolutions.com) creates and markets innovative software systems to help automotive dealers improve operational efficiencies while maximizing sales.  JMsolutions focuses on customer relationship management, dealer desking, finance and insurance menus, new and used car inventory optimization and reporting solutions.  It also  provides dealers with related training and consulting services.  JMsolutions boasts over 1,200 dealership clients nationwide, including four out of the nation’s top five dealer groups.  Headquartered in Deerfield Beach, Fla., JMsolutions has major operations in Dallas, Texas.

Contact: Marc Spoto
954/418-5127
marc.spoto@jmfamily.com

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