Helion founder discusses technology threats to dealerships for 2013
What will dealers and managers learn and what action items will they take back to the dealership?
- Identify security risks in wireless networks and perform a simple self-assessment of security.
- Understand and project hardware requirements and refresh recommendations.
- Understand the specifics of the FTC action and implications for dealers and how to protect themselves.
- Understand the basics of software license compliance.
Erik Nachbahr founded Helion in 1997 with the goal of bringing strong information technology strategies and leadership to auto dealerships. That vision has guided Helion with a focus on outstanding service and innovative, client centric solutions. Nachbahr believes that a strong information technology strategy centers on improving the efficiency of the business it serves while controlling costs. Nachbahr holds a B.A. from Loyola University Maryland, an A.A. from Baltimore International Culinary College and industry certifications from Microsoft and Cisco. In his current role as president and CEO of Helion, he works as chief information officer for a client base with billions of dollars in annual revenue. Erik Nachbahr will be speaking to dealers and managers on top technology threats to dealerships in 2013, at the 13th Digital Dealer® Conference & Exposition, October 23-25, at The Mirage in Las Vegas, NV. For more information about Erik Nachbahr and other speakers, visit: www.DigitalDealerConference.com
ABOUT DEALER COMMUNICATIONS
Dealer Communications is the leading multi-media information source for franchised automotive dealers and managers. Connecting with franchised automotive dealers and managers over ten million times per year, Dealer Communications publishes the monthly print and online editions of Dealer magazine and Digital Dealer magazine. Online weekly newsletters include Dealer; Digital Dealer; Dealer Fixed Operations; Dealer Pre-Owned; Dealer F&I, and Dealer Sales and Marketing. Dealer Communications also offers the Digital Dealer Webinar Series, with online presentations throughout the year. To see all that Dealer Communications offers, visit: www.dealer-communications.com
Dealer Communications also owns and operates the Digital Dealer Conference & Exposition, the premier educational conference and expo dedicated to Internet and technology solutions for automotive professionals. Digital Dealer events deliver the largest array of speakers, peer to peer opportunities, and exhibit hall offerings – all carefully designed to impart cutting edge business strategies. With an audience of the industry’s most progressive dealers and managers and the most innovative conference format, Digital Dealer provides the ultimate learning and networking environment. The 13th Digital Dealer Conference and Exposition will be held October 23-25, at The Mirage in Las Vegas, NV. There will be new Digital Dealer Learning Labs, Digital Dealer Innovation Hours, a new Digital Dealer Peer Networking Roundtables dinner, more than 100 workshops, over 100 specialized technology solutions providers, and many more exciting new benefits. For more information, visit: www.DigitalDealerConference.com
ABOUT HELION TECHNOLOGIES
Helion Technologies is the auto industry’s premier IT provider we are able to help with both large and small projects. Helion services the auto industry exclusively, and understands the inner workings of the dealership and how they relate to technology.
Helion Technologies, now in its 15th year, has offices nationwide and currently supports more than 450 dealers and 15,000 users.
For more information, visit www.heliontechnologies.com