We’ve published several articles in this blog about expanding the functionality in Motive Integrator, refining our processes for Dealer System Certification, and even Self Certification. Our organization has made huge strides toward providing Subscribers and Publishers with the tools needed to effectively implement and test integrations.
Topics: Certification, Active Specifications, Best Practices, Innovation, Motive Integrator, Usability
We’ve talked before about how dealer systems integration is not just an IT thing. When designed well, integration between systems can deliver enormous business benefits to both dealers and OEMs.
Topics: Integration Design, Best Practices
When TiVo came along and freed people from the constraints of TV programming schedules, they were thrilled with the ability to watch shows “On Demand”. These days the concept of services or products being available “On Demand” is not only commonly understood, but increasingly it is expected. Now, in order to lower costs and satisfy customers, solutions of all sorts must be flexible, self-service and online.
Topics: Testing, On Demand, Dealer Systems Integration, Best Practices, Motive Integrator
A fundamental principle of Motive Integrator is to support the information needs of users in ways which improve efficiencies and offer flexibility during integration projects.
Topics: DSP Support, Best Practices, Global Integration Programs, Motive Integrator
Our series on testing began last year and it’s time to pick this topic back up again with a new installment about the importance of Dealer Pilots. The Dealer Pilot phase is the last and final step in the certification process. It follows the completion of all Certification Testing and requires the deployment of the dealer system software for use by a dealer in live operations.
Topics: Certification, Testing, Best Practices
Topics: DealerTrack, Porsche, STAR, Dealer Systems Integration, Best Practices, Volkswagen, Motive Integrator
At Motive Retail we believe a formal certification process and program is critical for Automakers, DSPs and dealers.
Topics: Certification, Best Practices, Automakers
In Part 3 of our Testing series, we talked about independent testing, specifically testing performed by DSPs. Perhaps the most critical aspect of an integration project is the coordinated testing (or Certification Testing) between both parties which so often is known for being cumbersome, slow and expensive.
Topics: Certification, Dealer Systems Integration, Best Practices, Motive Integrator
Testing in any B2B integration initiative requires independent testing be performed by each “B”, i.e. the automaker and the DSP. It’s a critical aspect of any project as each party must take responsibility for testing its own integration code in advance of any coordinated / joint testing.
Topics: Certification, Testing, Best Practices, Motive Integrator
Our approach towards testing and the design of our testing tools is based on a simple premise:
Topics: Certification, Testing, Best Practices, Motive Integrator
