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FOR: QUORUM INFORMATION TECHNOLOGIES INC.
TSX VENTURE SYMBOL: QIS
MAY 5, 2005 - 12:24 ET
Quorum Releases New Version of XSELLERATOR 'TM'
Software Optimized for Use in U.S. Market
CALGARY, ALBERTA--(CCNMatthews - May 5, 2005) - Quorum Information
Technologies Inc. (TSX VENTURE:QIS) (Quorum) today announced that its
XSELLERATOR Version 4.3.3 is in general release to all North American
customers. This new version of the software is feature rich and user
friendly. Designed to meet a broad range of customer requirements and
skill sets, XSELLERATOR V 4.3.3 features a long list of productivity
enhancements, many of which were suggested by current users of the
software. As part of the Company's strategic plan for United States
market entry, this new release contains all the core functionality
required for GM U.S. dealerships. XSELLERATOR is completely integrated,
Windows-based automotive Dealership Management System (DMS) software
that automates and streamlines automobile dealerships' Sales, Service,
Parts, Accounting and CRM processes.
Highlights of this new version include:
- All Accounting, Sales, Parts and Service department functions have
been adapted for U.S. use and are included in this version. In addition,
all required integration points to General Motors Corporation U.S. (GM
U.S.) systems are in this version; This was a necessary step to gain
certification as a fully integrated service provider for GM U.S.
dealerships, and will facilitate increased sales to that segment of the
market;
- A number of advanced features and enhancements that are required by
larger, "metro" dealerships, the addition of which will facilitate
increased sales to this profitable market segment; and
- New "next" generation integration points for GM Canada.
"I am extremely pleased with the progress we have made on XSELLERATOR,
and the integration we have achieved with General Motors systems," said
Maury Marks, President and CEO of Quorum. "We were the first Dealer
Service Provider in over 5 years to be certified on GM base integration
in partnership with GM U.S., and we can now proceed to introduce the
innovative integration we developed with GM Canada to GM U.S."
About Quorum:
Quorum (TSX V: QIS) is a successful information technology company that
develops, markets, implements and supports its own software products for
specific vertical markets. Its key products are DISTRIBUTOR(TM), a
Windows and Web based network solution, and XSELLERATOR dealership
management software, which combine to form a Dealership and Customer
Relationship Management System (DMS) for the automotive dealership
market. Quorum's success comes from delivering the best DMS System on
the market, and their commitment to total customer satisfaction.
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XSELLERATOR (XS) % Mkt. XS XS % Increase
Target Market Total # Share at Dealers Dealers from
CANADA Dealers Apr / 05 Apr / 05 12/31/01 12/31/01
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GM/Saturn 793 14.75% 117 30 290%
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XSELLERATOR (XS) % Mkt. XS XS % Increase
Target Market Total # Share at Dealers Dealers from
UNITED STATES Dealers Apr / 06 Apr / 06 12/31/04 12/31/04
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GM United States 7647 .017% 13 6 116%
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Saturn United States 437 - - - -
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FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT:
Quorum Information Technologies Inc.
Maury Marks
President and CEO
(403) 777-0035 Ext. 104
(403) 777-0039 (FAX)
Email: marksm@QuorumIS.com
Website: www.QuorumIS.com
or
Quorum Information Technologies Inc.
#200, 6715 8 Street N.E.
Calgary, AB T2E 7H7
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