Common Sense Dispels 4 Myths About Data Integration
When it comes to abundant superpowers in our industry, my wager is that many of you are like our new superhero, Integro, wielding common sense as a key component to your success. Yet to this day I’m surprised when I meet an AutoIMS client who—in the name of common sense—hasn’t integrated with us.
Let’s dispel some of the myths that may be getting in the way of common-sense efforts to save time and money, build operational integrity, and position you for growth in remarketing:
Myth 1: It’s too expensive.
This is true if you haven’t figured out how—and how fast—the integration will pay for itself. Reaping those rewards means acknowledging that there are opportunities to:
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Save user time in manual entry and reduce the potential for costly errors
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Speed up financial processes, like balancing auction proceeds to bolster the balance sheet
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Fill in compliance-related gaps and enhance data security
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…and an abundance of additional win opportunities
Myth 2: It’s too hard.
Once the opportunity is laid out, finding the resources to execute becomes much easier. For our part, we’ve helped many clients scope out and execute every flavor of integration, and that service is available for no additional fee to any of our clients. We can speak “IT’s language” so you don’t have to. Keep in mind, too, that data integration has become second nature to most IT shops in companies of any size; which leads us to….
Myth 3: We don’t have IT resources.
This tends to be an off-shoot of myths 1 or 2. Remarketing seems lower on the priority list for internal IT initiatives. Leaders in remarketing, however, achieve hero status by getting off the hamster wheel for a moment to focus on the long game. Presenting a business case that will lead to a more efficient operation should help get your project funded and make you a hero with the higher-ups.
One other note here: If your IT shop is worth their salt, they’ll find integrating with AutoIMS to be a snap.
Myth 4: Added data security risk.
Did you know, in 2020 alone, AutoIMS has upgraded key hardware and software infrastructure and converted all clients to the more secure standard for integration called SFTP? For years we have encrypted all data in transit to ensure your data is handled securely. We are integrated with the largest banks and auto lenders in the nation, and pass audit after audit. The risk trade-off is balanced very heavily in favor of integration & automation, and that’s just plain, well, common sense.
Getting Some Superhero Vibes?
We’re here to help you jump in! Email solutions@autoims.com to schedule an initial discussion about whether and how data integration makes sense for your business.