Managed IT Services
Elevate your dealership with Canada’s premier, automotive industry-focused managed IT services provider.
Partnering with A&R Solutions ensures that our clients are kept fully informed and provided with the necessary support and security for their IT needs.
As the largest automotive-focused IT MSP in Canada, A&R Solutions specializes in catering to the IT needs of all its automotive-based customers and related establishments from coast to coast. Our expertise lies in providing fully integrated, co-managed, and on-demand IT services, as well as offering superior quality products tailored for the specific needs of automotive businesses and their growth. With A&R Solutions, our clients can trust in our commitment to transparency and collaboration, while remaining up-to-date and involved at each step.
We offer remote, on-site, and customized services.
A&R Solutions’ Managed IT Services
The demand to integrate individual business processes has evolved to such an intense degree, it is impossible to find the expertise required in a single person or isolated group. Navigating the constantly evolving landscape of technology brings with it risks and liabilities. System downtime, data breaches, cyber attacks, and slow processing speeds can jeopardize sales, profits, and operational efficiency for dealerships. Effectively managing these challenges demands continuous attention, education, and dedicated effort, which can be time-consuming, expensive, and stressful.
With an internally diverse group and a wide external network, A&R Solutions puts years of IT and automotive experience to work for dealerships. Whether evaluating current technology solutions, staying abreast and informative of changing technologies, or building a new store, we have the expertise to help with all technological needs and provide peace of mind so that customer service can be prioritized.
An integrated team of connected IT experts in the automotive industry
Quick response times
Regular on-site visits with a technician, where applicable
Real-time remote support service
Proactive maintenance
Enhanced operational efficiency and time savings
Documentation, reporting, asset monitoring and inventory
Cybersecurity software stack
Microsoft 365 management and support
Fixed monthly rate for unlimited IT support for PCs, networking, and servers, or scalable management
Whether there is an interest in fully managed or co-managed services, our team of seasoned professionals is here to discuss various, customizable suites of services. For more information, contact us today.
Why Choose Outsourced Managed IT Services for your dealership?
Industry Experts
As industry professionals, we understand how dealership groups work. This encompasses a broad range of technological requirements from cybersecurity measures to the development of new builds, as well as OEM requirements.
Reduced Expenses
Our services are designed to ensure that dealerships’ IT infrastructure is not only reliable and seamless but also scalable, while offering consistent pricing with our fully managed services. Network reliability and outsourced management free up time that is more usefully concentrated on core business objectives.
Enhanced Efficiency
Outsourced IT management removes the cost burden of sustaining IT experts in need of constant updating and training, as well as the management and administrative time involved. IT service experts experienced in the automotive sector can enable dealerships to operate with enhanced efficiency, robust security, and accelerated productivity.
Operational Resilience and Growth
Continuous performance, even when facing challenges, is crucial for businesses. Having technology that can grow and flex with business demands enables organizations to swiftly adapt in times of change or growth.
Proactive Management
Partnering with an outsourced team of IT specialists with a wide array of skills tailored to dealership operations often proactively leads to early identification and resolution of potential technological issues, which reduces the risk of downtime, inefficiencies, and cyber attacks. This helps to enhance operational efficiency, while fostering an IT environment for the continuous improvement, up-to-date security, and strategic foresight crucial for long-term success and stability.
Cybersecurity Enhancements
In a world of ever-evolving cybersecurity issues, access to an IT team of industry experts who are experienced and up-to-date on the latest security requirements is strategic for dealerships today.
Competitive Pricing for Hardware and Software
Enabling access to top-tier technology while maintaining cost-effectiveness not only ensures that budgets are met, but also that dealerships remain well-equipped for their unique needs and responsibilities.
Why A&R Solutions is the Right Partner for Your Dealership
Dealership IT optimization has become a critical element of success in today’s fast-paced automotive industry.
What can dealership IT optimization help with? Optimizing your IT system can improve customer experiences, streamline operations, improve productivity, and help protect confidential data with enhanced cybersecurity.
At A&R Solutions, our main goal of “connecting the automotive industry” is what differentiates us. Our objective is not only to ensure that our customers’ communications systems function seamlessly and securely, but also enhance productivity and growth. As networked industry experts, we are skilled at streamlining and optimizing operations by ensuring secure and exceptional IT support, integration, and connection.
To find out more about what our services can offer, please contact us today.
A&R Offers Fully Managed to Custom and As-Needed Solutions
A&R Solutions offers a range of managed IT solution packages tailored to diverse business needs. Each service encompasses crucial elements such as security, IT and networking support, and server support, covered by a straightforward and predictable monthly fee. Collaborating closely with your team, we will customize a support package aligned with your specific business objectives.
Industry-Specific IT Support
<p>A&R boasts the most responsive IT support team in Canada. Our proficient technicians are easily accessible remotely by phone, email, and in person through on-site visits. We meticulously monitor the performance of each service request, ensuring we meet and surpass all elements of our service-level agreements.</p>
Supplemental On-Site Support
Adding on-site support to your IT suite of services can be beneficial depending on your specific team’s needs during times of growth, when moving, or when it is beneficial to have a dedicated IT professional integrated with your business environment. Whether regular or on-demand staff is required, from individual end-user support to integrating new equipment, additional attention may be customized to effectively meet your needs.
Proactive Cybersecurity and Customized Stack
A&R takes a personalized approach to cybersecurity, crafting a solution tailored to your business needs. Our multi-layered strategy is implemented to prevent various digital threats. Through advanced technologies and continuous adaptation to cybersecurity trends, we create a robust defense for your digital infrastructure. Working closely with you, our experts ensure that solutions align seamlessly with your organization’s risk profile and objectives, providing customized and proactive protection for your digital assets.
Active Oversight
A distinct team at A&R takes charge of proactively managing the continuous operation of systems, secure backup processes, and timely implementation of verified system patches.
Systems Implementation and Maintenance
A&R’s support team efficiently detects and addresses IT-related issues, as well as deploys requests to foster a hassle-free and productive IT atmosphere. In addition, we combine automotive industry knowledge with proactive engagement with third-party software and hardware providers, ensuring a seamless IT experience that integrates with dealership environments.
Reports and Monitoring
All our managed IT support solutions come equipped with cutting-edge management, monitoring, and reporting tools, setting an industry standard. A&R’s team of technical specialists ensures that you can rest easy with confidence that any issues are meticulously tracked and resolved, freeing up your time to focus on what matters most.
IT Compliance
A&R is pleased to announce that we are actively pursuing SOC 2 compliance and currently involved in an SOC 2 audit, which demonstrates our dedication to robust compliance standards. This initiative reflects our commitment to ensuring the highest levels of information security, confidentiality, and integrity for our clients.