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Vehicle Acquisition Network (VAN) is an automotive software platform built to help car dealerships acquire high-quality used vehicles directly from private sellers—without relying on auctions. As wholesale prices rise and vehicle availability tightens, VAN empowers dealers with tools to source inventory faster, more profitably, and with greater control. VAN aggregates local FSBO (for-sale-by-owner) listings, applies real-time market data to assess profitability, and automates communication with sellers at scale. Buyers can manage leads, track seller conversations, and streamline acquisition workflows through an intuitive CRM-style dashboard designed specifically for dealership teams. For dealers who don’t have dedicated acquisition staff, VAN offers a Managed Buyer program, pairing stores with expert buyers who actively source, engage, and negotiate with private sellers on their behalf—saving time and boosting acquisition volume without internal hiring. VAN is trusted by hundreds of dealerships across North America—from independent rooftops to franchise groups—looking to beat Carvana and CarMax at their own game. It's the smarter way to buy cars.

Partful is a 3D Explosion Parts Catalog and Work Instructions Platform. Showcase your products and parts in stunning 3D. Let your customers and dealers instantly find the right parts and click to order in one exploded view. No more incorrect orders, only a superior customer experience. From paperback catalogues to legacy, old-fashioned and slow static systems, Partful can completely replace them and take away your daily time wasters. Our Work Instructions let you customise and provide your end users a unique training experience in stunning 3D. It allows your end users to instantly find the right instructions and steps. Say goodbye to digging through stacks of PDF manuals trying to match things up. Say hello to an immersive training experience at your fingertips.

Paladin Point of Sale is a comprehensive POS system built specifically to support the unique needs of independent retailers. It simplifies store operations by combining in-store sales, mobile point of sale, and a fully built online store into one unified platform. Designed for industries such as hardware, lumber, pharmacy, and retail, Paladin adapts to specialized inventory and workflow requirements. Integrated EDI capabilities connect retailers directly with national and regional distributors to improve ordering accuracy and efficiency. The platform includes managed cybersecurity services, ensuring systems and customer data remain protected. Paladin’s intuitive design makes it easy for store owners and staff to learn quickly. Dedicated account managers assist with setup and go-live, minimizing disruption. With no long-term contracts or hidden fees, Paladin offers flexibility and transparency. USA-based support is available 24/7, providing dependable assistance when it’s needed most. Backed by decades of experience, Paladin helps retailers run smarter, stay stocked, and grow confidently.

Since 2012, AuctionMethod has provided white-label auction software and custom auction software development for the auction industry. Based in Massachusetts, serving the U.S., Canada, Australia, and New Zealand. Serving auctioneers, estate liquidators, farm and heavy equipment, industrial, salvage and recycling, non-profit, corporations, retail liquidators, auto/car dealers, real estate, and arts and collectibles auction businesses. There are no commissions, no per-lot fees, no platform skim, and no contract, so clients keep the revenue from every sale instead of splitting it with the platform. Clients keep 100% ownership of their bidder lists, seller lists, item data, images, and transaction history on a fully white-label auction website. The platform covers catalog and lot management, consignor management, bidder registration, invoicing, payment and tax handling, and reporting in one system. Auction event types include timed online auctions, simulcast auctions, blind timed auctions, catalog-only, fixed-price, and perpetual events. AuctionMethod includes a mobile app for iOS and Android. For operations whose workflows fall outside the standard product, AuctionMethod also builds custom auction software development solutions at a fixed rate. AuctionMethod's pricing starts at $100/mo with a $250 one-time setup charge. AuctionMethod offers a 30-day free trial, no credit card required. Highly rated 4.9/5 on Capterra and SourceForge with a 94% renewal rate.

Cloud SQL is a fully managed relational database service that supports MySQL, PostgreSQL, and SQL Server. It includes rich extensions, configuration flags, and developer ecosystems. Cloud SQL offers $300 in credits for new customers. You won't pay until you upgrade. Reduce maintenance costs by using fully managed MySQL, PostgreSQL, and SQL Server databases. The SRE team provides 24/7 support for reliable and secure services. Data encryption in transit and at rest ensures the highest level of security. Private connectivity with Virtual Private Cloud, user-controlled network access, and firewall protection add an additional layer of safety. Compliant with SSAE 16, ISO 27001, PCI DSS, and HIPAA, you can trust your data to be protected. Scale your database instances with a single API request, whether you are just testing or need a highly available database in production. Standard connection drivers and integrated migration tools let you create and connect to a database in a matter of minutes. Transform your database management with AI-driven support in Gemini, currently available in preview on Cloud SQL. It enhances development, optimizes performance, and simplifies fleet management, governance, and migration.

EazyStock was created to simplify the purchasing and inventory planning for wholesale distributors. EazyStock, a cloud-based software, is available for a monthly subscription. Distributors have access to a powerful, user-friendly system that connects to ERPs for better demand forecasting and order buying recommendations. EazyStock makes it easy to extend your Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), so you can optimize inventory levels today and in the future.

Windocks provides on-demand Oracle, SQL Server, as well as other databases that can be customized for Dev, Test, Reporting, ML, DevOps, and DevOps. Windocks database orchestration allows for code-free end to end automated delivery. This includes masking, synthetic data, Git operations and access controls, as well as secrets management. Databases can be delivered to conventional instances, Kubernetes or Docker containers. Windocks can be installed on standard Linux or Windows servers in minutes. It can also run on any public cloud infrastructure or on-premise infrastructure. One VM can host up 50 concurrent database environments. When combined with Docker containers, enterprises often see a 5:1 reduction of lower-level database VMs.

You know the pain. 8,000+ formulas in your Excel budget, any one of which could break. Department heads emailing versions back and forth. Mystery errors appearing right before board meetings. Weekends lost hunting for that one number that doesn't add up. We built Budgyt because we lived that nightmare as CFOs ourselves. It's a true database that works like Excel, so your team doesn't need training. But formulas never break. Every number traces back to source with one click. Import your chart of accounts and actuals directly from your accounting system. Click any variance to drill down to vendor-level detail instantly. Run rolling reforecasts every month without rebuilding everything from scratch. We connected it via API so you're up and running in hours, not spending months on implementation consulting. Built for multi-department organizations where budgeting needs to be collaborative, but the finance team needs to stay in control. No more emailing spreadsheets around. No more "did I break something?" panic. Just budgeting that actually works.

LoanPro is a core lending software which specializes in the servicing of loans. It powers financial innovation by giving users the tech they need to power their lending innovations. Built on its own API, LoanPro unites with its users existing software, while encouraging the use of integrations to simplify and automate your processes. This ensures all aspects of the loan lifecycle are kept in one easy to manage location. LoanPro's configurability allows its users to easily pivot to new lending types and trends in the marketplace without a total rebuild, keeping them ahead of the curve. With real time database access, process automation, and the ability to create and service multiple lending products in a single platform, LoanPro gives innovators the tools they need to power their big ideas.

Bravo Store Systems — Audit-Ready Firearms POS with Integrated eCommerce Bravo Store Systems delivers the first truly unified Point of Sale platform built for firearm retailers, FFL operations, and ranges. Trusted by 1,200+ licensees nationwide, Bravo combines retail management, compliance, range operations, and eCommerce into one connected system that runs your entire business—fast, compliant, and confidently. Every Form 4473 is validated at save, A&D bound book entries post instantly, and audit artifacts are available in clicks—keeping you inspection-ready 24/7. Bravo’s compliance workflows were built with ATF input, covering electronic 4473 with digital retention, multi-handgun 3310.4 detection, and automatic Form 8300 cash triggers. Bravo’s integrated eCommerce connects your in-store inventory directly to UsedGuns.com and Guns.com, publishing listings with one click while keeping prices, photos, and serials synchronized automatically. No double entry, no compliance risk—just faster sales and greater reach. Distributor integrations (RSR, Davidson’s, Lipsey’s, Sports South) tie purchasing to live pricing, while range tools manage waivers, lane assignments, memberships, and classes in one flow. From counter to range to marketplace, Bravo unifies everything. It’s the all-in-one platform that delivers the proof, speed, and confidence FFLs need every day. Bravo Store Systems — Audit-Ready POS with Built-In eCommerce for Firearms Retail.