ON THE ROAD TO
DATA-DRIVEN SUCCESS

How Core BTS Helped a Leading Automotive Dealer
Cut Analytics Costs by 50% and Boost Performance 10x

Business Situation

One of the largest privately owned automotive dealer groups in the United States faced increasing challenges with its data platform. Operating more than 40 dealership franchise locations from coast to coast and representing over 20 different vehicle brands, the company needed to keep its analytics infrastructure cost-effective and high-performing to support its business growth.

As a family-owned enterprise with a mission to provide exceptional automotive services and experiences, the dealer group recognized that its existing solution within Microsoft Azure was no longer meeting its performance needs. The company's data reporting processes were slow, disjointed, and costly—leading leadership to seek outside guidance on optimizing their analytics environment.

Our Approach

The company partnered with a technology solutions provider to revamp its data platform and address the rising costs and performance issues of its existing analytics solution.

The engagement involved three core initiatives:

1. Cloud Data Migration – The first step was migrating the company’s data from various locations across the country to a singular, unified cloud platform. This migration aimed to eliminate data silos, improve access, and provide a solid foundation for future reporting enhancements.
2. Streamlined Reporting with Microsoft Fabric – The team implemented Microsoft Fabric to replace the legacy memory-based database. This unified solution allowed the company to weave multiple Microsoft tools into a seamless data and analytics workflow, enabling more efficient reporting across all dealership locations.
3. Cost-Saving Proof of Concept with Databricks – Finally, the team developed a proof of concept using Databricks and Fabric that significantly reduced data latency and optimized performance. By streamlining data pipelines and reducing inefficiencies, the company was able to achieve substantial cost savings while improving reporting speed.

The Results

Through this comprehensive optimization, the automotive dealer group achieved the following:

• 50% reduction in analytics costs
• 10x improvement in overall data performance

With the new solution in place, the company has transformed its data operations—empowering its dealership network with faster, more reliable insights. As the journey continues, the technology partner remains actively engaged, helping the dealer group explore additional tools, including AI-driven solutions, to mine deeper insights, drive innovation, and stay ahead of industry trends.

By modernizing its data platform, the company is now better equipped to deliver exceptional customer experiences and sustain its leadership position in the automotive industry for years to come.