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Procede Excede Slow Quote Lookups: The Index Rebuild You're Missing

Procede quote searches that used to return in two seconds now take twenty. The fix is usually a database operation Procede support won't volunteer.

Beacon Dealer Tech · May 14, 2026 · 2 min read
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CDK to Karmak Migration: 8 Things Nobody Tells You

DMS migrations get sold as a six-month project. The IT side of one is closer to a year if you do it right. Here's the field guide.

Beacon Dealer Tech · May 14, 2026 · 2 min read
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Your DMS Is Running Slow: A 10-Minute Triage Checklist

Before you call the vendor, walk this checklist. Usually the problem is local.

Beacon Dealer Tech · May 10, 2026 · 2 min read
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Citrix Workspace Freezes When Launching CDK: The Real Fixes

A locked-up Citrix Receiver/Workspace at 7:30 AM kills the service drive. Here are the seven fixes we run before opening a CDK case.

Beacon Dealer Tech · Apr 22, 2026 · 2 min read
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Karmak Fusion Thin Client Login Loop: The 5 Fixes That Actually Work

A login screen that bounces back to login after credentials is the worst kind of failure: it looks like a password issue and almost never is.

Beacon Dealer Tech · Mar 8, 2026 · 2 min read