The STAR organization is comprised of several Work Groups (WG) that address specific points of interest to the automotive retail IT industry. Most of the WGs are chartered with developing or maintaining the existing data formats (DTS) or the newer XML Business Object Documents (BOD), but the Dealership Infrastructure WG is chartered with finding common infrastructure and interoperability among dealerships to provide a guidebook and deployment handbook for IT infrastructure at the Dealership.
What the DIG Covers
Intended Audience
This document is for network administrators, project leaders, engineers or contractors who are responsible for designing networks and connecting clients to OEMs. For the benefit of non-technical readers, the important elements are presented in both an overview and in detailed form.
Latest Version of the DIG
In 2024, STAR's Dealer Infrastructure Working Group published an updated version of the DIG. This version also includes the Dealer Security Guidelines. The 2024 French and Spanish versions will be available at a later date.
Updated DIG Quick Reference Guide
STAR has developed a quick reference document providing quick access to key areas of the dealers' infrastructure. Available in English, French, and Spanish, links to the full DIG document are included for additional information.