New feature reflects ASPEN's commitment to practical, workflow-driven AI innovation heading into 2026.

ARLINGTON, TX / ACCESS Newswire / February 5, 2026 / Charter Software, a Constellation Software company and leading provider of dealership management software, is proud to announce the release of Smart Edit, a new feature designed to help users improve the accuracy and readability of written comments throughout the ASPEN platform. Smart Edit also represents an early step in ASPEN's broader investment in thoughtfully applied artificial intelligence across its core workflows.

A primary area of focus for ASPEN in 2026 is embedding intelligence directly into the tools dealers already use every day-not deploying AI for its own sake, but applying it in practical ways that improve efficiency, clarity, and confidence in daily operations.

"Smart Edit is a great example of how we're approaching AI," said Pranav Sood, General Manager at Charter Software. "It's not about introducing something disruptive or complex. It's about enhancing existing workflows in small but meaningful ways that reduce manual effort and help teams work more effectively."

Smart Edit: Practical AI in Action

Comments are a critical part of documenting service work, internal notes, and customer communications in ASPEN. In fast-paced environments, however, it's easy for small mistakes or unclear phrasing to occur. Smart Edit makes it easy to revise comments so they're clearer, more accurate, and easier for the end reader to understand.

Available in multiple areas throughout ASPEN, Smart Edit appears as a button next to supported comment fields. After entering a comment, users can click Smart Edit to open a review window that displays:

The Original Comment

A Smart Edit Comment with suggested improvements for clarity and accuracy

Users can choose to keep their original text or edit and apply the Smart Edit version before saving.

"Our goal with Smart Edit was to apply AI in a way that feels natural and trustworthy," said Muhammad Umair, Software Development Manager overseeing ASPEN. "AI not only shaped how this feature was built-helping us iterate faster and smarter-but it also lays the foundation for future enhancements across ASPEN. By embedding intelligence into familiar workflows and keeping users in control, we're helping teams work more confidently while laying the foundation for more intelligent tools to come."

Looking Ahead

Smart Edit is the first of several AI-powered capabilities ASPEN plans to introduce over the coming year. Future enhancements will extend into areas such as service, parts, and operational dashboards-leveraging historical work order data, equipment history, and existing knowledge bases to surface insights faster, reduce manual effort, and support more consistent decision-making across dealership operations.

By embedding intelligence directly into familiar workflows, ASPEN aims to help dealerships work more efficiently while maintaining control and transparency.

Smart Edit is available now for all ASPEN users.

About ASPEN

ASPEN is an industry leading software solution for equipment dealerships across several markets, including agriculture, rural lifestyle, construction, golf & turf, and outdoor power equipment.

With powerful integrations, real-time insights, and a platform designed around the way dealers work, ASPEN helps businesses grow, adapt, and serve their customers better every day. For more information, visit www.aspendealers.com or call 800.496.3797.

SOURCE: Charter Software, a Constellation Software Company