TRES Announces Patriot L Product Now Made in USA

March 13, 2023

 

 

TRES Announces Patriot L Product Now Made in USA

 

 

In keeping with their quest to offer products made in the USA, Transponder and Reader Engineered Systems announces that Patriot L high performance long range reader will be the replacement for the original TRES-900.2 reader.

“The Patriot L is from our feature rich Patriot series RFID readers that are made and assembled in the USA with industry standard 26-bit weigand and other formats available,” explains Steve Hale, President of Tres. “The discontinuance of the TRES-900.2 product is in keeping with our practice of replacing older models with newer models that have improved design and functionality. Our intent is to allow our customers to order the 900.2 until stock is depleted.”

The Patriot L will install, wire and mount to any application where at 900.2 reader has been installed or considered for installation. “The Patriot L, along with the entire Patriot series, will provide long-range performance and will have additional features like transactional LED and internal adjustable buffer, to name a few,” says Steve.

TRES will continue to honor the warranty terms for the TRES-900.2 units for the duration of their purchased warranty period.

For more information, visit www.tresrfsolutions.com.

Denison Parking Now Offering Valet Services at The Berkman of Rochester, Minnesota

March 10, 2023

 

Denison Parking Now Offering Valet Services at The Berkman of Rochester, Minnesota

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For parking directions and rates for The Berkman of Rochester, Minnesota, click here.

In March of 2023, Denison Parking added valet parking to the services we have provided to The Berkman of Rochester, Minnesota since March 2020. This location is one of many mixed-use entities managed by Denison Parking.  

“Denison Parking is pleased to enhance our current parking management at The Berkman by adding valet services. Hospitality professionals know they can depend on Denison to create a great first and last impression. We are proud that our courteous and professional staff will provide the newest amenity at The Berkman.” 

— Damon Noga, National Vice President of Business Development, Denison Parking   

Valet service will be offered to guests of The Berkman’s restaurant and retail locations, hotel guests, and residents of the apartment and short-term stay accommodations.  

The Berkman of Rochester, Minnesota

The Berkman of Rochester, Minnesota is located at 217 14th Avenue SW, Rochester, MN 55902

About The Berkman and Nearby Destinations 

Rochester, Minnesota was ranked as one of the top 100 places to live in 2022. For those who wish to make Rochester their home, apartments and multi-level townhomes are available at The Berkman. Short-term stay options are also available.  

Additional retail locations are anticipated at The Berkman in addition to Red Cow Rochester, which opened in August 2022. This is the first Rochester location for the gourmet burger restaurant which also offers craft beers, specialty cocktails, and an imaginative, yet thoughtful wine collection. The restaurant’s vibe has been described as comfortable yet sophisticated.  

The parking garage at The Berkman is climate-controlled and located directly across 14th Avenue SW from Mayo Clinic Hospital, Saint Marys Campus. In addition to this award-winning medical campus, the location is near many popular destinations.  

The Denison Difference  

Denison Parking is one of the nation’s most experienced parking operators, always up-to-date, agile, and ahead of the curve with industry changes. Restaurants, shopping centers, and mixed-use property clients know they can depend on Denison to create a first and last impression that brings guests back. Our swift and courteous valet drivers also provide service for airports as well as hotel and healthcare locations.   

Denison Parking comprises a dedicated team focused on creating an environment where energy and integrity create quality parking solutions. In addition to experience, the company’s long-standing family ownership creates a culture where everyone is treated like family, from employees to customers and clients. 

Experienced. Innovative. Personal. That is the Denison Difference. 

For parking directions and rates for The Berkman of Rochester, Minnesota, click here.

Groundbreaking Connected Stadium Technology Created By SKIDATA, the World Leader in Access and Revenue Management Technology

March 10, 2023

 

 

 

 

Major League Soccer’s Newest Team, St. Louis CITY SC,

Unveils Connected Stadium

 

 

 

 

Groundbreaking Connected Stadium Technology Created By SKIDATA, the World Leader in Access and Revenue Management Technology

 

 

 

St. Louis, MO (March 9, 2023)— When MLS’ newest team, St. Louis CITY SC, hosted its inaugural game at CITYPARK on March 4th, fans enjoyed a seamless fan experience thanks to SKIDATA’s groundbreaking Connected Stadium technology. The technology allows fans to use a single credential on their smart phones to access everything the stadium has to offer. When fans arrive at the stadium, they use their phones to access and pay for parking, enter the stadium, and even pay for concessions and souvenirs.

“The connected stadium is the future of venue management, providing complete access to an event and all the associated services with a single credential,” said Andrew Feffer, Head of Venues and Events for SKIDATA. “St. Louis CITY SC’s fans are going to enjoy the convenience and benefits provided by this technology.”

The credential connects the fan’s device to an enterprise platform that manages all elements of an event. The platform also provides rich data to stadium operations managers so they can better understand individual fan preferences and behaviors. This will allow the team to send personalized promotions, offers, and added value benefits directly to fans.

“As one of the few professional sports teams with our new stadium, offices, practice facilities, and parking structures all located within one urban setting, we chose to invest in campus-wide technologies that support a seamless and fully-connected fan experience,” said Matt Sebek, St. Louis CITY SC Chief Experience Officer. “This approach allows us to manage the entire guest journey from parking to ticketing to multi-channel commerce – while also simplifying the operational management of many roles and permissions on our campus.”

About SKIDATA

SKIDATA is an international leader in the field of access solutions and their management. Almost 10,000 SKIDATA installations worldwide in ski resorts, stadiums, airports, shopping malls, cities, spa & wellness facilities, trade fairs and amusement parks provide secure and reliable access and entry control for people and vehicles. SKIDATA places great value in providing solutions that are intuitive, easy to use, and secure. The integrated concepts of SKIDATA solutions help clients optimize performance and maximize profits. SKIDATA Group (www.skidata.com) belongs to the publicly traded Swiss Kudelski Group (www.nagra.com), a leading provider of digital security solutions.

Denison Parking Promotes Michele Perras to Vice President of Finance

March 10, 2023

 

 

Denison Parking Promotes Michele Perras to Vice President of Finance

 

 

Michele Perras has been promoted to Vice President of Finance at Denison Parking. She works with internal and external clients on financial points to support the economic growth and strategy of the company. Ms. Perras is a valuable thought partner who has demonstrated strong leadership, delivered significant process improvements, and has successfully connected the finance team to the broader teams across Denison. Ms. Perras and her team have also assumed responsibility for the payroll function.

Ms. Perras brings over 20 years of accounting experience from multiple industries, including transportation, legal and national entertainment. Michele graduated from Ball State University and received her Master of Business Administration in Finance and Bachelor of Science in Accounting.

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Century II in Wichita, Kansas, to Introduce ParkMobile’s Digital Payment System to the Venue’s Lots

March 08, 2023

 

 

Century II in Wichita, Kansas, to Introduce ParkMobile’s Digital Payment System to the Venue’s Lots

 

 

Visitors to Century II Performing Arts Center and Convention Center will be able to use the mobile app to pay for daily and event parking.

 

 

 

Wichita, KS – ParkMobile, the leading provider of smart parking and mobility solutions in North America and part of the EasyPark Group, is partnering with Century II Performing Arts Center and Convention Center, an ASM Global managed facility, to offer daily and event parking payments through the mobile app. Visitors can now pay for on-demand parking digitally at the venue’s two onsite parking lots.

“Being located in Downtown Wichita, our venue is at the heart of a high-traffic area,” said Chris Whitney, General Manager of Century II. “By integrating ParkMobile’s digital parking payment system, our guests can now park at our events in a more seamless and efficient manner. Visitors can use ParkMobile for daily parking or events, creating a contactless parking experience.”

ParkMobile has over 76,000 users in Kansas and is available in Lawrence, Manhattan, The University of Kansas, Kansas State University, and INTRUST Bank Arena, also in Wichita. Across North America, ParkMobile has 45 million users, is available for both iPhone and Android devices, and can also be accessed on a mobile web browser.

To pay for parking at the locations using the mobile or web app, a user enters the zone number or scans the QR code posted on signs around the parking spot, selects the amount of time needed, and touches the “Start Parking” button to begin the session.

“Our zone parking capability was our first feature and continues to be the most popular one we offer,” added David Hoyt, Chief Revenue Officer and Managing Director for ParkMobile. “We provide multiple ways for users to pay for their parking session directly through their phone. We’re excited to introduce Century II to our platform.”

About ParkMobile: ParkMobile, LLC is the leading provider of smart parking and mobility solutions in North America, using a contactless approach to help millions of people easily find, reserve, and pay for parking on their mobile devices. In 2021, ParkMobile became part of the Swedish-based EasyPark Group. The company’s technology is used in thousands of locations across the country, including 8 of the top 10 cities as well as college campuses, airports, and stadiums. People can use ParkMobile solutions to quickly pay for on-street and off-street parking without having to use a meter or kiosk. Additionally, ParkMobile offers parking reservations at stadium venues for concerts and sporting events. Reservations are also available in metro area garages, allowing people to drive into the city without having to worry about finding parking. ParkMobile has been named to the Inc. 5000, Deloitte Fast 500, Smart Cities Connect “Smart 50,” and the Atlanta Journal Constitution’s Top Workplaces. Additionally, the company won the 2022 Stevie Awards for Best Mobile On-Demand Application. For more information, visit ParkMobile.io or @ParkMobile on Twitter.

ParkMobile Contact: Haley Haas, PR Manager, US,  haley.haas@parkmobile.io

 

Century II Contact: Emily Larkin, Marketing Manager, emily.larkin@asmwichita.com

FC Dallas, ParkHub Strike Five-Year Partnership Agreement

March 08, 2023

 

FC Dallas, ParkHub Strike Five-Year Partnership Agreement

 

 

Charter MLS Club Expands Technology Agreement with Award-Winning Dallas Firm

 

 

 

March 7, 2023 (DALLAS) Iconic Major League Soccer club FC Dallas and ParkHub, a leader in parking software, hardware, and business intelligence solutions for the parking industry – have reached an agreement on an expanded partnership over the next five years.

FC Dallas fans will enjoy the benefits of our expanded partnership with the Dallas parking and payments technology firm, ParkHub, in 2023 and beyond. ParkHub hardware and software will help manage all parking at Toyota Stadium and all payment processing in and around the stadium, including ticket sales, parking, merchandise, and food & beverage sales. FC Dallas will utilize ParkHub’s mobile handheld point-of-sale device, Prime, to facilitate all onsite parking transactions. In addition, the team will use ParkHub’s business intelligence platform, Suite, to optimize gameday operations and the fan experience. In addition, ParkHub’s technology will support the FC Dallas youth soccer program.

ParkHub also recently earned recognition as a top integrated software vendor in the payments industry.

“We are excited to be working with ParkHub on delivering an improved parking experience for our fans on gameday,” said Dan Hunt, FC Dallas President. “Working with a local Dallas company that is an industry leader made this a smart decision for us, and we look forward to this partnership.”

While ParkHub supports parking operations across several major industry sectors, including municipalities, universities, and parks & recreation, the company has a long history and track record of success in making sports & entertainment entities more efficient and profitable while creating a better fan experience. Currently, over 70 percent of the National Football League, National Basketball Association, National Hockey League, and Major League Soccer use ParkHub’s hardware and software offerings.

ParkHub also recently earned recognition from the Electronic Transactions Association, the premier trade association serving the payments industry, as part of its inaugural group of the top integrated software vendors.

“We are proud to be a Dallas-based company, and it’s always been important to us to do everything we can to see our local pro sports franchises succeed both on and off the field,” said ParkHub Chief Revenue Officer Chris Elliston. “It is an honor and privilege to help support parking operations for the Cowboys, Mavericks, Rangers, and Stars, and we couldn’t be more thrilled to expand our partnership with FC Dallas. The expansion embodies the innovative spirit of Major League Soccer.”

FC Dallas, a charter club of MLS since 1996, last year, FC Dallas hosted nearly 300,000 fans across all MLS and US Open Cup matches.

Led by US Men’s National Team regulars Paul Arriola and Jesús Ferreira, FC Dallas opened the MLS season at Toyota Stadium on February 25th against Western Conference foe Minnesota United.

www.parkhub.com

Media Contact:

Brian Castle
Marketing & Communications brian.castle@parkhub.com 919-360-9690

Modii Partners with the City of Colorado Springs to Help Drivers Conveniently Find Parking 

March 06, 2023

 

 

 

Modii Partners with the City of Colorado Springs to Help Drivers ConvenientlyFind Parking 

 

 

 

COLORADO SPRINGS, Co. March 6, 2023 – Modii, a provider of smart mobility solutions, announced their partnership with the City of Colorado Springs to empower City of Colorado Springs Parking Enterprise, residents and commuters with its smart parking platform. 

Modii’s technology comprises digital infrastructure, data integration, and parking intelligence to give users the resources they need for smart parking planning. The platform is designed to empower the city in the planning and management of parking, and their ability to serve the residents and commuters of Colorado Springs. 

“Anyone who’s tried to find parking in Colorado Springs, or any other metropolitan area knows firsthand that the experience can be frustrating,” said Mark Frumar, President of Modii. “We’re thrilled to partner with the City of Colorado Springs to give residents and commuters access to convenient parking solutions at their fingertips, along with the data-driven insights that will help parking administrators optimize parking supply to meet customer demand at all times.”

Today, the Colorado Springs Parking Finder powered by Modii is live and ready for use. The tool displays the digital infrastructure of curbside parking assets and the location of:

  •       Free parking
  •       Paid parking (including rates)
  •       Handicapped meter parking
  •       Commercial loading zones
  •       Restricted and unrestricted free parking
  •       Bus shuttles (Zeb)
  •       Motorcycle only parking
  •       Passenger loading areas
  •       Off street parking
  •       Pike ride hubs

With the ability to find the best place to park quickly and with ease, motorists in Colorado Springs will enjoy a more convenient, hassle-free driving experience. The Parking Finder will also help alleviate traffic congestion by streamlining parking. This delivers benefits for businesses whose customers have to park on the street by reducing the frustration of having to drive around to find an open parking spot before shopping, arriving for an appointment, or enjoying a meal.

“The City of Colorado Springs Parking Enterprise is excited to partner with Modii. After meetings with Modii, it was clear their Parking Finder should be the next step forward with technology. Modii’s commitment to grow their platform and develop customizations to meet our needs gave us the comfort we needed to form this partnership.” – John Crawford, Parking Manager at City of Colorado Springs

Colorado Springs is home to more than 483,000 people – and employs over 287,000 people, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Accommodating so many drivers throughout the bustling city has its challenges, and parking can be a significant one. To address these challenges, Colorado Springs decision makers have sought innovative solutions from outside sources. 

Modii has been working in Colorado Springs since 2021, when the company was named winner of the Colorado Smart City Alliance Revive! Challenge. The challenge invited participants to provide smart cities solutions with a focus on resiliency and equity. Modii (Spot Parking at the time) was awarded for its dynamic and flexible model for curb use consultation activities and efficient guidance of road users. 

Drivers who wish to utilize the Colorado Springs Parking Finder may do access it here: colorado-springs.modii.co

About Modii 

Modii provides modern mobility solutions via a unified platform of digital infrastructure, data integration, and parking intelligence. The innovative technology supports the digital transformation of urban areas and campuses while empowering thoughtful parking planning through data-driven insights.

Parker Technology + Ocra Announce Strategic Alliance and Introduce Partner API

March 06, 2023

Parker Technology + Ocra Announce Strategic Alliance and Introduce Partner API

 

 

Indianapolis, IN (March 6, 2023)— Parker Technology and Ocra officially announce a strategic alliance and introduce their innovative partner API to solve on-site friction for customers using third-party reservation platforms. This alliance enables the two companies to maintain their vendor-neutral positions in the market, unlocking opportunities for Parker Technology and Ocra to work together to propel and accelerate growth through their existing relationships.

During the formation of this partnership, Parker Technology and Ocra mutually identified the need for an integration that surfaces essential transaction data for customers who push the call button with reservation-related issues. The result is the partner API, which runs on Ocra’s rails and enables Parker Technology to access the exact information needed in that moment to help the customer enter or exit the facility most efficiently.

The partner API benefits parking operators and technology companies who can now use Ocra’s network of complex custom integrations with customer demand channels, like third-party reservation platforms, to resolve in-lane friction and deliver a better customer experience.

“Ethan and his impressive team have built a company with a compelling vision to help parking operators solve problems caused by the proliferation of technology. I couldn’t be more excited to join his board and help the company achieve that vision. This strategic alliance is a perfect example of the whole being greater than the sum of the parts and our customers will instantly appreciate the value our two companies create together,” said Brian Wolff, President & CEO of Parker Technology.

“We are hyper-selective on raising investment, as the most important factor for us is value added beyond the capital itself,” says Ethan Glass, Chief Executive Officer & Co-Founder of Ocra. “We are fortunate to have a multitude of funding opportunities and are inspired by Parker Technology’s vision as our lead investor, which is force-multiplied by the other very notable investors joining our round. Brian and his team also believe that a rising tide lifts all ships. There is a great deal of synergy between our two companies in terms of being Switzerland and our commitment to mutually beneficial partnerships.”

By removing friction for parkers experiencing redemption and access issues with third-party reservations, Parker Technology and Ocra solve an industry-wide problem and create connectivity between multiple technologies for win-win-win outcomes for customers, operators, and technology companies.

To learn more about their strategic alliance and partner API, visit helpmeparker.com/ocra or contact info@getocra.com.

About Parker Technology

Parker Technology combines parking domain expertise, a flexible software platform and their professional customer service center, or your staff, to ensure customer problems are resolved efficiently, according to tailored facility business rules. Parker Technology helps their clients create a better customer experience, while collecting more revenue, keeping traffic moving, freeing up internal staff to focus on higher-priority on-site tasks and providing data and insights to run operations more effectively. Learn more at www.helpmeparker.com.

 

About Ocra 

Ocra is a centralized consumer demand channel management platform for parking operators. The team builds complex custom integrations with individual channels so that operators no longer need to log into multiple portals to manage rates, inventory, blackouts, and reporting across their online portfolio. Ocra’s rails create communication between siloed technologies and surface the exact data needed to maximize yield. Founded in 2018 as event parking operators, Ocra pivoted to B2B SaaS solutions in May 2020. To learn more, visit getocra.com.

SP Plus Corporation Named one of America’s Best Small Companies – Forbes

March 03, 2023

SP Plus Corporation Named one of America’s Best Small Companies – Forbes

 

 

CHICAGO – SP+ (SP+), (Nasdaq: SP) a leading provider of technology-driven mobility solutions for aviation, commercial, hospitality and institutional clients throughout North America and Europe, today announced it has been named to Forbes annual list of America’s Best Small Companies.

“We are honored to be recognized as one of America’s Best Small Companies for 2023,” said Marc Baumann, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of SP+. “Over the last several years, we’ve made strategic investments to build cutting-edge technology solutions and lead the digital transformation of our industry. We believe this recognition reflects our strong positioning and positive growth trajectory.”

Forbes screened more than 1,000 companies with a market value between $300 million and $2 billion to identify 541 companies that had positive sales growth over the past 12 months and a share price of at least $5. The ranking is based on earnings growth, sales growth, return on equity and total stock return for the latest 12 months and over the last five years, with more weight given to the latest year’s data.

The full Forbes 2023 America’s Best Small Companies list is available here.

About SP+

SP+ blends industry-leading technology and best-in-class operations to deliver mobility solutions that enable the efficient movement of people, vehicles and personal belongings. The Company is committed to elevating the consumer experience while meeting the objectives of its diverse clients across North America and Europe. For more information, visit www.spplus.com.

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

This release contains forward-looking statements as defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including the statements regarding expectations, beliefs, plans, intentions and strategies of the Company. The Company has tried to identify these statements by using words such as “expect”, “anticipate”, “believe”, “confident”, “could”, “should”, “estimate”, “intend”, “may”, “plan”, “guidance”, “pathway”, “will”, and similar terms and phrases, but such words, terms and phrases are not the exclusive means of identifying such statements. These forward-looking statements are made based on management’s expectations and beliefs concerning future events affecting the Company and are subject to uncertainties and factors relating to operations and the business environment. Actual results, performance and achievements could differ materially from those expressed in, or implied by, these forward-looking statements due to a variety of risks, uncertainties and other factors. For a detailed discussion of factors that could affect the Company’s future operating results, please see the Company’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including the disclosures under “Risk Factors” in those filings. Except as expressly required by the federal securities laws, the Company undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, changed circumstances or future events or for any other reason.

Parkopedia powers parking and charging solutions on Simplenight’s in-car booking platform

March 01, 2023

 

Parkopedia powers parking and charging solutions on Simplenight’s in-car booking platform

 

 

  • ●  Parkopedia is working with Simplenight to build upon its market-leading services, including parking data and payment features
  • ●  Customers benefit from Parkopedia’s extensive global parking data, plus the company’s established in-car Payment Platform combined with Simplenight’s expertise in bookable experiences
  • ●  Initial collaboration with Simplenight covers on- and off-street parking data, enabling drivers to manage the whole process of finding, reserving and paying for parking from within the vehicle with EV charging services planned to be included in future updates

    01 March 2023 – London, UK / Portland, USA

    Leading connected car services provider, Parkopedia, is working with global enterprise booking platform, Simplenight, to provide drivers with a range of in-car parking, charging and payment options.

    The initial phase will include global parking data covering both on- and off-street locations, and the ability to reserve and pay for parking spaces from within the vehicle, with EV charging services planned to be added in a future release.

    Simplenight delivers a customisable and robust platform that enables companies worldwide to offer real-time booking options across multiple categories such as dining, accommodation, attractions, events, fuel, parking, shopping and more.

    The unique platform is designed to seamlessly integrate into automaker infotainment and navigation systems, as well as mobile applications and voice assistants. This simplifies the process of adding connected services to vehicles for auto manufacturers – offering drivers additional value through innovative connected features.

    Parkopedia’s unique Park and Charge product combines the company’s global database of parking and charging locations with a sophisticated in-car Payment Platform to enable drivers to effortlessly find and pay for parking and charging sessions as part of a complete user experience for EV drivers. The company’s latest partnership will ensure that auto manufacturers are able to offer their customers a more integrated and user-friendly parking, charging and payment experience as drivers place ever more value on sophisticated in-car technology.

    Hans Puvogel, COO at Parkopedia, said: “The Simplenight platform is a great complement to our parking, charging and payment offerings. Parkopedia prides itself on providing auto-grade data and payment services that simplify drivers’ journeys by taking the stress out of vehicle-centric services such as parking and charging. Simplenight’s technology enables us to offer greater usability to today’s motorists by adding the ability to reserve and book parking ahead of time, providing additional peace of mind on arrival.”

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Simplenight Founder and CEO Mark Halberstein, said: “Parkopedia’s vision greatly aligns with ours. By working together, our technology solutions for end consumers build customer loyalty, increase engagement, and grow revenue via our transactional models.”

About Parkopedia

Parkopedia is the leading connected car services provider used by automakers, organisations and millions of drivers around the world. Parkopedia helps drivers find and pay for parking, EV charging, fuel and tolls across 90 countries. Parkopedia is also developing highly detailed parking maps and corresponding algorithms to help drivers and self-driving vehicles navigate to an open parking space indoors. Visit business.parkopedia.com for more information.

About Simplenight

Simplenight is a B2B omnichannel commerce platform enabling booking digitalization infrastructure for the connected future in areas including cities, cars, homes, travel and more. Simplenight connects vendors with over 1 billion people globally to easily book lifestyle experiences, travel and everyday purchases.

Parkopedia Media Contact

Adam Calland
Marketing Director
T: +44(0)7838219129
E: adam.calland@parkopedia.com

Simplenight Media Contact

Daniel Domenighini
COO
T: +1 (503) 701-3011
E: danny@simplenight.com

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