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SKIDATA and Kopernikus Automotive forge partnership to elevate Smart Parking solutions

January 09, 2024

SKIDATA and Kopernikus Automotive forge partnership to elevate Smart Parking solutions

Pioneering next-generation AI-based innovations in parking, accelerating the transformation from a mere vehicle storage function to an integrated, dynamic customer experience.
Commitment to setting new industry standards in efficient parking solutions and enhancing mobility in various locations.
Elevating smart city infrastructure with advanced parking solutions that seamlessly integrate into diverse urban environments.

Salzburg/Leipzig, January 9, 2024 – In a significant move towards advancing Smart Parking solutions, Kopernikus Automotive, a forward-thinking startup, has joined forces with SKIDATA, a leader in parking technology. This worldwide strategic partnership aims to harness the potential of AI and innovative technologies to transform the parking industry, catering to the needs of various operators at different locations, customers, and municipalities.

Technological synergy for advanced Parking Solutions

The collaboration brings together Kopernikus’ innovative proficiency and SKIDATA’s extensive experience in parking management. While Automated Valet Parking is among the technologies in scope, the partnership’s agreement extends to a variety of AI-based solutions. “These advancements include vehicle and object tracking, revenue optimization, misuse avoidance, space recognition, and enhanced car park surveillance, all aimed at improving the parking experience and management as well as optimizing space utilization,” explains Thomas Pühringer, Head of Solutions Portfolio Management at SKIDATA. “The same AI-based systems will optimize revenues today – and drive cars in the future”, adds Stefan Jenzowsky, CEO of Kopernikus Automotive.

Continuously increasing convenience for drivers

For end customers, this partnership promises a host of tangible benefits. “Continuously improving AI technologies ensure more automated and intuitive parking solutions,” says Thomas Pühringer. This advanced precision in automation, exemplified by improved license plate recognition, ensures a swift entry and exit process. Furthermore, the decrease in search traffic significantly cuts down on emissions, minimizes traffic congestion, and diminishes waiting times. The partnership fortifies safety and security with upcoming features like car finder information, which contribute to a more streamlined and protected parking experience.

Enhancing urban mobility and sustainability in the Smart City era

The partnership deeply enhances the customer journey and integrates with smart city infrastructure. Stefan Jenzowsky highlights the partnership’s potential: “Working with SKIDATA allows us to leverage their expertise and scale our innovative solutions. Together, we’re not just improving parking; we’re reimagining it for the smart city era.”

Sustainability is a key pillar of this partnership, with both companies dedicated to reducing emissions and optimizing space utilization in congested areas. Thomas Pühringer emphasizes this: “We’re building on our expertise in barrierless entry, license plate-based services, and efficient space utilization, improving these technologies with AI-enhanced solutions, all contributing to a seamless customer experience and a more sustainable urban environment.”

Innovating and leading the way in Smart Parking

The collaboration also involves engaging stakeholders across Europe and the USA, underscoring the partners’ role in driving the industry toward efficient and customer-friendly solutions, and setting new standards. This partnership marks a new chapter in the evolution of Smart Parking, setting the stage for a future where technology and sustainability converge to reshape urban landscapes.

About Kopernikus Automotive
Kopernikus Automotive GmbH is a Leipzig-based start-up company that specializes in Automated Valet Parking (AVP2) in parking garages as well as Infrastructure Orchestrated Maneuvering in automotive production and logistics facilities. Kopernikus Automotive is financed by venture capital. In the last financing round (A-Round), more than €8 million was invested in Kopernikus Automotive by existing investors (including AMAG VW Group Import and TGFS – Technologie Gründerfonds Sachsen) and Continental. The Kopernikus Automated Valet Parking (AVP2) and Infrastructure Orchestrated Maneuvering technology is being tested and implemented by numerous automobile manufacturers such as Volkswagen Group and Ford Motor Company. Kopernikus Automotive GmbH is certified according to ISO 9001:2015.

www.kopernikusauto.com

About SKIDATA
SKIDATA is an international leader in the field of access solutions and their management. Worldwide, leading companies and operators of airports, shopping malls, cities, office buildings, hotels, hospitals, universities, ski resorts, stadiums and amusement parks rely on the secure, future-oriented and reliable access solutions for people and vehicles. SKIDATA is the reliable partner from first consultations to perfect service. SKIDATA places great value in providing solutions that are intuitive, easy to use, and secure for the end customer. The integrated concepts of SKIDATA solutions help clients optimize performance and maximize profits. SKIDATA Group is part of the Kudelski Group, a publicly traded (SIX: KUD.S) worldwide leader in digital business enablement technologies that encompass digital content security, public access, cybersecurity, and IoT. SKIDATA is certified according to ISO 9001:2015 and ISAE 3402.

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SKIDATA Introduces Parking Solution Subscription Solution

July 11, 2023

SKIDATA Introduces Parking Solution Subscription Solution

Van Nuys, CA (July 11, 2023)— SKIDATA, the world leader in parking access and revenue management, today announced the introduction of a groundbreaking new parking solution subscription solution. With SKIDATA’s new subscription solution, parking owners and operators never have to worry about the software running their parking systems becoming obsolete. Owners and operators get access to industry-leading systems for a modest monthly fee, and as new innovations and capabilities are introduced they are provided for no additional fee.

“SKIDATA’s subscription solution is the perfect choice for parking owners and operators,” said Chris McKenty, Senior Vice President for Sales & Marketing for SKIDATA. “They get the latest versions of all of SKIDATA’s industry-leading solutions, constantly updated, with no hidden fees. Owners and operators enjoy a fixed budget, and there are never additional costs for software replacement or upgrades.”

Subscribers to SKIDATA’s Parking Solution Subscription Solution get the parking industry’s most innovative and proven solutions, including:

Access control and license plate recognition software
Full-scale management, monitoring, and task management solutions
Parking utilization reporting
Mobile and onsite payment solutions
Parking validation solutions

“Traditionally, parking owners have had to pay for costly upgrades when their solutions become dated or obsolete,” said McKenty. “Now, owners and operators don’t have to worry that they’ll have to repeatedly pay to update their solutions. With SKIDATA’s subscription service there are never any surprises and owners and operators always have access to the latest, most advanced systems.”

Subsribers’ data is stored on the cloud in a highly secure setting, but SKIDATA also maintains the data locally, on servers that SKIDATA keeps and manages. This assures that if the cloud ever experiences a service outage, the data will still be available and parking services won’t be impacted.

“As much as owners and operators love the convenience of the cloud, they also worry about outages that could impact their operations,” said McKenty. “Most want locally hosted back-ups, but they don’t want the hassle and expense of maintaining those servers. SKIDATA takes care of the servers for them.”

For more information, please visit SKIDATA Parking Solution Subscription Service.

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.

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 4^th, 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.”

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SKIDATA and Schneider Electric Launch Partnership to Provide Seamless EV Solution for Parking Owners and Operators

December 02, 2021

SKIDATA and Schneider Electric Launch Partnership to Provide Seamless EV Solution for Parking Owners and Operators

“Park, Plug, and Pay” strategic partnership helps bridge the gap for EV owners adding convenient charging opportunities where they are needed most
Single scalable solution allows owners and operators to incorporate EV charging to differentiate their locations and increase revenue
Integration offers drivers the convenience of charging vehicles during a parking session, paying for charging and parking in one transaction

Los Angeles, CA (December 1, 2021)– SKIDATA, the world leader in parking access and revenue management, and Schneider Electric, the global leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, today announced a partnership to provide a seamless EV charging solution for parking managers and their customers as electric vehicle (EV) adoption becomes more widespread. Through this partnership, which includes Schneider Electric’s extensive network of partners, parking owners and operators will have access to a single-source integrated EV solution that will include EV charging equipment and infrastructure, as well as a payment platform that allows drivers to pay for charging as part of their parking transaction.

“The automobile’s electric future is just around the corner, and parking facilities will play the leading role in providing charging and in the long term future we see, in terms of Parking Structures, that they become a critical part of the whole USA transportation and energy delivery systems through initiatives like Microgrids / Solar and Vehicle to Grid technologies” said Darrell Smithson, President NAM for SKIDATA. “Through this partnership we’ll be able to provide parking owners and operators a one-stop EV solution that will allow them to offer their customers seamless charging and payment. It will make EV charging incredibly simple and convenient.”

SKIDATA is the leading supplier of parking management equipment in the USA to airports, public transportation, cities, shopping, sports, and events. 14 entities with over 175 parking locations have been identified for the first round of EVSE deployment.

As part of this partnership, Schneider Electric will create an individualized EV infrastructure plan for the parking facility and provide the infrastructure for each site. EV Connect will bring the charging stations onto its network to provide continuous monitoring, and the charging units will be integrated into SKIDATA’s payment platform for a single point of interaction for parkers. This single scalable solution will allow parking owners and operators to easily integrate EV charging, differentiating themselves from competitors and opening a new revenue source to strengthen their business.

“Widespread electrification of transportation is elemental to decarbonizing, and as the most sustainable company in the world, we are proud to partner with leaders like SKIDATA helping us to transform into a new electric world. Establishing new innovative business models in the parking industry will further enable electrification and ease friction in user experience ,” said Ashley Horvat, VP Head of eMobility, North America, Schneider Electric. “As parking owners and operators look to embrace EV charging, our solutions will allow them to meet the changing needs of their customers, and provides a competitive advantage that elevates their locations above their competition with this simple “Park, Plug, & Pay” package.

“To maximize the benefits and opportunities presented by the electrification of transportation, charging infrastructure must be easy for parking lot operators and management companies,” says Patrick Macdonald-King, chief operating officer at EV Connect. “We are thrilled to put our experience to work in the deployment and management of EV charging infrastructure with SKIDATA and Schneider Electric. The ability to make seamless integrations with parking lot and load management systems simple is central to preparing parking owners and operators for an electrified future.”

About Schneider Electric

Schneider’s purpose is to empower all to make the most of our energy and resources, bridging progress and sustainability for all. We call this Life Is On. Our mission is to be your digital partner for Sustainability and Efficiency. We drive digital transformation by integrating world-leading process and energy technologies, end-point to cloud connecting products, controls, software and services, across the entire lifecycle, enabling integrated company management, for homes, buildings, data centers, infrastructure and industries.

We are the most local of global companies. We are advocates of open standards and partnership ecosystems that are passionate about our shared Meaningful Purpose, Inclusive and Empowered values.

www.se.com

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About EVConnect

EVConnect is a provider of electric vehicle (EV) charging solutions for commercial, enterprise, university, hospitality, multi-unit residential and government facilities. EVConnect developed and operates a cloud-based platform for the management of charging stations and drivers who use them. The EVConnect platform, called Foundation, provides charging station command and control functionality, including access control, pricing, reporting and integration with various enterprise and energy systems, via an open API. In addition, Foundation enables demand-response functionality across multiple charging networks, and driver communications and support.

Skidata Transforms the Parking Experience at Mineta San Jose International Airport with State-of-the-Art Parking Technology

October 19, 2021

Skidata Transforms the Parking Experience at Mineta San Jose International Airport with State-of-the-Art Parking Technology

Touchless Entry and Exit, License Plate Recognition Make Airport Parking Safer and Easier

BURLINGAME, CA – SKIDATA, the world leader in parking access and revenue management, is transforming the parking experience at Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) with the addition of state-of-the-art parking technology. The new frictionless parking suite will use an advanced parking access & revenue control system (PARCS), License Plate Recognition (LPR) technology, and other parking management tools to improve the user experience.

“SJC was looking to improve their operation and make the parking experience not only more user-friendly, but also more efficient and effective to operate,” said Chris McKenty, Head of Sales, North America for SKIDATA. “We were able to work with airport executives to design a solution that will make parking at the airport much more convenient, while dramatically improving parking operations, both immediately and for years to come,”

SJC’s new frictionless parking suite includes SKIDATA’s market leading Power.Gate system. The Power.Gates will be outfitted with License Plate Recognition (LPR) technology and all peripherals (Barcode Readers, HID, AVI, Intercom, Lighted Barrier Arms) in a total of 45 lanes. The new technology suite will provide easy touch free access to all parking levels for frequent and occasional travelers. The system will also include 15 SKiosk Smart Parking credit card machines and a number of SKIDATA Sweb Services, including Control, Validate, Reports, and a new Wayfinding Package that will include all new signs.

“A stress-free trip begins with planning at home,” said SJC Assistant Director of Aviation, Judy Ross. “This new online parking reservation system takes the worry out of airport parking, offering travelers more control over their planning, and providing a more seamless total airport experience. Pandemic recovery has already included new infrastructure, new amenities, and new technologies for our customers, and our team and partners continue to show great dedication to delivering tools supporting the return to travel. This is a testament to the strength of our resilience, and as we all move forward and more people return to the skies, this new online tool will help to better navigate the travel process.”

For improved management, the new system will feature a fully integrated “Command Center” offering unprecedented oversight capability to managers and operators, allowing them to observe and manage the entire system from a single command point. The system will also be integrated with SJC’s existing Transcore AVI (automatic vehicle identification) system and with Chauntry’s Parkspace reservations platform.

About SJC: Transforming How Silicon Valley Travels
Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) is Silicon Valley’s airport, a self‐supporting enterprise owned and operated by the City of San Jose. The airport, now in its 71st year, served nearly 15.7 million passengers in 2019, with nonstop service across North America and to Europe and Asia. For more airport information, visit https://www.flysanjose.com.

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SKIDATA Grand Opening of their new office in Golden, CO

October 06, 2021

SKIDATA Grand Opening of their new office in Golden, CO

SKIDATA, provider of industry leading lift and parking access solutions, is moving to a new location in Golden, CO. To mark the occasion, they are celebrating “Austrian-style” with an Oktoberfest Grand Opening.

We congratulate SKIDATA on their new digs, and if you are in the Golden area (or are looking for a reason to go there) you should too!

October 14th from 3-6 pm! Beer, brats, soft drinks and more will be provided!

SKIDATA Partners with Openpath To Offer Smartphone Access Capabilities to Parking Facilities

April 29, 2021

SKIDATA Partners with Openpath To Offer

Smartphone Access Capabilities to Parking Facilities

Los Angeles, CA (April 29, 2021) – SKIDATA, the world leader in parking access and revenue management, today announced a new technology integration partnership with Openpath, a leader in touchless, modern access control, and workplace safety automation. Through this partnership, Openpath’s groundbreaking touchless and mobile access control technology will be integrated into SKIDATA’s parking access and revenue control equipment to permit drivers to enter and exit SKIDATA-equipped parking facilities, using their Openpath credentials.

“We are excited to be partnering with Openpath,” said Darrell Smithson, President, North America of SKIDATA. “SKIDATA already makes the world’s most reliable and user-friendly parking equipment. The addition of Openpath’s technology will improve the customer experience by providing seamless entry into parking facilities.

“SKIDATA has always led the way when it comes to introducing new technological capabilities to the parking industry,” continued Smithson. “This partnership will help ensure that SKIDATA will continue to lead the way in providing smart city infrastructure.”

The addition of Openpath’s technology, which provides touchless and mobile access via Bluetooth, Wi-fi, and LTE, to SKIDATA equipment will permit drivers to access SKIDATA-equipped parking facilities with their smartphones and other personal devices, as well as via license plate recognition (LPR), allowing drivers to enter and exit parking garages quickly and conveniently without having to stop and swipe a card or reach out of their vehicle to validate parking access. When drivers approach the parking facility, they can gain access via the SKIDATA app on their personal devices. Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, and LTE access are most useful for managing permit parking, and the technology is perfect for parking owners and organizations who offer permit parking, including residential facilities, office complexes, universities, hospitals, airports, special events parking, and stand-alone parking garages.

“With this integration, we are excited to further demonstrate how Openpath’s seamless user experience extends beyond just the four walls of a building. Providing safety and simplicity for users throughout their day; from the moment their vehicle enters the parking garage, to the doors, elevators, and turnstiles they use in repetition. Openpath’s technology enables a completely touchless experience for tenants and guests and eliminates the need for users to juggle multiple apps or credentials to get where they are going. Our mission is always to deliver end-to-end security while reducing friction, and this integration is another great example of that,” said James Segil, President and Co-Founder of Openpath.

About Openpath

Openpath is a leader in mobile access control solutions. Openpath allows anyone to use their mobile phone to open an authorized door with the wave of a hand, without needing the phone or app open. Openpath’s patented Triple Unlock technology delivers 99.9% reliability for a secure, frictionless and fast entry experience. With a robust cloud solution, Openpath provides a comprehensive suite of enterprise cloud capabilities, future-proofing the needs of the built environment. The company has introduced innovative Tailgating and Lockdown Solutions providing the ability to lock/unlock any door, zone or building in an emergency from a mobile device. Founded in 2016, Openpath is based in Los Angeles’ Silicon Beach with an additional office in Indiana. Openpath unlocks more than five million doors per month and growing since 2018. To learn more, visit www.openpath.com.

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SKIDATA’s virtual event: Digital Days 2021 Let’s welcome endless opportunities

April 22, 2021

SKIDATA’s virtual event: Digital Days 2021
Let’s welcome endless opportunities

Salzburg, April 22^nd, 2021: Move to the forefront of innovation: SKIDATA’s exclusive digital customer event on May 20^th, 2021, will focus on ways to ensure profitability in tomorrow’s parking business. CEOs, Operators, Marketing Experts and Technical Directors will benefit from the latest insights into current digitalization trends in the parking business: the future of mobility, trends in cyber security and future-proof e-payment solutions.

People use digital solutions in their daily life for payment or shopping. Mobile and online transactions are becoming the standard and parking guests increasingly expect convenient digital solutions when it comes to parking as well. Parking operators must not only be aware of the huge opportunities this development provides, but also of the dangers of ignoring it. With digital payment offers, e-charge solutions or high data security standards, parking operators are well prepared to welcome their customers to a safe, convenient parking facility.

From east to west – endless opportunities

Over the course of just a few hours, attendees will get the full benefit of expert knowledge shared by the leading parking technology provider. They will hear about the latest insights from renowned international experts and benefit from the experience of SKIDATA customers.

In order to enable people from anywhere in the world to attend, the SKIDATA Digital Days will be provided for two different time zones: “Session East” will start on May 20^th, 08:00am CEST, whereas “Session West” will open at 8:00am PST (5:00pm CEST). All sessions will be translated into French, Spanish, Italian, German.

Experts + experience = Customer convenience

In the plenary session, SKIDATA customers and renowned experts will talk about their visions and latest experiences with digitalization, the future of mobility, e-payment solutions and cyber security:

The members of the expert panel are:

Carlo van de Weijer, Technical University Eindhoven, AI Systems Institute, The Netherlands
Colin Ellis, Adyen, The Netherlands
Scott Carlson, Kudelski Security, US
Schiphol International Airport, The Netherlands, Dieme Ketel
La Vaguada Shopping Center, Spain, Jesús Hernández

Following the plenary session, the attendees will have the opportunity to join a live discussion and Q&A opportunity with experts including:

Schiphol International Airport, The Netherlands: Dieme Ketel and Dhiredj Sadhoe
La Vaguada Shopping Center, Spain: Jesús Hernández
B+B Parkhaus GmbH, Germany: Samuel Spaltner and Michael Heiermann
Walker Consultants, CA, US: Jonathan Wicks
Watry Consultants, CA, US: Michelle Wendler
Aberdeen Management, VA, US: Steven Grant

Who can afford to miss this event? – Attendance is free of charge for:
CEOs, Operators, Marketing Experts and Technical Directors of parking facilities

Save your slot now! https://skidata-digitaldays.converve.io/index.html

No time to participate in the live event? With their registration, interested persons will be able to access all sessions later at their convenience.

About SKIDATA

SKIDATA is an international leader in the field of access solutions and their management. More than 10,000 SKIDATA installations worldwide in ski resorts, stadiums, airports, shopping malls, cities 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) is part of the Kudelski Group, a publicly traded (SIX: KUD.S) worldwide leader in digital business enablement technologies that encompass digital content security, public access, cybersecurity, and IoT.

Gisela Bechmann
PR & Communication

SKIDATA GmbH

Untersbergstraße 40

A – 5083 Grödig

Mobile: 0043 664 8265 628

E-Mail: gisela.bechmann@skidata.com

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SKIDATA Selected to Create and Implement State-Of-The-Art Parking Technology System for Tampa’s Water Street Development

March 25, 2021

SKIDATA Selected to Create and Implement State-Of-The-Art

Parking Technology System for Tampa’s Water Street Development

Tampa – SKIDATA, the world leader in parking access and revenue management, has been selected to create frictionless parking suites for three parking garages owned by Strategic Property Partners (SPP) in Water Street Tampa, a new mixed-use development in downtown Tampa. The advanced system will offer seamless license plate recognition (LPR) capability by allowing exiting without stopping to pay. The SPP-owned garages provide parking to residents, employees, and patrons of the Water Street Tampa neighborhood, as well as fans attending events at nearby Amalie Arena.

“We are excited to be partnering with Strategic Property Partners to create this state-of-the-art parking revenue technology for their Water Street Tampa garages,” said Blair Taylor, Vice president of Business Development for SKIDATA’s Southeast region. “This technology will provide a much more user-friendly parking experience for visitors to Tampa’s thriving downtown and waterfront.”

The SKIDATA parking technology suite will manage 2,168 parking spaces in three garages throughout Water Street Tampa, located at 1045 Cumberland Avenue, 815 Water Street and 1050 Water Street. The garages will feature automated access control gates and LPR cameras in all 10 lanes, while two pay-on-foot machines will provide payment options for transient parkers.

Encompassing 56 acres, Water Street Tampa is bringing over nine million square feet of residential, hospitality, office, retail, cultural and educational space to downtown Tampa. The new neighborhood includes downtown Tampa’s first Class-A office building in more than 25 years; Tampa’s first JW Marriott and first five-star hotel, The Tampa EDITION; over 1,300 new rental apartment homes in four distinct buildings; The Residences at The Tampa EDITION, the city’s first hotel-branded condominiums, where sales are currently underway; the University of South Florida’s Morsani College of Medicine and Heart Institute; and Sparkman Wharf, a new waterfront recreation, retail and dining destination. As the first WELL-certified community, as designated by the International Well Building Institute, Water Street Tampa is built around walkability and sustainability and creates a new model for wellness-based design in the built environment.

About Strategic Property Partners

Strategic Property Partners, LLC (“SPP”) is a partnership between Cascade Investment LLC, and Jeff Vinik. SPP is a full-service commercial real estate development firm focused on world-class execution, innovation, and creating high-quality and experiential places. SPP’s first project, Water Street Tampa, is being developed on over 56 acres of contiguous waterfront land the company controls in downtown Tampa. The phased Water Street Tampa development project is revitalizing a currently underutilized tract of land into an urban, mixed-use waterfront district consisting of approximately nine million square feet of new commercial, residential, hospitality, cultural, entertainment, education, and retail uses, totaling over $3 billion in private investment from SPP. Integrating principles of walkability, sustainability, connectivity, design quality, and wellness, SPP is developing and will own and operate this new world-class neighborhood in Tampa, while also working to elevate the city’s national prominence. For more information on Water Street Tampa, visit www.waterstreettampa.com.

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SKIDATA turns “access” into a warm welcome

February 01, 2021

SKIDATA turns “access” into a warm welcome

David Luken, the CEO of SKIDATA, discusses the repositioning of the Austrian based company and the advantages the company’s new purpose provides their customers

Salzburg, February 1st, 2021: In order to place even more focus on the needs and requirements of end customers, and stay true to SKIDATA’s core value of exceeding their customer needs, SKIDATA has recently defined a new purpose: “We change the World of welcoming people”. This serves as a promise to turn access into a warm welcome while fulfilling end customers’ essential need for convenience and safety in all situations. With the worldwide launch of the brand campaign in January 2021, SKIDATA will strengthen its position as the no. 1 access control partner and advisor for operators of parking facilities, mountain destinations, amusement parks and stadia.

Mr. Luken, why has SKIDATA launched the new brand campaign now?

David Luken: SKIDATA is at the forefront of driving innovation in its core customer segments. We recognize that the world is changing rapidly, accelerated in many ways due to Covid-19, and therefore our customers’ needs are changing. As the global leader in access and revenue management solutions, we aim to stay at the forefront of this change. Since it is key for our customers, our organization and employees to all have a common understanding of purpose, we asked ourselves the question: Why are we doing this? The answer we came up with is, ‘We change the world of welcoming people’. This perfectly encompasses both our longstanding commitment to innovation while emphasizing our increased focus on the end-customer experience. A friendly welcome is the first step to a successful customer journey. For example, the perfect ski day starts without waiting in line because you already booked your ski pass on the go allowing you to head straight to the lift with your ski pass on your phone. We strive to achieve these perfect ‘welcomes’ by partnering with our customers to assure skiers, fans, families and parkers have a fantastic start to their experience. To live up to this promise SKIDATA is becoming a more agile, globally connected organization giving us the ability to adapt to dynamic market environments.

What is the meaning of “We change the world of welcoming people”?

David Luken: Our company purpose summarizes SKIDATA’s DNA and represents the reason why the company and we, as the SKIDATA family, exist: We are more than a technology company, we strive to understand the needs of customers’ customer – and we satisfy these needs with an agile approach. For us the meaning of ‘we’ is important. ‘We’ does not mean SKIDATA alone. ‘We’ means the combined effort of our customers, our strategic partners and SKIDATA as an organization – working together – to transform access’ into a ‘warm welcome’. It is this collective effort which truly improves end-customer value. As the world’s leading provider of access and revenue management solutions, we serve nearly 100 countries working towards our local customer’s goals. This presence enables us to reinforce our customers’ trust by providing world-class on-site service. With our consultative approach and our leading cloud-based infrastructure, we are changing the way innovative solutions are delivered to our customers. We are customer-focused and human-centered advisors offering our customers complete solutions in co- operation with best of breed partners through a comprehensive range of interfaces and integrations.

How do your business customers – the operators of parking facilities, mountain destinations, amusement parks or stadia – benefit from your new purpose?

David Luken: What is the best way to say “welcome”? Over the past few years, demand for web-based, safe access in parking facilities, skiing destinations and event venues has increased – and Covid-19 has accelerated this trend. SKIDATA provides solutions for future customer requirements derived from relevant industry trends such as transition to the cloud, sustainability and increased security. By offering turnkey, integrated solutions for our customers, we establish a seamless experience to welcome end users to the respective facility. By welcoming every user, we help increase recurring visits and grow business for operators which is how we ultimately deliver true value in the eyes of our customers.

How do the end customers benefit from your solutions?

David Luken: The end customer’s behavior is the intrinsic driver of our innovations. That’s why we literally take the driver’s seat: What is important for the end customers? What is convenient for them? Everybody wants to feel welcome. Everybody wants transactions to be convenient. And everybody wants to feel safe. Our solutions exactly fulfill these needs. From purchasing your ticket online, to getting seamless access into a venue, to having the possibility to recharge one’s EV during a city tour, to using a smartphone to pay for your parking; all these contribute to convenience and feeling welcome and safe.

How does SKIDATA manage the transformation to the purpose “We change the world of welcoming people”?

David Luken: There are multiple examples where we’ve already innovated with the end customers in mind. From creating the first hands-free access for skiing resorts more than 40 years ago to touch free parking experiences and the world’s first NFC-ticket access to stadiums. So, in many ways we’ve been living this purpose for as long as we’ve been around. Going forward we’ll continue to transform our processes so that we’re better positioned to further improve the way people are welcomed. We already have a variety of new ways to enhance the entry experience in the pipeline. For example, we’re revolutionizing the ski-experience with the world’s first mobile access solution which allows skiers purchase their lift ticket and access the ski resort using just their smartphone.

SKIDATA manages complex projects throughout the world, aiming to increase our end-customers’ convenience and safety and optimize operators’ revenues. We work on a global and broad scope, but the motivation and collective mindset of all colleagues at SKIDATA is to change the world of welcoming people – every day.

Come and see how we change the world of welcoming people

About SKIDATA

SKIDATA is an international leader in the field of access solutions and their management. More than 10,000 SKIDATA installations worldwide in ski resorts, stadiums, airports, shopping malls, cities 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.

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