Sentry’s “Pioneering’ ERP System
December 1, 2014
No Comments
The technology revolution was supposed to make everything in our lives easier and more convenient. In a lot of ways, it has, of course, but
The technology revolution was supposed to make everything in our lives easier and more convenient. In a lot of ways, it has, of course, but
T2 Systems (T2) has completed its acquisition of Case Parking, a parking data solutions provider, including its Counts in the Cloud solution. The acquisition will
Parkmobile USA Inc. has entered into an agreement to establish a joint venture with SP Plus Corp. The joint venture, Parkmobile LLC, will be a
With the installation of 1,246 parking space sensors, the Pentagon Row outdoor mall in Arlington, VA, now boasts one of the nation’s most advanced, customer-friendly,
BARBARA: Well, guys. It seems as if James Ingram should have been singing that song for these times. All I hear and read about is
Parkeon announced in mid-September that it had successfully launched its mobile parking service in the U.S. Named Whoosh!, the service made its U.S. debut Aug.
Oh, how times have changed. The once hidden parking industry has been discovered, and the number of new offerings and providers is astounding. Think about
I had the privilege of working on a downtown parking study for one of my favorite places, Chandler, AZ, a few years ago. This downtown
The Galveston, TX, Police Department is using an integrated pay-by-phone-by-plate parking solution provided by 3M, PayByPhone and gtechna, a parking enforcement software value-added reseller. Officials
Q-Free TCS, a system integrator that specializes in designing intelligent parking transportation systems, has appointed Kelly Myers as its Regional Manager for the Western U.S..
There seems to be no question that the NPA Convention & Expo in late October was a grand success. Numbers were up, exhibitors were smiling,
I have always been keen on researching the subject of parking payment options and their charges or fees to the parking operator and, in turn,
The holidays have snuck up on me this year. The older I get, the faster the year flies and the shorter the span between two
Less than five years ago, we were told that once smartphone adoption rates exceeded 50% of cellphone users, we would see an explosion of applications
When PI Paul Manning and his son Paulo went to meet a new client on the roof of a parking garage at The Grove in
I have always been keen on researching the subject of parking payment options and their charges or fees to the parking operator and, in turn,
In the world of institutional parking, states and local governments make up a significant proportion of owned facilities and spaces. Cities and counties, airports, hospitals,
“Big data,” “analytics” and “predictive analysis” are buzzwords in online and print media. Thanks to Facebook and Google, they have become ubiquitous across many industries,
SP Plus Corp. has announced implementation of a leadership succession plan. In accordance with the company’s internal plans, James A. Wilhelm, its Chief Executive Officer,
The National Parking Association (NPA) Convention & Expo 2014 saw record attendance, and the most exhibitors and educational sessions ever at an NPA event. The
I have just looked at and “binned” a major tender to design, finance, build, operate and transfer some major parking infrastructure for a city; I
So, we’ve made the decision: We’re converting the parking deck to LED lighting. Considering the money saved on the energy bill, along with the lower
Much has been written about the contribution of automatic license plate recognition (ALPR) to parking management revenue and efficiencies, and it’s all true. But let’s
Does the date Oct. 1, 2015, ring a bell? To many parking operators, a year ago this approaching date would have had little significance in
The decidedly “set in its ways” U.S. parking market is changing. Finally. And it’s changing with the help of technology, although perhaps not quite in
I’ve lived in my Los Angeles exurb for 13 years now. I got my first cellphone here, bought my first house, had two children, and
Scheidt & Bachmann welcomes Daniel Biscobing and Rachel Joujon-Roche to the company’s sales team in the Parking Division. Both Daniel and Rachel started in the
Being a Luddite, I find the word “technology” rather empty. We apply “technology” to solve the world’s problems. It has made us healthier, cars safer,
The world is connected like never before, the result of a technological revolution that has had implications on every aspect of our lives. Technology has
A municipal client recently asked, “Should we install parking sensors?” As a parking professional who has been involved with several sensor implementations, I get asked
It’s no surprise that as the population in the United States continues to grow, so too does the number of cars on the road. With
Video analytics is the automated analysis of video to determine events, trends and other factors over a given time and in a given location. Effectively,
Most people view parking meters as a necessary evil, or perhaps, just evil. Although meters manage curb parking and provide public revenue, they are a
To get to the heart of SMC Software and the centralized reservations technology and marketing services that they provide to their clients, you have to
First came a need; then came a solution. Pretty much how things have been happening with our civilization since the dawn of time. The parking
Parking involves depositing a vehicle in a convenient space. Even when we drive to the gym, we are likely to look for a conveniently
PTT: You call yourself “a nerd who fell into parking.” Why is that? Blake Laufer: Since I was a little kid, I’ve always liked computers
The results from cities using sensors, as reported at PIE 2014, were not quite the ringing endorsement that the manufacturers hoped for. The most common
The “connected car” is part of two larger technological trends, the mobile app revolution and the “Internet of Things.” The mobile app revolution describes the
Even for those working in the industry the payments sector can be complex to understand, so having empathy with parking operators and managers trying to
Municipalities, universities and other large parking operators searching for the most efficient parking solutions are faced with a bewildering range of options. Pay-and-display, pay-by-space or
To support its rapid growth in North America, Michael Bigbee joined TIBA Parking Systems in 2013 as its CEO of the Americas, bringing extensive experience
The parking industry may not have expected such rapid shifts in technology over the last five years, but the next generation of parking companies came
With the installation of 1,246 parking space sensors, Pentagon Row now boasts one of the nation’s most advanced, customer-friendly, and sustainable parking facilities. The sensors,
If you want good dinner conversation, place at least one liberal and one conservative together at a dinner table, and insert a bottle of Pinot
The “connected car,” which connects drivers to their daily life just as their smartphones do, is an emerging trend transforming the driving experience by improving
PT’s Marcy Sparrow Takes PIE Sales Reins Marcy Sparrow of Parking Today has taken the position of Sales Manager of its parent company’s Parking Industry Exhibition (PIE).
King Louis XVI, the last monarch of France, is often remembered for his blissful ignorance of the needs and interests of his people. He was
ThedaCare Health System saves more than $40,000 annually on energy and maintenance, while improving security of its outdoor spaces with LED luminaires. Sustainability is not
Continued growth in air travel each year has caused increasing vehicle congestion around airport passenger terminals. Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL), the world’s busiest passenger
TIba Parking Systems is pleased to announce that David K. Tilley has joined the company Tiba Parking Systems as Vice President, Sales and Marketing. Tilley
Pisa, Italy, and Deutsche Telekom launch smart-city pilot project to optimize inner-city parking. ‘Intelligent’ parking guidance system installed to avoid traffic jams and reduce CO2
Paul drove onto the top parking deck and immediately spotted the car that his son, Paulo, had called him about. Yes, there was a woman
JustPark, the No. 1 European website and app for booking parking spaces, has officially launched in the U.S. Backed by the venture capital arm of
Editor’s note: I knew Jim Bond for more than 30 years. I can’t say we were close, but Jim was always friendly. He worked at
The parking industry is at the forefront of technological innovations that make parking easier and faster for customers, and increase ROI for the organization/agency. There
Imperial Parking Corp. (“Impark”) has completed acquisition of the assets of Pacific Parking Management (PPM), a parking management company based in San Francisco. Terms of
I am a born planner. I like things to be neat and tidy, organized and predictable. Routine is my friend, and to-do lists are a
The British Parking Association (BPA) journal Parking News ran a good article (“Standing Proud”) in July on a very early carpark, in Glasgow, Scotland, known
ParkWhiz Inc., the nation’s largest and fastest growing online parking marketplace, has announced the closing of a $10 million Series B funding round led by
Is transport demand management (TDM) designed to cause inefficiencies and now dated? Most of my “parking” working life has been primarily about trying to optimize
My daughter Caroline (we call her CJ) and I have an ongoing joke. At the most inopportune time and most outrageous place, I exclaim, “CJ,
Every so often I come across a term with which I am unfamiliar. Typically, I nod sagely and then run to Google to see what’s
Chief Randy Burba at Orange County (CA)’s Chapman University knew that like most college campuses, the ratings students gave the parking program couldn’t get much
Serco Inc. has won a 10-year, $25 million contract to provide parking enforcement services and to manage parking meter and traffic control operations for the city of
The Society for Campus and University Planning (SCUP) met in Pittsburgh in July for its annual international conference. The most prestigious SCUP award was given
I just wanted to express my thanks for the June 2014 Women In Parking (WIP) special issue of your magazine. I came across it by
Editor’s note: “MonkeyParking” is a mobile app that allows users to “hold” on-street spaces for a fee and await others in the area who need
The bid is complete, the scope refined. The work started yesterday: A lighting conversion rollout months in the making that will impact 300 locations across
This will blow your mind! What if I told you that relighting your parking garage, even if it wasn’t justified by energy and maintenance savings,
Texas A&M University has long had home football game traditions worth writing about, as Sports Illustrated* noted a few years ago. And its Department of
Imagine the vision required to transform an enormous paper- and cash-based parking system into a comprehensive digital network featuring the latest technology for real-time management.
College students have a lot on their minds. Many are living away from home for the first time. Some try to deal with the load
Heartland Payment Systems continues its growth in the parking payment industry by signing a new seven-year deal with SP+, an industry leader in the parking
It’s summertime, and the living is easy, but the parking is hard. For me, the summer parking crunch starts during the final two weeks of
We have been led to believe that “Madison Avenue” creates markets and forces or entices consumers to buy stuff. McDonalds, Coca Cola, Procter & Gamble,
Traffex 2015, the 28th international traffic engineering, road safety, parking and highway maintenance exhibition, one of the largest of its kind in the world, will take
Back last summer, our UK Parliament looked at how municipal parking worked here. In particular, how local authorities enforce the rules. This was done via
Imperial Parking Corporation (Impark) announced it has completed the acquisition of assets of Pacific Parking Management, a parking management company based in San Francisco, California.
Parking structures can be dangerous When PI Paul Manning took the call two months ago, transferred to him by his wife and business partner, Shirley
I heard from a friend in Melbourne, Australia, that the city is installing a system of pay-by-cellphone. In addition to embracing the program completely, the
Rydin Decal, a parking management solutions provider, announces a partnership with Ellucian, a technology solutions provider to educational institutions. The partnership enables the integration of
Isaiah Mouw, over at the IPI’s Parking Matters: The Blog, writes about the Watergate buildings in DC, and their relationship to our political history. He
About a year ago, you realized the challenges in reading the manifests and inventory paperwork in the stocking aisles. Error rates were increasing, and you’re
You might have heard of Parking Today’s new website, ParkNews.biz. It’s completely devoted to gathering and sharing the news of parking, with a few advertisements
The human brain is a wonder of the universe, but our understanding of it can seem contradictory, says Steven Jay Fogel, author of the new
Founded in 1989, Code Blue is currently enjoying its 25th anniversary as the industry leading manufacturer of emergency communication solutions. It all started when the
Parking security is an important component of any parking system, whether it be surface lots or parking structures. Closed-circuit television (CCTV) continues to be a
We’ve all heard of Beverly Hills, land of the rich and famous. So it’s not surprising that when driving down its famed Rodeo Drive, one
There is good reason that parking garages and lots have typically posted “Park at Your Own Risk” notices through the years, disclaiming responsibility for break-ins,
Automated-carparking designers should study the speed of parking today, with the aim of increasing the speed of automated parking tomorrow. There is a crisis in
Do you sell parking permits online? Do you allow the public to pay for parking citations through your website? Can consumers make reservations for event
StadiumPark, a new technology start-up, expects to launch its newest mobile app within the next 2-4 months. The app will be available in iOS and
Much like other industries, parking has seen a number of smartphone and tablet apps hit the marketplace over the past several years, and these solutions
Clyde Wilson, President and CEO of consulting firm The Parking Network (TPN), has announced the rollout of what he calls “a totally new PARC system
POM Unveils Parktel 2.0 Solar Smart Meter POM, Incorporated unveiled its newest parking meter, Parktel 2.0, during a June 1 unveiling party held in conjunction
The big news story here in the UK – indeed, in Europe – has nothing to do with parking. We Europeans have just elected a
I’m one of those people who think change can be hard. It’s difficult for a lot of us to embrace change, being used to the
OK, the start of football season may be months away, but the game’s on the minds of many after the NFL draft. Minicamps are gearing
We in the parking industry are being overrun by devices filled with silicon chips and electrons travelling at the speed of light. Manufacturers are turning
