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The Hard Work That Makes Innovation Look Easy

When we think about innovation, we tend to focus on the visible product: the app, the device, the service. But in many of the most transformative innovations, the real breakthrough wasn’t the interface or algorithm. It was a partnership.

Burnout Isn’t Inevitable: Spot It, Stop It, and Bounce Back

Burnout is one of the most common yet overlooked workplace issues today. And while it’s often worn as a badge of honor in hustle culture, the truth is, it can take a serious toll on your mental and physical health.

Unleashing Innovation from the Inside Out

A treasure trove of innovative potential is waiting to be unleashed within every organization. Innovation is a bit like Dorothy trying to get back to Kansas: The answer was there all along. You just have to know where to look.

Your Website: It’s Free Real Estate

Your website is a conversation starter, a sales tool, and like a parking garage, often your first impression and customer touchpoint. It deserves your attention and regular updates.

Parking Giant EasyPark Becomes ‘Arrive’ After Acquiring Rights from Flash 

On June 12, the digital parking and mobility solutions giant EasyPark announced that it had rebranded itself under the new name Arrive, which it had to obtain the rights to use from the parking technology provider Flash. 

Unlocking Parking Innovation with Data Standards

During the past several years, the parking industry has seen the development of two critical parking data standards: the Curb Data Specification (CDS) from the Open Mobility Foundation (OMF) and the data specifications developed by the Alliance for Parking Data Standards (APDS).

5 Digital Parking Pitfalls and How Smart Operators Avoid Them

Digital parking is here to stay, so avoid these five costly mistakes and stay ahead of the curve. By Dan Roarty Our world has gone digital, and parking is finally catching up with a reimagined experience that meets modern driver expectations. Advanced artificial intelligence (AI) and cameras have suddenly enabled operators to seamlessly connect a […]

A Conversation with Larry Cohen

A veteran parking professional finds humor and humanity in the everyday challenges of the curb. By Jay Landers To the general public, parking can seem like a daily nuisance — something rarely noticed until it’s a problem. But for those who work in the industry, it’s a complex, essential part of urban life that demands […]

Guest Experience Doesn’t Start in the Lot: It Starts in Their Inbox

ADVERTORIAL by Kyle Lugt We’ve all been there. You’re invited to a campus event, a conference, or a doctor’s appointment, and just as you’re leaving the house, you realize: “Wait… where do I park?” In that moment, a guest’s experience pivots from excitement to anxiety. And the irony? Parking might only take up five minutes […]

Making Parking Smarter with Seamless Data Standards

Adopting a common data framework can simplify integrations, improve management, increase compliance, and enhance user experiences in parking and curbside operations. By Jacob Larson In today’s fast-moving technological environment, businesses, cities, and service providers rely on seamless integrations to manage growing data sources, expand operations, and enhance customer experiences. However, without a shared framework for […]

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