COVID-19 has changed the world in many ways. The drastic and wave-like rise of the virus left (or met?) many unprepared. The world has had to adapt and evolve into the new normal resulting from the virus from governments to businesses and individuals. While some sectors have adapted and risen beyond the adverse effect, others…
The parking management industry is rapidly adopting the use of technology. There has been an increase in what parking solution companies can achieve with their platforms and ease of use. However, with the rise of technology comes increased vulnerability. The need to adopt the best online security practices has never been more immense. And this…
It’s no secret that technological advancements shape businesses across different industries, including the parking industry. The purpose of utilizing new technologies is to improve the parking industry’s performance and deliver a better service experience to customers by offering them comfort and convenience. Besides this factor, there’s also a dire need for system improvement in the…
One of the most significant issues in the 21st century is cybersecurity. Information is a goldmine and access to information has a vast effect online. While businesses are set up to use customer information for building a better product, information criminals are waiting to use it for selfish reasons. Parking management is a business at…
I started this article more then a year ago and then it fell by the wayside. Today the idea of the Parking Industry investing in technology has never been more pressing. As the World moves slowly into some phase of COVID-19 recovery it has become increasingly more important to be able to provide services to…
It is important to understand security vulnerabilities for parking management as you might think that hackers are not interested in your parking management system, but they are. The information you collect on vehicles and individuals is the kind of data that hackers are looking for. While the bad guys might initially intend on hacking to…
OPS-COM links LPR for parking, violation and incident management Carleton Place, ON: Ontario-based Tomahawk Technologies Inc. is excited to announce the release of License Plate Recognition (LPR) module. Now included in its existing parking and security software platform OperationsCommander or (OPS-COM). Most noteworthy of OPS-COM is that it consists of ParkAdmin, IncidentAdmin, and ViolationAdmin. Furthermore, the technology,…
Parking garage allocations for condos Depending on location and size, a condo parking garage can “bring a lot of coin into a building annually” to quote an article in The Cooperator New York recently. The article talks about the choices to make around managing parking garage allocation and facilities for co-op and condo buildings in larger centers. …
The Town of Perth, located in Eastern Ontario, Canada. Perth has just over 6,000 people and 20,000 in the immediate area. The OPS-COM system modernizes parking. It was clear that Perth needed help to shed the “heritage” motto in this particular area. The Town manages five downtown parking lots, with parking passes and hourly rates.…
Managing parking in cities is challenging to say the least. In today’s fast-paced world, outdated enforcement systems no longer work. They are time-consuming and require many dedicated and expensive resources. Realizing this, more and more municipalities today are switching to smart parking management systems. These systems provide numerous benefits and create a process that’s more…
FinanceAdmin offers the best of both worlds! It is a payment system that has been built specifically for the parking and security industry and works with your parking management solution. FinanceAdmin has modernized the world of financial tracking and accounts receivable for parking operations. You’ll gain financial adaptability – helping your business grow and succeed.…
For the benefit of residents, businesses, and visitors, municipalities have what we call Resident Parking Zones (RPZs). Streets, areas or bays, RPZs are places where parking is restricted or controlled using ‘residential parking permits’. The purpose of these permits is to regulate parking, minimize highway obstruction and give residents priority over available spaces. Enabling them…
Virtual chalking (also referred to as e-chalking; or electronic chalking) is on its way to becoming the new standard in vehicle tracking for parking enforcement. Usually, traffic cops use a relatively standard technique to keep an eye on drivers who park their cars. To ensure that drivers don’t overstay the time limit in parking lots,…
