Happy Doctors at Baptist Medical Center in Jackson, Mississippi

Press Release


Tacoma, Washington- August 25, 2009 - TagMaster North America, Inc., the leading provider of long-range and high-performance Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) systems for Automatic Vehicle Identification (AVI) announced today that Baptist Medical Center has deployed the TagMaster system to manage entry to restricted parking lots for its doctors. The Baptist Medical Center (BMC), located in Jackson, Mississippi, has been serving the local community for over a century with its unique brand of comprehensive and compassionate health care services.

Deceptively simple, the clickers used by doctors for decades presented a host of thorny problems: parking operations could not be effectively and efficiently managed with a manual device, there was no ability to track, monitor, control and manage parking usage, and mitigate infractions as needed; traffic flow and parking availability was not optimal particularly in peak conditions; security was breached, since anyone with a clicker operating in the same frequency could gain entry to the parking facilities; moreover, the clicker could easily be distributed to friends, family and fellow staff.

During a quick 6-week implementation that was completed in November 2008, Security Support Services, a prominent Jackson-based provider of full-range security support and investigation services, installed a total of 7 TagMaster readers – a combination of LR-6 and LR-6 XL readers to accommodate unique extended long-range requirements – in tandem with a market-leading access control system and gates. A total of 700 S1255 MarkTags have been distributed to doctors during the gradual roll-out.

With the implementation of TagMaster readers and tags, BMC Security Group is now able to effectively and efficiently track, monitor, and manage parking usage. Additionally, security is dramatically tightened, as only vehicles with valid TagMaster ID-tags are able to gain access to the reserved section of the two parking lots. Due to the speed of entry and exit facilitated by the TagMaster RFID AVI solution, traffic flow is smoother; doctors experience improved convenience and are able to report to duty much more quickly with considerably less stress than before. Doctors are happy. BMC Security is happy. It’s a happy ending at Baptist Medical Center!


About TagMaster North America, Inc.:

TagMaster North America’s core business is to market high performance long-range RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) systems and information services associated with automatic identification. TagMaster’s three business units are Automatic Vehicle Identification (AVI), Transportation and Security.

For additional information, please contact:

TagMaster North America, Inc.
15 Oregon Ave., Ste 305
Tacoma, WA. 98409, USA
Tel: (253) 238-1421 / (866) 615-5299
Fax: (253) 238-7762
sales@tagmasterna.com
http://www.tagmasterna.com/

City Creek Center’s Mixed-use Garages - Salt Lake City, UT

Protection Technologies, Inc. , a valued TagMaster North America Integration Partner, recently provided a truly hands-free vehicle access solution for the mixed-use City Creek Center Project in the heart of Salt Lake City. This installation is a strong validation of an increasing demand for TagMaster long range AVI system in north American market... Please read more.

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TagMaster North America’s AVI products play critical role in Molasky Corporate Center’s Parking Project

Tacoma, WA – February 18, 2009. TagMaster North America, an international marketer of advanced RFID equipment and technology, speaks of its major role in the Molasky Corporate Center’s LEED compliant Parking Garage.

The Molasky Corporate Center is the largest privately owned environmentally friendly building in Las Vegas, Nevada, striving for Gold certification by the United States Green Buildings Council (USGBC). The Molasky Corporate Center is committed to the environment by using its 150 photovoltaic panels atop its roof to generate a portion of the building’s electricity, implementing recycling programs, minimizing water use and much more. Recently, the Molasky Corporate Center has upgraded its parking to be environmentally efficient. The project included the use of TagMaster’s Automatic Vehicle Identification (AVI) systems and SKIDATA’s PARCS.

Sentry Control Systems installed the LEED-compatible parking system for the six-level, 1,450-space parking garage with TagMaster Readers to help reduce total carbon emissions. The integrated TagMaster Readers minimize queuing time for tenants; shorter queues mean fewer emissions and extremely pleased regular garage users. This happens with a small ID-tag placed inside the windshield of a monthly garage user’s vehicle that automatically begins sharing information with the parking garage computer as the car approaches the gate. Authorization is verified and entry is automatic. No stopping, no ticket and no waiting, the system provides an added level of personal security and efficiency.

TagMaster North America is definitely proven as a leader in the completion of effective AVI projects with high quality products for vehicle access projects of any size. As noted by Tim Flanagan of Sentry Control Systems, “We take pride in delivering parking solutions that help reduce total carbon emissions. Our equipment is made of durable, abuse-resistant materials that help reduce maintenance calls and costs. Systems can be configured as paperless operations and provide remote monitoring and control”.

Sentry Control Systems is a parking, revenue control, and access control systems integrator. We at Sentry provide solutions, which respond to the wants, needs, and values of our customers. These solutions are supported by our world-class commitment to provide a premium level of measurable quality service.

TagMaster North America’s core business is to market high performance long-range RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) systems and information services associated with automatic identification. TagMaster’s three business units are Automatic Vehicle Identification (AVI), Transportation and Security.

For additional information, please contact:
Sentry Control Systems
9842 Glenoaks Boulevard
Sun Valley, CA 91352-1046, USA
Tel: (818) 252-5700
Fax: (818) 252-0400
http://www.sentrycontrol.com/


For additional information, please contact:
TagMaster North America, Inc.
15 Oregon Ave., Ste 305
Tacoma, WA. 98409, USA
Tel: (253) 238-1421
Fax: (253) 238-7762
sales@tagmasterna.com
info@tagmasterna.com
http://www.tagmasterna.com/

Shopping Made Simple with Hands-Free Parking

The Americana at Brands; Glendale, California

Summary -
The Americana at Brands is a $400 million dollar mixed-use urban development featuring luxury retail and housing in downtown Glendale, California, just outside Los Angeles. There are 75 shops and boutiques along with indoor and outdoor dining. The development encompasses 15.5 acres with 238 luxury apartments, 100 premier luxury condominiums, a movie theatre, and a two-acre park with a dramatic dancing fountain. Designed by Rick Caruso, The Americana at Brand is the model of luxury shopping and convenient living.

Sentry Control Systems performed the installation of TagMaster’s 15 Readers, SKIDATA’s entrance and exit columns, a unique Self-Park exit, concierge service, an Automated Valet System and Darktronics’ stall count-signs for each level allowing quick and efficient access for the residents.

Challenge -

A complex such as The Americana at Brands draws huge crowds that come to explore and enjoy the experience of luxury shopping and fine dining. Americana wanted a system that could prevent non-permitted vehicles from entering the restricted residential parking areas.

Solution -

The concern from Americana about the shoppers parking and wandering through restricted areas was addressed and overcome through the installation of TagMaster’s AVI system. With TagMaster’s AVI system the residents and shop owners know that only cars with TagMaster Tags will be allowed into restricted parking areas.

Conclusion -

In 2008, residents of The Residences Apartment Homes are able to park hands-free and worry free using TagMaster’s RFID technology in addition to Sentry Control Systems’ seamless integration.