Originally Posted By: J Hrycko
From: SKIDATA, Inc.
Date: 6/10/2008
Reposted By: A Moore
From: TagMaster North America, Inc.
Date: 6/11/2008
For the Chicago Trump Tower Project currently underway, SKIDATA and TagMaster have collaborated to create a fully compatible PARCS and RFID Reader System.
SKIDATA's Distributor, Automated Parking Technologies, is heading up the project featuring TagMasters Automatic Vehicle Identification (AVI) System. It uses LR-series readers with Watchman firmware thats fully compatible with SKIDATA systems. Over 500 Tags are already in use with Readers in place by entrances and exits at the Trump Tower.
TagMaster had a positive response when asked about their integration with SKIDATA's Parking and Revenue Control Systems (PARCS). Ali Khaksar, Managing Director of TagMaster/North America, said "Thanks to software collaboration between TagMaster and SKIDATA, TagMaster Readers can be configured from SKIDATAs system and easily integrated with SKIDATAs system. This feature makes the system admin-friendly, a rather crucial quality for a system that needs to be deployed on a large scale. This is invaluable to anyone who maintains a large installation. With TagMaster's world-class RFID devices, designed for quick and simple configuration and step-by-step implementation, we will meet a need in the market and allow customers to maximize efficiency and profitability within their businesses.
Eric Risch, President of Automated Parking Technologies (APT), noted that the Chicago Trump Tower installation is about 70% completed and includes a wide variety of PARCS technologies:
- Entry and exit lanes using TagMaster AVI, Intercoms, and Cameras
- Full Lock-out gates with TagMaster AVI and Free-out exit gates
- Easy.Cash Pay-on-Foot Stations
- Remote administrative desktop control with revenue-monitoring software
- A Valet Parking System with SKIDATA integration
Eric Risch's input on the project is that The installation has gone very smoothly so far. They have been open for several weeks using the AVI and transient components of the system. In short, the Chicago Trump Tower's PARCS system clearly shows the user-friendly adaptation of SKIDATA's parking technologies with TagMasters Readers a collaboration which can increase revenue for venues using both RFID devices and other PARCS systems.
About TagMaster
TagMaster is a Swedish technology company based in Kista, Sweden. TagMaster AB designs and markets advanced long-range radio frequency identification (RFID) products and information services associated with automatic identification. Application areas for TagMasters products include Automatic Vehicle Identification (AVI), Parking, Transportation and More.
TagMaster North America is the direct distribution channel for the North America market and plays a key role in further expanding the business by providing outstanding sales support as well as pre- and post-sales technical support on all TagMaster equipment.
Contact us at: (253) 238-1421 or info@tagmasterna.com
About SKIDATA
SKIDATA, Inc., established in January of 2000, is located in Hillsborough, NJ and is a wholly owned subsidiary of SKIDATA AG. SKIDATA AG is an international market leader in access and ticketing systems for parking facilities, airports, shopping centers, ski lifts, sports/event stadiums, leisure centers, and amusement parks.
SKIDATA's client portfolio includes some top names in every sector and key clients in vehicular access. Currently over 3,500 SKIDATA applications are being operated successfully in over 30 countries worldwide. SKIDATA is a Kudelski Group Company (www.nagra.com), a world leader in digital security technology. Kudelski SA is traded on the Swiss Stock Exchange (SWX KUD).
