Audit and Ensure Your Security Is Powerful
In any large-scale building or operation, security of all types is key. Within parking and mobility, thousands upon millions of dollars are exchanged within customer data. That’s why it’s essential to think of security first when you think of the future. As you entertain new technology and software, your cybersecurity should be able to handle the massive amounts of data flowing through.
To protect the integrity of your data, ensure that your software is updated with the latest PCI compliance and is robust enough to handle many transactions. FLASH has led in security protocol and compliance for many years and it continues to be a key pillar in our offerings today.
Manage the Infrastructure Necessary for Alternative Energy
Alternative energy, mainly EV, is a rapidly growing segment of personal vehicles. As such, any CRE manager or owner will want to consider how they prepare for more EVs in their facilities. Simply understanding and accepting that more EVs will come through your facility is only the first step of the process. The next is to audit your current infrastructure and determine what modifications you need to make in your construction to accept electric charges. This involves having a firm handle on your local building codes and any municipal requirements for the amount of electric-ready spaces. Read our previous piece on the other main questions to ask when scoping your asset for EV.
Having an understanding of your parking ratios will be crucial here as well, because they will again need to be adjusted to compensate for how many electric-ready spaces to include. Whether it’s an office or a large commercial complex, mapping out your spaces compared to capacity for both regular and EV vehicles will be easier to do beforehand than after mass adoption.
Explore New Business Opportunities with Stronger Data
Think not what you can do for parking—but what parking can do for you. A John F. Kennedy quote that is not, but it is a thought-provoking question when it comes to the data you get from your parking if it’s powered by robust software. Parking systems that utilize the power of the cloud and technologies like contactless and LPR, better position you to track a user across their journey and leverage new tools.
Take a retail company within a commercial shopping structure, for example. Suppose a recurring visitor parks and is either registered via account details or LPR. In that case, their favorite retail store can be notified of their arrival and then send them an extremely personalized deal, coupon, or another form of marketing while they’re in the vicinity. The availability of advanced data opens up integrations between parking and other commercial services like never before.