Incorporates Choice of Payment Methods, Parkfolio* Management System and Enhanced Security Features
LONDON, SchlumbergerSema, a business segment of Schlumberger Limited, today introduced its new Strada range of parking terminals in the UK. The most versatile solution yet to be developed by the company, it provides a complete city parking ticketing system that can be tailored to meet individual operators' needs. Payment can be made via mobile phones and on-line using credit/debit cards, as well as by e-purse transactions.
The Strada range can be fully integrated into the ParkFolio* suite of software, a parking management information system developed by SchlumbergerSema. This integrated solution enables operators to enhance the performance of their parking facilities by monitoring and managing terminal and system performance, operational status and revenues from a centralized PC system in real-time. It can also generate statistics, analysis and reports designed to help operators plan and implement efficient on- and off-street parking schemes. By providing both paper and web management reports, the Parkfolio solution reduces data management tasks for parking operators, allowing them to focus on their core business.
The modular design of the Strada product line enables technology upgrades to alternative power sources, communication networks and payment handling methods. Innovative security features, including an electronic locking system activated by a contactless key, provide unparalleled levels of cash protection. The contactless key can double as a mini-terminal for downloading audit trail data from Strada terminals, providing a double-check on revenue collection statements. Additionally, an attack detection system can be introduced to send alarms via the Parkfolio system, enabling rapid intervention to any potential vandalism.
Strada terminals are available for both on-street and off-street parking: Pay & Display and Pay-by-Space. The P&D model requires the driver to display the parking receipt on the vehicle's dashboard, while the Pay-by-Space allows the driver to enter the parking space number on the terminal and simply retain the receipt as proof of payment. Both models are available in a combined coin and e-payment version, or as cashless terminals.
SchlumbergerSema is a world leader in on-street parking solutions. Globally, its systems control more than 2.6 million parking spaces in more than 3,000 cities and 40 countries.
About SchlumbergerSema
SchlumbergerSema is one of two business segments of Schlumberger Limited, a global technology services company. With more than 30,000 employees serving customers in 65 countries, SchlumbergerSema aggregates IT consulting, systems integration, managed services and related products to the oil and gas, telecommunications, energy and utilities, finance, transport and public sector markets. Leveraging the Schlumberger DeXa* Suite of Services, it also provides IP network connectivity, information security solutions, distributed computing support services and data centre hosting services. In 2001, Schlumberger revenues were $13.7 billion.
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