Ezytec successfully introduced a groundbreaking parking system at Chipichape Shopping Center in Cali, Colombia in 2024, effectively addressing significant parking challenges within a tight timeframe. By collaborating with Adaptive Recognition, they incorporated state-of-the-art automatic license plate recognition (ALPR) systems and versatile electronic payment terminals to improve efficiency and sustainability.
Within a mere 27 days, Ezytec revolutionized the parking process, surpassing client expectations and showcasing the profound influence of innovative solutions in contemporary urban settings.
The Challenge
Chipichape Shopping Center in Cali, Colombia, encountered significant parking difficulties, including extended queues at entry points that decreased parking use and revenue. Additionally, the center relied on manual processes, leading to increased operating expenses due to the employment of human attendants. The absence of automation also resulted in inconsistent customer experiences, excessive paper wastage, and limited access to real-time data for decision-making and space optimization. These challenges emphasized the necessity for automated solutions, such as ANPR systems, to improve efficiency, decrease costs, and elevate the overall customer experience.
In response, Chipichape Shopping Center turned to Ezytec, the only Colombian engineering firm with quality certification for the design, creation, maintenance, and marketing of automated parking systems and versatile electronic kiosks. Ezytec’s proficiency in customizing solutions to match specific business models and client requirements positioned it as the perfect collaborator in implementing a contemporary, automated parking system to tackle the center’s operational inefficiencies, lower expenses, and improve the customer experience.
The Solution
Ezytec collaborated with Adaptive Recognition to tackle Chipichape Shopping Center’s parking issues within a tight timeframe, opting for the Einar camera due to its easy installation and integration into Ezytec’s system. The Einar vehicle access control camera‘s compact, weatherproof design, effortless plug-and-play setup, and single PoE+ cable facilitated quick installation with minimal downtime, meeting the center’s need for swift deployment.
Equipped with onboard ALPR, powered by the innovative Carmen® ALPR engine, the camera automated access control, eliminating ticket booths and gate congestion. This reduction in wait times delivered a more sustainable, environmentally friendly solution. With city-speed vehicle detection and dual-lane coverage, Einar further enhanced traffic flow and revenue, making it the perfect fit for the center’s requirements.
Implementation
In just 27 days, Ezytec successfully rolled out its advanced parking system at Chipichape Shopping Center in Cali. It incorporates multifunctional electronic payment points, a guided parking system, and cutting-edge license plate recognition (ANPR) technology from Adaptive Recognition.
This project posed a significant challenge for Ezytec, as they had never executed such a rapid deployment before. Nevertheless, their dedicated team stepped up to the challenge, setting a new speed and efficiency record, partly due to the unique features of the Einar camera, which enables swift setup and seamless integration. The result met and surpassed all expectations, underscoring Ezytec’s dedication to delivering innovative solutions on schedule.
The Result: 85% Drop in Waiting Times!
The Seamless Parking system at Chipichape Shopping Center by Ezytec has exceeded expectations, particularly considering that their AI-based technology was recently introduced in Cali. The system’s main advantages are:
- Queue Elimination: Substantially reduced customer waiting times, leading to higher satisfaction.
- Paper Usage Reduction: The shift to a digital system offers a more environmentally friendly and sustainable parking alternative.
- Sustainable Parking Experience: The overall system encourages a more efficient and eco-friendly parking solution.
- Improved Efficiency: The entry and exit process has been streamlined from about 14 seconds to just 2 seconds, significantly enhancing traffic flow.
The successful collaboration and finalization process with the client took several months, but Ezytec’s advanced technology, combined with Adaptive Recognition’s components, was key to the system’s implementation.
Conclusion
Ezytec’s effective integration of the seamless parking system at Chipichape Shopping Center showcases the transformative influence of advanced technology in addressing complex parking issues. By incorporating ANPR components from Adaptive Recognition, Ezytec not only fulfilled client requirements but also established a new standard for efficiency and sustainability. The considerable decrease in customer waiting times, elimination of paper usage, and simplified entry and exit procedures have collectively improved the parking process, enhancing customer satisfaction and increasing revenue.
This project emphasizes the significance of teamwork and creativity in providing practical solutions, demonstrating that with the appropriate technology and dedication, remarkable outcomes can be accomplished within challenging time frames. Ezytec’s success not only demonstrates its proficiency but also establishes a precedent for future projects in the area.
