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SKIDATA

Part of ASSA ABLOY Group since 2021, SKIDATA provides integrated parking management systems for airports, streamlining vehicle access, reservations, and payments to reduce congestion, boost revenue through yield management, and enhance traveler experience with seamless entry/exit via LPR and mobile apps.

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TECH MATURITY

5/5

RELEVANCE

3/5

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TECH MATURITY

5/5

RELEVANCE

3/5

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COUNTRY

Austria

FUNDING STAGE

Acquired

KEY OFFERINGS

  • License Plate Recognition (LPR) Systems: Barrierless/ticketless entry/exit using ANPR for fast throughput, fraud prevention, and data analytics; integrates with reservations for pre-booked spots.

  • SKIDATA Connect Platform: Cloud-based management for yield optimization, real-time monitoring, mobile payments, and multi-site control; supports 45k+ spaces at Schiphol.​

  • Parking Guidance & EV Integration: Dynamic signage for free spaces, vehicle finding; EV charging stations with access control for sustainable revenue streams.​

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COUNTRY

Austria

FUNDING STAGE

Acquired

KEY OFFERINGS

  • License Plate Recognition (LPR) Systems: Barrierless/ticketless entry/exit using ANPR for fast throughput, fraud prevention, and data analytics; integrates with reservations for pre-booked spots.

  • SKIDATA Connect Platform: Cloud-based management for yield optimization, real-time monitoring, mobile payments, and multi-site control; supports 45k+ spaces at Schiphol.​

  • Parking Guidance & EV Integration: Dynamic signage for free spaces, vehicle finding; EV charging stations with access control for sustainable revenue streams.​

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SKIDATA serves major airports like Schiphol (45k spaces with LPR/mobile payments), Munich (upgraded since 1992), and Budapest (yield management for 20M pax), delivering revenue growth through dynamic pricing, operational efficiency via central LPR dashboards, and seamless traveler experiences with app-based reservations and guidance.

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SKIDATA serves major airports like Schiphol (45k spaces with LPR/mobile payments), Munich (upgraded since 1992), and Budapest (yield management for 20M pax), delivering revenue growth through dynamic pricing, operational efficiency via central LPR dashboards, and seamless traveler experiences with app-based reservations and guidance.