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The Cost of Accepting Cash Versus Credit Cards
We’ve all been there: heading up to pay a cashier or attendant and then finding out the store or vendor only takes cash. It still happens in some parking locations as well. The owners or operators of the facility do this for a variety of reasons, one of which is the fees associated with credit…
Read MoreCould the Global Supply Chain Shortage Lead to Increased Fraud? (And How to Avoid It)
The global supply change shortage is having an impact on pretty much every industry, and of course parking is no exception. Organizations are waiting months for resources and equipment that used to just take a matter of days. Container ships are sitting out in the water waiting for the go ahead to come to shore…
Read MoreJoin TEZ at #IPMI2022!
TEZ is looking forward to seeing you at the 2022 IPMI Parking & Mobility Conference & Expo, July 24-27 in New Orleans. Visit us at Booth #606 to learn about the latest TEZ products and updates. Our industry is changing in real time! Many owners and operators are facing new challenges finding solution providers to…
Read MoreWhen is Reinventing the Wheel a Positive Strategy?
We often hear the phrase “Let’s not reinvent the wheel…” It’s a common idiom with the general message of not spending a significant amount of time or effort to accomplish a task that already has a proven solution. This simple idea can help streamline a practice or procedure by reminding the decision-makers that it’s okay…
Read MoreIt Can Happen to Anyone: Help Your Organization Avoid Being Another Victim of Cybercrime
Like every other industry, parking and mobility organizations have fallen victim to cybercrime activities. As the industry has become more tech-dependent, so have opportunities to steal important personal information, including personally identifiable information (PII), protected health information (PHI), intellectual property, data, and governmental and industry information systems. Criminals engaging in cybercrime have become increasingly…
Read MoreTEZ Partners with IPMI to Support Charities at #IPMI2022
TEZ is thrilled to partner with IPMI to utilize our app-free TEXT2PARK platform to raise money at this year’s IPMI Parking & Mobility Conference & Expo. This is an amazing opportunity to use our innovative payment platform in a unique way and raise awareness for two great causes. We’ve selected two amazing organizations – American Foundation…
Read MoreThat’s a Smart Check
Parking technology has come such a long way in recent years, allowing operators to streamline the way they manage their parking facilities and serve their customers. One way that TEZ has played a major role in helping to enhance these operations is through the connections that our solutions provide every operator who utilizes our technologies.…
Read MoreFurloughs and Staff Reductions: Impacts on the Parking Industry
The past two-plus years have been difficult for every industry – especially the parking and mobility industry. The impact of entire communities and organizations shutting down, people working from home, events being canceled indefinitely, and more, have resulted in a significant reduction in parking demand. As a result, many organizations have had to furlough much…
Read MoreNobody Puts Baby in a Corner
People are often very protective of their vehicles. Sometimes they even give them an affectionate name. They often keep them safely protected from the elements. Even going so far as to refer to their vehicle as their “baby”. And of course, while there is no comparison between one’s vehicle and an actual baby, people are…
Read MoreThe Durbin Amendment: How it Impacts Parking Industry Credit Card Processing
Are you familiar with the Durbin Amendment? If you are a parking owner or operator who typically accepts debit and credit cards for parking payments, you should know about it. Introduced to Congress in 2010, The Durbin Amendment was part of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act. The Amendment limits transaction fees…
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