Everyone talks about data integration. In-Parking actually delivers.
In the world of parking technology, “integration” has become a buzzword. Vendors promote it. Agencies expect it. Operators assume it’s plug-and-play. But anyone who’s been through the process knows the truth: Integrating parking systems is hard.
At In-Parking, we’ve spent years building and maintaining complex integrations between parking, enforcement, mobility, permit, and curbside systems. And if there’s one thing we can say with confidence, it’s this: most organizations underestimate the complexity, the turnover, the translation, and the risk of trying to go it alone.
The Illusion of Simplicity
Too often, organizations assume that if they buy the right systems, or hire the right people, the solutions will instantly just talk to each other and produce the data and information needed. But once the project starts, reality sets in:
- Each vendor speaks a different data language.
- Exports and imports don’t match up without a translator.
- APIs aren’t always open—or reliable.
- Internal teams struggle with turnover or limited bandwidth.
- Visualization tools are disconnected from operational needs.
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And perhaps most importantly:
- Even if the systems are technically connected, how do you make the data useful?
- How do you act on the insights?
That’s where In-Parking comes in.
The In-Parking Difference
In-Parking doesn’t just connect systems—we make them work together.
- We build and maintain secure integrations.
- We manage vendor communication and data translation.
- We turn messy, mismatched data into meaningful operational insight.
- We provide visual dashboards, performance reporting, and real-time intelligence.
- We stay involved—because integration isn’t a one-time event. It’s a long-term strategy.
A Shout Out to Open Standards
At In-Parking, we support open data standards like Open Mobility Foundation’s Curb Data Specification and APDS. But while those frameworks are important, they’re only part of the equation.
Standards don’t build themselves. You still need an expert to bring the pieces together and make them operational. And that’s what sets us apart. We don’t just believe in integrations. We execute them.
Stop Trying to Do It Alone
If your team is thinking about in-house integration, consider this:
- Are you prepared for constant vendor communication?
- Do you have internal resources with the right technical skillset?
- Can you visualize the data in a way that drives decisions?
- Can you maintain it after staff turnover?
If not, it’s time to bring in a partner who knows how to get you across the finish line—and beyond. Let us help you make your systems work smarter, together.
Contact us at info@in-parking.com or visit www.in-parking.com to learn more.
