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ParkJockey CTO shares his thoughts on iOS8 with Mobile Entertainment

Earlier this week, our very own CTO, Philippe Saint-Just, was interviewed by Mobile Entertainment (ME), along with other thought-leaders in the mobile community. This is the second time ParkJockey has been featured here, the first being given the crown of App of the Day.

The topic of this was, ‘Apple’s introduction of iOS8’. Here were his thoughts:

“The updates to notifications, widgets and lock screen apps will increase the fluidity of information and reduce the number of steps required to take action – ultimately, translating to better user engagement.

Since some of these features already exist on Android, this will allow app developers to align the products more closely on iOS and Android platforms. We also look very positively on the introduction of Swift. By reducing the learning curve for developers and allowing them to focus less on low level programming and more on feature development, we expect to see drops in costs and shorter development cycles.”

ParkEx 2014 was popping!

Europe’s largest parking exhibition this year was held at Kensington Olympia. ParkJockey as mentioned in the previous blog was located at Stand F34. The weather was perfect, far to hot to be stuck inside, however the exhibition on the whole was a resounding success.

ParkEx state that they ‘believe in the value of meeting face to face.’ As cliché as this may sound they hit the nail perfectly on the head. We were unsure of the attention we would get but with a expertly decorated stand, to catch the eye of the parking world, and the eye catching popcorn machine the conversations were popping off in each corner.

We had the opportunity to meet an array of influential people in the parking industry and lay the foundations for future relationships in order to fuel our rapid growth in the parking world. People were thoroughly impressed with our solution but now the real work starts… See you again in 2015 bigger and better! Check out our video highlights below…

Pride Week in Chicago

The Pride Parade is a major event in Chicago. It started 43 years ago as an act of rebellion against harassment and discrimination. But today, it shows the unity of the LGBT citizens and enjoys support from the broader community. This year, there will be a lot more to celebrate; it is the first year where gay marriage has been legalized in Illinois and members of the U.S. Armed Forces can march openly with pride and without fear of being discharged.

The route of the parade will start at Montrose and Broadway, and end on Sheridan and Division going through Halsted and Belmont. If you are driving to the parade, finding parking is an obstacle. Fortunately, you are able to reserve your parking through ParkJockey which provides different parking facilities near the Pride Parade within walking distance, including 808 W. Addison.

ParkJockey and its employees are proud supporters of the Pride Week and advocate equal right for all citizens regardless of sexual orientation.

ParkEx 2014: Parking is beginning to pop off…

Europe’s largest parking exhibition is upon us tomorrow, ParkEx 2014 and we at ParkJockey are going to be there ready to show off our innovative parking solution!

With over 100 exhibitors at ParkEx it makes perfect opportunity to make people more aware of what you have to offer. ParkEx believe that talking face to face has unprecedented value. At ParkEx, we will exchange brand new ideas with other industry experts and form lasting partnerships. We know and appreciate that it is such fruitful partnerships that carry us forward every day more.

Now for our stand… So we started the day like this… A shell …

… To this, like a butterfly, with added popcorn!

We are ready to get everyone thinking about ParkJockey – One Touch Parking, and blow or pop their minds, with our disruptive technology. We hope, if you are attending, that you come and see us over at stand F34. If not then stay tuned for the sequel blog.

ParkJockey App Now Live in Chicago!

MAY 27: PARKJOCKEY IS NOW TAKING OVER THE WINDY CITY!

Parking Chicago

ParkJockey’s pioneering new app and website will cut the time it takes Chicagoans to find a parking space from twenty down to two minutes! Launching with over 4,000 parking spaces in the system for Chicago, ParkJockey app allows users to browse for nearby parking spaces, compare prices, book and pay for parking with just one touch. By programming their preferences into the app, users can trust ParkJockey to find and book the most optimal parking option for them with a simple click on the “BOOK” button.

Research shows that drivers spend over 8,000 hours in their lifetime (close to a year) looking for somewhere to park. ParkJockey provides a painless solution to this problem, allowing drivers to quickly and easily plan their journey ahead of time, cutting out the need for that last minute frantic circle around the block to find a suitable space.

Whether arranging your travel in advance, or making a last minute booking, ParkJockey takes all the hassle out of parking, leaving you with more time to get on with what really matters.

The app seamlessly syncs with your calendar, estimates driving time, parking space availability and walking distance from the drop off point to your next appointment to give an accurate picture of the complete journey from start to finish.

ParkJockey is now available to download and use in Chicago from the App Store or Google Play.

ParkJockey is right up your street …

This Bank Holiday weekend, ParkJockey was featured in the Sunday & Daily Express, which is said to be one of the nations most read newspapers with a combined circulation of 1 million people. Not to mention the article was published on the Express online website which has around 10 million monthly unique visitors.

The article describes ParkJockey as being ‘right up your street’ – something that would be perfect for you, ideally when you are getting frustrated looking for that illusive parking space! To read the full article – click here.

The RHS Chelsea Flower Show is underway…

Yesterday marked the start of the inaugural event, The RHS Chelsea Flower Show.

This annual gathering of ‘flower-istas’ parking themselves amongst the beauty of carefully curated gardens; marks a beautiful week weather wise for London – creating a rather fitting ambiance for such a blooming brilliant event!

Thousands of people flood towards to the Royal Borough of Chelsea & Kensington just for the Chelsea Flower Show every year, so if you are driving I advise you don’t wilt searching for parking (I’ve seen how busy it is) and book with ParkJockey. We have some car parks located a short walk from the event, which can be found & booked here.

Use the promo-code FLOWER10 to receive 10% off your parking.

ParkJockey now integrated with Apple Passbook

A step in a positive direction for ParkJockey, as we added the Apple ‘Passbook’ functionality live on our latest app update.

The Passbook has notably changed the way in which people store their passes, tickets and coupons, in a more organised fashion. When a ParkJockey customer books their parking with an iOS device they will have the option to add it to their ‘Passbook,’ ensuring they stay organised and never waste time and money particularly on ink to print, not mention fiddling around trying to find their email confirmation! Easy peasy!

Check out how easy it is to use in the demo video below…

ParkJockey Featured on Miami Fashion Spotlight and the Examiner

Excitement about ParkJockey’s parking app continues to spread across Miami! Yesterday both the Examiner and Miami Fashion Spotlight featured stories about ParkJockey. Check out the full articles here:

Examiner

Miami Fashion Spotlight

A big thank you to both publications for helping spread the word!

World Premiere: “Hassle-free Parking” by ParkJockey

The wait is over. Our advert has arrived!

A special mention goes to our production team for all the hard work they put into the video. All you existing and soon-to-become ParkJockey fans, sit back and enjoy “Hassle-free Parking”.

Drive safely, park happily!