Parking management in large office buildings is often a complex task. This need is amplified especially when the number of employees and visitors far exceeds the number of available parking spaces. Swedbank Central Building in Riga is a perfect example of this. According to information provided to us by Swedbank, the facility can accommodate more than 1,500 employees. The crux of the problem is that the underground car park has only 274 spaces. It is easy to see that there is a need to optimize the parking system to the maximum, given this large difference in numbers.
Therefore, to balance the limited capacity with the high demand, Swedbank needed a solution that could automate access to the car park. In addition, the banking group needed to simplify daily operations and improve the overall experience for both staff and visitors. With Entringo’s intelligent parking system based on number plate recognition (ANPR) technology, these challenges were successfully overcome, transforming the car park into an efficient, flexible and easy-to-use service.
Smart Space Management and Flexible Booking
One of the greatest strengths of the Entringo system is its ability to optimize the use of every available parking space. Essentially, Entringo manages to transform a scarce resource into a well-organized service. Swedbank Central Building is one of the most noticeable features of the Daugava river’s left bank panorama. As mentioned in the introduction, employee demand far exceeded the supply of parking spaces in this building. The solution to this problem was to introduce a transparent booking mechanism that allows staff to plan their working day with certainty. This is a significant benefit, as employees can book a space in advance, avoiding unnecessary stress and wasted time searching for a parking space.
The consequences, therefore, are manifold. First, queues and bottlenecks are eliminated. Second, it ensures that parking spaces are allocated fairly and efficiently. In a corporate environment with such a large number of workers, this flexibility has a direct impact on productivity and workforce satisfaction. In fact, employees can focus on their tasks without logistical concerns.
At the same time, the building houses a customer service center and hosts events and art exhibitions. Clearly, in this case, it was not possible to have visitors and staff using the same car park. Therefore, a car park with 116 spaces was created, managed by the Entringo system. This system is fully automated and does not require the use of tickets or physical cards. Whereas access to the car park was previously managed using tokens, the process is now much more intuitive and faster.
Visitors can pay quickly and effortlessly via the Mobilly mobile app or via on-site terminals. This makes access to the car park more streamlined and in line with today’s customer expectations. This unified management approach means that both staff and customers benefit from a parking system designed to reduce friction and offer convenience at every stage.
Efficiency, Business Benefits, and Customer Convenience
In addition to solving the immediate problem of limited capacity, Entringo has proven to be a valuable asset for Swedbank. In fact, the Entringo automated parking system has helped the banking group achieve broader goals related to digital transformation and business optimization. This is evidenced by the implementation of a centralized control panel. In this panel, parking operators have complete visibility and control over the system, allowing them to adjust rates, add or remove users, generate detailed usage reports, and monitor parking activity in real time.
It is clear that this automation significantly reduces the administrative burden on staff, while providing accurate information that supports long-term planning. What was once a repetitive and time-consuming process is now simplified, scalable and in line with modern business practices.
The example of Swedbank in Riga allows us to highlight another benefit of the Entringo system. We are talking about its adaptability to be implemented anywhere. Entringo can adapt and be customized to suit the context in which it operates and the customer’s needs. Whether it’s a hospital, airport or public car park, the Entringo parking system is flexible enough to adapt to existing business structures.
This is supported by number plate recognition technology, which allows automated entry and exit. It also offers advanced traffic flow analysis, ensuring that the system is not just a static tool, but a flexible platform that can evolve with future needs. For Swedbank, this has resulted in smoother daily operations, reduced congestion and an intuitive and reliable parking experience for both employees and visitors. Furthermore, as mentioned, the central building is not only a workplace but also a customer service center.
In conclusion, the experience of the Swedbank Central Building in Riga demonstrates how Entringo is much more than a parking management tool. It is a comprehensive solution that combines automation, flexibility and intuitive design. By integrating number plate recognition, advanced booking and seamless payments, Swedbank has managed to overcome the challenge of limited space while improving employee satisfaction and customer convenience.
With its scalable and customizable architecture, Entringo not only solves today’s parking problems, but also lays the foundation for smarter and more efficient mobility management in the future.