New York City Selects Schlumberger to Provide Integrated Solution for On- and Off-Street Parking

Business Wire, Oct 6, 1999

NASHVILLE, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 6, 1999--

First Centralized Wireless Turnkey Communications in the U.S.

Helps Decrease Maintenance and Equipment Down Time

to Provide Lower Operational Costs

Schlumberger (NYSE:SLB), the world's leading provider of multi-space parking solutions, today announced that New York City, the largest municipal user of multi-space parking terminals in North America, has signed a competitive bid contract for an integrated solution that includes 150 DGLine terminals, the nation's first centralized wireless turnkey communications capabilities, operational training and support.

Installation is expected to be completed by the City in the second half of 1999. At that time, Schlumberger will have a total installed base in New York City of 430 units controlling over 20,000 parking spaces.

Proven Wireless Turnkey Communication

The Schlumberger parking solution for New York City provides unique centralized two-way communication to each unit. Already a proven success in Europe, centralization allows each terminal to remotely maintain constant onboard communication with a central monitoring station. From the central station, parking managers download information on maintenance, revenue and usage requirements; can raise and lower rate structures automatically in response to special events; and receive up to 100 different real-time alarms to alert them to tampering, maintenance needs, or a full coin compartment.

"Schlumberger is providing New York City with a parking solution that delivers maximum operational value," stated George Levey, vice president, Municipalities, Schlumberger Smart Cards & Terminals, North America. "Our unique onboard wireless communication technology; rugged, high security terminals; and fast, quality support enable less downtime and lower maintenance hours to significantly decrease operational costs."

Multi-Space System Provides Significant Benefits

The vandal-proof Schlumberger DGLine system accepts both coins and pre-payment cards. The units, which each monitor up to 15 parking spaces on-street and in excess of 100 parking spaces off-street, are designed with a special mounting that attaches to existing city light poles, saving installation time and expanding available parking space. The state-of-the-art terminals feature high-security ball locks to deter theft, receipts for accurate collection of parking fees, and graphic capabilities for displaying messages.

The order includes some solar powered equipment, which has the added advantage of providing all the reliabilityeliable operation even when sunlight is minimale" payment systems, depending on each location's specific needs.

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