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Learning Lab | Insights on how Galveston Established a Precedent in Texas State Laws

The City of Galveston made history with a groundbreaking precedent in Texas: with updated state laws, the local administration implemented a Ticket-by-Mail system powered by LPR technology.

We’ve documented the full deployment in a detailed webinar that covers what was implemented, what was adjusted, and what the city learned after two years of operation.

Key Takeaways:

Ticket-by-Mail reduces the need for windshield stops — which lowers interactions, keeps traffic moving, and allows officers to cover more ground.
LPR workflows operate simply and effectively: cameras scan plates, officers verify payment in-vehicle, and when violations are identified, citations are issued and mailed to the registered owner.
Galveston’s implementation has set a precedent in Texas, creating a legal and operational framework that other cities can follow to accelerate adoption and streamline processes.
Successful deployments are phased, starting with targeted pilot areas and expanding based on traffic data, operational insights, and community needs.
The program delivered immediate results, with over four times more tickets issued in the first year (compared to the previous year).

“The Ticket-by-Mail solution has been a tremendous help for us. It eliminates the need for us to stop in traffic. Now, we drive along while the system scans vehicles that haven't paid, issuing tickets via mail once authorized. And it removes the potential for confrontation. People can become quite upset when receiving a parking ticket, but with this system, they won't even know they've been cited until days later. This greatly reduces the likelihood of physical altercations, a significant safety benefit for our civilian parking enforcement team.”

— Butch Stroud,
former City Marshall/Code Enforcement Department

If you’re evaluating similar programs or reviewing your enforcement strategy, this session will give you a practical benchmark to compare against your own plans.

Learning Lab | How Pittsburgh Modernizes Parking Enforcement with LPR and Ticket by Mail

Originally presented at the 2025 International Parking and Mobility Institute annual conference, this Learning Lab examines how Pittsburgh deployed LPR and Ticket-by-Mail and built the policy and technology framework needed to support a plate-based parking ecosystem.

Key takeaways:

Pittsburgh navigated outdated legislation and worked with state and local officials to enable Ticket-by-Mail in a framework written long before this new parking technology existed
Pittsburgh Parking Authority turned LPR and Ticket-by-Mail into a safe enforcement model that keeps officers in their vehicles instead of on risky nighttime patrols
What happens when parking enforcement becomes plate-based, connecting meters, mobile payments, permits, and enforcement into one ecosystem
AI-powered LPR and curb digitization are changing what cities can enforce without adding more staff
A phased rollout strategy helps gain public acceptance while increasing compliance and operational efficiency

With LPR and Ticket-by-Mail, the city improved safety, boosted compliance, and expanded enforcement capacity from 500 daily captures to more than 5,000 per unit.

“We expect compliance to continue improving as drivers become more familiar with the system. Now that they know cameras are in place and repeat violations come with steep penalties, we’re already seeing a positive shift in behavior.”

— David G. Onorato, Executive Director, PPAP

Watch the full Learning Lab to get the complete insights and practical lessons from Pittsburgh’s journey.

Hi-Kalibre Equipment Case Study: Real-Time Manufacturing with Cloud ERP

For decades, Hi-Kalibre Equipment has supported the global oil and gas industry with specialized components for drilling operations. But operating in a 24/7, high-demand environment required greater visibility, faster decision-making, and more resilient systems to keep pace with customer expectations.

To stay ahead, Hi-Kalibre modernized with Epicor Kinetic deployed in the cloud and Epicor Grow, creating a more agile, data-driven foundation for its operations.

The result? A more responsive, connected business that empowers teams with real-time insights and keeps operations running without interruption.

With cloud ERP Hi-Kalibre can:

Gain real-time visibility into production, sales, and customer data
React quickly to market changes and adjust planning or pricing
Eliminate manual system maintenance with automatic updates
Enable shop floor teams with instant access to critical information
Turn complex data into clear, actionable insights with dashboards

Read the full success story to see how cloud ERP is driving smarter, faster decisions—and laying the groundwork for AI-driven insights.

How a Leading Health System Simplified Employee Benefits

See how Healthee helped a leading health system increase HDHP enrollment by 38.9% and drive a 210% surge in benefits engagement—all in just 42 days.

With a massive, diverse workforce—from desk-bound admins to front-line providers—this leading health system faced a classic benefits paradox: too many options, not enough clarity. HDHP adoption led to overinsurance, while fragmented communication left the team overwhelmed with over 21,000 manual inquiries.

The leading health system partnered with Healthee to deploy Zoe, an AI benefits assistant. In a record-breaking 6-week rollout, Healthee simplified the complex:

Personalized Guidance: Achieved a 210 percent rise in total enrollment inquiries.
Frictionless Enrollment: A 16.7% increase in total completed enrollments.
Educated Choice: Significant enrollment growth across all voluntary benefits, including a 16.7% lift in Hospital Indemnity.

Learning Lab | Insights on how Galveston Established a Precedent in Texas State Laws

The City of Galveston made history with a groundbreaking precedent in Texas: with updated state laws, the local administration implemented a Ticket-by-Mail system powered by LPR technology.

We’ve documented the full deployment in a detailed webinar that covers what was implemented, what was adjusted, and what the city learned after two years of operation.

Key Takeaways:

Ticket-by-Mail reduces the need for windshield stops — which lowers interactions, keeps traffic moving, and allows officers to cover more ground.
LPR workflows operate simply and effectively: cameras scan plates, officers verify payment in-vehicle, and when violations are identified, citations are issued and mailed to the registered owner.
Galveston’s implementation has set a precedent in Texas, creating a legal and operational framework that other cities can follow to accelerate adoption and streamline processes.
Successful deployments are phased, starting with targeted pilot areas and expanding based on traffic data, operational insights, and community needs.
The program delivered immediate results, with over four times more tickets issued in the first year (compared to the previous year).

“The Ticket-by-Mail solution has been a tremendous help for us. It eliminates the need for us to stop in traffic. Now, we drive along while the system scans vehicles that haven't paid, issuing tickets via mail once authorized. And it removes the potential for confrontation. People can become quite upset when receiving a parking ticket, but with this system, they won't even know they've been cited until days later. This greatly reduces the likelihood of physical altercations, a significant safety benefit for our civilian parking enforcement team.”

— Butch Stroud,
former City Marshall/Code Enforcement Department

If you’re evaluating similar programs or reviewing your enforcement strategy, this session will give you a practical benchmark to compare against your own plans.

Learning Lab | How Pittsburgh Modernizes Parking Enforcement with LPR and Ticket by Mail

Originally presented at the 2025 International Parking and Mobility Institute annual conference, this Learning Lab examines how Pittsburgh deployed LPR and Ticket-by-Mail and built the policy and technology framework needed to support a plate-based parking ecosystem.

Key takeaways:

Pittsburgh navigated outdated legislation and worked with state and local officials to enable Ticket-by-Mail in a framework written long before this new parking technology existed
Pittsburgh Parking Authority turned LPR and Ticket-by-Mail into a safe enforcement model that keeps officers in their vehicles instead of on risky nighttime patrols
What happens when parking enforcement becomes plate-based, connecting meters, mobile payments, permits, and enforcement into one ecosystem
AI-powered LPR and curb digitization are changing what cities can enforce without adding more staff
A phased rollout strategy helps gain public acceptance while increasing compliance and operational efficiency

With LPR and Ticket-by-Mail, the city improved safety, boosted compliance, and expanded enforcement capacity from 500 daily captures to more than 5,000 per unit.

“We expect compliance to continue improving as drivers become more familiar with the system. Now that they know cameras are in place and repeat violations come with steep penalties, we’re already seeing a positive shift in behavior.”

— David G. Onorato, Executive Director, PPAP

Watch the full Learning Lab to get the complete insights and practical lessons from Pittsburgh’s journey.

From Overhaul to Overachievement: Absa’s MOVEit Partnership Scales Secure File Transfer to a Staggering 1.4 Million Per Day

Managing multiple legacy file transfer tools can create overwhelming complexity, inefficiency, and high maintenance costs. For Absa, a leading financial services group, fragmented systems required massive IT overhead and hindered their ability to efficiently scale operations.

To overcome these challenges, Absa needed a secure, scalable, and compliance-ready solution. By consolidating operations onto a unified managed file transfer platform, they revolutionized their core business processes, including payments, reports, and secure backups.

Read this case study to discover how migrating to a modernized file transfer environment helped the organization achieve incredible results, including:

Increased Efficiency: Cut manual setup time significantly and freed up valuable IT resources to focus on higher-value deliverables.
Massive Scalability: Securely scaled daily file transfers from thousands to over a million with zero performance issues.
Enhanced Security and Compliance: Met strict banking regulatory standards using robust encryption, authentication keys, and layered firewalls.
Cloud Readiness: Integrated seamlessly with hybrid and cloud environments for future-proof modernization.

How CITY Furniture Streamlined 3D Operations to Drive Efficiency and Sales

Furniture retailers often face operational bottlenecks when relying on disconnected systems for 3D product visualization. For CITY Furniture, using multiple vendors for 3D tools meant slower content updates, higher costs, and difficulty scaling new products across their digital channels.

Read this case study to discover how a unified 3D platform helped CITY Furniture achieve:

Unified Operations: Managed all 3D assets and data in one centralized workflow.
Faster Speed to Market: Accelerated product launch cycles and simplified content updates.
Enhanced User Experience: Provided intuitive, high-quality 3D tools for both customers and sales associates.
Measurable Revenue Growth: Delivered a significant lift in add-to-cart rates and average order values.

How CITY Furniture Streamlined 3D Operations to Drive Efficiency and Sales

Furniture retailers often face operational bottlenecks when relying on disconnected systems for 3D product visualization. For CITY Furniture, using multiple vendors for 3D tools meant slower content updates, higher costs, and difficulty scaling new products across their digital channels.

Read this case study to discover how a unified 3D platform helped CITY Furniture achieve:

Unified Operations: Managed all 3D assets and data in one centralized workflow.
Faster Speed to Market: Accelerated product launch cycles and simplified content updates.
Enhanced User Experience: Provided intuitive, high-quality 3D tools for both customers and sales associates.
Measurable Revenue Growth: Delivered a significant lift in add-to-cart rates and average order values.

How CITY Furniture Streamlined 3D Operations to Drive Efficiency and Sales

Furniture retailers often face operational bottlenecks when relying on disconnected systems for 3D product visualization. For CITY Furniture, using multiple vendors for 3D tools meant slower content updates, higher costs, and difficulty scaling new products across their digital channels.

Read this case study to discover how a unified 3D platform helped CITY Furniture achieve:

Unified Operations: Managed all 3D assets and data in one centralized workflow.
Faster Speed to Market: Accelerated product launch cycles and simplified content updates.
Enhanced User Experience: Provided intuitive, high-quality 3D tools for both customers and sales associates.
Measurable Revenue Growth: Delivered a significant lift in add-to-cart rates and average order values.

How CITY Furniture Streamlined 3D Operations to Drive Efficiency and Sales

Furniture retailers often face operational bottlenecks when relying on disconnected systems for 3D product visualization. For CITY Furniture, using multiple vendors for 3D tools meant slower content updates, higher costs, and difficulty scaling new products across their digital channels.

Read this case study to discover how a unified 3D platform helped CITY Furniture achieve:

Unified Operations: Managed all 3D assets and data in one centralized workflow.
Faster Speed to Market: Accelerated product launch cycles and simplified content updates.
Enhanced User Experience: Provided intuitive, high-quality 3D tools for both customers and sales associates.
Measurable Revenue Growth: Delivered a significant lift in add-to-cart rates and average order values.

Transforming Revenue Streams With Member Billing Services

Many fitness facilities struggle with inefficient internal billing processes that lead to escalating return rates, accumulating past-due balances, and low collection rates. Managing these administrative burdens often distracts staff from providing exceptional member experiences.

This case study details how a prominent multi-location fitness facility partnered with Jonas Fitness to optimize their billing processes. By implementing Managed Billing Services (MBS), the club completely transformed its revenue streams in just 30 days.

Key results from implementing MBS include:

Increased First-Month Collections: Achieved an 84% first-month collection rate and reduced returns by over 50%.
Improved Past-Due Recovery: Reached a 30% collectability rate for past-due balances.
Additional Revenue Streams: Identified and collected return fees that went straight to the bottom line, rather than being kept by the processor.
Reduced Administrative Load: Automated billing processes and communications, freeing staff to focus on member retention.

Download the full case study to learn how specialized member services and strategic billing optimization can revolutionize your club's financial performance.

3D Cloud Furniture Shopping Trends Study 2026

The furniture shopping journey is increasingly defined by a hybrid approach, with consumers moving fluidly between digital inspiration and in-store decisions. The 2026 Furniture Shopping Trends Study by 3D Cloud reveals how augmented reality and 3D visualization tools have evolved from a novelty into a core consumer expectation.

Key findings from the 2026 study include:

Increased Purchase Confidence: Shoppers using 3D planners and configurators report significantly higher confidence, making decisions faster and with less stress.
Higher Spending: Consumers who engage with 3D visualization tools purchase a wider variety of furniture pieces and spend more overall.
In-Store Opportunities: When salespeople use 3D tools or website walkthroughs during the in-store experience, customer satisfaction ratings see a dramatic lift.
Shifting Expectations: A majority of shoppers now view 3D visualization as a standard requirement, believing retailers without these tools are falling behind.

3D Cloud Furniture Shopping Trends Study 2026

The furniture shopping journey is increasingly defined by a hybrid approach, with consumers moving fluidly between digital inspiration and in-store decisions. The 2026 Furniture Shopping Trends Study by 3D Cloud reveals how augmented reality and 3D visualization tools have evolved from a novelty into a core consumer expectation.

Key findings from the 2026 study include:

Increased Purchase Confidence: Shoppers using 3D planners and configurators report significantly higher confidence, making decisions faster and with less stress.
Higher Spending: Consumers who engage with 3D visualization tools purchase a wider variety of furniture pieces and spend more overall.
In-Store Opportunities: When salespeople use 3D tools or website walkthroughs during the in-store experience, customer satisfaction ratings see a dramatic lift.
Shifting Expectations: A majority of shoppers now view 3D visualization as a standard requirement, believing retailers without these tools are falling behind.

3D Cloud Furniture Shopping Trends Study 2026

The furniture shopping journey is increasingly defined by a hybrid approach, with consumers moving fluidly between digital inspiration and in-store decisions. The 2026 Furniture Shopping Trends Study by 3D Cloud reveals how augmented reality and 3D visualization tools have evolved from a novelty into a core consumer expectation.

Key findings from the 2026 study include:

Increased Purchase Confidence: Shoppers using 3D planners and configurators report significantly higher confidence, making decisions faster and with less stress.
Higher Spending: Consumers who engage with 3D visualization tools purchase a wider variety of furniture pieces and spend more overall.
In-Store Opportunities: When salespeople use 3D tools or website walkthroughs during the in-store experience, customer satisfaction ratings see a dramatic lift.
Shifting Expectations: A majority of shoppers now view 3D visualization as a standard requirement, believing retailers without these tools are falling behind.