Secure parking company : modern technologies you need to adopt!

Before you even walk through the doors of a company, there’s that first contact that’s often overlooked : the car park. Invisible when everything’s going well, but immediately problematic at the slightest hitch.

This is where the experience of your employees, visitors and partners begins. But it’s also where everything can go wrong. And as they say, you never get a second chance to make a good first impression.

If you can’t find a seat, if access isn’t controlled, if security isn’t up to scratch, tensions, delays and even incidents can set in.

In a context where safety, fluidity and the employee experience have become priorities, secure parking is an obvious choice. But how do you rethink this space to make it safer, smarter and easier to manage? Our advice.

Secure parking company : a strategic priority for companies?

A badly managed car park is often a minor detail… until the day it becomes a real problem.

A badge that doesn’t work, a vehicle that’s been vandalised, a barrier that’s been broken: suddenly, this simple parking space reveals all its faults.

These days, if you neglect (or worse, ignore) the security of your company car park, you run the risk of compromising both your employees’ peace of mind and your company’s reputation.

Because a car park is not just a place where you park your car: it’s a strategic passageway, a sensitive area that welcomes employees, service providers and visitors every day. It must offer fluidity, control & protection, without complexity.

Faced with the rise in incivilities (illegal parking, theft, damage), but also with the growing need to trace access, the installation of a secure car park is becoming a real management lever. Being able to identify precisely who enters, when & why, also reinforces the overall control of your working environment.

And beyond security, there’s image. An organised, clean and controlled car park sends out a strong signal : nothing is left to chance here. For employees, it’s the promise of a reliable professional environment. For visitors, it’s a first impression that counts.

The pillars of a secure parking company in 2025.

1. Streamlined access management.

In 2025, a company car park cannot be considered secure unless access is carefully and technologically controlled.

Far from being a simple point of entry, the car park is often an underestimated vulnerability: according to several security experts, a significant proportion of physical intrusions on business sites originate in inadequately monitored parking areas. This calls for a response that is equal to the challenge.

The most advanced companies are now adopting intelligent, fast and interoperable systems, capable of controlling every entry and exit with a high level of precision.

These solutions include :

• • • RFID name badges,
    • Automatic Number Plate Reading (ANPR) cameras,
    • IoT technologies capable of authorising or refusing access to company car parks to unauthorised employees and visitors.

To these systems can be added the use of a solution such as Sharvy, which enables employees to reserve a parking space a few days/hours before arriving on site.

The system then automatically cross-references the reservation information with that of the access devices : for example, if the vehicle number plate corresponds to a reservation validated on Sharvy, access is authorised. If not, the barrier remains closed.

At the same time, it should be noted that streamlined access management also means a frictionless experience for employees and visitors. Automated systems reduce waiting time at the entrance, limiting congestion at peak times & increasing user satisfaction.

Finally, this performance would be nothing without strict respect for confidentiality. All the personal data collected is encrypted, hosted on ISO 27001-certified servers , and used within the framework of the RGPD. In this way, the company guarantees global security : physical, operational and digital.

In short : fewer errors, less waiting, more control and, above all, zero compromise on security.

2. Continuous monitoring.

There’s no doubt about it : in a company car park, the permanent, visible presence of video surveillance cameras is a psychological and operational bulwark against any form of intrusion or malicious act.

It doesn’t just film : it deters, identifies and alerts in real time.

The data from the AN2V & IFOP study is unequivocal : 93% of decision-makers believe that video surveillance has an immediate deterrent effect, and 89% see it as a decisive lever for identifying the perpetrators of crime.

As a result, active surveillance enables any anomaly to be detected in real time, and the appropriate procedures to be triggered immediately:

• • • Reporting to the authorities
    • On-site intervention,
    • Temporary locking of access, etc.

But the usefulness of cameras goes beyond simple prevention. They are also a tool for identification and proof: every movement is recorded and every interaction can be traced.

In the event of an incident – assault, theft, accident or litigation – the video recordings become highly valuable legal evidence, which can be used both internally and by the police.

What’s more, the cameras can also be used to monitor compliance with instructions, such as the regulated use of reserved spaces, access to sensitive areas and the correct use of security devices. By analysing the recordings, site managers can adapt their security strategies, as well as their parking policy.

3. Integrating digital tools for a seamless user experience.

Today, smooth access to a company car park is based on the complete digitisation of the user experience. No more queues or blind searches for spaces.

With applications like Sharvy, your employees can reserve their space in advance via their smartphone. The system automatically checks the match between the reservation and the vehicle number plate (if the car park has the LAPI system): if the space is reserved, access is authorised, otherwise it is refused.

Result : zero friction, zero loss of time.

Beyond simple reservation, this type of solution offers dynamic & predictive parking management :

• • • Spaces can be automatically redistributed in the event of cancellations or no-shows, to maximise their occupancy.
    • The data collected can be used to display the occupancy rate in real time and to anticipate peaks in demand.
    • Users can be notified directly on their smartphone if there are any changes.

This automation reduces the time it takes to find a space, facilitates entry, and frees your teams from any manual management.

It also enables your company to save up to 30% on parking space by optimising rotation.

So, what technologies should you choose for a secure company car park in 2025? The advantages and disadvantages of each one.

1. ANPR cameras installed at the entrance and exit of a car park.

Advantages:

• Total automation: no human intervention & no physical support.
• Connection with Sharvy: access authorised only if a space is reserved.
• Enhanced security: traceability of entries & exits in real time.
• Smooth access, with no need to stop to present a badge or collect a ticket.
• No consumables (tickets) or wear and tear (no physical media).

Disadvantages:

2. The IoT module connected to the Sharvy application.

Advantages:

• Direct opening of the barrier from the application, no physical media.
• Only authorised users can trigger opening (authentication).
• User convenience: the barrier can be opened remotely without leaving the vehicle.
• Centralised management & remote control for administrators.
• Access traceability: history (user & time) of openings kept.
• Less maintenance than with physical systems (badges, remote controls).
• Access via an application can be revoked immediately, unlike a lost badge.
• Ease of use for visitors: temporary authorisation to open the barrier is sent via the Sharvy application.
• Modern & innovative image: reflects a connected, fluid and welcoming workplace.

Disadvantages:

3. The RFID badge.

Advantages:

• Easy to deploy & use.
• Allows personalised & restricted access.
• Cost-effective in the short term.
• No need for an internet connection: works autonomously.

Disadvantages:

• Risk of loss or theft, as well as loans between colleagues.
• Logistics management: distribution, retrieval, deactivation & replacement.
• Less flexible for occasional access.
• High cumulative cost if many users & frequent losses.

4. 24-hour human presence.

Advantages :

• Immediate reactivity in the event of an incident.
• Adaptability to situations not foreseen by automated systems.
• Greater sense of security for users.

Disadvantages:

• Very high cost (salary, HR management, training).
• Risk of human error and laxity.
• Less effective without technological support.

In conclusion

Today, the company car park is no longer just a place to park: it’s a strategic extension of the site, a critical control point & a lever for the employee experience.

Adopting technologies such as number plate recognition coupled with Sharvy, intelligent IoT modules or automated access systems means choosing proactive, precise and flawless management.

Fewer intrusions. Less waiting. More control. Companies that secure their car parks today are protecting themselves against the risks of tomorrow.

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