PodGolf
“The Avigilon Alta solution simplifies customer access, security and general operations for our self-serve golf pods.”
Tim Baker, Founder of PodGolf
Virtual golf scales with cloud-native security
PodGolf, an unstaffed virtual golf business, used Avigilon Alta’s cloud-native security for seamless customer access and remote oversight, enabling it to scale rapidly and cut costs.
Seamless access
The Alta Access solution integrates with the business’s booking system to provide seamless, automated, PIN-based customer entry.
Operational cost savings
Avigilon Alta VMS allows for a self-service business model, eliminating the need for on-site staff and reducing costs.
Situational awareness
Avigilon dome cameras provide real-time situational awareness, allowing PodGolf to observe sites and support customers remotely.
Remote support
Managers use the Alta Video app to view live feeds and resolve customer issues remotely, helping ensure a smooth experience.
The unstaffed virtual golf experience
Discover how PodGolf used Avigilon Alta’s cloud-native access and video solution to pioneer an automated business, scale rapidly to eight locations and maintain low overhead.
Challenge: unstaffed operations
PodGolf’s unstaffed, self-service model required a frictionless, automated security solution. They needed an access control system that integrated with their booking and Trackman simulators to provide customers with automated entry codes.
Additionally, the business required a unified platform for remote oversight and troubleshooting across multiple locations to help ensure smooth operations and provide professional customer support without on-site staff.
Solution: cloud-native security
PodGolf uses Avigilon Alta’s cloud security, including cameras, VMS and access control, to manage its growing site network.
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Smooth operation
The Alta solution helps eliminate the need for on-site staff, reducing costs and maximizing operational efficiency.
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Seamless customer experience
By integrating Alta Access with its booking system, PodGolf provides a seamless customer experience, from booking to site access.
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Centralized management
With Alta’s cloud-native platform, PodGolf can centralize management and observe all locations from a single platform
Result: a thriving business
By leveraging Avigilon Alta’s cloud-native access control and video solutions, PodGolf has successfully pioneered a “forward-thinking” automated business model in the indoor golf industry.
The integration of secure, unmanned access with real-time video oversight has allowed the company to scale rapidly to eight locations while maintaining low overhead and a premium customer experience. As it plans to expand its operations, PodGolf seeks to strengthen its partnership with Trackman and Avigilon.
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