New project to revolutionise local business
If you’re a business owner, a new project called ‘Mobile Concierge’ is about to revolutionise the way you serve your customers. The ParraConnect Advisory Committee is working to build Parramatta’s digital future, and is on track to deliver Australia’s first Mobile Concierge project, which will create a virtual marketplace in our City. The program will: Offer community members the ability to use smart cards or Near Field Communication (NFC) mobile phones to shop from participating retailers Allow smart card holders to hold large amounts of information, allowing users to access...
Read MoreConnectCard Smart City Initiative
ConnectCard is an iconic project that will not only create jobs and provide economic benefits but also has the potential to dramatically change the way we do business. The launch of the program in Parramatta, will see participants use smartcards or Near Field Communication (NFC) Mobile Phones to shop from participating retailers, allowing workers, residents and visitors the opportunity purchase goods or services remotely – creating a ‘virtual marketplace’. The smart cards also have the capacity to hold large amounts of information and could be used to access car-parks, work...
Read MoreFree Mobile Applications
Parramatta City Council has introduced two revolutionary smart-phone applications that offer live navigation to car spaces, and live tracking of the Parramatta Shuttle Bus. Smart Parking Parramatta, uses the smart phone GPS to pinpoint the location of commuters and displays nearby car parks. It also enables users to touch on any of the locations to view car park details including up-to-the-minute occupancy rates. Parra Shuttle Bus Tracker application is an Australian-first. It allows for real-time tracking of Parramatta’s free shuttle bus. These applications are now available to...
Read MoreSubmit your Idea
ParraConnect is about connecting with people to develop new digital initiatives. It’s about working with the community to gather ideas that foster innovation, connectivity and accessibility in order to develop cutting-edge technologies – and turn them into reality. If you have an idea that contributes to these goals, we encourage you to share it with us. If you’re idea contributes to Council’s goal of becoming a connected and smart City, we are ready and willing to work with you to bring this idea into fruition. You will need to provide a Business Case for your idea which includes an...
Read MoreFree Wireless at Parramatta Libraries
As part of Parramatta City Council’s commitment to improving its community facilities, Constitution Hill Branch Library has now received Wi-Fi internet connection. Providing wireless internet is part of Parramatta City Council’s e-Parra strategy, with a vision to transform the Parramatta local government area into a smart city for the...
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