About
Parquery enables organizations to extract actionable mobility intelligence from any camera — no specialized hardware required. By applying AI-powered computer vision to existing camera infrastructure, Parquery turns passive surveillance equipment into smart sensors that monitor parking occupancy, analyze traffic flow, count passengers, track visitor footfall, and digitize warehouse operations. The platform supports flexible deployment options including cloud, on-premise, edge computing, and embedded processing directly on Axis cameras (ACAP). A centralized dashboard provides live occupancy views, historical analytics, custom alerts, and API access for third-party integrations. Key solutions include smart parking guidance for towns, airports, corporate campuses, and ski resorts; adaptive traffic signal control that replaces traditional induction loops; 98%-accurate automatic passenger counting (APC) for rail and transit; visitor footfall measurement for tourism and events; and pallet and inventory tracking for logistics and retail warehousing. Parquery also addresses truck parking availability on highways, marina berth management, and fleet monitoring. With more than 80 reference projects across 30+ countries — including Zurich Airport, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB), and the Ohio Department of Transportation — Parquery is trusted by public authorities, transportation operators, airports, retailers, and logistics companies seeking cost-effective, scalable, and GDPR-compliant mobility intelligence.
Key Features
- Smart Parking Detection: Monitors parking space occupancy in real time for any vehicle type, powering dynamic guidance systems in towns, airports, malls, and corporate campuses.
- Adaptive Traffic Signal Control: Uses AI-analyzed camera feeds to replace traditional induction loops and optimize traffic light timing, reducing congestion and infrastructure costs.
- Automatic Passenger & People Counting: Delivers 98%-accurate APC for trains, transit, events, and tourism, with proven deployments on Swiss Federal Railways and Austrian ski resorts.
- Warehouse & Logistics Digitization: Detects pallets, monitors bay occupancy, and tracks warehouse operations to improve throughput and inventory visibility for retail and logistics operators.
- Flexible Deployment Options: Supports cloud, on-premise, edge, and embedded camera processing (AXIS ACAP), with a unified dashboard, REST API, and alert system for any IT environment.
Use Cases
- City or town-wide smart parking guidance that directs drivers to available spaces via mobile apps, signs, or digital displays.
- Airport parking management with real-time occupancy dashboards and dynamic guidance for departures and arrivals zones.
- Highway truck parking availability monitoring to help freight drivers locate legal rest-area spaces, as deployed by the Ohio DOT.
- Automatic passenger counting on trains, buses, or transit platforms to optimize scheduling and capacity planning.
- Warehouse and retail logistics digitization — tracking pallet locations, dock bay usage, and operational flow without manual counts.
Pros
- Works with existing cameras: No new hardware investment needed — Parquery's AI layer attaches to cameras already installed on-site, dramatically reducing deployment cost.
- Broad use case coverage: A single platform addresses parking, traffic, passenger counting, footfall, warehousing, and marina management, reducing vendor sprawl.
- Proven at scale: Over 80 reference projects in 30+ countries, including major transport authorities and airports, demonstrate reliability in demanding real-world environments.
- GDPR-compliant by design: Parquery processes anonymized data and provides dedicated GDPR documentation, making it suitable for public-sector and European deployments.
Cons
- Enterprise-oriented pricing: Solutions are tailored for municipalities, airports, and large enterprises; pricing may be prohibitive for small businesses or low-volume use cases.
- Limited self-service onboarding: Deployment typically requires coordination with Parquery's team for camera setup, calibration, and integration, with no fully self-serve free tier apparent.
- Hardware compatibility considerations: While the platform supports most cameras, optimal performance may require checking camera specifications against Parquery's documented camera particulars.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Parquery require replacing existing cameras?
No. Parquery is designed to work with cameras you already have installed. The AI software layer connects to existing camera feeds, eliminating the need for costly hardware replacements.
What deployment models does Parquery support?
Parquery supports cloud, on-premise, edge, and embedded deployment directly on Axis cameras via the AXIS ACAP program. This flexibility allows it to fit virtually any IT infrastructure or data residency requirement.
How accurate is Parquery's passenger counting?
Parquery claims 98% accuracy for its Automatic Passenger Counting (APC) solution, as validated in deployments with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB) and other transit operators.
Is Parquery compliant with GDPR?
Yes. Parquery processes anonymized data and publishes a dedicated GDPR overview and FAQ. Personal data is not stored, making it suitable for public-sector and European deployments.
What industries and use cases does Parquery serve?
Parquery serves cities and municipalities, airports, retail and corporate campuses, park-and-ride facilities, highway truck stops, ski resorts, marinas, transit operators, and warehousing/logistics operations.
