There was lots to consider when Las Vegas’s storied casinos began charging for parking late last year. From rates to occupancy to public relations, the move to paid parking made headlines around the world.

The story you haven’t heard, however, is about all the technology needed to make the shift happen. How did so many garages and so many spaces change business models all at once? It was a massive effort.

Bill Smith tells the intricate story of the tech behind paid parking in Las Vegas in “Beyond the Uproar,” in this month’s The Parking Professionalread it here. We think you’ll be fascinated!