Award for Best Innovation and Technology @ Manchester City FC
10.06.2008
PRESS RELEASE
For immediate release
Fortress GB is proud to be part of an Award Winning concept at Manchester City Football Club: the Manchester City FC MasterCard Contactless Prepaid SeasonCard was awarded the MasterCard 2007/8 Prepaid Award for Best Innovation and Technology last week.
Launched by MBNA, MasterCard and Altair Financial Services International Plc, the card is the first of its kind in Europe. Combining multiple applications from Fortress GB (contactless membership and access control) and MasterCard (both chip and pin and contactless payments), this ground breaking card enables the Manchester City FC members to use their card to gain access to the stadium, and purchase their halftime snacks onsite and outside the grounds. During the pilot, which lasted until the end of this season, approximately 3,500 ticket holders were able to pay by simply tapping their prepaid season card against a specific reader. Products like this bring both fans and retailers time and cost efficiencies in terms of speed, convenience and safety of contactless payment.
Click here to read more about this award winning solution
About Fortress GB:
Based in the UK, Fortress GB is a leading provider of turnkey, multi-application smartcard solutions and services, aimed at Sports & Entertainment venues worldwide. By combining its consulting expertise, innovative technology and certified partners offerings, Fortress GB offers sports & entertainment venues with customized reliable solutions, that can be expanded over time to include additional functionalities such as parking, electronic purse, retail and loyalty schemes.
Fortress GB’s Smart Stadium Solution is a flexible system designed to suit sports and football clubs requirements, and is seamlessly integrated into their existing infrastructure. The solution is focused upon increasing stadium security and providing a unique experience for fans whilst maximizing Club revenues. It is the only stadium scheme that has ever won the prestigious Sesame Best Software Award.
For more information about our solutions, please contact:
Richard Pinnick
Global Business Development
richard@fortressgb.com
T: +44 (0) 20 7874 1492
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