A Pool of Small Firms Pioneers the Use of RFID Technologies - Dolomiti Superski Case Study

This study examines how Dolomiti Superski, a consortium of small ski lift operators, implemented a new platform to provide a better way of managing, analyzing, and accessing the large amounts of data collected by local systems. The decision to deploy a new ticketing and access control system is analyzed, along with concrete results and experiences at Dolomiti Superski. The analysis includes advantages and disadvantages to be considered in the implementation of RFID technologies.

"Of all the specific areas and uses of RFID technologies, ticketing and access control applications are probably among the most well known. An interesting case is that of ski lift access control applications, where the key success factor is related to the convenience and speed of ski pass reading," said Laura Converso, senior research analyst with IDC's European Small and Medium Business Service.