Accesso Technology Share Discussion Threads

[rivaldo] 23/8/2018 09:25

Cheers ddubzy, should be interesting....

Here's a new article today with Peel Hunt talking about ACSO's potential entry into the festivals sector....they also reiterate their 3100p target price.

It seems that the market is being set up for a deal/announcement of some kind soon:

http ://www.proactiveinvestors.co.uk/companies/news/203222/accesso-technology-groups-prism-product-could-shake-up-the-uk-festival-market-203222.html

"accesso Technology Group’s Prism product could shake up the UK festival market
09:00 20 Aug 2018

There could be a potential uplift of in both revenue and underlying earnings if the firm manages to capture a slice of the UK's 4mln festival-goers

Queuing and ticketing software firm accesso Technology Group PLC (LON:ACSO) has already established a foothold in its key markets, which include theme parks, cultural establishments, and live entertainment venues.

However, city broker Peel Hunt is indicating the as yet untapped potential of an additional market, the UK’s festival sector.

Potential revenue and EBITDA uplift from festival-goers

In a note to clients, the broker said that with around 4mln people attending festivals in the UK each year, and with each one spending an average of £126 during the event, the UK in-festival market has a value of around £500mln.

The analysts added that some of the company’s products, such as its smart wristband Prism, could provide the company with an opportunity to disrupt the market segment “in a good way”.

etc"

[ddubzy] 22/8/2018 22:24

ACSO live webinar, September 5th at 2:00 EDT on the exciting new product enhancements for our accesso ShoWare solution...

[spud] 21/8/2018 13:34

Bloomin' women divers....spud

[spud] 21/8/2018 08:48

Or even p1ssed middle aged woman overboard posing for selfie alert! Have you seen the height of the safety rails? spud

[togglebrush] 21/8/2018 07:40

FWIW... Man Over Board technology is one possible use on Cruise Ships … just a thought based on recent News reports

[rivaldo] 21/8/2018 07:28

Two new articles - great to see Universal Studios being so positive about Tapu Tapu at a showcase conference in Brazil:



Extract:

"VP of Universal Parks & Resorts Talks About Volcano Bay Park Technology

....."We started Volcano Bay as an opportunity to test these ideas," said Ty Tapeste. With the application and the Tapu Tapu, the new park has slowed down the queues, as all purchases can be made just by passing the bracelet at one of several points scattered throughout the park. "The queues are virtual," said the VP of Universal.

To use Tapu Tapu, visitors must download the application, fill in the profile, enter their credit card details and enjoy the park.

"We enable world-class expertise through an innovative technology solution that drives business results," said Ty Tapeste."



"Vice President of Universal Parks & Resorts will showcase technology used in the world's most modern water park, Volcano Bay, Orlando

Ty Tastepe is vice president of global solutions for Universal Parks & Resorts and is responsible, along with his team, for strategic planning, architecture and delivery of new technology solutions to Universal's parks and resorts around the world.

With extensive experience in technology leadership in travel, hospitality, entertainment and financial services, Ty will be landing in Brazil to discuss the state-of-the-art technology used in the world's newest and largest water park, Volcano Bay, Orlando, during the Industry Showcase & Tabletop Networking."

[spud] 08/8/2018 20:52

Indeed. I had to go to the Market as it was limiting me to 500 online. spud

[janeann] 08/8/2018 20:14

well spud - my thoughts exactly and looking at the trades I reckon I got my 100 5p cheaper (2695)!

[spud] 08/8/2018 11:35

Looking to resume its upward leg so sprung for another 1k.

spud

[rivaldo] 03/8/2018 07:36

ACSO win a 3-year contract with a Canadian professional ice hockey team for Showare online and box-office ticketing technology:



"accesso® Scores Agreement with Brampton Beast Hockey Team

Canadian ECHL Hockey Team to Utilize accesso ShoWare(SM) Technology to Simplify Ticketing for Fans
Aug 04, 2018, 03:56 ET

ORLANDO, Fla., Aug. 2, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- accesso Technology Group plc (AIM: ACSO), the premier technology solutions provider to leisure, entertainment and cultural markets, has expanded its presence in Canada by signing a three-year agreement with the Brampton Beast. The ECHL professional team, based in Brampton, Ontario at CAA Centre, will begin utilizing the accesso ShoWare ticketing solution for its upcoming 2018-2019 season, kicking off in October. The solution will provide fans an intuitive shopping experience, allowing them to purchase tickets in a few easy steps.

The accesso ShoWare ticketing suite enables venue managers to integrate and manage the ticketing process on a single platform while providing fans a seamless purchasing experience, whether they buy tickets online or on-site. The Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) solution offers operators ultimate flexibility and control over ticket sales in assigned seating venues, allowing them to streamline the ticketing process while maximizing revenue.

"Accesso has given us a way to offer fans more diverse, personalized product offerings online," said Cary Kaplan, President and General Manager of the Brampton Beast. "With a truly mobile-friendly interface and easy-to-use box office functionality, our fans will be able to purchase the exact ticket package they want though their channel of choice."

The Brampton Beast is one of only two Canadian teams in the ECHL, a mid-level professional ice hockey league based in Princeton, New Jersey. In the 2016-17 season, the attendance for Brampton Beast games increased 20 percent from two seasons prior, a first for the league. Now entering their sixth season, the team's growing fan base requires a sophisticated, secure ticketing platform that allows real-time communication between box office and online sales. By leveraging the accesso ShoWare ticketing suite, venue managers will have access to purchase patterns and ticket availability, gaining precious insight into user behavior.

"We're thrilled to partner with the Brampton Beast to provide a powerful, seamless ticketing solution as the team and its fan base continues to grow." said Paul Noland, accesso CEO. "This partnership will help fuel our expansion into the hockey ticketing space and throughout Canada as a whole."

[spud] 29/7/2018 10:03

www.cruise-international.com/princess-cruises-expands-ocean-medallion-class-ships/spud

[helpaargh] 29/7/2018 08:26

Expansion of Medallion :=

hxxp://www.cruise-international.com/princess-cruises-expands-ocean-medallion-class-ships/

[aimingupward2] 26/7/2018 10:08

Ah, missed that. Thank you.

[helpaargh] 26/7/2018 09:24

Explains Active pass :-

"The increase in guest spending per capita, along with a 25 percent increase in our Active Pass Base, which is comprised of guests in our membership plan and season pass holders, positions Six Flags to deliver another year of solid growth," said Jim Reid-Anderson, Chairman, President and CEO.

[aimingupward2] 26/7/2018 09:15

They refer to their ‘Active Pass’ base a number of times without explaining what this is. I have to assume, do I rivaldo, that this is something quite other than Accesso’s offerings?

[rivaldo] 26/7/2018 08:56

Nice spot - good to see Six Flags introducing the all-virtual queue technology in place of the Q-Bots. Have ACSO/Six Flags kept this on the quiet - I can't remember anything about it, but maybe that's just morning fog in my brain?

Here's Six Flags' results conference call transcript. Nothing specific re ACSO, but lots of optimism for the year and the future - 5 new American parks acquired in June, and international expansion proceeding fast:



"During the quarter, we also entered into new international licensing agreements to build 1 Six Flags branded park in Saudi Arabia, and 4 new products in Nanjing, China, bringing the total to 13 parks outside of North America.

Our international licensing program is growing exponentially and providing additional diversification to our portfolio, and the opportunity for future growth remains very compelling."

[helpaargh] 26/7/2018 05:45

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[spud] 25/7/2018 22:42

Maybe but I personally think we've news coming & someone's got wind of it. spud

[rivaldo] 25/7/2018 19:51

The reason for today's rise is presumably Six Flags' H1 and Q2 numbers, announced nine hours ago, which came in ahead of forecasts for revenues.

They actually missed slightly on net earnings, but that's irrelevant - ACSO benefits from the increased revenues.

Most importantly, the outlook statement is extremely positive. Here's the results:



Extract:

"Record First-Half Revenue for Six Flags
Business Wire•July 25, 2018

GRAND PRAIRIE, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--

Deferred Revenue Up $32 Million or 16 Percent and Active Pass Base up 8 Percent at End of June

Six Flags Entertainment Corporation (SIX), the world’s largest regional theme park company and largest operator of waterparks in North America, today announced that revenue for the second quarter of 2018 increased $23 million or 5 percent from the second quarter of 2017 to $445 million. The revenue growth resulted primarily from a 3 percent increase in attendance to 9.8 million guests, a 2 percent increase in guest spending per capita and a 9 percent increase in sponsorship, international licensing and accommodations revenue. Adjusting for the nearly 200,000 guest visits that occurred during the first quarter versus the second quarter due to the earlier timing of Easter in 2018 versus 2017, second quarter 2018 attendance grew 5 percent."

“I am confident 2018 will be another record year for our shareholders as we continue to innovate and execute on our five-pillar strategy to drive our business to achieve our aspirational goal of $750 million of Modified EBITDA by 2020.”

[rivaldo] 25/7/2018 19:28

Lovely new highs (and still some way to go to Peel Hunt's 3100p target).

[panic investor] 25/7/2018 18:48

Very envious - but well bloody done indeed ! You remind me of my old boss who bought every share going at 15p of a small company called Next

[helpaargh] 25/7/2018 17:20

First buy at £1 in the float then it dropped to about 3p loaded up when it was defeated from being taken off aim. Been taking profits each year which I regards as income ie dividends. Still have a very healthy holding. Could kiss Tom.