SKIDATA Group (www.skidata.com) is a global technology leader in access solutions. With more than 6,000 installations worldwide, SKIDATA provides amusement parks, sports stadiums, ski resorts, shopping malls, major airports, and waterparks with secure and reliable access solutions for people and vehicles. SKIDATA places great value in offering solutions that are intuitive, easy to operate and secure. The integrated concepts of SKIDATA solutions help clients optimize performance and maximize profits. 

In 2010, SKIDATA released the Vario.Gate-the latest technology in a long line of successful access control components.  The Vario.Gate is a stylish, functional and safe access control device enabling high volume guest throughput via an intuitive guest user interface.  The device is capable of reading all types of ticket media including barcode, print at home, RFID, and mobile technologies all at one scanning point. The revolutionary design also has the ability to display venue branding, advertisements, and animated user instructions via a large color display located directly on the reader.

SKIDATA's Handshake access control system integrates with all 3rd party admission software vendors helping venues to unify access control across the venue leading to increased sales, fraud mitigation and reduced labor expenditures while enhancing the overall guest entrance experience.