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BICO, Inc. Expands WebPhone Pilot Agreements with Pinnacle Realty Management and Two Other Top Apartment Managers

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BICO, Inc. has entered into its third pilot agreement in the past month to deploy its WebPhones and related services at a number of residential locations managed by Pinnacle Realty Management Company, one of the nation's largest third-party managers of investment real estate. This agreement follows similar pilot programs with Drucker and Falk, LLC, and Aspen Square Management, Inc. BICO's WebPhone technology is designed to enhance communication between property managers and residents, while also generating revenue through advertising and targeted messaging. The company anticipates initial revenue of up to $10 per phone per month, with potential growth to over $20 per phone per month in the future.

Key Takeaways:

  • BICO, Inc. has entered into a pilot agreement with Pinnacle Realty Management Company to deploy WebPhones and related services at a number of residential locations.
  • This is the third pilot agreement in the past month, following similar agreements with Drucker and Falk, LLC, and Aspen Square Management, Inc.
  • Pinnacle Realty Management Company oversees a real estate portfolio valued at over $4.3 billion, with more than 132,000 apartment units and 13 million square feet of commercial space.
  • BICO's WebPhone technology is designed to enhance communication between property managers and residents, while also generating revenue through advertising and targeted messaging.
  • The company anticipates initial revenue of up to $10 per phone per month, with potential growth to over $20 per phone per month in the future.
  • With the addition of Pinnacle Realty Management's portfolio, the potential total resident unit deployment from the three firms could be over 180,000 residential units.
  • BICO's WebPhone business relies on generating advertising revenue from regional, national, and local merchants who service apartment communities.
  • The company faces risks and uncertainties, including the challenge of obtaining necessary financing and developing strategic alliances.

Statistics:

  • $4.3 billion: The value of Pinnacle Realty Management Company's real estate portfolio.
  • 132,000: The number of apartment units managed by Pinnacle Realty Management Company.
  • 13 million square feet: The amount of commercial space managed by Pinnacle Realty Management Company.
  • 42 states: The number of states where Pinnacle Realty Management Company has properties.
  • 66 cities: The number of cities where Pinnacle Realty Management Company has properties.
  • 3 firms: The number of pilot agreement partners announced by BICO, Inc.
  • 180,000: The potential total resident unit deployment from the three firms.
  • $10: The potential initial revenue per phone per month.
  • $20: The potential revenue growth per phone per month over time.

Sources:

  • Bico, Inc.
  • COMTEX (http://www.comtexnews.com)

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