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In recent years, the global need for contactless experience systems has meant that the concept of “Smart Ticketing” has also been fast-tracked in stadium and event sales operations. Smart ticketing offers a convenient solution for stadium and event organizers to manage their operations efficiently, eliminating overhead costs and process bottlenecks. This is quite significant because…

Getting lost on a large campus is stressful, whether you’re a new student, staff member, guest lecturer, or maintenance worker. Traditionally, physical signage has helped freshmen integrate into the campus ecosystem and save time when orienting with facilities and public spaces. In more recent times, adopting a university wayfinding software solution has become an affordable…

Museums are undoubtedly some of the coolest places to visit. When they also “tear down the walls” and feature outdoor exhibits, the cool factor doubles. Whether it’s wandering through mazes, trekking to find art installations or just spending time outdoors chilling amongst the artifacts, you won’t want your visitors to miss a thing – and…

Museums, like other industries, are witnessing massive penetration of context-aware technology. This term is increasingly discussed within museum circles due to its crucial role in driving innovation and maintaining relevance in the field. What is context-aware technology? It refers to systems and applications that are capable of gathering and analyzing contextual information from the environment…

Undoubtedly, we’ve all come across numerous businesses attempting to effectively manage their workforce and workflow, only to fall short of their goals. This predicament is not confined to a specific company size; businesses of all scales grapple with the same challenge. Consider the examples of airports and shopping malls, sprawling facilities that pose a significant…

In an era of constantly advancing technology, industry giant Google has made significant strides in perfecting outdoor navigation, and in recent years has transitioned to indoor mapping and navigation as well. While Google Maps has enjoyed remarkable success over the years, there has been a growing acknowledgement that Google maps indoor navigation falls short as…

The advent of the Internet of Things (IoT) has revolutionized numerous industries, enabling seamless connectivity and data exchange between physical devices. Imagine it as a technology positioned at the crossroads, seamlessly connected to diverse technologies to exchange self-reported data from connected devices. This enables enhanced detection of opportunities and risks within deployed environments. A comprehensive…

In these times of social media, advanced technology and instant gratification, the topic of privacy is top of mind for many. It’s a rather tricky situation since most consumers thrive on getting personalized content when they want it and where they want it, but at the same time are also seeking a higher amount of…

Revolutionize your event management with a location-based indoor asset tracking tool. This technology-driven approach lets you track and monitor assets in real-time, ensuring nothing goes amiss in the hustle and bustle. Equip yourself with the right IoT asset tracking software, digital mapping and mobile-based location technology to precisely track equipment, furniture, signage, displays, vehicles and…

Whether you’re trying to persuade a customer into buying a product, close a deal with a prospective decision-maker, or influence a group of company executives, one of the most powerful tools you can use is data. There have been many studies that show how executives and managers use data in their decision-making process, for example:…

In today’s world, the push for sustainability has reached every corner of society, including the realm of sports. Large stadiums – while iconic and thrilling – often have a considerable environmental footprint.  One outstanding example stands out—the FIFA World Cup held in Qatar last year. A groundbreaking idea was floated: constructing a temporary stadium that…

Anything hospital administrators can do to make life better for patients and staff in hospitals bears looking into. In this age of burgeoning technology, there are digital solutions available – one of which includes indoor asset tracking using Internet of Things (IoT) asset tracking software. For those who aren’t familiar with IoT, let’s explain it…

Airport experiences have evolved to alleviate passenger predicaments in a variety of ways. Many airports are weighing an unplugged approach to curb decision bottlenecks. All that in hopes to reduce the hassles of air travel. The future of air travel, like that of any other industry, is dependent on providing a memorable customer experience.  We…

Whether you’re managing a small retail store or a massive manufacturing plant, keeping track of your assets is absolutely essential. Why?  First of all, asset tracking gives you unparalleled visibility into the location and status of your assets. With the right tracking technology in place, you’ll always know where your assets are, who’s using them,…

Artificial intelligence (AI) and location-based technology have a strong connection because location data is a valuable source of information that can be processed and analyzed using AI algorithms. Location-based technology collects data about the physical location of devices and users, which can be used to provide personalized and relevant information as recommendations, directions or advertisements…

The world has undergone continuous and sweeping innovation in this advanced era, making tasks much simpler and more convenient. Digital applications have become increasingly popular and significant since the world shifted its focus to mobile and computer screens.Now, it’s easy to shop, book tickets for a getaway, or search for topics of interest from the…

Let’s face it, location-based technology is widely known for its mapping, wayfinding, blue-dot navigation, proximity marketing, and location analytics possibilities. And indeed, the potential benefits these services can bring to almost every industry is immense. But one of its most compelling use cases is often overlooked: its potential to save lives and reduce emergency response…

With the market for location analytics projected to soar to a staggering USD 82.14 billion by 2033, it has become a game-changer for businesses and organizations of all sizes, providing valuable insights into customer behaviour, streamlining operations, and facilitating informed decision-making. However, the traditional approach to conducting location analytics, which relies on external Wi-Fi networks,…