MAPSTED BLOG

Every event leaves behind a trail of clues. People check in, move through entrances, sit in sessions, buy food, browse booths, drop out of lines or stay longer than expected. For years, most of this went unnoticed. Owners guessed at what worked and hoped to get it right next time. Now you can actually see […]

Innovations in indoor navigation and smart facility management technology are paving the way for new experiences in smart location marketing. According to the IDC, there will be more than 55.7 billion connected IoT devices worldwide by 2025. The market for indoor positioning and indoor navigation is estimated at $43.51 billion globally. In such a huge […]

COVID-19 affected the museum landscape in a myriad of ways. The pandemic forced museums to close their doors to the public for years, which had a quantifiable impact economically and emotionally. But as the old adage goes, “when one door closes, another door of opportunity opens.” And for museums, that opportunity has included digitalization, offering […]

The absence of smart building technology can result in a cluttered and challenging office environment, making it difficult to navigate, locate items and access meeting rooms for guests. This leads to wasted time and increased frustration. However, intelligent technology can offer a quick solution to these issues. Nowadays, the term “smart building” suggests a connected […]

RERA, short for the Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, was introduced to make India’s property market more transparent, fair and trustworthy. Before this law, homebuyers often went through endless struggles, projects would get delayed, unexpected costs would crop up, construction quality was questionable and in some cases, projects were abandoned altogether. On the other […]

Big rooms. Bigger expectations. Tight timelines. Event Management Software brings order to messy work tasks, timelines, vendors and budgets in one place, so teams move together instead of tripping over each other.  Here’s what changes on day one: a single plan everyone can see, clear owners for every task and a run-of-show that updates the […]

Walk into a new resort today and you’ll notice how well the spaces connect. The lobby doesn’t feel overcrowded. The pool is easy to reach but never crammed. Restaurants seem to sit in just the right spots. That kind of balance isn’t a coincidence. It’s the result of planners using AI in resort design to […]

The bed crunch, in plain words! Bed tracking in hospitals tells you where each bed is and what state it’s in (occupied, needs cleaning, ready). Bed management in hospitals is the daily work of allocating those beds so patients move through the system without pile-ups. Put them together and you get smoother patient flow efficiency: […]

Managing a resort isn’t just about great views and luxury amenities. Behind the scenes, it’s about coordinating a large workforce—housekeeping, maintenance, front desk, security and food service teams—all working across a wide property. The challenge is knowing who’s available, where they are and how quickly they can respond to a guest or task. That’s why […]

The workplace is no longer just a place with desks and chairs. Today, organizations see office workspace design as the backbone of how people work, collaborate and feel during the day. A well-designed workspace not only looks modern, but it also helps people think more clearly, connect more effectively and accomplish more without feeling drained. […]

For facilities managers, acquiring comprehensive information about building dynamics and people’s movements within it, all while safeguarding privacy, has long presented a challenging puzzle. Solving the intricate task of balancing privacy preservation with insightful crowd monitoring indoors remains a key challenge for effective facilities management. Real-Time Visitor Movement Analysis: Smart, Anonymous, Insightful Walking into modern […]

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.  Indoor Stadium Mapping: The Next Frontier in Venue Experience Stadiums are becoming more than just places to watch sports—they’re immersive, data-rich environments with […]

Emergencies blare over the intercom. Physicians, nurses, and other staff members hurry through packed corridors. Visitors try to find their loved ones among dozens of rooms – such is life in a large hospital, especially teaching hospitals. Tackling Healthcare Staffing Solutions with Smart Technology In today’s fast-paced healthcare environment, staff shortages in hospitals and staffing […]

Whether inside a large building or on a sprawling campus with multiple buildings spread across hectares, more businesses and organizations are ditching traditional maps in favour of digital wayfinding technology solutions to make navigating physical spaces easier. With just a few taps, users can easily know where they are, where they want to go and […]

When working in multi-company buildings or sprawling campuses, it can be difficult for students, employees, and visitors to find their ways around. There may be a few signs, but it’s nearly impossible to navigate without asking for directions. Indeed, this is where indoor maps for enterprises can come in handy. Indoor Maps for Enterprises: Why […]

In 2025, dwell time insights are no longer a “nice to have.” They’re a survival tool. Dwell time tells you how long customers actually stay in your space. And those extra minutes? They add up. A UK-based study shows that even a 1% increase in dwell time can lift sales by about 1.3%. That’s real […]

We know about the benefits indoor mapping has in universities, airports, museums, resorts, big-box retailers, and trade shows, but the future of indoor mapping stretches far beyond these six verticals. Indoor mapping is rapidly evolving. The need for this technology is increasing in more and more verticals every day.  Today, we will explore how indoor mapping […]

India is building fast. But is it building smart? Buildings today can sense when air quality dips, dim lights when rooms are empty and even guide a visitor straight to the right meeting room. But none of this happens by magic. It’s thanks to consultants who stitch together the wires, sensors and software that make […]