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Sunday, November 02, 2025
What Is Blue-Dot Navigation and How Can It Benefit Your Business?What Is Blue-Dot Navigation and How Can It Benefit Your Business?January 09, 2024

In the last decade alone, the world has grown by leaps and bounds technologically. Although it can be overwhelming at times, this smart technology allows us to do things we wouldn’t have been able to do without it. Such is the case with blue-dot navigation. In fact, Dr. Simon Banville, senior geodetic engineer, in an […]

How to Create the Perfect Hybrid Working Environment in 2024How to Create the Perfect Hybrid Working Environment in 2024January 08, 2024

In an effort to find the perfect balance between pandemic mandatory work-from-home policies and post-pandemic in-office work protocols, companies worldwide are testing and refining hybrid working models. Some have even made it a permanent strategy.  Nike, for instance, formally  announced that its employees can work in a 3/2 hybrid approach, and Klarna unveiled its Flexible […]

10 Key Elements of Successful  Trade Show Planning in 202410 Key Elements of Successful Trade Show Planning in 2024January 05, 2024

As an exhibitor, trade show planning requires goals backed by a plan. An exhibit booth should have a wow factor while also providing attendees with useful information that leaves them wanting more. Looking for ways to make your booth stand out? Here are some tips to keep in mind when planning your next trade show: […]

Where do You Begin Your Search for the Ideal Wayfinding Partner in 2024?Where do You Begin Your Search for the Ideal Wayfinding Partner in 2024?January 05, 2024

You don’t always have to go around in circles looking for wayfinding partner for your mapping needs. There are many to choose from, but how do you choose the best to work with? Speaking of indoor navigation, there are things to consider when choosing a wayfinding solution partner. But first, a few facts to show […]

Next Generation Airports: Adapting to MillennialsNext Generation Airports: Adapting to MillennialsJanuary 04, 2024

Millennials form the core group of current travelers. Ranging from 23-38 years old, they have come of age and now form a powerful group of consumers and travelers. Since the world’s largest generation is now ready to spend money and travel, airports must be able to serve the millennial need.

How to Leverage Location-Based Data to Improve Conversion RatesHow to Leverage Location-Based Data to Improve Conversion RatesJanuary 03, 2024

Leveraging location data is critical for any business. It doesn’t matter what the aim is – it could be to gain more newsletter subscribers, more advertising impressions, increased sales, or anything else. Everything you do regarding your business in this ever-increasing digital world will have a massive impact on it.  So, looking at business optimization […]

What You Must Know About Bluetooth Beacons Before Purchasing in 2025What You Must Know About Bluetooth Beacons Before Purchasing in 2025January 01, 2024

For the majority, our first experience with Bluetooth technology probably involved some sort of wireless headset or hands-free device. However, a new wave of Bluetooth beacon devices is now emerging. These new Bluetooth beacon devices are lower in cost and they consume less power.  From a non-technical, user perspective, the name Bluetooth covers any form […]

Location Analytics Without External Wi-Fi? Yes, It’s Possible! Here’s HowLocation Analytics Without External Wi-Fi? Yes, It’s Possible! Here’s HowDecember 21, 2023

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, […]

Effective Ways to Help Your Exhibitors Maximize ROI at Your Next Trade ShowEffective Ways to Help Your Exhibitors Maximize ROI at Your Next Trade ShowNovember 28, 2023

Running a tradeshow can be an expensive endeavor. It requires careful planning, coordination, and ample resources to attract exhibitors and their audiences. If you’re worried about low attendance and not getting enough value out of your investment, there are several strategies you can employ to boost your tradeshow’s ROI. If you’re already swimming in endless […]

What is Audience Segmentationand How Can it Help Businesses?What is Audience Segmentationand How Can it Help Businesses?September 19, 2023

When you cater to everyone, you serve no one. The same can be true with marketing: when you market to everyone, it’s difficult to reach anyone. That is why audience segmentation is so powerful.  Let’s look at what audience segmentation is, why it’s important, and some key audience segmentation examples you can use to generate […]

Use the Mobile Experience to Take Your Airport to New HeightsUse the Mobile Experience to Take Your Airport to New HeightsSeptember 05, 2023

Artificial intelligence, which also encompasses numerous technologies and processes, will play a central role in enabling the dynamic pricing and personalization that airlines will need to become authentic and effective retailers

Differences Between Indoor Mapping and Indoor PositioningDifferences Between Indoor Mapping and Indoor PositioningAugust 30, 2023

Mapsted Maps offers customers a searchable, interactive map that helps them plan and visualize their routes. The seamless indoor-outdoor wayfinding experience offered by this product helps visitors easily navigate inside a complex venue, and also allows for easy navigation across platforms.

Advantages of a Hardware-Free Location Solution for Large CampusesAdvantages of a Hardware-Free Location Solution for Large CampusesAugust 28, 2023

Having a hardware-free location solution ensures that when it’s absolutely necessary to escape a building, you’ll always have a way and you won’t have to worry about your smartphone losing connection.Having a hardware-free location solution ensures that when it’s absolutely necessary to escape a building, you’ll always have a way and you won’t have to worry about your smartphone losing connection.

How Theme Parks Can Benefit from Location SolutionsHow Theme Parks Can Benefit from Location SolutionsAugust 23, 2023

How Theme Park Map Solutions Can Transform the Visitor Experience The theme park industry has grown rapidly during the past decade. But navigating the park and waiting in long lines to enjoy a few minutes of park rides is frustrating for visitors – and a challenge for theme park management. Some theme parks are already […]

Mapsted’s Advanced Indoor Location-Based Solutions for Your ResortMapsted’s Advanced Indoor Location-Based Solutions for Your ResortAugust 15, 2023

Navigating around a large resort complex can be frustrating, especially for first-time guests. Mapsted’s next-generation indoor location-based services enable resorts to provide effortless navigation to all their amenities.

How Warehouses Can Increase  Profits by Leveraging an Indoor Navigation SystemHow Warehouses Can Increase Profits by Leveraging an Indoor Navigation SystemAugust 13, 2023

The market for indoor positioning system for warehouse and positioning systems is growing tremendously. Indoor navigation applications are becoming increasingly popular. Businesses are striving to keep their employees safe and their operations running smoothly. Indoor positioning systems can help warehouses run more efficiently, benefiting everyone involved: personnel, warehouse managers, and even customers. In this blog, […]

Predictive Analytics in Healthcare: High-Value Use CasesPredictive Analytics in Healthcare: High-Value Use CasesAugust 08, 2023

In recent years, health care providers have been developing more sophisticated big data analytics capabilities. There has been a shift from basic descriptive analytics toward the world of predictive analytics in healthcare.  Predictive analytics in healthcare may be new, but it actually represents a huge step towards the future for many organizations.  Instead of revisiting […]

Mapsted vs. RFID: A Comparative Analysis of Asset Tracking TagsMapsted vs. RFID: A Comparative Analysis of Asset Tracking TagsJune 30, 2023

For organizations, tracking assets is all about minimizing write-offs that usually happen when assets are misplaced, stolen or damaged. The assets they care about could be anything from vehicles and computers to emergency equipment, sensitive prototypes or intangible assets – people. The need to track and manage these assets in real-time stems from various reasons. […]