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If you own or manage an office building, you may already feel the shift. Tenants ask for smarter space, better data and less friction for employees. They also expect all this without filling ceilings and walls with more boxes and cables. That is where what’s next for IoT in corporate offices gets interesting. The big […]

Universities today sit in a tough spot. Students want flexible, tech-enabled learning. Governments and boards want better results with tighter budgets. Facilities teams are told to cut energy use without making lecture halls feel like freezers. Somewhere under all of this is a quiet connector: IoT in higher education is the network of devices, sensors […]

Airports, hospitals, shopping malls and stadiums all have one thing in common, they’re busy. Thousands of people move through them daily, often with very different needs. Some are in a rush. Some need help finding accessible routes. Others just want to avoid crowds.  That’s where digital maps accessibility comes in. In 2025, digital maps are […]

In a world where operational efficiency is not just a goal but a necessity, Mapsted’s IoT solutions emerge as groundbreaking tools of innovation. These solutions go beyond mere tracking and monitoring; they are designed to transform spaces into intelligent, responsive environments with unparalleled full building visibility. This capability is a game-changer, providing complete oversight 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 […]

If you manage a store in 2025, you’re tired of guessing. Retail is under pressure. Rent is high. Labour is expensive. Online is noisy. And you’re still expected to increase sales per square foot. That’s when indoor location analytics for retail comes into play. Let’s understand this:   Indoor location analytics for retail tracks how shoppers […]

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 […]

Are you struggling to efficiently handle your customers’ purchase orders because of a cluttered warehouse layout? Do your warehouse staff members encounter challenges in tracking inventory to fulfill sales orders promptly? Is your warehouse compliant with occupational health and safety guidelines? If even one of these scenarios resonates with you, reconsidering your warehouse location mapping strategy […]

Stadium operations once focused almost entirely on seating, screens, restrooms and security. Now, a new wave of stadium technology trends is pushing venues toward truly smart, data-driven, fan-friendly environments. These eight trends are setting the stage for what fans expect in 2025 and what successful stadiums will deliver. Stadiums no longer serve just as containers […]

With the admission season around the corner, colleges and universities know the need to offer prospective students a memorable campus visit. In the digital era, educational institutions have a great chance to utilize advanced campus wayfinding technology to improve student experiences. Mapsted provides a beacon-free wayfinding technology that helps visitors navigate the campus grounds easily. […]

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 have always been places where culture, history and imagination meet. But in 2025, they are stepping into a new role: living, responsive spaces that don’t just preserve the past but connect it to the present in powerful ways. Instead of static halls filled with artifacts, spaces today use museum experience technology to create interactive, […]

Patient tracking systems in hospitals are exactly what you would expect: systems to monitor patient movements throughout the hospital. Over the years there have been many different ways clinicians track their patients. Examples include pen and paper, spreadsheets and now with the use of innovative artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning location-based technology and the […]

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.  How Does Hybrid Work Affect Employee Productivity with Digital Workplace Solutions? The hybrid working environment continues to redefine how organizations […]

Scaling a retail business is exciting. It means your products are resonating, customers are returning and opportunities are opening. But growth is never a straight line. Expanding too fast without a plan can drain cash, exhaust your team and create messy operations that hurt the customer experience.  Research suggests that nearly 78% of companies with […]

Nursing teams carry hospitals. When they hit a breaking point, the whole system feels it: slower rooms, longer waits, more overtime and higher turnover. In 2025, workflow automation in hospitals gives you a practical way to remove busywork, stabilize staffing and lift morale without asking people to work harder. You design better workflows; software takes […]

Running a facility includes a challenging task demanding a range of responsibilities, including upholding standards, maintaining the building and managing costs. As a facility manager, you can count on not having to go it alone in keeping your facility running smoothly. Whether you’re dealing with issues related to energy costs, compliance, hybrid workplace utilization, sustainability […]

Static floor plans are old news. They confuse visitors, frustrate staff and do nothing to help operations run smoother. In 2025, people expect more. They expect to pull out their phone, open a map and know exactly where to go inside a building, whether it’s a mall, hospital, airport, campus or even a studio space. […]