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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. […]

People attend events at stadiums for all kinds of reasons. They could have tickets to a favourite sports game, to see a concert or any type of special performance. So, it’s vital that thousands of fans attending these performances and games should have the most memorable experience possible. Leveraging smart stadium technology to provide a […]

Hybrid and virtual events are now a normal part of how we gather. People expect options — some love the buzz of being there in person, while others prefer joining from wherever they are. The challenge for organizers and venue owners is to create a unified experience that feels personal, professional and worth attending, both […]

Large events live and die by flow. When entry slows, queues stretch, tempers rise and costs climb. When flow holds, everything feels smooth, guests move, staff act on time and the venue runs to plan. In 2025, the most reliable way to keep that flow is to use IoT for crowd management backed by clear […]

Understanding Event Footfall, Event footfall is a fancy way of saying: how many people showed up and moved around your event. It’s the visitor count – sometimes called event attendance, visitor throughput or just foot traffic. But here’s the catch: counting heads doesn’t tell you much about success. Footfall is “not a representation of leads […]

People who need to spend time in the hospital already have enough on their minds. They’re going through something requiring them to relinquish some control over their lives and put their care into the hands of others. Whether it’s for a long-term stint or for a test, appointment, or a visit to the emergency department, […]

The word “sustainability” has been tossed around a lot lately, but it’s not just a buzzword anymore. Scientists have definitive evidence the earth is suffering from extremes in weather which has an effect on people’s livelihoods, the supply chain and business operations. The technological world in which we live might be able to offer some […]