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You’ve probably faced this yourself: a vendor gets lost inside your building, a delivery ends up at the wrong dock or worse, your team wastes half an hour looking for a portable asset that was “just there.” Indoor disorientation isn’t a small issue, it’s a silent cost eating away at your productivity. While GPS works […]

The Workplace Has Changed: AI Didn’t Just Join It, It’s Redesigning ItBy 2025, over 77% of global companies are actively using or piloting AI across departments. But these aren’t isolated tools operating in silos. AI has become a collaborator, embedded in workflows, shaping decisions and increasingly, unlocking creativity across industries. This rapid transformation is a […]

From Confusion to Clarity, One Step at a Time A few years ago, indoor navigation was mostly about guesswork. Visitors wandered through airports searching for gates. Patients roamed hospitals trying to find departments. Shoppers circled the same escalator, looking for a store they passed minutes ago. Today, the stakes are higher. People expect the same […]

Managing a business is already a lot. Keeping up with customers, approvals, sales reports, inventory and onboarding—it never stops. Now imagine if some of that heavy lifting could run automatically behind the scenes. No extra hands, No extra stress, Just a system that moves work forward smartly. That’s the shift happening in 2025: How intelligent […]

A technician stuck in traffic. A retail shelf is left empty. A remote employee juggling tasks with no visibility. These aren’t isolated incidents, they’re daily signs of lost time, miscommunication and inefficiency. In a workplace where every minute counts, businesses are turning to smart, ethical employee tracking system to improve performance without compromising trust. What […]

Airports are some of the busiest places on the planet. Every day, thousands of travellers move through terminals, check-in counters, security lanes and boarding gates—all in a tightly coordinated environment. But managing that much movement isn’t easy. Even a small delay in one area can ripple across the entire system. That’s where footfall traffic analysis […]

When we think about trains and railways, we often picture tracks, engines, stations and maybe even cargo. But what ties all of this together—what keeps trains moving smoothly, stations less chaotic and passenger experience better—is something most people overlook: navigation. Not navigation like GPS on your phone, but smart, real-time navigation systems that guide passengers […]

In a day and age where physical retail competes fiercely with digital convenience, layout optimization has become more than just smart shelving—it’s a strategic imperative. And at the heart of this transformation is the evolving usability of a people counting system. In 2025, store layout is no longer just a visual decision—it’s a data-driven science. […]

The healthcare landscape is on the brink of a dynamic transformation, powered by the rapid growth of Real-Time Location Systems (RTLS) in healthcare facilities. These systems identify and track the location of objects or people in real time, usually within a building or other contained area. Expected to soar from a market value of USD […]

Organize a successful trade show event can be a daunting task. There’s so much to think about. Trade show planning doesn’t have to be an exercise in exhaustion, however, thanks to a host of tech tools that can relieve some of the stress. Systems, apps and software exist to help organizers plan, execute and measure […]

During COVID-19, the use of technology in learning leapt to new heights. Virtual education was born out of necessity. The pandemic brought a new reality to higher education and changed what students expect from their professors as well as how both students and faculty approach learning and teaching. Decisions administrators in higher learning institutions make […]

Hospitality establishments like resorts and hotels are no longer just places where people lay their heads on fancy pillows when they’re travelling or on vacation. Over the past few years, the hospitality sector has been continually changing and technology is playing a large part in its evolution. With hospitality technology trends growing as they are, […]

We live in a world of inclusivity, where people of all abilities are a part of the working realm, able to shine using their individual talents. But it’s not always easy for employees with accessibility needs. Employers want to do everything possible to meet employees’ needs and accessibility workplace technology today can certainly help to […]

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-driven storytelling. There have been many studies that show how executives and managers use data in their decision-making process, for […]

Location-based marketing technology allows companies to target consumers at a granular, more personalized level with online or offline messaging based on their physical location. Using location data, marketing teams are able to reach consumers based on selected qualifiers like proximity to a store, events happening in their region, and more.  Location marketing has proven to […]

Let’s start by answering the question: What is In-stadium QR code advertising? Suppose you are at a high-energy game, the crowd is buzzing and just as your team scores, a QR code flashes across the stadium screen with the words “Get 20% off this jersey, 5 minutes only.” One scan and fans are not just […]

Let’s face it, few places are more confusing and anxiety-causing than airports and hospitals. Between the two, it’s probably fair to say that hospitals take top prize in confusion, wasted time and stress. So how can we improve the way the overall patient experience? One of the most important ways is through effective wayfinding systems […]

Quality health care is not only about diagnosis and drugs. It’s also about how patients move and how they feel and how easily they receive the care they require. Organizations do data analysis today on how people experience care, not just on how it’s delivered. That’s where design, smart tech and location-based tools come together. How healthcare […]