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Emerging technology trends in IoT have transformed various industries and changed how we interact with technology. The IoT market size is projected to grow at a CAGR of around 26.1% according to some reports. Other estimates suggest that there may be as many as 32.1 billion connected IoT devices worldwide by 2030. This means it’s […]

The Internet of Things (IoT) is no longer a concept confined to connected homes or automobiles alone. IoT is changing how hospitals work, providing IoT solutions for healthcare that are not just limited to more traditional practices. The concept of devices being integrated to offer patient care, track essential conditions and even manage hospital operations […]

Dealing with maintenance operations and unexpected equipment breakdowns? You’re not alone! A report found that 72 large multinational industrial and manufacturing companies lose an average of 323 hours of production per year due to unplanned downtime, amounting to $172 million per plant. This situation is not unique, many others face similar problems. Efficiency drops and […]

Indoor GPS isn’t just a convenience anymore, it’s becoming core infrastructure in smart buildings. From energy savings and real-time navigation to safety and operational efficiency, indoor location technology is quietly reshaping how modern facilities work. At Mapsted, we have seen how precise, hardware-free indoor positioning can transform everyday operations without disrupting existing infrastructure. Here’s a […]

Customer engagement is what holds the key to the success of the business. How to engage customers in retail? Given that consumer behaviours and expectations are constantly changing today, this question has become more important. The current retail industry is full of innovative retail customer engagement examples, from immersive in-store experiences to sustainable fashion.  Overview […]

That growth is staggering. Meanwhile, statista.com says the global entertainment and media market — which includes high-level concerts – reached $2.3 trillion in 2021 and is expected to reach nearly $3 trillion by the end of 2026. With these figures in mind, stadiums clearly need to understand their end user and what will keep them […]

For stadium managers and venue owners who want real answers! Running a stadium in 2025 isn’t just about seating fans and running a scoreboard. It’s a full-blown operation, from managing entry and exit traffic to optimizing concessions to making sure the restrooms are usable during peak hours. If you’re looking to optimize stadium operations, fans […]

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 […]