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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 […]

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. […]

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, […]