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Hospital asset tracking software can also provide detailed reports on medical inventory usage, costs, and more for medical staff. \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{\"target\":{\"sys\":{\"id\":\"2VvQ4O2241lP92xhVsrHBP\",\"type\":\"Link\",\"linkType\":\"Asset\"}}},\"content\":[],\"nodeType\":\"embedded-asset-block\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Lower Operational Costs\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"heading-3\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Healthcare asset tracking systems allow nurses and other hospital employees to spend time caring for patients that would otherwise be spent looking for equipment and supplies. There is also huge cost savings in locating misplaced assets or missing equipment. 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Departments move, services expand, and renovations occur, which makes it even more difficult to figure out your hospital’s layout. As such, hospitals and healthcare spaces must consider indoor mapping and indoor navigation tools that can better assist patients and visitors, and ultimately deliver quality care. \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Let’s explore the benefits that digital indoor mapping and indoor navigation can bring to the healthcare space! \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Complex Facilities \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"heading-2\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Navigating a hospital can be extremely challenging and time-consuming, with complex layouts that consist of multiple wings, departments, and services. Upon arrival, patients are often in a high-stress state and need help to locate their destination immediately. \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{\"target\":{\"sys\":{\"id\":\"4SlBktIQAN20KIrlNjmVmK\",\"type\":\"Link\",\"linkType\":\"Asset\"}}},\"content\":[],\"nodeType\":\"embedded-asset-block\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Unfortunately, there is often a lack of distinguishing features that guide their arrival, and many wayfinding tools that exist today are unsatisfactory. Static maps and signs are often confusing and ineffective at leading visitors to their destination, and while staff and volunteers can show visitors around, this takes valuable time away from hospital staff. This is especially important in a healthcare space, and even more so during a global pandemic, where resources are needed most. \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"How can we make wayfinding and indoor navigation easier? \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Find Your Way Around\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"heading-2\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Digital indoor mapping and navigation provides a solution, as it makes discovering a location easier and less time-consuming. Indoor navigation technology calculates the fastest route to your destination, providing accurate turn-by-turn directions and wayfinding. This improves the overall patient and visitor experience at hospitals, and helps property managers keep their maps updated and accurate as facilities change and grow. Here are a few ways that this technology can be implemented in hospitals:\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Website\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"}],\"nodeType\":\"list-item\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Mobile application \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"}],\"nodeType\":\"list-item\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Kiosks and directories\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"}],\"nodeType\":\"list-item\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Printed materials\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"}],\"nodeType\":\"list-item\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"QR codes\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"}],\"nodeType\":\"list-item\"}],\"nodeType\":\"unordered-list\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"On a hospital’s website, this technology allows patients to search and locate a department, the registration desk, and more, prior to their visit. The best part is that you only need a small amount of information, such as your doctor’s name or the name of the procedure, in order to be routed to the proper registration desk or waiting area.\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"With a wayfinding application, indoor maps and navigation can be accessed directly through a patient’s mobile device. This way, you can take directions on-the-go, and avoid having to wonder “where do I go now?”. Not only does this provide a seamless experience for visitors and patients, but it makes indoor maps accessible from any device!\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{\"target\":{\"sys\":{\"id\":\"6A3p3dg9HVRrptN1yKbJiC\",\"type\":\"Link\",\"linkType\":\"Asset\"}}},\"content\":[],\"nodeType\":\"embedded-asset-block\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Implemented within directories, visitors and patients can self-serve and free up valuable time taken away from healthcare providers and volunteers. Even more, kiosks and directories can be placed at main points of entry and around the hospital to aid patients in their start-to-end journey. This is important as hospitals have miles of halls and corridors that are almost identical, making it easier to get lost throughout your journey. With directories around common points of interest, this problem can be avoided. \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Printed materials can also be used to offer indoor navigation capabilities across the hospital. QR codes can be added on printed materials and signage throughout the hospital that, when scanned, will pull up an interactive map in the browser of one’s mobile phone. This can also be used to pre-populate directions directly to a location, such as the eye department featured on a printed brochure. As another option, QR codes can be placed on appointment cards so that patients can quickly look up directions before their next appointment. \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"The unique thing about QR codes is that they can also be implemented on kiosks and directories to offer a touchless experience. On a contactless kiosk, patients and visitors can scan QR codes and utilize the kiosks’ offerings from their mobile device. This way, users can avoid contact with the touchscreen, thereby helping with the spread of germs. This not only presents a health and safety measure, but it also offers convenience to patients, visitors, and staff.\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Better Safety Measures with Indoor Mapping \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"heading-2\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Needless to say, particularly in the healthcare space, the health and safety of patients and visitors is of utmost importance. Hospital administrators can leverage indoor navigation technology to ensure that each individual remains safe throughout the hospital. \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"In the case of an emergency, it’s crucial that patients and staff alike are able to locate emergency exits and obtain safety instructions. With indoor mapping technology, you’re able to locate and populate the shortest and most efficient route to emergency exits. Even more, with indoor positioning, property managers can send push-notifications to alert everyone in the case of an emergency. 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Along with improving social distancing, this can be used to control the flow of traffic within a hospital.\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Another important feature of navigation technology is that accessibility mode is automatically turned on. This way, patients are provided with accessible routes that utilize elevators and ramps over stairs. This is crucial within the healthcare space as it guarantees a safe route from Point A to Point B. \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Hospitals can also utilize indoor positioning to gain insights on their patients and visitors, and how they interact with the space. In turn, they can use this data to offer an enhanced and safer space. For example, if a lot of patients and staff are searching for an elevator in a specific area, hospitals could consider implementing one. 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This technology can also be leveraged to improve safety measures across the hospital and provide a consistent indoor mapping experience across multiple platforms such as web, directories, and print materials.\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"To learn more about \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"},{\"data\":{\"uri\":\"https://resources.mappedin.com/learn/st.-josephs-health-centre-designing-a-product-to-fit-patient-needs\"},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"hospital maps\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"hyperlink\"},{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\" and navigation technology used in the healthcare industry,\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"},{\"data\":{\"uri\":\"https://www.mappedin.com/contact-us/\"},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\" contact us\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"hyperlink\"},{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\".\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"}],\"nodeType\":\"document\"}"},"articleType":"Article","image":{"fluid":{"base64":"data:image/jpeg;base64,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","aspectRatio":1.4992503748125936,"src":"//images.ctfassets.net/wdjnw2prxlw8/4SlBktIQAN20KIrlNjmVmK/a473e281a4035d1c7a568c2201790433/Medical_team_walking_down_hallway_at_the_hospital.jpeg?w=480&q=50","srcSet":"//images.ctfassets.net/wdjnw2prxlw8/4SlBktIQAN20KIrlNjmVmK/a473e281a4035d1c7a568c2201790433/Medical_team_walking_down_hallway_at_the_hospital.jpeg?w=120&h=80&q=50 120w,\n//images.ctfassets.net/wdjnw2prxlw8/4SlBktIQAN20KIrlNjmVmK/a473e281a4035d1c7a568c2201790433/Medical_team_walking_down_hallway_at_the_hospital.jpeg?w=240&h=160&q=50 240w,\n//images.ctfassets.net/wdjnw2prxlw8/4SlBktIQAN20KIrlNjmVmK/a473e281a4035d1c7a568c2201790433/Medical_team_walking_down_hallway_at_the_hospital.jpeg?w=480&h=320&q=50 480w,\n//images.ctfassets.net/wdjnw2prxlw8/4SlBktIQAN20KIrlNjmVmK/a473e281a4035d1c7a568c2201790433/Medical_team_walking_down_hallway_at_the_hospital.jpeg?w=720&h=480&q=50 720w,\n//images.ctfassets.net/wdjnw2prxlw8/4SlBktIQAN20KIrlNjmVmK/a473e281a4035d1c7a568c2201790433/Medical_team_walking_down_hallway_at_the_hospital.jpeg?w=960&h=640&q=50 960w,\n//images.ctfassets.net/wdjnw2prxlw8/4SlBktIQAN20KIrlNjmVmK/a473e281a4035d1c7a568c2201790433/Medical_team_walking_down_hallway_at_the_hospital.jpeg?w=1000&h=667&q=50 1000w","sizes":"(max-width: 480px) 100vw, 480px"}}}},{"title":"Simplifying Aviation & Airport Asset Tracking with Asset Management System","slug":"simplifying-aviation-and-airport-asset-tracking-with-asset-management-system","content":{"__typename":"ContentfulBlogPost","author":"Lucy Bragg","publishDate":"Apr 18, 2022","updatedAt":"Apr 18, 2022","tags":{"category":{"name":"Use Cases","slug":"use-cases"},"topic":{"name":"Asset Tracking","slug":"asset-tracking"}},"content":{"raw":"{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"With an asset tracking solution, tracking aviation assets and improving airport operations is not only simple, but effective. Airports can leverage this technology to generate real-time reports, improve efficiencies, and ultimately create better travel experiences.\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[{\"type\":\"bold\"}],\"value\":\"Aviation & Airport Asset Tracking Solutions\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"heading-2\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"},{\"data\":{\"uri\":\"https://www.mappedin.com/blog/use-cases/asset-tracking/asset-tracking\"},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Asset tracking solutions\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"hyperlink\"},{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\" enable airports to monitor important physical assets such as inventory, machinery, devices, and personnel. Paired with indoor positioning and digital mapping tools, facility managers are equipped with an accurate visual representation of assets in the airport in real-time.\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{\"target\":{\"sys\":{\"id\":\"4Y4Lj49fkaVP60HMTeg3fo\",\"type\":\"Link\",\"linkType\":\"Asset\"}}},\"content\":[],\"nodeType\":\"embedded-asset-block\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[{\"type\":\"bold\"}],\"value\":\"Tracking Aviation Assets in Airports With Asset Tracking System\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"heading-2\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"With a visual understanding of how assets are distributed in an airport, \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"},{\"data\":{\"uri\":\"https://www.mappedin.com/blog/use-cases/transportation/the-importance-of-an-indoor-navigation-system-for-airports\"},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"staff and managers can quickly navigate to them\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"hyperlink\"},{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\", monitor their real-time movement, assess their performance, and make data-driven decisions. For instance, assets that haven’t been used in a long period of time can be moved to more optimal locations, and employees can track equipment usage to gauge the required maintenance of each item.\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[{\"type\":\"bold\"}],\"value\":\"How Automated Asset Tracking Can Help Airports Function More Efficiently\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"heading-2\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"As airports manage large numbers of inventory, automated asset management systems can go a long way in improving airport efficiencies. With a thorough record of the location, movement, condition, and ownership of an asset at any given time, airport staff can maintain end-to-end visibility and save valuable time in day-to-day operations.\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[{\"type\":\"bold\"}],\"value\":\"The Importance of Using Real-time Aviation Tracking\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"heading-2\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Airports are complex and busy venues, making it easy to lose track of assets. In fact, employees are constantly maneuvering to various airport zones to hunt down equipment. With aviation tracking, airport personnel can view real-time tracking updates of inventory, employees, and equipment from a mobile device to quickly locate items and prevent them from getting lost or stolen.\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{\"target\":{\"sys\":{\"id\":\"4HZ0U6STq5czx3XZvl5lD9\",\"type\":\"Link\",\"linkType\":\"Asset\"}}},\"content\":[],\"nodeType\":\"embedded-asset-block\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[{\"type\":\"bold\"}],\"value\":\"How Real-time Tracking can Improve the Key Areas of an Airport\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"heading-2\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Airports can benefit from real-time asset tracking to improve operational efficiency, \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"},{\"data\":{\"uri\":\"https://www.mappedin.com/blog/use-cases/transportation/indoor-mapping-in-airports-enhancing-the-passenger-experience\"},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"increase passenger satisfaction\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"hyperlink\"},{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\", enhance security, generate detailed reports, and prolong asset life cycles. Let’s explore these in further detail. \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[{\"type\":\"bold\"}],\"value\":\"1. Operations\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"heading-3\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Asset management helps airports optimize operations by equipping them with quick access to data such as inventory levels, equipment condition and usage, the location history of assets, maintenance and repair issues, asset life cycles, and more. With an accurate view of assets and their performance in an airport, management can allocate resources accordingly, avoid misplacement, and reduce expenditure costs. \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[{\"type\":\"bold\"}],\"value\":\"2. Passenger Experience\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"heading-3\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"When an airport is functioning seamlessly, passengers inevitably have better travel experiences. Airport staff can use real-time asset management to avoid delays and disruptions in passenger journeys. Employees can monitor equipment and ensure that baggage trolleys, ramp leaders, and wheelchairs are available for travellers at peak times. Facility managers can also gain insights into the spatial layout of items and relocate critical assets to better serve passengers. \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{\"target\":{\"sys\":{\"id\":\"3tUsLiBndKkDTWaIGTcE5B\",\"type\":\"Link\",\"linkType\":\"Asset\"}}},\"content\":[],\"nodeType\":\"embedded-asset-block\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[{\"type\":\"bold\"}],\"value\":\"3. 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With this technology, asset auditing is simplified and ensures maximum accountability and accuracy of asset location, loss, and management. Maintenance staff can also ensure that equipment is serviced in line with compliance regulations and asset performance standards.\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[{\"type\":\"bold\"}],\"value\":\"5. Prolonging Asset Life\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"heading-3\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"An airport asset management system also provides full transparency in regards to asset ‘health’ - including their performance, utilization, and life cycle. Assets across airports all perform well at their peak, but after continuous usage and repair, wear and tear will inevitably ensue. Airports can track this through the system, and determine how much longer an asset can be used. They can also determine whether asset maintenance costs would be greater than the replacement costs.\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{\"target\":{\"sys\":{\"id\":\"7azina6HFqzGvDPuHsKqkZ\",\"type\":\"Link\",\"linkType\":\"Asset\"}}},\"content\":[],\"nodeType\":\"embedded-asset-block\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[{\"type\":\"bold\"}],\"value\":\"Types of Aviation Assets That Need Tracking\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"heading-2\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"},{\"data\":{\"uri\":\"https://www.mappedin.com/blog/use-cases/transportation/9-use-cases-for-indoor-positioning-at-an-airport\"},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"A range of physical assets can be tracked to provide insights\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"hyperlink\"},{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\" and improve airport operation. Airport vehicles, unit load devices, ground support equipment, cargo, mobile assets, de-icing vehicles, and security personnel are all valuable assets to track. Employees can also monitor equipment such as baggage trolleys, ramp leaders, pallet dollies, and wheelchairs. \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[{\"type\":\"bold\"}],\"value\":\"Cargo Handling Optimization\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"heading-2\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Another use case for airport tracking and location systems in the aviation industry is improving baggage handling systems such as cargo handling. Airports transport cargo regularly, and to ensure that everything is boarded on time for departure, it can be tracked in real-time using this convenient software. The movement of cargo can also be analyzed to identify faster routes and eliminate delays. \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{\"target\":{\"sys\":{\"id\":\"7s4ZxPeNa4Nnps8HqdZYbi\",\"type\":\"Link\",\"linkType\":\"Asset\"}}},\"content\":[],\"nodeType\":\"embedded-asset-block\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[{\"type\":\"bold\"}],\"value\":\"Personnel Safety and Tracking\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"heading-2\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"With a real-time view of personnel in the airport, management can ensure the safety of staff at all times. Fire extinguishers, defibrillators and other safety equipment can be tracked and located on the map to prepare for emergencies. 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Paired with a digital indoor map, asset tracking and management is taken to the next level by creating new efficiencies and experiences.  \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"What is Asset Tracking Software?\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"heading-2\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Asset tracking software is a type of software that enables tracking the movement of various assets, IT devices, pieces of equipment, and other items within a specific environment. This software is typically used in combination with indoor positioning and digital mapping tools. \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Why is Asset Tracking Important?\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"heading-2\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Asset tracking provides businesses with a wealth of accurate information. It is extremely important to have a detailed asset management system for your assets in order to cut costs, improve efficiency, and locate lost assets. \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{\"target\":{\"sys\":{\"id\":\"2lP8iDiI0vS1s5wMQxiicB\",\"type\":\"Link\",\"linkType\":\"Asset\"}}},\"content\":[],\"nodeType\":\"embedded-asset-block\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Benefits of Asset Tracking\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"heading-2\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"There are several benefits for businesses who implement asset tracking, including: \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Improve efficiency and reduce costs \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"}],\"nodeType\":\"list-item\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Accurate data on exact position of assets and their usage\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"}],\"nodeType\":\"list-item\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Quickly and easily locate assets in real-time \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"}],\"nodeType\":\"list-item\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Lower administrative costs of manually tracking assets\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"}],\"nodeType\":\"list-item\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Generate  real-time reports on the position of each asset \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"}],\"nodeType\":\"list-item\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Ensure accountability and accuracy with asset loss and management \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"}],\"nodeType\":\"list-item\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Increased information and context surrounding your venue’s physical space and how assets move around \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"}],\"nodeType\":\"list-item\"}],\"nodeType\":\"unordered-list\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Track and Maintain Your Assets to Keep Operations Running Smoothly\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"heading-2\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Integrated asset tracking technology helps businesses keep operations running smoothly by providing instant access to data such as asset life cycles, upcoming scheduled maintenance and maintenance history, equipment condition, as well as the location history of current assets. This information can be crucial in implementing cost control measures and ultimately influence financial business outcomes. \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{\"target\":{\"sys\":{\"id\":\"7s7CvlEkxvxnDqvVta354W\",\"type\":\"Link\",\"linkType\":\"Asset\"}}},\"content\":[],\"nodeType\":\"embedded-asset-block\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"How to Track Your Assets\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"heading-2\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"There are several types of asset tracking but the most common types include RFID, IoT, or GPS-based asset tracking. Let’s explore these in further detail. \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"RFID Asset Tracking\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"heading-2\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"There are two general types of RFID tags, each with its own capabilities and benefits. The first is active RFID tags, which are typically larger and more expensive, but offer longer read ranges. Beacons and transponders are examples of active RFID tags, both of which have a built-in transmitter and an internal battery for power. \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Passive tags, on the other hand, are smaller, more flexible, and less expensive, but have the disadvantage of a shorter read range. They are powered by the radio frequency energy transmitted from RFID readers or antennas which bounces from the RFID tag back to the reader to determine its location. Passive RFID tags are commonly used for item-level tracking (e.g. consumer goods), whereas active tags are preferable for larger assets such as vehicles or shipping containers. \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"GPS-Based Asset Tracking\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"heading-2\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"The second type of asset tracking is GPS-based. Global Positioning System (GPS) tracking was initially used for the purpose of vehicle fleet management and understanding the real-time location and movement of trucks or other vehicles. Today, however, GPS asset trackers can be used for business operations to monitor the movement of assets and inventory indoors as well as outdoors. \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{\"target\":{\"sys\":{\"id\":\"Gb6eGEOaMQ8OoEIl7Ls8J\",\"type\":\"Link\",\"linkType\":\"Asset\"}}},\"content\":[],\"nodeType\":\"embedded-asset-block\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"In order to ensure accuracy of data across the indoors, businesses should implement indoor positioning systems (IPS). This technology is one of many located based services and provides real-time location data on critical assets. \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Internet of Things (IoT) \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"heading-2\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"IoT portrays a network of physical objects that are embedded with sensors, software, and other technologies. The purpose of IoT implementations is to connect each of these systems and exchange information, in some cases providing real-time tracking information. \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Location Intelligence\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"heading-2\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Location intelligence, or spatial intelligence, is the process of deriving meaningful insight from geospatial data to solve a particular challenge. 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