Indoor mapping and location analytics or real-time location systems (RTLS) are a set of technologies that enable the location of people and objects within buildings using a range of indoor positioning technologies. While designed for a variety of applications, including visitor or meeting room wayfinding and maintenance support, the technology’s various safety and security features are beginning to take center stage amid an increase in business activity. “The need for an indoor map as the foundation for smart buildings is driving increased demand in corporate offices, where indoor mapping has a clear value proposition and where building utilization and usage optimizations can generate a high return on investment,” explains our Occupancy Analytics & Location-Based Services research. ​​“A major trend is the integration of indoor mapping capabilities into a range of other systems, including occupancy analytics and facilities management, as well as a variety of safety and security solutions.” On a day-to-day basis, indoor mapping enables […]