What is a gateway? A gateway relays real-time location information to the cloud server. This means that your information is accessible anywhere. A gateway is a listening device typically used indoors, the gateway requires access to power and a network (ethernet/wifi/cellular) to function. The gateway receives 'bluetooth advertising' from tags,...

Bluetooth Mesh Improves Equipment Tracking Hospitals are busy. According to the Bureau of Health Information, NSW hospitals are the busiest in Australia, primarily for elective surgeries and in emergencies. They saw more than 714,100 people between January and March of 2018 with Western Sydney hospitals experiencing the highest traffic. Locating...

What level of location accuracy do you require? Indoor & Outdoor tracking explained. Outdoor location is most commonly determined by a method called GPS (Global Positioning System) which requires a connection with 3+ Satellites, as global reference points, then performing a triangulation calculation to plot a local reference point using...

What is a Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) RFID is a way of tracking assets, using electromagnetic fields to automatically identify and track tags attached to objects. A scalable and cost-effective solution to tracking needs. There are two forms of RFID: passive and active. Active Rfid systems use battery-powered Rfid tags...

Comparing real-time tracking technologies Understanding the fundamental benefits of real-time tracking technologies promotes educated and solution oriented decision making. The diamond model serves to illustrate pillars of core criteria, which must find compatibility with the problem statement. We are passionate about helping business track their vital assets - in the...

How can I safely operate my business through COVID-19? COVID-19 has changed the landscape of businesses across the world. Global Operations and supply lines have been impacted, with many businesses being required to stop work to slow the spread of the virus. Essential industries have been allowed to continue operating...

Direction finding enhances Iottag asset tracking capabilities Businesses are continuously improving their asset and equipment tracking practices using Bluetooth’s location services. The demand for this technology will reach about 400 million products per year by 2022. While current location services created more efficient asset and equipment tracking solutions, there was...

Aircon Australia Case Study Aircon Rentals is Australia’s industry leader in temporary air and power solutions. They offer a national outreach with rental facilities in all states across Australia and the largest range of equipment for hire within their industry. Their equipment is always in high demand, and managing a...

Fisher & Paykel Appliances Case Study Fisher and Paykel conduct their global medical equipment manufacturing at a purpose built facility in New Zealand. The process takes place across three football stadium sized buildings housing over 25,000 assets including multi-million dollar scientific analysis and assembly equipment. These assets are often in...

Australian Federal Government Case Study The Australian Government’s Department of Employment has offices located all over the country. Across their 68 offices they have over 15,000 assets including laptops, phones and more. Goals: -Locate Equipment-Audit Efficiency-Eliminate Theft For financial reporting and planning capital expenditure they have a requirement to audit...

University of Adelaide Case Study University of Adelaide comprises of five campus, 3200 personnel and 27,000 students.  Being the third oldest university in Australia there are numerous original and many newly constructed building. This presents many challenges for UOA Security team  tasked with management of the buildings and in excessof...

Perth Mint Case Study The Perth Mint is Australia’s official bullion mint, wholly owned by the Australian Government. With the capacity to process in excess of 700 tonnes of gold per annum, The Perth Mint operates one of the biggest and most efficient refineries in existence, refining more than 92%...

Canberra Airport Case Study Canberra Airport is the official hub for Australia’s capital city, a thriving precinct that comprises of the terminals and Fairbairn RAAF base.  Through recent upgrades to systems which automate flow, safety and security they now have the capacity to process in excess of 5 million passengers...

Bluetooth Proximity Solutions for Asset Management Asset management and tracking is a key concern for businesses across the globe. Bluetooth technology is the leading provider of proximity solutions for smart buildings and cities. The 2018 Bluetooth Market Update expects their location device penetration to grow 10x by 2022, encouraging them...

Bluetooth To Disrupt Manufacturing We may be about to see the same kind of disruption in the way the location of raw materials, staff, tools, and finished products are tracked in manufacturing... Back in the early 80s, T-squares were standard issue for all engineering draftsmen. The percentage of such offices...

Kordia Mobile Services Case Study Kordia was lacking the ability to Monitor and Protect a vast inventory of high value assets across territories.  Goals: -Improve Compliance-Improve Utilisation-Reduce Misplacement Project management teams sought asset top personnel custody information daily, to locate assets which may have changed hands, between managers, personnel and...