What will beacon technology 2017 be capable of? Is this the year beacons explode? Seven experts share their insights. Beacon Technology 2017: What’s Coming Up in Proximity Technology? In 2016, beacons made the clear shift away from retail and into…
Bluetooth 5.0 has been touted as the future of the IoT. Now that Bluetooth 5.0 is finally released, we can begin the countdown to a better, more connected world! IoT fans and connected businesses have been eagerly awaiting the release…
What is iBeacon? And how are businesses putting these ‘iBeacon’ contraptions everywhere? Here’s the lowdown on basic beacon lingo, and how to know whether you’re using it right. “What is iBeacon?“ Did you know that basically no one actually buys…
Google Nearby notifications can send URLs to passers-by without the need for an app. Here’s what you need to know about the latest beacon use case. Google Nearby has been growing in popularity in recent months. Ordinary businesses are learning…
Not all engagement is good. Marcin Kasz hit the nail on the head when he explained, “beacons are useless…when leveraged improperly.” Sending bad notifications or at the wrong time can actually be much worse than not sending any message at all.…
Healthcare administrators have a lot to worry about. They have to keep track of equipment, ensure compliance, support their employees, and, of course, they have to care for patients. While researching for our white paper on Bluetooth tags in healthcare, we compiled…
Smart city IoT is a big point of discussion for folks across the board and around the world. Environmentalists are hoping for better efficiency and less waste. Everyday people would love futuristic and easier ways to get around and use…
Modern agriculture is complex—especially when it comes to technology. Now, beacons are expected to make smart farming possible and affordable. Farmers and agricultural businesses have always relied on new tools. But they aren’t the easiest to physically update. Hardware can be…
Looking into beacons? Need some inspiring use cases? Here’s one of our favorite beacon company success stories to get you started. Lighthouse.io uses mobile to help managers locate, interact with, and optimize workers and assets in all kinds of facilities. They have deployed at a number…
FC Porto App Gets The Beacon Rolling! FC Porto, one of the most famous teams in Europe, has used beacons to help achieve its enterprising goal: to become the most technologically advanced football club in the world. At first glance…