NextomeNextomehttps://nextome.com/c/blogs/find_entry?p_l_id=1012024-03-28T15:52:21Z2024-03-28T15:52:21ZNxTracker, positioning and sustainability: the future of Smart Building according to NextomeNextome Adminhttps://nextome.com/c/blogs/find_entry?p_l_id=101&entryId=1989622024-03-27T10:15:15Z2024-03-27T09:00:00Z<p>Today we tell you about a project that is not just technology and knowledge, but a look towards the future of shared and intelligent working environments, productivity, sustainability, and smart use of technologies. This possible future exists thanks to the integration into operational scenarios, such as buildings for office or shared use. Various strategic advantages can be obtained from this integration. The story we tell you today concerns intuitions, innovation, experimentation, audacity, and collaboration. The vision is that of Nextome. </p>
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<p><strong>Pietro, thank you for joining us today. Could you start by giving us an overview of the NXtracker project and its objectives? </strong></p>
<p paraeid="{bb9485dc-5e4b-474b-88ba-11aca18e86c0}{30}" paraid="1585380522">Hi everyone, thank you very much for your time. It’s an honour for me. NXtracker is an exciting project carried out by two players: Nextome and <a href="https://www.idea75.it/">Idea75</a>. The partnership aimed at revolutionizing the way energy consumption is optimized (minimized, ndr) in the context of public buildings through advanced positioning technologies. Our main goal is to provide precise positioning data to create an energy optimization web portal, helping businesses and individuals <strong>make informed decisions to minimize waste and maximize efficiency in indoor environments</strong>. </p>
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<p><strong>That sounds fascinating. Could you delve into the scope of the project and some of the key techniques you're employing? </strong></p>
<p paraeid="{bb9485dc-5e4b-474b-88ba-11aca18e86c0}{108}" paraid="1512344916">Absolutely. NXtracker encompasses a multifaceted approach. Firstly, <strong>we're utilizing Artificial Intelligence (AI)</strong>, and <strong>genetic algorithm</strong>s in particular, to automate the release process of sensor nodes indoors, which not only streamlines deployment but also enhances scalability. Those sensors are the first and probably most important part of the system. Once signals are over the air, they are captured by dedicated devices or a mobile application, to inform about the presence, the position and the tag tracking procedure towards the destination. Additionally, we're implementing dedicated signal filtering techniques to <strong>refine positioning data</strong>, ensuring accuracy and reliability. Our experiments on <strong>Angle of Arrival (AoA)</strong> setups and hybrid asset tracking further push the boundaries of indoor positioning systems, culminating in filed patents and scientific contributions. Once gathered, data are processed by dedicated <strong>AI solutions</strong>, relying on dedicated routines and algorithms, to elaborate sophisticated analysis of data: On top of those elaborations, the system helps human operators to<strong> make informed decisions</strong> and <strong>promptly react to relevant situations</strong>. </p>
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<p><strong>It's impressive to see such a comprehensive approach. Can you share any notable outcomes or impacts of the NXtracker project? </strong></p>
<p paraeid="{bb9485dc-5e4b-474b-88ba-11aca18e86c0}{214}" paraid="999591058">Certainly. One of the most significant outcomes is the advancement in energy optimization capabilities. By providing precise positioning data, NXtracker empowers users to optimize energy consumption in various settings. For building owners, this implies lowering the energy footprint by optimizing lighting, and heat and ventilation control systems. Additionally, our filed patents and scientific contributions highlight the <strong>project's contributions to technological innovation and academic discourse</strong>, further cementing its impact in the field. </p>
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<p><strong>Looking ahead, what do you envision for the future of NXtracker and its implications? </strong></p>
<p paraeid="{bb9485dc-5e4b-474b-88ba-11aca18e86c0}{248}" paraid="1622803405">We aim to continue refining and expanding the capabilities of the NXtracker project. Our ultimate vision is to witness the widespread adoption of our positioning technologies across verticals, from energy optimization in commercial buildings to logistics and asset management. By driving positive change through innovation and collaboration, NXtracker is poised to play a <strong>pivotal role in shaping a more sustainable future</strong>. </p>
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<p><strong>Thank you, Pietro, for sharing insights into the NXtracker project. It's been a pleasure speaking with you. </strong></p>
<p paraeid="{9d13fbea-4e11-45be-85eb-502580c8c4fd}{77}" paraid="1525287159">Since we are about to leave, if you don’t mind, let me greet and thank once again the colleagues I had the pleasure to work with during the project activities: Domenico Colucci (Project Manager), Giangiuseppe Tateo (Product Owner), Vincenzo Dentamaro (Project owner), Laura Notarangelo (Software Engineer), Paolo Rotolo (Developer), Anna Labellarte (Developer), and Letizia Guglielmi (Designer). Thank you for the opportunity to discuss this exciting endeavour. See you next time. </p>
<p paraeid="{bb9485dc-5e4b-474b-88ba-11aca18e86c0}{30}" paraid="1585380522"> </p>Nextome Admin2024-03-27T09:00:00ZRevolutionizing Indoor Positioning; Nextome Breakthrough in AI Enhanced Location PrecisionNextome Adminhttps://nextome.com/c/blogs/find_entry?p_l_id=101&entryId=1969252024-03-28T14:03:32Z2024-02-29T09:10:00Z<p>by Vincenzo Dentamaro</p>
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<h1>The Evolution of Nextome Technology </h1>
<p paraeid="{42c65c24-9901-4825-87a1-38a6f246a1c8}{181}" paraid="1146544488">Nextome approach leveraged unsupervised learning to eliminate the time consuming fingerprinting process traditionally used to calibrate RSSI signals from Bluetooth devices. This pioneering step not simplified deployment. Also paved the way, for future innovations. </p>
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<h1>Using Deep Learning to Improve Accuracy </h1>
<p paraeid="{3b9d8f32-f6a3-440b-bc4c-432c880fdcc8}{22}" paraid="1190244841">Incorporating deep learning algorithms directly onto devices with a focus, on preserving battery life marks an advancement in enhancing location accuracy achieving up to 1 meter of error. This section will discuss the hurdles and innovations in attaining accuracy while efficiently managing power usage. </p>
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<h1>The Innovation of Bluetooth 5.2 Location Engine </h1>
<p paraeid="{3b9d8f32-f6a3-440b-bc4c-432c880fdcc8}{140}" paraid="2034912891">With a 0.5m location accuracy the Nextome Bluetooth 5.2 location engine epitomizes precision at its peak. </p>
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<h1>Cutting Edge AI Capabilities for Holistic Building Management </h1>
<p paraeid="{3b9d8f32-f6a3-440b-bc4c-432c880fdcc8}{192}" paraid="915448558">Integrating AI functionalities into Nextome content management system enables device search capabilities and proactive maintenance of beacons. </p>
<p paraeid="{3b9d8f32-f6a3-440b-bc4c-432c880fdcc8}{232}" paraid="738458836">Harnessing AI technologies Nextome facilitates asset tracking and predictive analysis for peoples movements, within spaces. This predictive capacity has the potential to revolutionize space management by ensuring utilization and enhancing security. </p>
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<h1>Energy Conservation and Integration, with Building Management Systems </h1>
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<p paraeid="{6d597956-85f6-43a6-8bd5-b74b1f0e91cc}{67}" paraid="1156251036">In the field of managing buildings focusing on energy efficiency and sustainability has become a priority. The merging of advanced indoor positioning technologies, those developed by Nextome, with building management systems (BMS) marks an advancement in reaching these objectives. This article explores how Nextome innovative indoor positioning technology, utilizing learning and AI filtering methods is transforming energy conservation and operational effectiveness in buildings. </p>
<h4>The Significance of Indoor Positioning in Energy Management </h4>
<p paraeid="{6d597956-85f6-43a6-8bd5-b74b1f0e91cc}{215}" paraid="1657670157">The integration of positioning with BMS relies on accurately and dynamically grasping the occupancy and usage patterns of spaces within a building. Conventional energy management systems often rely on schedules or predetermined settings that overlook space utilization. Through its location tracking Nextome technology enables a time data centric approach to regulating a buildings energy usage. </p>
<h4>Adaptable Lighting and HVAC Management </h4>
<p paraeid="{151a3478-fccc-40ea-985e-5ca469672489}{84}" paraid="1125589694">An immediate application of Nextome technology, in energy management lies in controlling lighting and HVAC systems. By monitoring peoples presence in building areas the system can instantly adjust lighting and temperature levels accordingly. </p>
<p paraeid="{151a3478-fccc-40ea-985e-5ca469672489}{134}" paraid="1869553499">For example you can adjust the lighting, in areas. Turn it off completely and the HVAC systems can decrease their output in unoccupied spaces to save energy efficiently. </p>
<p paraeid="{151a3478-fccc-40ea-985e-5ca469672489}{144}" paraid="526059201">This approach not results in notable energy conservation but also fosters a more pleasant and responsive environment for those inside. For instance meeting rooms can be prepared with conditions before they are used considering the participants schedule and location to ensure comfort without waste. </p>
<h4>Anticipatory Maintenance and Efficient Operations </h4>
<p paraeid="{151a3478-fccc-40ea-985e-5ca469672489}{160}" paraid="1967114653">In addition to real time adaptations integrating Nextome technology with Building Management Systems (BMS) enables maintenance. By analyzing data related to peoples movements and space usage the system can anticipate maintenance needs for facilities and equipment before problems occur. This practice not prolongs the life of building structures. Also guarantees that energy consuming devices operate at their best efficiency. </p>
<p paraeid="{052d7a22-5095-4dec-874e-34c6661f0409}{35}" paraid="697097950">Moreover predictive analytics can enhance resource allocation like cleaning and security services based on usage patterns. This strategic adjustment not saves energy. Also trims down operational expenses promoting a more sustainable and cost effective approach to building management. </p>
<h4>Advancing Sustainability through Smart Energy Strategies </h4>
<p paraeid="{052d7a22-5095-4dec-874e-34c6661f0409}{51}" paraid="1772075181">The fusion of indoor positioning technology, with BMS supports sustainability objectives by facilitating the implementation of energy strategies. </p>
<p paraeid="{052d7a22-5095-4dec-874e-34c6661f0409}{57}" paraid="2021258363">By offering information, on how spacesre utilized Nextome technology empowers building managers to make well informed decisions that strike a balance between energy consumption and the needs of occupants. For example optimizing energy usage for efficiency without compromising on comfort or convenience can enhance the sustainability of a building. </p>
<p paraeid="{052d7a22-5095-4dec-874e-34c6661f0409}{163}" paraid="120817029">Moreover this technology can aid in meeting standards and regulations providing a means for buildings to decrease their carbon footprint. The data driven insights from Nextome system play a role in attaining certifications like LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) which acknowledge building strategies and practices. </p>
<h4>The Evolution of Smart Buildings </h4>
<p paraeid="{052d7a22-5095-4dec-874e-34c6661f0409}{245}" paraid="1787214804">Looking the integration of Nextome indoor positioning technology with building management systems signals an era for smart buildings. As the Internet of Things (IoT) progresses, the potential for interconnected devices and systems to communicate and cooperate becomes increasingly feasible. Nextome technology has the potential to act as the foundation for a building ecosystem where energy management's just one element of a comprehensive approach to operating buildings. </p>
<p paraeid="{44df01f6-b5a7-45f9-ba00-ba1913dd5f37}{102}" paraid="1949211838">Within such an ecosystem indoor positioning could enable services ranging from bolstering security to personalizing occupants experiences while upholding a focus, on energy efficiency and sustainability. </p>
<p paraeid="{44df01f6-b5a7-45f9-ba00-ba1913dd5f37}{108}" paraid="2147309571">The combination of intelligence Internet of Things (IoT) and indoor positioning technology is expected to revolutionize our perceptions of the capabilities of buildings. This shift aims to create spaces that're not just intelligent but also flexible effective and attuned to the requirements of the people, within them. </p>
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<h1>Practical Examples and Real world Implementations </h1>
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<p paraeid="{44df01f6-b5a7-45f9-ba00-ba1913dd5f37}{132}" paraid="664136174">The practical benefits of Nextome indoor positioning technology particularly when combined with building management systems (BMS) become evident through real world applications and tangible examples. In industries such, as offices, retail environments, healthcare settings and educational institutions Nextome solution has proven its ability to improve energy efficiency, operational performance and overall occupant satisfaction. This segment delves into specific case studies that showcase the outcomes resulting from the implementation of Nextome advancements. </p>
<h4>Corporate Offices; Streamlining Efficiency and Employee Well being </h4>
<p paraeid="{230d7fa3-8b64-49c8-a85e-f1f73c95c498}{73}" paraid="1468920274">In a sprawling office complex balancing energy usage with creating a workspace for employees presents unique challenges. By integrating Nextome technology into the buildings management system adjustments to HVAC systems and lighting based on real time occupancy data were made possible. For instance in spaces like meeting rooms, communal areas and individual workstations, lighting and temperature controls were fine tuned according to usage patterns—resulting in reductions in energy consumption. Additionally the system facilitated working practices and flexible desk allocations by providing staff with information on workspaces via a mobile application—boosting productivity levels and optimizing space utilization. </p>
<h4>Retail Environments; Elevating Customer Satisfaction and Operational Effectiveness </h4>
<p paraeid="{1295800d-8575-4358-8561-07418a9dfc02}{18}" paraid="1714366942">In the context of a chain store leveraging Nextome technology alongside their BMS not personalized shopping experiences, for customers but also optimized energy usage levels. </p>
<p paraeid="{1295800d-8575-4358-8561-07418a9dfc02}{80}" paraid="1656577761">Indoor positioning technology was used by the management to monitor foot traffic flow adjusting lighting and temperature controls in time, in areas where more customers were present. This data also aided in placing displays and scheduling staff efficiently during peak shopping hours. Energy conservation efforts were successful through lighting control that dimmed or switched off lights in zones as well as through HVAC systems that adjusted based on occupancy levels throughout the day. </p>
<h4>Enhancing Comfort and Energy Efficiency in Healthcare Settings </h4>
<p paraeid="{1295800d-8575-4358-8561-07418a9dfc02}{104}" paraid="1061859260">A healthcare facility integrated Nextome technology to address the challenges of maintaining environmental conditions for patient comfort and safety while reducing energy consumption. By utilizing positioning the facilitys Building Management System could regulate temperatures and lighting in patient rooms waiting areas and operational spaces according to occupancy levels and time of day. This not ensured comfort for patients and staff but also resulted in a noticeable reduction in unnecessary energy usage. Furthermore the technology facilitated asset tracking enabling identification of equipment to enhance response times and patient care. </p>
<h4>Fostering Adaptive Learning Environments, in Educational Institutions </h4>
<p paraeid="{7808e0d8-045b-48f4-b835-7133b921ad73}{65}" paraid="154827122">An institution adopted Nextome technology to turn its campus into a learning environment. </p>
<p paraeid="{7808e0d8-045b-48f4-b835-7133b921ad73}{65}" paraid="154827122">Classrooms and lecture halls were fitted with sensors that communicated with the Building Management System (BMS) to regulate lighting and temperature based on occupancy levels. This adjustment not improved the learning atmosphere. Also resulted in significant energy savings. Moreover the system allowed for space utilization enabling the institution to schedule classes to maximize room usage while minimizing energy usage in areas that were not being fully utilized. </p>
<h4>Optimizing Energy Conservation, in Industrial Facilities </h4>
<p paraeid="{7808e0d8-045b-48f4-b835-7133b921ad73}{117}" paraid="1899001141">In environments with energy consumption and a focus on operational efficiency Nextome technology provided an innovative solution. By combining positioning with the BMS facilities could monitor and adjust environmental conditions in real time, across large warehouses and production areas. This optimization enhanced HVAC operations reducing energy use without compromising equipment functionality or worker safety requirements. Additionally the technology improved asset tracking and management further boosting effectiveness. </p>
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<h1>Expanding Healthcare Applications through Nextome Indoor Positioning Technology </h1>
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<p paraeid="{706ba4ea-ab74-4128-8f00-ea8ce796dcf0}{30}" paraid="448639497">In the healthcare sector, where efficiency, safety and patient well being take precedence the utilization of Nextome indoor positioning technology offers a wealth of opportunities to transform practices. By integrating with hospital management systems Nextome solutions have the potential to enhance experiences significantly streamline operations and elevate healthcare services. This section explores the healthcare applications that extend the reach of Nextome technology beyond energy management to directly impact care and facility operations. </p>
<h4>Improving Patient Navigation and Experience </h4>
<p paraeid="{706ba4ea-ab74-4128-8f00-ea8ce796dcf0}{224}" paraid="478120812">Hospitals and healthcare settings can often be labyrinths, for patients and visitors causing stress, confusion and missed appointments. Nextome indoor positioning technology can simplify navigation through applications by providing step by step guidance to appointments, departments and amenities within the facility. This not boosts satisfaction but also eases the burden on staff who regularly assist lost individuals. Enhanced navigation helps reduce missed appointments while optimizing staff scheduling and resource utilization. </p>
<h4>Managing Asset Tracking </h4>
<p paraeid="{7ce89194-d2b1-40fe-9f34-f02e9dd80a46}{155}" paraid="1095451368">Healthcare institutions handle assets from medical devices to patient beds. Misplacing or not having access, to these assets can result in inefficiencies and delayed patient treatments. </p>
<p paraeid="{7ce89194-d2b1-40fe-9f34-f02e9dd80a46}{155}" paraid="1095451368">Nextome innovative technology enables the real time tracking of these resources ensuring their availability, on demand. This feature minimizes the time healthcare workers spend searching for equipment resulting in patient care delivery and potentially saving lives in scenarios. Furthermore effective asset management can significantly cut down on expenses linked to underutilized resources. </p>
<h4>Ensuring Patient Safety through Environmental Monitoring </h4>
<p paraeid="{98499837-fff3-4c71-baf2-6bc09b329e5e}{56}" paraid="1582565603">Maintaining conditions is crucial in various areas within healthcare facilities such as operating theaters, intensive care units and pharmacies. Nextome indoor positioning system can be integrated with environmental monitoring setups to guarantee that factors like temperature, humidity and air quality remain within parameters. Automated alerts can promptly notify staff of any deviations empowering them to take action to reduce risks and enhance safety while complying with health regulations. </p>
<h4>Enhancing Workflow Efficiency and Staff Deployment </h4>
<p paraeid="{98499837-fff3-4c71-baf2-6bc09b329e5e}{226}" paraid="97904088">Nextome technology offers insights into staff movements. Workflow patterns by identifying bottlenecks and inefficiencies, in patient care procedures. By analyzing this data healthcare institutions can streamline workflows, optimize staff deployment and decrease patient wait times. This optimization not enhances the quality of care. Also boosts staff morale by minimizing unnecessary workloads and stress. </p>
<h4>Critical Importance of Emergency Response and Evacuation </h4>
<p paraeid="{fb22ae82-c2cb-4580-ab0e-3b6929ba4984}{109}" paraid="1525316288">During emergency situations every moment is vital.Nextome indoor positioning technology has the potential to play a role, in coordinating emergency responses by guiding teams efficiently to patients in need. Likewise in evacuation scenarios the system can direct individuals to the exits while steering clear of any dangerous or obstructed areas. This use of the technology has the power to greatly enhance the safety and well being of both patients and healthcare workers during situations. </p>
<h4>Infection Control and Prevention </h4>
<p paraeid="{d120f2f8-5342-4d7a-bfcb-35a4bd2cc417}{28}" paraid="132870280">Utilizing Nextome technology to track the movements of patients, visitors and staff can be pivotal in infection control and prevention efforts. In case of an outbreak of a disease the system can assist in identifying individuals who may have been exposed based on their movements and interactions within the premises. This data is essential, for implementing quarantine protocols and halting transmission of infections thereby safeguarding both patients and healthcare professionals. </p>
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<h1>Future Prospects and AIs Role in Indoor Positioning </h1>
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<p paraeid="{d120f2f8-5342-4d7a-bfcb-35a4bd2cc417}{211}" paraid="1641907773">The realm of positioning stands at the brink of a transformation, driven by the swift progress, in artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning technologies. Nextomes innovative efforts to merge learning and AI filtering methods with indoor positioning systems mark just the initial phase. Looking ahead AIs role in positioning is poised to broaden, offering precision, efficiency and potential applications. This segment delves into the prospects of positioning and the crucial influence that AI will wield in shaping this trajectory. </p>
<h4>Improved Precision and Adaptive Real Time Capability </h4>
<p paraeid="{23f865db-45fa-44db-ab0c-c23f7da95207}{2}" paraid="530979964">Future advancements in AI will concentrate on refining the accuracy of indoor positioning systems. Through learning and adaptation AI algorithms can enhance their performance over time by deepening their comprehension of indoor settings. This advancement could pave the way for near flawless precision in location tracking amidst evolving environments like bustling public spaces or heavily obstructed industrial sites. </p>
<p paraeid="{23f865db-45fa-44db-ab0c-c23f7da95207}{116}" paraid="2035904923">Additionally real time adaptability will emerge as an attribute as AI systems swiftly adjust to alterations in surroundings (such, as construction activities or furniture rearrangements) without necessitating manual interventions. This degree of flexibility not enhances user satisfaction. Also broadens the scope of indoor positioning applicability across a diverse array of environments. </p>
<h4>Predictive Analysis and Tailored Experiences </h4>
<p paraeid="{740a40b6-5731-44d7-b6b7-75ed4d3ea887}{3}" paraid="1547816032">Artificial intelligence is poised to take indoor positioning systems to the level by going beyond location tracking. By incorporating analysis these systems can foresee the movements of people and assets. This advancement has the potential to transform industries, such, as retail, where customized shopping experiences based on anticipated customer movements could become the norm. It also holds promise for emergency services allowing them to predict and prepare for crowd dynamics in time during crises. </p>
<p paraeid="{740a40b6-5731-44d7-b6b7-75ed4d3ea887}{163}" paraid="640794419">In the realm of healthcare predictive analysis could revolutionize patient care pathways by anticipating their needs and streamlining hospital operations for care delivery. In work environments this technology could optimize space utilization. Boost employee productivity by predicting and catering to employees requirements throughout the day. </p>
<h4>Synergy with IoT and Intelligent Buildings </h4>
<p paraeid="{740a40b6-5731-44d7-b6b7-75ed4d3ea887}{185}" paraid="429677349">The evolution of positioning is closely tied to the ecosystem of the Internet of Things (IoT) and smart buildings. Artificial intelligence will play a role in merging positioning data with other IoT devices and systems fostering intelligent spaces that proactively cater to their occupants. </p>
<p paraeid="{7cb7ec0f-bb46-4dde-850c-256d0466d353}{16}" paraid="2137792688">Within buildings AI driven indoor positioning has the potential to regulate lighting, heating and air conditioning systems, with accuracy. These settings can be adjusted in time based on occupancy levels and anticipated movement patterns. Not does this enhance energy efficiency. It also creates environments that adapt to individual occupants comfort preferences. </p>
<h4>Augmented Reality (AR) and Advanced Navigation </h4>
<p paraeid="{7cb7ec0f-bb46-4dde-850c-256d0466d353}{146}" paraid="888366787">AI is set to improve AR applications providing interactive navigation experiences. By interpreting a users location and situation AR apps could offer guidance, information and services. For instance in museums or historical sites AR could provide visitors with customized details, about exhibits based on where they're located and how they move around enhancing the learning experience. </p>
<h4>Enhanced Security and Privacy Measures </h4>
<p paraeid="{7cb7ec0f-bb46-4dde-850c-256d0466d353}{168}" paraid="1310951137">As indoor positioning technologies become more widespread safeguarding data security and privacy will be crucial. AI will play a role in developing encryption and anonymization methods to secure user data. Moreover AI algorithms can detect movement patterns that might signal security risks bolstering safety, in areas and structures. </p>
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<h1>Conclusion </h1>
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<p paraeid="{7cb7ec0f-bb46-4dde-850c-256d0466d353}{188}" paraid="690943869">Nextome progression from utilizing learning to incorporating AI functionalities signifies a groundbreaking shift in indoor positioning technology. By pushing boundaries in accuracy, efficiency and functionality Nextome not enriches our interactions within indoor environments but also charts a path, towards smarter, safer and more sustainable buildings. </p>Nextome Admin2024-02-29T09:10:00ZMaking Retail Experience Smarter and Increase Sales with Nextome RTLSNextome Adminhttps://nextome.com/c/blogs/find_entry?p_l_id=101&entryId=1926702024-02-12T11:11:21Z2024-01-31T09:00:00Z<p dir="ltr">The global retail market has witnessed a significant shift in recent years, with an increasing emphasis on enhancing customer experience. According to a <a href="https://www.mapspeople.com/blog/7-insights-that-show-the-importance-of-indoor-navigation-in-retail%20%E2%86%A9">report by MapsPeople</a>, <strong>indoor navigation is a critical component for retailers</strong> looking to provide a seamless and personalized shopping experience. The growth of this sector is also confirmed by a report by MarketsandMarkets, which reports that the <strong>RTLS market in the retail industry is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of over 20% from 2021 to 2026</strong>.</p>
<p dir="ltr"><strong>Nextome is a leading company in the field</strong>, providing state-of-the-art RTLS technology that improves the retail experience. </p>
<p dir="ltr">This article delves deeper into market trends, insights, and concrete evidence that showcase the value Nextome's indoor positioning solutions bring to the retail sector.</p>
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<h1>Better wayfinding and a more engaging experience</h1>
<p>Indoor navigation is a pivotal tool for improving the overall customer experience in stores, especially shopping malls. In fact, <strong>an RTLS system improves access to stores and products thanks to turn-by-turn navigation and maps</strong>. For instance, customers can search by product name, brand, category, even at home, or provide their grocery list and receive a customized route. The technology not only facilitates more accessible wayfinding but also contributes to creating a more engaging and tailored shopping environment that can seamlessly blur with the online experience.</p>
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<h1>Improved Operational Efficiency and Targeted Promotions</h1>
<p dir="ltr">Beyond navigation, indoor positioning solutions are acknowledged for enhancing operational efficiency. Research reports <strong>a better average accuracy in inventory management </strong>for retailers using RTLS compared to those without. As customers, employees can also access accurate data on the product location and stock in real-time, increasing their productivity and freeing their time from less valuable tasks. </p>
<p dir="ltr">RTLS is an excellent tool for retailers who want to optimize store layouts to influence customer behavior and deliver targeted promotions and ads according to customers’ position. In fact, according to research, <strong>most retailers believe that location-based marketing significantly improves the overall customer experience</strong> by delivering relevant and timely information. </p>
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<h1>Unprecedented Shopping Experience Data and KPIs</h1>
<p dir="ltr">When shoppers use an in-store mapping digital platform for indoor store navigation, <strong>it collects detailed data about their actions</strong>. The data includes browsing product categories, looking for individual items, and building routes to certain sections and departments.</p>
<p dir="ltr">Compared to e-commerce, <strong>until now, it was impossible to track data on visits and know consumers buying habits</strong>. For example, it was nearly impossible to calculate KPIs such as conversion rate. Today, it is possible with Nextome RTLS: in fact, our system provides <strong>detailed data on customers</strong>, such as frequency of visits, usual paths, and average time spent inside the store. This capability allows retailers to <strong>set up more personalized offers, enable loyalty programs based on the frequency of visits, engage customers through gamification, and optimize the profitability of stores and the Return On Advertising Spend (ROAS)</strong>.</p>
<p dir="ltr">Also, it is possible to improve the performance of store layouts, thanks to <strong>heat maps</strong> that show the most frequently visited spots in the store, <strong>understanding which promotions have better results and prevent product demand</strong>.</p>
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<h1>Unlock growth opportunities for your business</h1>
<p dir="ltr">Explore the opportunities for your retail business, and <strong><a href="https://nextome.com/contact-us">talk to one of our experts</a></strong>.</p>Nextome Admin2024-01-31T09:00:00ZNextome at Droidcon 2023Nextome Adminhttps://nextome.com/c/blogs/find_entry?p_l_id=101&entryId=1852392023-11-30T10:22:23Z2023-11-30T10:00:00Z<p paraeid="{27936465-5ce2-4f1c-a504-19fd21a2e959}{89}" paraid="5"><strong>What is Droidcon? </strong></p>
<p paraeid="{27936465-5ce2-4f1c-a504-19fd21a2e959}{95}" paraid="6">Droidcon is a series of community events focused on software development for Google’s operating system Android. </p>
<p paraeid="{27936465-5ce2-4f1c-a504-19fd21a2e959}{101}" paraid="7">The first Droidcon event happened in 2009 in Berlin. From there, the format started growing in all Europe and even outside of it. Today, more than 20 countries held a Droidcon event in a major city: the largest Droidcon ever was Droidcon London 2019 with 1.400 attendees and Droidcon Berlin with 2.000 attendees (co-organized with Fluttercon Berlin, a conference about Flutter). </p>
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<p paraeid="{27936465-5ce2-4f1c-a504-19fd21a2e959}{113}" paraid="9"><strong>What was your experience with Droidcon? </strong></p>
<p paraeid="{27936465-5ce2-4f1c-a504-19fd21a2e959}{119}" paraid="10">I was very excited this year to be selected as a Speaker for <a href="https://it.droidcon.com/2023/"><strong>Droidcon Italy</strong></a> (12-13 October in Turin) and <a href="https://www.droidcon.com/"><strong>Droidcon London</strong></a> (26-27 October). It was an opportunity to meet a lot of other professional Android Developers, share our experiences, and learn from each other. </p>
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<p paraeid="{27936465-5ce2-4f1c-a504-19fd21a2e959}{131}" paraid="12"><img data-fileentryid="185260" src="https://nextome.com/documents/portlet_file_entry/20125/2023-11-23-droidcon-italy.png/81a9fda8-4844-e575-9bbe-058abe5f706e" /></p>
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<p paraeid="{27936465-5ce2-4f1c-a504-19fd21a2e959}{137}" paraid="13"><strong>Let’s start from Turin. What was your talk about? </strong></p>
<p paraeid="{27936465-5ce2-4f1c-a504-19fd21a2e959}{143}" paraid="14">My talk for Droidcon Turin was about background work (“<strong>A guide to Android Background Work in 2023</strong>”). </p>
<p paraeid="{27936465-5ce2-4f1c-a504-19fd21a2e959}{149}" paraid="15">“Background work” means a task that must complete while the user isn’t directly interacting with the app. An example would be listening to music, where the phone should continue playing the song even when the screen is off or the user explores other apps. </p>
<p paraeid="{27936465-5ce2-4f1c-a504-19fd21a2e959}{161}" paraid="17"><strong>At Nextome, we heavily use Background Work for our localization services</strong>: we receive signals from Bluetooth Beacons in the environment, we filter them to eliminate noise and we compute the position of the user or the asset. This needs to happen even when the phone is sleeping with the screen off for long periods of time. </p>
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<p paraeid="{27936465-5ce2-4f1c-a504-19fd21a2e959}{173}" paraid="19"><strong>What are the challenges to perform Background Work on Android? </strong></p>
<p paraeid="{27936465-5ce2-4f1c-a504-19fd21a2e959}{179}" paraid="20">Scheduling background work on Android isn’t always easy. The correct way to do so depends on many factors like: </p>
<ul>
<li>Android Version installed on the Smartphone </li>
<li>Smartphone vendor (since different brands may use different strategies to handle background work) </li>
<li>State of the smartphone (low battery, stationary device in deep sleep) </li>
<li>Type of task (long running or small, tasks scheduled at exact time or in a time interval) </li>
</ul>
<p paraeid="{27936465-5ce2-4f1c-a504-19fd21a2e959}{233}" paraid="25">and more… </p>
<p paraeid="{27936465-5ce2-4f1c-a504-19fd21a2e959}{245}" paraid="27">Most importantly, <strong>each Android version introduces different policies to avoid abuse</strong>, since background work could happen when the user is not aware of it and cause issues like battery drain. </p>
<p paraeid="{27936465-5ce2-4f1c-a504-19fd21a2e959}{251}" paraid="28">There are also different tools that a developer may use to handle each time of work based on the circumstances. </p>
<p paraeid="{722568df-7e5d-4339-8e94-ddb658a0616d}{2}" paraid="29">In my talk, I decided to share what I learned during my work at Nextome and suggest appropriate tools for each case. Furthermore, I made some examples about background work and Localization, since sensible permissions like GPS and Bluetooth (that can lead to an exact position of the device), require additional security checks. </p>
<p paraeid="{722568df-7e5d-4339-8e94-ddb658a0616d}{8}" paraid="31"> </p>
<p paraeid="{722568df-7e5d-4339-8e94-ddb658a0616d}{16}" paraid="32"><strong>Can you share an example? </strong></p>
<p paraeid="{722568df-7e5d-4339-8e94-ddb658a0616d}{22}" paraid="33">Yes, some smartphone vendors “kill” the app and all its processes when the app is removed from the list of recent apps. That may be “good” in the short term for users, to preserve battery life, but it turns to be harmful to the developer community that isn’t able to offer the same behavior of the app across all smartphone vendors. </p>
<p paraeid="{722568df-7e5d-4339-8e94-ddb658a0616d}{34}" paraid="35">There are a lot more examples about this online, for example on this website:<a href="https://dontkillmyapp.com/" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank"> </a><a href="https://dontkillmyapp.com/" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">https://dontkillmyapp.com/</a> </p>
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<p paraeid="{722568df-7e5d-4339-8e94-ddb658a0616d}{46}" paraid="37"><img data-fileentryid="185282" src="https://nextome.com/documents/portlet_file_entry/20125/2023-11-23-droidcon-london.png/628f5f94-25a2-cd9e-99d0-c0055da543c7" /></p>
<p paraeid="{722568df-7e5d-4339-8e94-ddb658a0616d}{58}" paraid="38"> </p>
<p paraeid="{722568df-7e5d-4339-8e94-ddb658a0616d}{58}" paraid="38"><strong>What about London? </strong></p>
<p paraeid="{722568df-7e5d-4339-8e94-ddb658a0616d}{64}" paraid="39">In London, I gave another talk named: “<strong>Brick by Brick: Building Open-Source Libraries</strong>”. This time, I had a co-speaker with me: <strong>Nicola Corti</strong>, who works in the React team. </p>
<p paraeid="{722568df-7e5d-4339-8e94-ddb658a0616d}{70}" paraid="40"> </p>
<p paraeid="{722568df-7e5d-4339-8e94-ddb658a0616d}{76}" paraid="41"><strong>Why Open Source? </strong></p>
<p paraeid="{722568df-7e5d-4339-8e94-ddb658a0616d}{82}" paraid="42">Open Source is a topic I’m very passionate about and to which I owe a lot. In fact, my first development experience was with <strong>Ubuntu</strong>, an open-source project to build a free Operating System. <strong>Open Source is all about sharing and collaboration, to learn and build software together</strong>. </p>
<p paraeid="{722568df-7e5d-4339-8e94-ddb658a0616d}{88}" paraid="43"> </p>
<p paraeid="{722568df-7e5d-4339-8e94-ddb658a0616d}{94}" paraid="44"><strong>How did you meet Nicola? </strong></p>
<p paraeid="{722568df-7e5d-4339-8e94-ddb658a0616d}{100}" paraid="45">I actually met Nicola Corti thanks to Open Source! That’s the beauty of working with people passionate about the same project from all around the globe. </p>
<p paraeid="{722568df-7e5d-4339-8e94-ddb658a0616d}{112}" paraid="47">In 2015, I developed and published an Android Library called “<strong>AppIntro</strong>” on GitHub and I would never believe the way it grew to be a success today (with more than 10.000 stars on GitHub). </p>
<p paraeid="{722568df-7e5d-4339-8e94-ddb658a0616d}{118}" paraid="48">Nicola started contributing to AppIntro’s codebase and eventually became a maintainer. We met for the first time in person at Droidcon Turin 2018 and, as it usually happens with other contributors in this field, it was nice to associate a face to a GitHub username! Also, Nicola is Italian too (he’s from Pisa). </p>
<p paraeid="{722568df-7e5d-4339-8e94-ddb658a0616d}{124}" paraid="49"> </p>
<p paraeid="{722568df-7e5d-4339-8e94-ddb658a0616d}{130}" paraid="50"><strong>Can companies contribute to Open Source? </strong></p>
<p paraeid="{722568df-7e5d-4339-8e94-ddb658a0616d}{136}" paraid="51">Absolutely yes! At Nextome, last year we decided to experiment with <strong>Kotlin Multiplatform</strong> and rewrite our SDK from scratch with it, to have a single codebase for both iOS and Android. </p>
<p paraeid="{722568df-7e5d-4339-8e94-ddb658a0616d}{142}" paraid="52">Part of our efforts are explained in a talk we gave at FOSDEM 2023: “<strong>Kotlin Multiplatform for Android & iOS developers</strong>” (<a href="https://archive.fosdem.org/2023/schedule/event/kmp_for_android_and_ios_library_developers/" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">https://archive.fosdem.org/2023/schedule/event/kmp_for_android_and_ios_library_developers/</a>). </p>
<p paraeid="{722568df-7e5d-4339-8e94-ddb658a0616d}{159}" paraid="54">During the development phase, we decided to open-source some modules like <strong>KmmBeacons</strong> (<a href="https://github.com/Nextome/KmmBeacons" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">https://github.com/Nextome/KmmBeacons</a>) and make them available to the development community. KmmBeacon is a Bluetooth scanner that searches for nearby beacons on both Android and iOS. </p>
<p paraeid="{722568df-7e5d-4339-8e94-ddb658a0616d}{170}" paraid="55">Other modules developed by Nextome like <strong>KLocation</strong>, a multiplatform library to listen to location updates on iOS and Android (both with Play Service and without), will be open-sourced soon. </p>
<p paraeid="{722568df-7e5d-4339-8e94-ddb658a0616d}{186}" paraid="57">I think that contributing to Open-Source is a way for companies to give something back to the community since we all use a lot of OSS libraries in our apps. </p>
<p paraeid="{722568df-7e5d-4339-8e94-ddb658a0616d}{192}" paraid="58"> </p>
<p paraeid="{722568df-7e5d-4339-8e94-ddb658a0616d}{198}" paraid="59"><strong>Back to Droidcon London, what was your talk like? </strong></p>
<p paraeid="{722568df-7e5d-4339-8e94-ddb658a0616d}{204}" paraid="60">We decided to tell the story of <strong>AppIntro</strong> and some other open-source Android libraries we maintain. The talk analyzed with real-life examples all the different phases of building a library: from writing the code to publishing and growing a community behind it. We hope to have inspired other people to start contributing to OS with the right motivation and the right tools. </p>
<p paraeid="{722568df-7e5d-4339-8e94-ddb658a0616d}{210}" paraid="61"> </p>
<p paraeid="{722568df-7e5d-4339-8e94-ddb658a0616d}{216}" paraid="62"><strong>Last question, what about the future? </strong></p>
<p paraeid="{722568df-7e5d-4339-8e94-ddb658a0616d}{222}" paraid="63">I certainly hope to take part at events like that again in the future, as a speaker or as an attendee. <strong>Meeting other members of the Android community and giving a face to names on the Internet is a refreshing experience</strong>. The good thing about conferences like these is you also hear a lot of real-life experiences from other skilled developers in the field. It is true that sometimes you learn more during the conference coffee breaks than attending the actual talks! We also had a good dose of fun and made new friendships: after the last day of Droidcon Turin, with a group of other Nextome colleagues, we made some foreign speakers try Italian pizza for the first time! </p>Nextome Admin2023-11-30T10:00:00ZA New Museum Experience with Real Time Location SystemNextome Adminhttps://nextome.com/c/blogs/find_entry?p_l_id=101&entryId=1834612023-10-30T10:17:59Z2023-10-26T09:24:00Z<p>A visit to a museum can be redefined as a unique and thematic experience, with the ultimate goal of making these museum outings more frequent and enjoyable moments of play. This transformation seamlessly aligns with our state-of-the-art Nextome RTLS solutions, a<strong> network of compact</strong>, <strong>battery-powered</strong>, and <strong>energy-efficient sensors</strong> strategically placed within the exhibition area, all synchronized with our proprietary engine.</p>
<p>This article will explore Nextome RTLS's advantages within museums and exhibitions.</p>
<p> </p>
<h1><b>Enhanced navigation and orientation</b></h1>
<p dir="ltr">One of the primary advantages of RTLS in museums is the ability to provide visitors with <strong>improved navigation and orientation</strong>. RTLS allows visitors to receive real-time directions to reach artworks within the museum, ensuring a smoother, more immersive, and relaxed experience. Furthermore, RTLS makes the experience <strong>more accessible</strong> for visitors with special mobility needs, customizing their paths. This is what we did for the <strong>Museo Castromediano in Lecce</strong>: discover more in our<b> <a href="https://nextome.com/w/castromediano-museum-noovle-case-study">case study</a>.</b></p>
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<h1><b>More immersive experiences</b></h1>
<p dir="ltr">RTLS can also enhance immersive experiences within museums. Nextome RTLS enables the creation of <strong>personalized tours</strong>, where visitors can receive detailed information about specific artworks or objects on display as they move through the museum.</p>
<p dir="ltr">Visitors can also get <strong>customized food and retail offers</strong> according to their position in the space.</p>
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<h1><b>Less congestion and more security</b></h1>
<p dir="ltr">RTLS solutions also contribute to reducing congestion within museums. With Nextome RTLS, visitors can receive <strong>real-time notifications about crowded areas</strong>, enabling a more even distribution of people within the museum. As a result, this will reduce queues and improve the overall experience. Our system also allows <strong>keeping groups and families connected</strong> through location sharing. Security personnel can also <strong>prevent and detect emergencies</strong> by always knowing where they're most needed.</p>
<p> </p>
<h1><b>Improved data analysis and operations</b></h1>
<p dir="ltr"><b>Y</b>ou can also use data collected from RTLS to <strong>analyze visitor behavior and improve museum operations</strong>. RTLS allows data collection on visitor preferences, dwell times, and frequently traveled routes. This information is valuable for museum management and future planning.</p>
<p> </p>
<h1><b>Augmented experiences thanks to third-party applications</b></h1>
<p dir="ltr">RTLS solutions can expand their features by integrating third-party applications. With museum apps, Nextome RTLS enables <strong>additional features</strong> such as voice guides, interactive games, and augmented reality.</p>
<p dir="ltr">Adopting Nextome RTLS in museums offers a range of advantages that <strong>enhance the visitor experience and optimize museum operations</strong>. Improved navigation, immersive experiences, congestion reduction, data analysis, and third-party applications can create a more engaging and educational museum environment that will leave a lasting impression on visitors.</p>
<p> </p>
<p dir="ltr"><strong><a href="https://nextome.com/contact-us">Reach out to our experts</a></strong> to start the transformation of your museum.</p>Nextome Admin2023-10-26T09:24:00ZNextome Hub: Exploring the Heart of Our RTLSNextome Adminhttps://nextome.com/c/blogs/find_entry?p_l_id=101&entryId=1820972023-10-26T10:03:14Z2023-09-26T10:49:00Z<p dir="ltr">In the fast-evolving landscape of indoor positioning and data-driven decision-making, Nextome stands at the forefront with its innovative Nextome Hub. Serving as the core of our indoor positioning system, Nextome Hub brings together cutting-edge technology, infrastructure management, and Business Intelligence capabilities. To shed light on the latest advancements and the future direction of this pivotal tool, we had a conversation with our team.<br />
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<h4>What is Nextome Hub?</h4>
<p dir="ltr"><strong>Giangiuseppe Tateo: </strong>At its core, Nextome Hub serves as the brain of the Nextome system. It acts as a repository for essential information needed to manage environments utilizing our real time location system. This includes location algorithms for precise positioning, as well as tools for processing valuable metrics for Business Intelligence. Users can access these services through the intuitive Nextome Hub Web interface.</p>
<h4>Who is the primary audience for Nextome Hub?</h4>
<p dir="ltr"><strong>GT:</strong> While facility managers are the primary users, benefiting from real-time data and statistical analysis for infrastructure and system oversight, our vision extends beyond this role. We aim to create a unified access point for all stakeholders interested in location-based data. This includes operations managers making data-driven decisions and technology partners integrating location-based services into their offerings.</p>
<h4>How has Nextome Hub evolved over time?</h4>
<p dir="ltr"><strong>GT:</strong> Initially, Nextome Hub functioned primarily as a Content Management System (CMS), focusing on infrastructure data management for local mobile SDKs. Over time, it evolved to include geofencing, navigation area management, real-time location data collection, and visualization capabilities. It now offers features for configuring positioning and navigation, web-based tag placement calculations, suggestions for beacon deployment, and real-time visualization of indoor and outdoor data.</p>
<h4>What can we expect in the future from Nextome Hub?</h4>
<p dir="ltr"><b>GT: </b>Our future developments are twofold. Firstly, we aim to enhance the business intelligence engine to extract more insights from available data while maintaining flexibility for various use cases. Secondly, we plan to expand the management services for indoor spaces. This includes features for booking spaces and resources (like meeting rooms and workstations) and integrating non-positioning related sensors for access control, air quality, and environmental monitoring. Collaborations with other data providers will make Nextome Hub the go-to platform for indoor space management.</p>
<h4>What sets Nextome Hub apart as a solution?</h4>
<p dir="ltr"><b>GT: </b>Nextome Hub is built on a robust and well-proven system, making infrastructure and map management straightforward and flexible. It is designed to be easily extendable and integrable, allowing us and our technology partners to implement custom services with minimal effort.</p>
<h4>What data is collected and how is it displayed?</h4>
<p dir="ltr"><b>Laura Notarangelo: </b>The data in Nextome Hub can be categorized into two main types: infrastructure management data and location data. Infrastructure management data encompasses floor plans, device information, points of interest, recommended routes, and geofencing zones. Users can view and manage this data on a map within the Nextome Hub. Location data, generated by the Nextome computing engine, can be displayed through a blue dot on facility plans or in tabular form.</p>
<h4>How long is the collected data retained, and what is its purpose?</h4>
<p dir="ltr"><b>LN: </b>Data retention duration is customizable to meet client needs and ensure GDPR compliance: daily deletion procedures are in place to align with specific use case requirements and users can also choose between individual or aggregate data storage. In the latter case, individual device details are obscured, but the data remains useful for creating analysis dashboards that support decision-making.</p>
<h4>What insights can be derived from the data, and what's on the horizon?</h4>
<p dir="ltr"><b>LN: </b>The data within Nextome Hub can be explored through interactive filtering based on time periods, rooms, maps, objects, or individuals, enabling KPI monitoring from various angles. For example, users can analyze occupancy trends in specific areas or track the number of people present in the entire facility or specific rooms over time. These measures can also be presented as percentages, facilitating data comparisons.Additionally, we're working on aggregating information from our technology services, such as navigation and notifications, to provide statistics related to geofencing events, points of interest searches, or common routes. The structured nature of our data allows us to continuously evolve and tailor Business Intelligence elements, creating custom graphs, visualizations, and metrics for each unique use case.</p>
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<p dir="ltr"><b>With Nextome Hub's ongoing evolution, it's poised to remain a pivotal tool for businesses and organizations seeking to harness the power of indoor positioning and data-driven decision-making.</b></p>
<p> </p>Nextome Admin2023-09-26T10:49:00ZHow we streamlined processes inside Italy’s major sofa manufacturerNextome Adminhttps://nextome.com/c/blogs/find_entry?p_l_id=101&entryId=1693562023-08-31T08:21:09Z2023-07-13T08:00:00Z<p>The ability of the manufacturing sector to grow depends on many factors. Many of these occur directly in the manufacturing process. The ability to carefully monitor this process becomes decisive, from the first moment until the delivery of the good. Nextome's RTLS solution, which combines RFID, NFC, Bluetooth® Low-Energy, and GPS, enables a granular level of control within the plant, reducing the problems that can occur and increasing the company's ability to optimize the process. Here are the benefits that Fincons, one of the world leaders in the ITC sector, has obtained by implementing Nextome RTLS for its customers.</p>
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<h1>Better asset management</h1>
<p>Our system tracks assets using RFID technology, allowing to an important sofa production brand to track products destined for a specific market and send them out, thus improving inventory management and reducing the risk of violating local regulations.</p>
<p> </p>
<h1>World-class safety</h1>
<p>Inside the factory, it is essential to ensure the safety of employees. In the case of the solution implemented for Italian major sofa manufacturer, Nextome makes it possible to verify that personnel are wearing mandatory equipment, monitor the most dangerous or sensitive areas, and inhibit access if necessary. </p>
<p> </p>
<h1>GDPR compliance</h1>
<p>Nextome's solution is compliant with national and international data protection laws. All data is anonymized to ensure people's privacy and regulatory compliance.</p>
<p> </p>
<p><b>Bring our technology to your business as well. </b><a href="https://nextome.com/contact-us">Get in touch with an expert</a>.</p>Nextome Admin2023-07-13T08:00:00ZA new era of airport efficiency: discover Nextome's real-time indoor location systemNextome Adminhttps://nextome.com/c/blogs/find_entry?p_l_id=101&entryId=1686932023-08-31T08:21:54Z2023-06-06T11:06:00Z<p dir="ltr"><strong>Nextome's Bluetooth® Low Energy (BLE)-based RTLS</strong> technology has the potential to fundamentally change the airport experience for travelers, operators, and management companies alike. Indeed, it is an increasingly popular technology in such environments, as evidenced by the <strong>Markets and Markets report</strong> that the RTLS industry will exceed <strong>$12 billion by 2026</strong>.</p>
<p dir="ltr">In particular, with the ability to track assets and people in real-time, <strong>Nextome's system greatly enhances airport security, enables new wayfinding possibilities via smartphone apps, and facilitates operations and collaboration</strong>. Thanks to beacon sensors, all without the need for fingerprinting, an activity that usually requires extensive mapping of locations.</p>
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<h1>A world-class passenger experience</h1>
<p>We all know how complicated and stressful it can be to move around a terminal full of passengers, looking for the gate or a particular service. </p>
<p dir="ltr">Thanks to Nextome RTLS, it is now possible to guide passengers with a <strong>turn-by-turn system integrated directly into a smartphone app</strong>. In addition, <strong>custom paths</strong> can be built for passengers with special needs, improving <strong>accessibility</strong> for passengers with disabilities.</p>
<p dir="ltr">Our system also enables new<strong> proximity marketin</strong>g opportunities linked to specific locations by sending a push notification to people's phones.</p>
<p dir="ltr">Nextome's technology revolutionizes the traditional airport experience and takes it to the next level.</p>
<p dir="ltr"> </p>
<h1><img data-fileentryid="168698" src="https://nextome.com/documents/portlet_file_entry/20125/nl-blog-airport-1200x600.png/854e5745-6e83-994b-9a44-1240a8b88516" /></h1>
<p> </p>
<h1>Optimize asset management</h1>
<p dir="ltr">Nextome RTLS allows you to <strong>monitor the location of vehicles, maintenance tools, and trolleys available to passengers in real-time</strong>. In particular, it will enable you to accurately know the number of trolleys in the different stalls and ensure that there are always enough to cover the needs of passengers. </p>
<p dir="ltr"><strong>We have done this at Naples Capodichino Airport</strong>, where we track more than 200 trolleys daily, with 80% recovered in less than one hour, ensuring a more efficient service and a smoother passenger experience. And that's not all: at the same airport, we also monitor wheelchairs, cleaning tools, and vehicles, producing <strong>real-time and historical data</strong> and significantly<strong> reducing recovery times for assets parked in prohibited locations</strong>.</p>
<p dir="ltr"> </p>
<h1>Keep passenger flows under the radar</h1>
<p dir="ltr">With our management software, you can <strong>monitor the presence of people in real-time</strong>. This feature allows you to collect and analyze data to optimize services within your airport and <strong>better plan the company of operators in the busiest locations</strong>.</p>
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<h1>Improve airport security</h1>
<p dir="ltr">Especially at airports, security is a vital issue. That's why Nextome's RTLS system has become a key ally with its ability to track people's movements and <strong>send real-time alerts if access is made to unauthorized areas</strong>. Or, timely and timely action can be taken because of the ability to know people's location in real-time.</p>
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<h1>Easy to install and maintain</h1>
<p dir="ltr"><strong>Nextome's system is lightweight and easy to install</strong>: thanks to beacons based on BLE technology, small sensors need only be installed<strong> without wiring</strong>. The batteries last for 5 years, ensuring long service life and minimizing the need for maintenance. In addition, <strong>our system does not need fingerprinting</strong>, a time-consuming preliminary activity to be carried out on-site.</p>
<p dir="ltr"> </p>
<p dir="ltr"><strong>Are you ready for your airport's passenger experience to take off? <a href="https://nextome.com/contact-us">Get in touch with an expert</a>.</strong></p>Nextome Admin2023-06-06T11:06:00ZSmarter and safer buildings with Nextome RTLSNextome Adminhttps://nextome.com/c/blogs/find_entry?p_l_id=101&entryId=1658052023-04-27T15:33:22Z2023-04-21T11:25:00Z<p><strong>According to research by Gartner</strong>, deploying IoT technologies in a building can <strong>reduce operational costs</strong> by up to 30 percent, but more importantly, it can completely transform the building experience for those who live in it and those who manage it. As Markets and Markets testifies, RTLS is an industry that will surpass $12 billion by 2026.</p>
<p>The ability to track assets and people in real time offers new opportunities to improve the <strong>energy efficiency of buildings</strong>, make <strong>maintenance increasingly accurate</strong>, and <strong>optimize the visitor experience</strong> while making it safer at the same time.</p>
<p>Nextome RTLS is the end-to-end solution that makes any building smart with real-time monitoring, predictive analytics using artificial intelligence and machine learning, and decision support capabilities.</p>
<p> </p>
<p><img data-fileentryid="165821" src="https://nextome.com/documents/portlet_file_entry/20125/2023-04-26-smarter-and-safer-buildings-with-rtls.png/de4e658a-bfa7-acf7-5b68-3a32178aff8f" /><br />
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<h1>Improved energy efficiency</h1>
<p dir="ltr">Today, a building's energy efficiency is no longer an asset. It is a must. The Nextome RTLS <strong>integrates with building management systems</strong> and uses both real-time and historical occupancy data to <strong>calibrate the lighting and HVAC systems</strong>. The result is a more comfortable environment for employees and visitors, as well as lower economic and environmental costs.</p>
<p dir="ltr">Our NX-DataAnalytics and NX-DSS modules are based on cloud platforms and help facility managers to organize the management of the company's assets and equipment, while reducing costs and maximizing utilization. Forget about lights left on in empty offices or rooms heated or cooled for no one.</p>
<p dir="ltr"> </p>
<h1>Better facility management</h1>
<p dir="ltr">Managing a building can be complex. That's why we designed Nextome RTLS to support facility management. Our system <strong>gives you control over building cleanliness and maintenance</strong> by measuring the presence, location and dwell time of responsible operators in real time.</p>
<p dir="ltr"> </p>
<h1>Smoother employee and visitors experience</h1>
<p dir="ltr">Nextome improves not only in the back-end, but also the front-end. Our application provides your visitors with a <strong>powerful wayfinding system</strong>, allowing them to search for services on a map and be guided by an indoor navigation system, <strong>book rooms and desks through integration</strong> with reservation systems, and optimize space utilization. In addition, our system facilitates <strong>hands-free access</strong> to areas restricted by physical barriers such as doors and turnstiles.</p>
<p dir="ltr">Increasingly <strong>accurate data</strong> also allows you to monitor movement within your building, giving you all the elements you need to improve space utilization and <strong>increase productivity</strong>.</p>
<p dir="ltr"> </p>
<h1>Safer building</h1>
<p dir="ltr">With Nextome RTLS, you can know the location of people in your office in real time while <strong>complying with GDPR</strong>, and <strong>better respond to emergencies</strong>, such as coordinating evacuation of the building. You can also <strong>monitor access to restricted areas</strong> and <strong>receive automatic alerts</strong>.</p>
<p dir="ltr"> </p>
<p dir="ltr"><b><a href="https://nextome.com/contact-us">Get in touch with an expert</a></b></p>Nextome Admin2023-04-21T11:25:00ZIndustry 4.0: transform your factory with Nextome RTLSNextome Adminhttps://nextome.com/c/blogs/find_entry?p_l_id=101&entryId=1644672023-03-14T17:07:38Z2023-03-14T14:54:00Z<p dir="ltr">Real-time tracking of assets, machines, and people benefits Industry 4.0 and <strong>radically transforms manufacturing</strong>. With accurate tracking, you can optimize asset management and consequently reduce the time spent searching for them automatically by installing simple sticky tags. By collecting data, you can also optimize value chain management and workflows. <strong>The benefits are unprecedented</strong>: for example, shipping times can be reduced by 80 percent, increasing daily shipments and revenues significantly.</p>
<p dir="ltr">Market numbers also underscore the growth of this industry: according to the Markets and Markets report, <strong>the RTLS industry will surpass the $12 billion mark in 2026</strong>.</p>
<p dir="ltr">See how <strong>Nextome real-time location system</strong> is the perfect solution for optimizing processes, managing the workforce, and enhancing safety in the factory through accurate asset and people tracking.</p>
<p dir="ltr"> </p>
<p dir="ltr"><img data-fileentryid="164474" src="https://nextome.com/documents/portlet_file_entry/20125/Industry-4.0--transform-your-factory-with-Nextome-RTLS.png/7adc5ee7-a855-9234-bfa4-03eb6f435e83" /></p>
<p> </p>
<h1>Cut costs</h1>
<p dir="ltr">Find inefficiencies in production processes by tracking assets and people, and improve process quality and efficiency. With Nextome, you can cut maintenance and labor costs, save resources by reducing waste, and l<strong>ower machine downtime by identifying problems immediately</strong>.</p>
<p dir="ltr">This is what we did, for example, with <strong>FCA/Stellantis</strong> in the Mirafiori plant, in which we produced a <strong>savings of $500 for every minute of downtime saved</strong>. <strong><a href="https://nextome.com/w/fca-case-study-1">Read our case study</a></strong></p>
<p dir="ltr"> </p>
<h1>Improve efficiency and automate inventories</h1>
<p dir="ltr">With Nextome RTLS, you can accelerate and streamline processes by knowing the exact location of people and assets in real-time and <strong>performing automated inventories</strong>, with the ability to detect misplaced products. For instance, you can quickly locate your assets and use data to monitor their usage to effectively manage and optimize resources. Also, it optimizes routes within the plant and helps <strong>solve any bottlenecks</strong> due to the accumulation of unfinished products, all digitally, <strong>without needing any paper</strong>.</p>
<p dir="ltr">Just as we did for a large distribution client, <strong>thanks to a tablet mounted on board the forklift</strong>, it is possible to guide the operator by providing directions on a map according to the goods to be picked and deposited. This solution brings benefits from a resource utilization point of view and increases operator safety.</p>
<p dir="ltr"> </p>
<h1>Workforce management</h1>
<p dir="ltr"><strong>Every year 265 million work hours are lost </strong>due to organizational inefficiency. One of the plant's most significant and time-consuming problems is tracking the right employee. With Nextome's RTLS solution, this is quick and easy with real-time people tracking: this also makes it possible to <strong>quickly assign tasks to the employee closest to where the action is needed</strong>. Another benefit of our solution is to optimize rostering and workflows, thanks to <strong>timely data analysis </strong>and tracking of people and assets.</p>
<p dir="ltr"> </p>
<h1>Employee safety</h1>
<p dir="ltr">Nextome RTLS <strong>improves response time to workplace incidents</strong>. Sensors can detect falls, impacts, or conditions such as shock, temperature, and humidity. With geofencing, you can monitor <strong>access to specific plant areas and receive automatic alerts</strong>.</p>
<p dir="ltr"> </p>
<p dir="ltr"><b><a href="https://nextome.com/contact-us">Get in touch with an expert</a></b></p>Nextome Admin2023-03-14T14:54:00ZImprove safety and optimize the quality of your hospital experience with RTLSNextome Adminhttps://nextome.com/c/blogs/find_entry?p_l_id=101&entryId=1628952023-08-31T08:23:15Z2023-01-19T17:58:00Z<p dir="ltr">Real-time tracking provides the location of people and objects within an area. This technology can be instrumental in increasing the safety of healthcare environments, such as hospitals, which have been under pressure recently, including the pandemic. </p>
<p dir="ltr">The quality of hospital service is now a critical factor in the lives of citizens and can improve by particular actions:</p>
<ul>
<li>improve the <strong>patient experience</strong>;</li>
<li>optimize <strong>supply chain management</strong>, <strong>workflows and time</strong>;</li>
<li>improve<strong> patient and worker safety</strong>.</li>
</ul>
<p dir="ltr">These needs are also evidenced by <strong>market numbers and increasing demand for these services</strong>. Indeed, the RTLS in Healthcare market is expected to grow from 1.4 billion USD in 2020 to 3.9 billion USD in 2025, with a CAGR of 23%, according to Markets and Markets report.</p>
<p dir="ltr">Here are some examples of how Nextome real-time location system can help optimize the supply chain in healthcare, by enhancing visibility, collecting and providing data and visualizing its dynamics in real time.</p>
<p dir="ltr"> </p>
<p><img data-fileentryid="163547" src="https://nextome.com/documents/portlet_file_entry/20125/blog-nextome-safety-hospital.jpg/b6f9c5a3-6fc1-012e-8fb7-21c1bb58915a" style="height: auto; width: 752.664px; display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="752.6640625" /></p>
<h1>Guide patients through the facility, monitor flows and reduce congestion</h1>
<p>Healthcare facilities can be very chaotic. Having control over the flow of people, knowing, for example, how many are in a given area of the hospital, as well as <strong>monitoring their routes</strong>, increases safety and promotes people management and thus becomes a vital tool for improving the experience through planning based on quantitative data.</p>
<p dir="ltr">In addition, by providing a 2D/3D indoor map of the hospital, <strong>patients can reach the desired location more quickly</strong>, improving their overall experience, reducing cognitive load, and further optimizing space occupancy.</p>
<p dir="ltr">Thanks to <strong>geofencing</strong>, you can send notification or alerts when a patient, worker or asset enter or leave an area, or trigger location-based automations.</p>
<p dir="ltr"><a href="https://nextome.com/w/cro-case-study-2">Read our case study</a> to discover how we helped CRO in Aviano <strong>save 500 hours per week leveraging on our solution</strong>.</p>
<p dir="ltr"> </p>
<h1>Optimizing bed occupancy</h1>
<p dir="ltr">With Nextome RTLS, you can locate patients in real-time, <strong>optimizing space occupancy</strong> and the time required for doctors and nurses to accomplish their tasks. For example, during some peaks, such as the seasonal flu season, it is possible to manage beds accurately, knowing when they are vacated and preparing them for the following patients. </p>
<p dir="ltr"> </p>
<h1><img data-fileentryid="163326" src="https://nextome.com/documents/portlet_file_entry/20125/case-studies-nextome-rekeep-hospital-blog-copia.jpg/9a13c07e-16ae-4c44-5d1e-2f72ce937110" style="height: auto; width: 408px; display: inline-block; float: right; margin-left: 1.2rem;" width="408" />Improving safety by reducing the risk of infection</h1>
<p>In an environment such as a hospital, it is easy for infections to spread. Prevention is fundamental. Thanks to Nextome RTLS, <strong>tracking the path of patients with a particular disease</strong> in real-time is possible so that workers can be notified to take appropriate precautions. Or, you can <strong>track the path of work tools</strong> and verify that they have gone through all the needed cleaning steps. Also, you can check workers' use of soap dispensers to ensure they have sanitized themselves before and after interacting with patients.</p>
<p><a href="https://nextome.com/w/matrics-case-study">See how we improved safety</a> in Salvator Mundi International Hospital (SMIH) in Rome and “Ospedale Santa Maria della Scaletta” in Imola.</p>
<p> </p>
<h1>Reduce the loss of tools</h1>
<p>The loss of working tools can affect the health of patients and the operating costs of an health facility. This occurrence can lead to failure to deliver services properly and the need to rent or purchase new instruments, burdening the hospital's finances. <strong>With a simple sticker placed on the devices</strong>, Nextome can track their location in real time, reducing the risk of loss and costs and giving facilities total control over their equipment.</p>
<p> </p>
<h1>Responding immediately to emergencies</h1>
<p dir="ltr">Nextome RTLS can <strong>facilitate and speed up the response to emergencies</strong>, such as an assault received by a caregiver in a psychiatric ward. Thanks to a "panic button" installed on a wristband, Nextome can send an alert with the emergency's precise location, improving response time.</p>
<p dir="ltr"> </p>
<h1>Bring real-time location system to your hospital</h1>
<p dir="ltr">Nextome is an easy <strong>to implement and scalable real-time</strong> location system based on Bluetooth® Low-Energy. Get in touch with an expert to discover how you can improve care level and create a safer environment in your hospital or healthcare facility.</p>
<p dir="ltr"> </p>
<p dir="ltr"><b><a href="https://nextome.com/contact-us">Get in touch with an expert</a></b></p>Nextome Admin2023-01-19T17:58:00ZWorkshop Industrial IoTNextome Adminhttps://nextome.com/c/blogs/find_entry?p_l_id=101&entryId=1620072023-01-24T16:22:16Z2022-12-21T13:23:00Z<p>Nextome as partner of Osservatori IoT by Politecnico di Milano was present at the <a href="https://www.osservatori.net/it/ricerche/osservatori-attivi/internet-of-things">workshop Industrial IoT</a> hosted in Kilometro Rosso district.</p>
<p>The workshop has the main objective of analyzing the application scenario of the Industrial IoT (IIoT) in Italy, through an ad hoc survey carried out by Politecnico di Milano and aimed at large companies and SMEs, and abroad, analyzing the main current trends and emerging business models.</p>
<p>It was an excellent opportunity for discussion with all the partners to start collaborations.<br />
</p>
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</p>Nextome Admin2022-12-21T13:23:00ZIMTS 2022Nextome Adminhttps://nextome.com/c/blogs/find_entry?p_l_id=101&entryId=1594682023-01-24T16:35:43Z2022-10-05T15:04:00Z<p>A very successful IMTS - International Manufacturing Technology Show 2022 is over.<br />
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If you missed the chance to stop by our booth just contact us to get more information or to schedule a demo of our new AoA asset tracking solution which provides sub meter accuracy in every context with all the simplicity and cost effectiveness of the BLE.<br />
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Thank you! to all our customers and visitors taking the chance to visit our booth. And since after the show is in fact before the show we’re looking forward to IMTS 2024.<br />
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See you in 2024 in Chicago again!</p>
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</p>Nextome Admin2022-10-05T15:04:00ZSmart Building and Smart City: 11 startups that are changing cities and buildingsNextome Adminhttps://nextome.com/c/blogs/find_entry?p_l_id=101&entryId=1480832023-01-24T16:42:41Z2022-07-01T17:33:00Z<p>The innovation frontier of the Smart City and the Smart Building is rapidly evolving, with more and more startups finding important business opportunities in these markets. In fact, both in the Italian context and in the international panorama, the adoption of digital technologies capable of reducing building consumption and polluting emissions, improving the mobility of citizens and making buildings and cities safer and more comfortable places is looking with increasing interest. .</p>
<p>The Internet of Things Observatory of the Politecnico di Milano, in collaboration with the Startup Intelligence Observatory, surveyed and analyzed the international startups operating in the Smart Building and Smart City areas. The subject of the analysis was 307 Italian and international startups active in the two areas. Of these, 212 have received funding in the last 3 years, raising a total of 8.5 billion dollars, with an average of around 39.9 million dollars per startup.</p>
<p>The results of the research were presented by Giulio Salvadori, Elisa Vannini and Roberta Vadruccio respectively Director, Researcher and Analyst of the Internet of Things Observatory, on the occasion of a dedicated Workshop within the Startup Intelligence Observatory. The meeting hosted the pitches of eleven startups, who presented their innovations in front of an audience of over 130 Managers from the Partner and Sponsor companies of the two Observatories.</p>
<p>The startups have explored the Smart City area with solutions for monitoring and managing the elements of a city (for example means for public transport, public lighting, parking lots) and the surrounding environment (for example rivers, woods, mountains) to improve livability, sustainability and competitiveness; but also for the Smart Building area, as regards the automatic management of building systems and systems (for example those for lighting and air conditioning) for energy saving, comfort, safety of the building and people inside.</p>
<p>For the Smart Building area, they presented six startups:</p>
<p>–Enerbrain, presented by Co-Founder and CEO Giuseppe Giordano, allows the remote management of heating, cooling and ventilation systems via the Cloud, guaranteeing results in terms of energy savings, improvement of internal environmental comfort and reduction of CO2 and carbon footprint.</p>
<p>–Isaac, specialized in the development of intelligent solutions for seismic protection and structural monitoring, has patented I-Pro 1, the first self-adaptive, plug and play and one-size-fits-all technology for seismic protection, applicable to existing buildings, as told by Giovanni Rebecchi, Sales technical manager.</p>
<p>- Hive Power, a Swiss startup presented by Co-Founder and CEO Gianluca Corbellini, offers software solutions to all players in the energy value chain, from wholesalers, distributors and aggregators of flexible assets (such as batteries, charging stations , and heat pumps), to optimize supply chain management and increase flexibility, according to multiple business models.</p>
<p>–Wattsdat has developed a Cloud platform that models and manages complex energy systems. As told by the Founder and Chairman Giulio Troncarelli, the platform allows you to view and monitor objects, technologies, consumption, production and prices to quantitatively and continuously evaluate both the cash flow and the way in which energy is used.</p>
<p>- UpSens, presented by the CEO and CO-founder Ketty Paller, develops and produces connected multi-sensor devices (IoT) aimed at developing applications to promote and enable environmental monitoring inside buildings, proposing an offer mainly of the Business type to Business.</p>
<p>–Finally, Nextome, active in the field of positioning and indoor navigation, provides tools to manage infrastructures and analyze data in real time. As told by Fabio Ostuni, Business Developer, the startup has patented a technology that stands out for its high precision, excellent value for money and an easy installation approach.<br />
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<a href="https://www.economyup.it/innovazione/smart-building-e-smart-city-ecco-11-startup-che-stanno-cambiando-citta-ed-edifici/">Full report</a></p>
<p> </p>Nextome Admin2022-07-01T17:33:00ZTOP of the PID - Nextome wins 1st PrizeNextome Adminhttps://nextome.com/c/blogs/find_entry?p_l_id=101&entryId=940722023-01-24T16:49:01Z2021-08-17T17:38:00Z<p>The protagonists are the companies that in this pandemic year, with the support of the PID, PID – Punto Impresa Digitale of the Chambers of Commerce, have been able to develop digital transformation projects. The goal of the 2021 edition is to identify innovative projects that can help companies in the post-pandemic economic recovery, favoring the digital and ecological transition.</p>
<p>Nextome was chosen by the jury among 11 finalists (42 participants) – a special thanks to the Punto Impresa Digitale – Bari of the Bari Chamber of Commerce, for following the entire application process.</p>
<p>Press release:<br />
<a href="https://bari.repubblica.it/cronaca/2021/06/22/news/sensori_per_distanze_covid_azienda_barese_vince_premio-307178213/" target="_blank">Repubblica.it</a><br />
<a href="https://www.ge.camcom.gov.it/it/elementi-homepage/notizie/premio-mirabilia-top-of-the-pid-2021-con-edizione-mirabilia" target="_blank">Chamber of Commerce of Genoa</a></p>Nextome Admin2021-08-17T17:38:00ZTelemachus pilot trial is ongoingNextome Adminhttps://nextome.com/c/blogs/find_entry?p_l_id=101&entryId=941012022-08-25T08:33:27Z2021-05-09T17:40:00Z<p>We are currently testing the system – developed thanks to the co-financing from European Space Agency – ESA – using the mobile App and the bracelet with doctors and patients within the ASLBari ecosystem and inside the COVID unit at Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria “Ospedali Riuniti” di Foggia.</p>
<p>In the meantime, we are collecting data for epidemiological and predictive analyses that will be performed by IRCCS Instituto Nazionale Malattie Infettive “L. Spallanzani”.</p>
<p>In these days we also achieved a new milestone by publishing <a href="https://telemachus.eu/" target="_blank">https://telemachus.eu/</a> the official web page with more information about the status of the pilot trial, allowing the collection of feedbacks from early users, and provide more useful information about Telemachus.</p>
<p>More details about the status of the project and future applications will be released soon!<br />
Official web page by ESA: <a href="https://business.esa.int/projects/telemachus" target="_blank">https://business.esa.int/projects/telemachus</a></p>Nextome Admin2021-05-09T17:40:00ZNew Mobile SDK is coming!Nextome Adminhttps://nextome.com/c/blogs/find_entry?p_l_id=101&entryId=1003442022-05-07T10:26:50Z2020-12-19T11:23:00Z<p>A new more powerful, optimized, native kotlin/swift Nextome SDK!</p>
<p>We present the major features:</p>
<ul>
<li>Native language library (iOS and Andriod);</li>
<li>More efficiency in terms of performance and hardware use;</li>
<li>Modular approach:</li>
<li>New localization engine</li>
<li>Position log system</li>
<li>Seamless Indoor / Outdoor</li>
<li>For iOS: Cocoapod System Ready: ability to constantly and easily download new versions, thanks to our Pod repo;</li>
<li>Leverage and expose LiveData, compatible with Google’s recommended approach to making SDK components lifecycle aware;</li>
<li>Available in two operating modes: Foreground (localization while the user is using the app) and Background (localization in the background while the phone has the screen off or another app is in use);</li>
<li>Optimized for energy saving in background mode;</li>
<li>Ease of extension and customization;</li>
<li>Does not depend on Google Play Services (fully compatible with smartphones on the market without Play Services);</li>
<li>Available as a gradle dependency, it is possible to add the SDK to an existing project with a single line of code;</li>
<li>For Android: Sample App written in Kotlin, the official language adopted by Android since 2019;</li>
</ul>
<p>New map view component:<br />
In conjunction with the SDK, a pre-filled flutter module is also provided that will allow the display of the user’s position on the map, cross-platform ready Android / iOS</p>
<p>Feature List:</p>
<ul>
<li>Support for tiles, so that for large maps only the part visible on the screen is generated and there are no performance drops;</li>
<li>Compatible with both Android and iOS with the same codebase;</li>
<li>Possibility on request to provide source code for map customization;</li>
<li>Easy integration;</li>
<li>New design;</li>
<li>New route navigation system and map switch;</li>
<li>More reactive user Position;</li>
<li>Customizable POIs.</li>
</ul>
<p>The current SDK will still be active throughout 2021, but technical support will cease from 01.01.2021, to request more information or to carry out a free test.</p>Nextome Admin2020-12-19T11:23:00ZTelemachus project co-funded by ESA to fight the Covid-19 pandemicNextome Adminhttps://nextome.com/c/blogs/find_entry?p_l_id=101&entryId=1003122022-05-07T10:22:29Z2020-09-14T10:21:00Z<p>The project is co-funded by <a href="https://www.esa.int/" target="_blank">European Space Agency – ESA</a> with the objective to take actions against the COVID19 Outbreak.</p>
<p>This has been an incredible journey, months of preparation, endless working hours just to get things started, and it’s so exciting to see all the road ahead!<br />
We are also very proud to be leading the consortium developing the project: <a href="https://g-nous.com/" target="_blank">g-nous</a>, <a href="https://aulab.it/" target="_blank">Aulab</a>, Nextome, <a href="https://www.bionitlabs.com/it/" target="_blank">BionIT Labs</a>, <a href="http://www.sensorid.it/" target="_blank">Sensor ID Srl</a>, <a href="https://sanilabplus.it/" target="_blank">Sanilab Plus</a>, <a href="https://www.inmi.it/" target="_blank">National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) Lazzaro Spallanzani</a>, <a href="https://www.sanita.puglia.it/web/asl-bari" target="_blank">ASL Bari</a>, <a href="https://www.sanita.puglia.it/web/ospedaliriunitifoggia" target="_blank">Policlinico Riuniti di Foggia</a> and <a href="http://www.poliba.it/" target="_blank">Politecnico di Bari</a>.</p>
<p>We’ll share more details in the following days!</p>
<p>Press release: <a href="https://www.lagazzettadelmezzogiorno.it/news/home/1241629/una-app-e-un-braccialetto-per-monitorare-pazienti-covid.html" target="_blank">La Gazzetta del Mezzogiorno</a> – <a href="https://polibachronicle.poliba.it/le-tecnologie-spaziali-contro-il-covid-19-dalla-puglia-il-progetto-di-telemedicina-telemachus/" target="_blank">Politecnico di Bari</a></p>Nextome Admin2020-09-14T10:21:00ZTechnavio mentions Nextome's technology in the market research report 2020-2024Nextome Adminhttps://nextome.com/c/blogs/find_entry?p_l_id=101&entryId=1002792022-05-07T10:39:34Z2020-08-24T10:19:00Z<p>“Technavio has been monitoring the indoor positioning and indoor navigation market and it is poised to grow by USD 15.78 bn during 2020-2024, progressing at a CAGR of about 33% during the forecast period. The report offers an up-to-date analysis regarding the current market scenario, latest trends and drivers, and the overall market environment.<br />
The market is fragmented, and the degree of fragmentation will accelerate during the forecast period. Alphabet Inc., Apple Inc., Broadcom Inc., Cisco Systems Inc., HERE Technologies, Microsoft Corp., Nextome Srl, Qualcomm Inc., Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd., and Senion AB, are some of the major market participants. To make the most of the opportunities, market vendors should focus more on the growth prospects in the fast-growing segments, while maintaining their positions in the slow-growing segments.”</p>
<p>To learn more about the global trends impacting the future indoor positioning market, <a href="https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20200709005443/en/Indoor-Positioning-Indoor-Navigation-IPIN-Market-2020-2024" target="_blank">download the full report</a>.</p>Nextome Admin2020-08-24T10:19:00ZNXTracker received an investment by Sustainable Growth Fund - MiSENextome Adminhttps://nextome.com/c/blogs/find_entry?p_l_id=101&entryId=1000122022-05-07T10:18:43Z2020-07-31T10:17:00Z<p>We are happy to announce that the due diligence phase has ended successfully with the granting of 1.4M € of investmentst to bring the project into the industrialization phase.</p>
<p>The NXTracker solution aims to improve the efficiency of the entire building, improving user comfort and optimizing the performance of the systems according to the people present and their flows inside the building. This solution is ideal for the retrofit of management of existing buildings by companies operating in the Facility Management sector to reduce management costs, reduce energy consumption, improve quality of life, improve safety, simplify maintenance. In fact, NXTracker provides a non-invasive solution in the intelligent management of complex structures, consisting of innovative RTLS systems for indoor tracking and Data Analytics software tools and support for decisions that take advantage of ML and AI techniques. The entire system is characterized by simplicity and speed of installation, possibility of application in existing and already inhabited and operational buildings (retrofits), maximum flexibility and high scalability.</p>
<p>The start of the project is expected in the coming months, updates on the progress of work will be communicated on the official channels of the companies involved.</p>Nextome Admin2020-07-31T10:17:00Z