Location-aware wireless infrastructure
RTLS & Indoor Location Services
Real-Time Location Services (RTLS) and indoor positioning depend on wireless infrastructure that is designed and validated specifically for location accuracy — not just data coverage.
What it is
RTLS engagements design and implement wireless infrastructure that supports indoor positioning, asset tracking, staff location, and location-aware applications across BLE, Ultra-Wideband (UWB), Wi-Fi, and RFID technologies.
Location accuracy requires specific AP density, placement, and antenna characteristics that are different from a standard data-coverage design. Engagements account for those requirements up front.
Common use cases include asset and equipment tracking, staff duress and safety, patient and visitor flow, warehouse operations, retail analytics, and location-aware wayfinding.
How it works
- Step 01
Use Case Discovery
Define assets, actors, accuracy targets, applications, and integration requirements.
- Step 02
Technology Selection
Select the right mix of Wi-Fi RTLS, BLE, UWB, and RFID for the required accuracy and use cases.
- Step 03
Design and Placement
Design AP density, placement, and antennas specifically for location accuracy — not only data coverage.
- Step 04
Validation and Handoff
Validate location accuracy against use-case targets and hand off documentation to operations.
What we design and enable
RTLS & Indoor Positioning
Wi-Fi and multi-technology RTLS designs sized for the required accuracy and use cases.
Cisco Spaces Integration
Wireless designs and integration patterns that support Cisco Spaces location and analytics services.
BLE & Ultra-Wideband (UWB)
BLE beacon and UWB anchor designs for high-accuracy tracking and location workflows.
RFID Integration
Design guidance for RFID reader placement, coexistence, and integration with Wi-Fi and BLE.
Asset & Staff Tracking
Location designs for equipment, inventory, staff duress, and safety use cases.
Indoor Navigation & Analytics
Wayfinding and occupancy analytics enabled by location-aware wireless infrastructure.
Where location services deliver value
- Healthcare — asset tracking, staff duress, patient flow
- Warehousing — inventory and equipment location
- Manufacturing — tooling, WIP, and safety
- Retail — customer analytics and store operations
- Higher Education — wayfinding and space utilization
- Any environment requiring accurate indoor positioning
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Location services depend on high-quality RF design and post-deployment validation.