- In January 2025, Google partnered with Walmart to integrate real-time in-store navigation using IoT-enabled devices. This collaboration leverages Google’s indoor location technology to enhance customer shopping experiences and streamline store navigation via a smartphone app. The initiative aims to improve retail sector engagement and operational efficiency, driving the adoption of indoor location-based services in large retail environments. By combining Google’s expertise in AI-driven mapping with Walmart’s retail infrastructure, the partnership seeks to redefine in-store convenience
- In August 2024, HID Global Corporation acquired Sewio Networks s.r.o., a provider of ultra-wideband (UWB) real-time location systems (RTLS). This acquisition enhances HID Global’s RTLS capabilities by integrating Sewio’s UWB technology, enabling precise tracking and management of assets and personnel in indoor environments, particularly in industrial and healthcare settings. The move strengthens HID Global’s portfolio, expanding its smart factory automation solutions for automotive and manufacturing industries
- In February 2023, Radisys Corporation launched Radisys ReachPoint, a smart network-based geolocation platform designed for precise indoor navigation without relying on GPS. The solution utilizes data from cell towers and Wi-Fi nodes to facilitate seamless movement in complex indoor environments like office buildings, airports, and shopping malls. ReachPoint enhances operational efficiency and user experience, catering to enterprises seeking robust indoor location services in regions with limited GPS connectivity. The platform also supports asset tracking and security monitoring, optimizing business operations
- In December 2022, Inpixon, an indoor intelligence company, partnered with Schauenburg Systems, an OEM specializing in mine safety systems, to promote real-time location technologies for mining companies in South Africa. This collaboration integrates Inpixon’s nanoLOC chips to enhance worker safety through collision avoidance and proximity awareness. The partnership strengthens Inpixon’s presence in the mining industry’s indoor location market, supporting digital transformation and automation in mine safety
- In July 2022, Esri introduced ArcGIS IPS, an indoor positioning system designed to improve facility wayfinding. This solution enables organizations to implement indoor location services across campuses and buildings, enhancing navigation for maintenance workers and visitors. ArcGIS IPS supports precise location identification within structures, optimizing operational efficiency in corporate, retail, and educational environments. The system integrates seamlessly with Esri’s existing GIS tools, providing advanced mapping and spatial analysis capabilities
