- In April 2024, Zebra Technologies announced the enhancement of its MotionWorks Enterprise platform by integrating real-time indoor tracking capabilities for improved workforce efficiency and asset visibility. The update allows users in manufacturing, healthcare, and logistics sectors to leverage Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) and Ultra-Wideband (UWB) technologies for precise indoor positioning, streamlining operations and enhancing safety protocols across facilities. This development reinforces Zebra’s leadership in enterprise-level indoor navigation and RTLS (Real-Time Location Systems).
- In March 2024, Esri introduced Indoor Viewer 2.0, a significant update to its ArcGIS Indoors solution, enabling more interactive indoor mapping and real-time tracking in complex buildings such as airports, hospitals, and corporate campuses. This upgrade includes features like real-time wayfinding, emergency routing, and occupancy analytics, aimed at improving space management and operational efficiency. Esri's continual innovation supports growing demand in public infrastructure and smart building projects worldwide.
- In January 2024, Apple Inc. expanded its Indoor Maps service to include additional airports, malls, and transit hubs across Europe and Asia. These maps offer turn-by-turn indoor navigation for iOS users, leveraging Wi-Fi and Bluetooth beacons for real-time accuracy. Apple’s continued roll-out of indoor mapping through its native platforms reinforces its role in consumer-grade indoor positioning and contributes to the standardization of indoor navigation experiences.
- In December 2023, HERE Technologies partnered with Infsoft GmbH to integrate indoor positioning capabilities into HERE’s Location Services platform. The collaboration combines HERE’s mapping engine with Infsoft’s BLE beacon and sensor fusion technologies, providing customers with scalable indoor tracking solutions for logistics, airports, and industrial automation. This integration allows for seamless transitions between outdoor and indoor navigation—a critical need in large-scale enterprise environments.
