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When an Emergency Occurs: The Need for Accurate, Immediate Communication
In a crisis, constant communication is a key factor in quickly and effectively resolving the issue. But during these tense moments, communication can become the furthest thing from the mind. Creating a balance between jumping into action and taking the time to...
VIDEO: Event Day Is Here! How Stadiums Can Leverage Real-Time Technology for Actionable Insights
Event day is here! From the moment excited fans start to arrive to the minute the last employees leave, stadium operations teams are tasked with monitoring and interpreting mass volumes of data to maintain safety and security for their fans...
Storm Season: How To Streamline Data To Minimize City Disasters
In 2018, hurricanes and extreme weather rocked the latter half of the year, and 2019 is starting off with some bad weather of its own. The monster snowstorm, named “Gia” is set to hit from Colorado all the way to the East Coast, dumping snow and rain and causing...
Breaking Down Data Silos: Using Technology to Improve Data Collection and Company Communication
The Internet of Things (IoT) is a growing ecosystem with hundreds of new devices connecting daily. A recent report by Gartner estimates that by 2020 the number of connected things will reach 20.4 billion. The volume of information being ingested is growing...
Beyond Sports: How Pro-Venues Can Leverage Location Intelligence During Concerts
Today, pro-venues cater to more than just sporting events. These massive stadiums are designed to host a variety of other events during off seasons, ranging from rodeos, mud truck racing, circus shows and college graduations. One of the more common events that...
Exposed to the Elements: How Open-Air Pro Venues Can Prepare for Weather with Real-Time IoT Visualization
Open-air venues offer fans the special experience of enjoying a game while still experiencing the natural climate. During hot summer months, or crisp autumn nights, fans piling into the pro venue can make the most of great weather as they settle in for a game....
Stadium Safety: How Venues Can Leverage Real-Time Data Streams for Actionable Situational Awareness
It’s game day, and weather channels have reported a moderate chance of thunderstorms throughout the afternoon and early evening. The rainfall has caused a slowdown in traffic, bringing about significant congestion on the roads. In the distance there’s the familiar...
The ‘New Tobacco:’ An IoT Solution to Reduce Air Pollution
The Air We Breathe: Understanding Air Quality through IoT sensors On a global scale, all types of pollution have been a consistent talking point. Air pollution in particular is a pervasive problem that individuals and industries alike are seeking out sustainable...
Election Day Made Easy: How Location Intelligence Can Solve Pervasive Election Problems
In the wake of the 2018 midterm elections, multiple states across the country faced various issues, such as long lines, inadequate number of voting machines and even power outages. Just as in years prior, this election has called attention to cracks in the current...
Waste Management: Taking out the Trash Just Got Easier
From densely populated cities to smaller rural communities, waste management systems keep our homes and communities free from unwanted clutter. Yet, as the world’s population continues to grow, so does the amount of waste created. In an effort to improve...