Integration of context into apps is one of the key trends for 2014. How well contextual intelligence is integrated into the app experience, marks the difference between a good versus a great application. For an application, location is one of the most powerful triggers of action. Until now, the technologies available have suffered from three […]

The power of beacons lies in its ability to connect the real world, the brick-and-mortar world, with the virtual world with a level of granularity that hasn’t existed before.Though the first few beacon applications are largely related to retail, public spaces such as stadiums, theme parks, museums etc, are already tapping into beacon’s micro-location capabilities […]

The power of beacons lies in its ability to connect the real world, the brick-and-mortar world, with the virtual world with a level of granularity that hasn’t existed before.Though the first few beacon applications are largely related to retail, public spaces such as stadiums, theme parks, museums etc, are already tapping into beacon’s micro-location capabilities to deliver specifically […]

Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) beacons are providing new challenges for mobile app developers and businesses. Over the next couple of weeks, we’ll be taking a look at how various industry verticals such as retail, tourism, etc can use beacon technology to enhance visitor experiences. These tiny devices have been talked about so much that the […]

Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) beacons are providing new challenges for mobile app developers and businesses. Over the next couple of weeks, we’ll be taking a look at how various industry verticals such as retail, tourism, etc can use beacon technology to enhance customer experiences. These tiny devices have been talked about so much that the […]

Beacons, the low-powered transmitters equipped with Bluetooth Low Energy, that can be used to deliver proximity-based, context-aware messages are all set to revolutionize the way people interact with public spaces. These devices give brands an opportunity to interact with customers not only at a store level but also to target narrowly at an aisle or […]

With the rapid proliferation of online shopping and mobile purchase research, consumers today are more informed and less inclined to wait for assistance inside your brick and mortar store. This shift in customer experience has motivated retailers to adopt new solutions that supplement their in-store offerings. A number of retailers are looking to implement beacons […]