Question 1

What types of assets can be tracked with IoT?

Accepted Answer

IoT tracking works for vehicles (trucks, trailers, construction equipment), containers and pallets in logistics, high-value tools and equipment, medical devices in hospitals, rental equipment (generators, scaffolding, machinery), IT assets (laptops, servers), and even documents or packages. GPS trackers for outdoor assets, BLE beacons for indoor tracking, and RFID tags for inventory management provide comprehensive visibility.

Question 2

How does IoT prevent equipment theft and loss?

Accepted Answer

GPS trackers provide real-time location alerts when assets leave designated zones (geofencing). Motion sensors detect unauthorized movement after hours. Tamper alerts notify if trackers are removed. In theft situations, GPS enables recovery by law enforcement. Construction companies report 60-80% reduction in equipment theft after implementing IoT tracking. Hidden tracker placement and long battery life (1-5 years) maximize effectiveness.

Question 3

What is the difference between GPS, RFID, and BLE for asset tracking?

Accepted Answer

GPS provides global outdoor positioning (accuracy 5-10m), ideal for vehicles and mobile equipment, with cellular connectivity for real-time updates. RFID requires reader proximity (1-100m range) for batch scanning, perfect for inventory management and warehouse operations. BLE beacons offer indoor positioning (accuracy 1-5m) using existing smartphone infrastructure or fixed gateways, optimal for tracking assets within buildings. Cloud Studio integrates all three technologies.

Question 4

How long do IoT asset tracking batteries last?

Accepted Answer

Battery life depends on update frequency and connectivity. GPS trackers with daily updates last 3-5 years. Real-time tracking (every 5-15 minutes) reduces life to 6-12 months. BLE beacons broadcasting every second last 2-4 years on coin cell batteries. Passive RFID tags require no battery. Rechargeable GPS units for vehicles connect to vehicle power. Solar-powered trackers for outdoor equipment can operate indefinitely.

Question 5

Can IoT track assets indoors where GPS doesn't work?

Accepted Answer

Yes. BLE beacons attached to assets communicate with fixed gateways or smartphones to determine indoor location. WiFi triangulation uses existing WiFi infrastructure for positioning. UWB (Ultra-Wideband) provides centimeter-level accuracy for high-precision applications. RFID portals at doorways track assets entering/exiting zones. Cloud Studio's indoor positioning achieves 1-3m accuracy in warehouses, hospitals, and office buildings without GPS.

Question 6

What ROI can companies expect from IoT asset tracking?

Accepted Answer

ROI sources include: 60-80% reduction in theft and loss, 20-30% improvement in asset utilization (reducing need to purchase/rent duplicates), 30-50% reduction in time spent searching for equipment, elimination of manual inventory counts (saving 10-20 hours per week), reduced insurance premiums through theft prevention. Rental companies improve billing accuracy, capturing 95-98% of rental revenue vs 70-80% with manual tracking. Most operations achieve ROI within 6-12 months.

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