Designing an Effective Proximity Pilot
Practical guidance on designing an effective proximity pilot, covering objectives, dependencies, pilot evidence and ongoing ownership.
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Knowledge area
Deployment and Operations
From site survey and pilot to installation records, procurement, maintenance and the decision not to deploy.
16 published guidesEvidence, limitations and next steps
What this area covers
Site surveysPilot designInstallation recordsLong-term ownership
Recommended starting points
Begin with the core decisions.
These guides establish the practical foundations before you move into narrower comparisons and implementation details.
Cross-Technology Deployment Failures
Common deployment failures that affect Bluetooth, NFC, QR and indoor systems, with controls for planning, testing, ownership and maintenance.
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Deploying Without Stakeholder Buy-In
Practical guidance on deploying without stakeholder buy-in, covering selection, pilot evidence, ownership and ongoing operation.
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Defining Deployment Objectives
Practical guidance on defining deployment objectives, covering objectives, dependencies, pilot evidence and ongoing ownership.
Read guideDaily and Weekly Monitoring Routines
Practical guidance on daily and weekly monitoring routines, covering ownership, records, maintenance, handover and lifecycle decisions.
Read guideCost-Benefit Analysis for Proximity Technology
Plan cost-benefit analysis for proximity technology, including pilot, installation, integration, support and lifecycle costs.
Read guideAccess Control and Proximity Integration
Practical guidance on access control and proximity integration, covering selection, pilot evidence, ownership and ongoing operation.
Read guideAlternatives to Beacon-Based Proximity
Practical guidance on alternatives to beacon-based proximity, covering selection, pilot evidence, ownership and ongoing operation.
Read guideAs-Built Documentation
Practical guidance on as-built documentation, covering ownership, records, maintenance, handover and lifecycle decisions.
Read guideBeacon Hardware Selection and Supplier Due Diligence
Choose beacon hardware by environmental fit, configuration security, verified Bluetooth capability, support evidence and whole-life operational cost.
Read guideBeacon Operations and Maintenance Guide
Practical guidance on beacon operations and maintenance guide, covering ownership, records, maintenance, handover and lifecycle decisions.
Read guideBluetooth Beacon Deployment Guide
A practical Bluetooth beacon deployment guide from site survey and procurement through installation, testing and operational handover.
Read guideBudget and Scale Considerations
Plan budget and scale considerations, including pilot, installation, integration, support and lifecycle costs.
Read guideBuilding Internal Capability vs Using Integrators
Compare building internal capability and using integrators, focusing on venue fit, infrastructure, measured limits and operational effort.
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Choosing an IoT Integrator
How to assess an IoT integrator for proximity, indoor navigation and venue deployments.
Read guideConnecting Beacons to an Existing Mobile App
Add beacon interactions to an existing app through a controlled permission model, backend mapping, device test matrix and operational ownership.
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