The Mr. Beacon Ambient IoT Podcast

Transforming Healthcare with Navenio's Indoor Location Technology

The Mr. Beacon Ambient IoT Podcast

Show Notes

Explore healthcare innovation with Navenio's COO and VP of Engineering, Bill Kloes and Sven Albrecht, on The Mr. Beacon Podcast. Learn how their infrastructure-free solutions, developed from Oxford University research, revolutionize indoor location tracking for patients, staff, and assets. Discover applications in the US and UK, business challenges addressed, and the advantages of mobile device strategies. Tune in for insights on the future of healthcare technology, improving efficiency, reducing costs, and enhancing patient care.

Sven’s Favorite Songs: “Instant Crush” by Daft Punk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1hA9vyUeKRs “That’s Mathematics!” by Tom Lehrer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EGB9CnF4qwQ “Pigs (Three Different Ones)” by Pink Floyd: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gOqblSqx_VI

Bill’s Favorite Songs: “Cats in the Cradle” by Harry Chapin: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=puJt66y0TBw “I’ll Stand by You” by The Pretenders: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SuWAGT9ZkYE “You Raise Me Up” by Josh Groban: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aJxrX42WcjQ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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