December 2017 – Penguin Location Services announced full integration of its indoor wayfinding solution with the Cisco CMX APIs, marking a significant advancement in Wi-Fi-based positioning technology. Cisco’s Wi-Fi CMX platform can now be leveraged to provide comprehensive indoor positioning solutions under dense Cisco Wi-Fi deployment environments, creating powerful location-based analytics capabilities for enterprise venues.
“Unleashing the true power of CMX platform solutions requires an additional layer of customization and integration which Penguin provides,” commented Dr. Smadi, the head of the regional R&D Lab. Penguin Location Services supports the delivery of effective RTLS use cases and comprehensive analytics data to ensure a healthy ROI on Cisco CMX investment and maximize the value of existing Wi-Fi infrastructure.
Strategic Partnership for Enhanced Location Services
In recognition of the added-value that Penguin brings to the Cisco CMX solution, both companies are actively discussing joint go-to-market plans and collaborative activities. This strategic partnership combines Penguin’s indoor positioning expertise with Cisco’s enterprise networking leadership to deliver comprehensive Wi-Fi location analytics solutions.
The Power of CMX Cloud and Location-Based Services
The ability of Penguin indoor positioning technology to interoperate with various IT platforms and suppliers is a key differentiator attributed to our multi-technology, vendor-neutral, and opportunistic approach. This ensures seamless integration with CMX cloud solutions and significantly enhances the capabilities of location-based services within the wireless network infrastructure.
Enhancing Connectivity with Cisco Mobility Services Engine
Penguin’s indoor positioning solution also complements the CISCO Mobility Services Engine, providing robust location-based analytics and precise positioning capabilities. By leveraging CMX Connect, users can easily save content and access critical analytics data to improve operational efficiency across their enterprise wireless network.
Conclusion: Transforming Wi-Fi Networks into Location Intelligence Platforms
The Cisco CMX integration with Penguin indoor positioning technology represents a significant advancement in enterprise location services. By combining Cisco’s networking expertise with Penguin’s positioning innovation, organizations can transform their existing Wi-Fi infrastructure into powerful location intelligence platforms.
This strategic integration enables enterprises to maximize their CMX platform investment while delivering advanced indoor positioning capabilities that drive operational efficiency, enhance customer experiences, and provide competitive advantages in today’s location-aware business environment.
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