Internal Maps: 5 Crucial Questions to Consider Before Implementing
Os indoor maps have become increasingly essential in various contexts, from hospitals to large commercial complexes.
Before embarking on this journey, however, it is essential to do some strategic reflection to ensure that the implementation is successful. In addition to meeting the specific needs of your environment.
So here are five important questions to consider:
1. What Problems Do Internal Maps Solve?
First of all, it is crucial to identify the specific problems that indoor maps will solve in your business.
Are they only needed for orientation in the space, or do you intend to integrate other services such as room reservations, asset location, people monitoring, heat maps, store mode, management map, gamification...?
Assessing needs and expectations is essential to choosing the most appropriate solution.
2. What Level of Accuracy Is Required for Indoor Maps?
Depending on the environment and specific needs, it may be crucial to have highly accurate indoor maps updated in real time.
In hospital environments, for example, where speed in locating emergency rooms or medical equipment can be vital, the accuracy of maps is essential.
Therefore, it is important to consider whether your chosen mapping solution is capable of providing the accuracy and up-to-dateness required for your specific use case.
3. Is the Integration of Internal and External Maps Necessary?
In some cases, it may be necessary to integrate indoor and outdoor maps, especially in extensive building complexes.
This is important to ensure a smooth transition between indoor and outdoor environments, especially on college campuses or multi-building hospitals.
Integrating indoor and outdoor maps can significantly improve user experience and make wayfinding easier.
4. Do you need Updates and Maintenance?
Dynamic buildings require internal maps that can be updated easily and quickly.
If your environment undergoes frequent changes in the layout of spaces, it is essential to choose a mapping solution that allows constant updating of maps without major costs or complications.
On the Zapt platform, updating and maintaining indoor maps can be done in an easy and practical way, without the need to use our team in the process. But if necessary, the team is also available to help.
Furthermore, printed maps, for example, are a high-cost solution. Since any change in space implies another wave of impressions. In addition to being unsustainable, due to the high production of printed paper.
5. Accessibility and Usage Platforms?
Finally, it's important to consider how users will access indoor maps.
Some prefer to plan ahead and access indoor maps through websites or apps. While others may need instant on-site access.
Ensuring that maps are accessible across multiple platforms and devices is essential to meeting all user needs.
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the implementation of indoor maps can bring numerous benefits to various institutions and companies.
But it is essential to carry out a careful analysis of needs and expectations before starting the process.
By considering these five key questions, you will be better prepared to choose the indoor mapping solution that best suits your environment. And thus, guarantee a positive experience for users.
Do you want help answering these questions and knowing which solutions will improve your business? Then get in touch by email: contato@zapt.tech
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