The professional, scientific, and technical services industry is a diverse and rapidly growing sector that includes businesses offering specialized services to clients in various fields. There are several uses for GAO’s Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) beacons and gateways in the professional, scientific, and technical services industry. Here are some specific examples of applying GAO’s BLE technology to the professional, scientific, and technical services industry:

• Asset Tracking- BLE beacons can be attached to equipment such as computers, laptops, tablets, and other assets to monitor their location and movement. This can help companies optimize their inventory management, reduce loss or theft, and enhance worker safety.
• Access Control- BLE gateways can be used to monitor and control access to secure areas, such as server rooms or laboratories. This can help ensure that only authorized personnel have access to sensitive areas.
• Environmental Monitoring- BLE beacons can be used to monitor environmental conditions in a facility, such as temperature, humidity, and pressure. This can help ensure a safe and comfortable working environment for employees and help businesses maintain optimal conditions for equipment or materials.
• Condition Monitoring- BLE beacons can be attached to equipment to monitor their condition and detect any anomalies or malfunctions. This can help companies detect potential issues before they become major problems and schedule preventive maintenance.
• Parking control- BLE gateways can be placed at the parking gates of the laboratories to monitor occupancy, entry, and exit vehicles, and ensure convenient parking for customers.
• Navigation- BLE beacons can be used to guide field workers to their job sites. Workers can use their smartphones to access real-time directions and updates on their work order status.