GlobalReach Technology, the secure Wi-Fi solutions and services expert, has launched a new tool to help to manage safe social distancing as offices and venues reopen after lockdown.

Crowd Insights uses existing public Wi-Fi networks to collect anonymous location, volume and movement data, even without user authentication. Pre-set limits identify crowding, triggering alerts to help the venue proactively manage social distancing and keep customers and staff safe.

GlobalReach Crowd Insights uses data from devices and other wearables to monitor, predict, alert and notify with real-time alerts when thresholds are breached. This helps to identify mass gatherings, traffic pinch points, queues and over-capacity that could risk public health; helping find ways to reduce crowding before it becomes a problem.

Offices can also use the tool to manage social distancing as workplaces reopen.

The tool provides proof that employers are taking steps to responsibly maintain staff and customer safety and meet government guidelines.

The Crowd Insights dashboard delivers alerts and real-time and historic reports. This information is also available on digital displays for citizens, customers, passengers and others to take action.

The information can provide a long-term understanding of volumes, dwell time and movement. It also supports security, safety and commercial planning. For instance, adding more transportation on a popular route, changing traffic flows in a shopping centre or opening times for a venue.

Commenting is Chris Bruce, managing director of GlobalReach Technology. “This is a valuable way to use existing public Wi-Fi networks to help proactively protect staff, customers and the public. Enabling them to reopen faster, start to trade and see revenue again.”

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