Asset Trackingwith Aruba Meridian
Jens Flügel, Aruba, a Hewlett Packard Enterprise company
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10-20% of a hospital’s inventory goes missing yearly
One hospital estimated $70K in yearly cost just for IV pumps
Intl airport cut response time for wheelchair requests by over 50%
Customers’ ConcernsMisplaced, lost, stolen or unused items
impacting the bottom-line
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RETAILCustomer Service
Equipment and Goods Tracking
PAR Level Management
HEALTHCAREStaff Optimization
Asset Utilization
Maintenance and Compliance
Where Customers Need Help
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IT’S TIME TO CHANGE THE PERCEPTION OF ASSET TRACKING
Dedicated infrastructure
Too many options
Complicated SW / visibility tools
Leverage existing WLAN
Focus on physical assets
Easy to use mobile software
AFTERBEFORE
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THE ARUBA ASSET TRACKING SOLUTION
Expanding Ecosystem
Existing partners are signing up to support this new use case.New category of ecosystem partners are joining program.
New Aruba Tags and Configuration App
BLE-enabled tags easily installed and monitored with config app.
Integrated diagnostic tool enables location accuracy measurements.
Updates to Aruba Meridian SoftwareEnhanced AppMaker to easily
create asset tracking apps for iOS / Android.
Updated mobile SDK and cloud services API for the ecosystem.
Advancements to ArubaOS, Aruba APsOver 1 million BLE-enabled APs
acting as network for Aruba Tags.Provides more value for existing wireless and planned upgrades.
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Asset Tracking Visibility
Visual Map of where items are
Quick search for single or
group ofassets
Easy to setup by staff or third party
Map scales to physical location
Runs on off-the-shelf mobile devices
Meridian AppMaker
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THE TARGET FOR ARUBA ASSET TAGS
Carts
UltrasoundMachines Heart Rate
MonitorsPallet Jacks
IV PumpsChairs Beds Ventilators
DialysisPallets of
Goods Carts
PeopleLoose Retail
Goods
MobileDevices
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Aruba Tags Aruba APs & Sensors Cloud Service &
Mobile SDK
GENERATING VALUE FOR OUR ECOSYSTEM
Specialized infrastructure and tags(GPS, UWB, IR, Barcode, NFC, RFID, Ultrasound)
deliver latency of a few seconds and accuracy within inches
Inventory management
App Developers
Technology Partners
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The Aruba Tag
Multiple attachment options Designed for stringent
requirements, including healthcare
Two year battery life
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BLE-Enabled
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The Aruba Tag Configuration App
Build Label forlike assets tocreate groups
Add photo, asset name, optional ID
Tags can be quickly set up
Changes are performed near assets
All data sent to cloud database
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Indoor NavigationHow it works
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Asset TrackingHow it works
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Asset Tracking - Pre-requisites Aruba BLE enabled AP infrastructure
Indoor APs: 203R, 207, 300, 303H, 310, 320, 330
series with integrated BLE radio210, 220, 203H series installed with an
Aruba USB BeaconOutdoor APs:
360 series with an integrated BLE radio
Software Version:ArubaOS: 6.5.2, 8.2.x or higherAruba Instant: 6.5.2 or higher
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Asset Tracking - Pricing and Quoting
How do I quote Meridian for new customers? (3 min guide)
– https://meridiandemo.typeform.com/to/vCzitT
Meridian Pricing, Quoting and Renewals
– https://afp.arubanetworks.com/afp/index.php/Meridian_Pricing,_Quoting_and_Renewals
Part Number DescriptionJZ091AAE Aruba Meridian Maps 1yr E-STUJZ093AAE Aruba Meridian Asset Tracking 1yr E-STU
Part Number DescriptionJX987A Aruba AT-BT10-50 BLE 50pk Asset Track Beacons
For every10000 m²
Depending on number of assets
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Asset Tracking Update
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Control Tag Overviewhttp://docs.meridianapps.com/article/566-control-tags-improve-accuracyPurpose• Control Tags are used to improve location accuracy of assets being tracked in a given Meridian Location
Prerequisites• Meridian account with Asset Tracking and Control Tags enabled• Necessary Aruba WLAN infrastructure and density
Arubapedia for Partners: (https://afp.arubanetworks.com/afp/index.php/Asset_Tracking_with_Meridian:_Configuration_Steps)
What is it? How does it work?• A Control Tag is an Asset Tag that is stationary• Its location is manually indicated using the Aruba Tags app• The Meridian Editor uses known locations of a set of Control Tags to improve the accuracy of tracked
assets
Best Practices• Deploy two Control Tags for every one Aruba AP• Provide a distinctive, identical icon for all Control Tags
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Configuring a Control TagAruba Tags App
Scan and Add Place Actual Position
Control Tags are not shown in tag map view. Only visible in Analysis view.Note: Control Tag not
visible in Map viewAnalysis view
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Sample Results
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Tag BLE scanning replaces QR code scanning
1. Turn the Aruba Tag on
2. Place the Aruba Tag on the top front of the your device
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What‘s next …Planned for Q4'FY17
– Pre-defined per tag and per zone based analytics
– Zone-based notifications with entry and exit
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Resources
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Partner Resources @Arubapediahttps://afp.arubanetworks.com/afp/index.php/Category:Meridian
Meridian Pricing, Quoting and Renewals
– https://afp.arubanetworks.com/afp/index.php/Meridian_Pricing,_Quoting_and_Renewals
Asset Tracking with Meridian: Configuration Steps
– https://afp.arubanetworks.com/afp/index.php/Asset_Tracking_with_Meridian:_Configuration_Steps
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Meridian Platform Documentationhttp://docs.meridianapps.com/
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Asset Tracking Demo App
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Asset Tracking Demo App
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HPE Pointnext Children’s Hospital
• Equipment suppliers are onsite regularly to service our IV Pumps to maintain certification.
• The problem is that they are an expensive resource, and often spend up to six weeks onsite to service the pumps with four of those weeks spent trying to find the pumps.
• We cannot afford the time and expense to hand hold these engineers through our hospital with one of our facilities team.
• There has to be an easier way!!!
• Aruba Asset Tracking implemented over the newly installed infrastructure based on the Aruba 300-Series access points in the hospital.
• All IV Pumps now have an Aruba Asset tag attached using the Zip-Strap tag accessory.
• HPE Pointnext mobile app developed for the hospital.
• Aruba Meridian enabled for BluDot navigation.
• For security the engineer must login using Aruba Clearpass guest credentials.
• Using the mobile app the engineer can now easily locate all IV pumps onsite.
• Indoor navigation makes it easier for the new engineer to find his way through the building and not get lost.
• App restriction prevents any unauthorised use.
• Reports available showing how many devices are currently in a serviced state, and even better, find those which need to be serviced soon!
Challenges Solution Benefits
Asset Tracking Solution
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Asset Tracking App
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Asset Tracking AppAsset List
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Asset Tracking AppAsset Details
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Asset Tracking AppAsset Service History
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Asset Tracking AppReport History (PowerBI)
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Asset Tracking AppLocation Map
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Leverages existing Aruba WLANto enable asset tracking via Aruba Tags
Improves efficiency, customer experience and bottom line
Built-in flexibility allows for easy expansion or third-party integration
SUMMARY
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