Gartner’s newly published Hype Cycle for Frontline Worker Technologies, 2025 confirms a major shift already underway in manufacturing, logistics, and healthcare operations. Among the most notable findings in the report is this: indoor location technology for people is expected to reach the Plateau of Productivity within the next two years.
This means the technology has matured to a point where enterprises are no longer just exploring it: they are implementing it at scale and seeing tangible results. For organizations that rely on frontline workers, this marks a critical moment. Investing in indoor location awareness tools today is not only a way to strengthen workplace safety but also a strategic step toward operational resilience and workforce empowerment.
While early adopters have already begun to realize the benefits, many companies are still navigating how to turn digital visibility into actionable improvements. That window is closing. Companies that act now will be better positioned to meet rising expectations for safety, agility, and performance.
Indoor Location Awareness Is Becoming a Business Imperative
In complex and dynamic environments, knowing where people are in real time can make a measurable difference in both safety outcomes and operational flow. Indoor location technology brings a new level of situational awareness that helps teams respond faster, work more efficiently, and stay protected throughout the day.
From supporting lone workers and managing shift changes to coordinating emergency evacuations, indoor location tools are now an essential part of modern frontline operations. As adoption grows, the focus has shifted from experimentation to practical application. Organizations are leveraging this technology not just for incident response, but also to uncover process inefficiencies, improve team coordination, and enable better decision-making on the ground.
At Litum, we specialize in building these capabilities for real-world operations, with the accuracy, scalability, and flexibility that critical environments demand.
What Litum Delivers
Litum’s Connected Worker solution is already supporting over 250,000 professionals across the globe. Our technology is built to enhance safety and productivity in environments such as manufacturing plants, warehouses, utility facilities, and healthcare institutions.
What sets Litum apart is the combination of proven technology, deep industry expertise, and a modular platform that scales with your needs. Key benefits include:
- Immediate awareness of proximity-based risks and safety events
- Faster response to duress incidents or fall detection scenarios
- Streamlined coordination during emergency evacuations
- Operational insights that help reduce bottlenecks and improve workflows
- Improved visibility into how teams interact with their environment
Our solutions use a hybrid infrastructure of ultra-wideband (UWB) and Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) for high-accuracy location awareness across complex indoor spaces. Whether your team operates in a single facility or across multiple sites, Litum provides the tools to connect and protect your workforce with confidence.
Why Timing Matters
The Gartner report makes it clear: indoor location for people is no longer an emerging trend. It is rapidly becoming a best practice. The organizations that are adopting it now are already seeing gains in responsiveness, efficiency, and workforce engagement.
As the market matures, businesses that delay adoption risk falling behind. Competitors will be operating with better situational awareness, safer environments, and smoother workflows. Frontline teams will increasingly expect this level of support as a standard, not a luxury.
Implementing indoor location technology is not just about avoiding incidents. It is about building a workplace that is more connected, more adaptive, and better equipped to respond to the challenges of today and tomorrow.
Move Forward with Confidence
Litum has spent more than two decades helping organizations transform frontline operations through real-time location technology. With deployments across over 50 countries and thousands of high-activity sites, our solutions are ready to deliver value from day one.
Whether your goal is to strengthen worker safety, accelerate response times, or improve operational efficiency, Litum offers a reliable, field-tested platform that puts people at the center of every solution.
Let’s talk about how you can create a safer, smarter, and more responsive work environment with Litum’s connected worker solutions. Contact us to learn more.
