Proximity Futures

The install team normally moan about how cold and wet it is. I hope we don't get complaints today about how warm it is 😎

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We are getting a lot of new enquires regarding free to access public WiFi from the welcome back fund. Footfall data is also very high on the agenda. Feel free to contact us if you have any queries regarding the data we can supply.

Work can be great sometimes. After many months locked up, it has been great to get out and visit some new customer sites. We walked over 17.5 miles last week surveying a number of spectacular locations. The sea air definitely helps blow the cobwebs away. Bring on next week.

#GEOSense FAQ: Is there a limit to the number of sensors? No, although we always recommend a minimum of 2 to ensure the Journey Reports work correctly.

#GEOSense FAQ: How many people can have access to the reporting portal? We do not limit the number of customers that have access to reporting portal as long as they are authorised by our primary contact.

We have been able to help a number of local authorities monitor footfall via the Re-opening High Streets Safely (RHSS) funding. For more information or to discuss how we could help you with monitoring footfall please get in touch. info@elephantwifi.co.uk

#ElephantWiFi FAQ: Does the marketing platform come as part of the package? Yes, we have our own marketing package included as standard. Lists get automatically populated with contacts that opt into marketing allowing custom designed e-shots to be created and sent out as required

Check out our latest blog looking at the recent footfall analysis undertaken by Chris Wade from People & Places using our #GEOSense data for Loughborough. bit.ly/3bFuNgh

#GEOSense FAQ: Is the data live? Yes, we provide both historical reports going back to when the venue went live and also current day reports which shows live data with a latency of only 30 seconds.

#GEOSense FAQ: Is there a limit to the number of sensors? No, although we always recommend a minimum of 2 to ensure the Journey Reports work correctly.

Limited or decorative infrastructure? Listed buildings? Think there is no way of installing WiFi or Footfall solutions?...This is just one of our alternative solutions we have used to help place managers monitor how their place is being used. Afectionatly called a 'Big Foot'

#ElephantWiFi FAQ: Are your data collection methods GDPR compliant? Yes, as part of the logon process users will be taken through a series of questions asking them to agree to T&C’s, Privacy Policy and if they wish to, opt into any marketing groups.

#ElephantWiFi FAQ: What happens if someone is using all the bandwidth? Fortunately that can not happen as we limit each connection to around 5Mbs meaning everyone will get a fair share or all available Internet bandwidth.

#ElephantWiFi FAQ: Do you manage what sites can be viewed? Yes, we are members of the Friendly WiFi scheme and as such provide a full web filtering solution which blocks undesirable websites which is included as standard within our licensing package.

PARKING-Sense - in the same way GEO-Sense works, PARKING-Sense is for vehicle counting. We use Automated Number Plate Recognition ANPR, technology to uniquely identify vehicles and apply the same GDPR rules to data retention as we do with GEO-Sense.

Do your consumers know where it's safe to use public WiFi? Here at Proximity Futures' we sign up to and are an approved provider of Digital Friendly WiFi. Now you can tell them. Friendly WiFi near you, it's good to know.

Many of our data set reports that are available have been developed on the back of feedback from our clients....are there any additional reports that you would find useful in the current climate? We can also help with national comparisons from the places we monitor.

#ElephantWiFi - The intuitive, full management dashboard provides real time and legacy data reports from time of activation. Reports can be adapted according to customer data needs. bit.ly/3qKSRop

March national stats produced from our #GEOSensors counting unique visitors from over 90 High Streets across the UK. If we can help with data sets or for more information please contact us. bit.ly/3oMQJe3