Real-time location intelligence is a critical driver of industrial efficiency, optimizing everything from production workflows to logistics and yard management.
The question is no longer whether companies should use RTLS but how they should deploy it for maximum impact with minimal complexity.
For years, many organizations have invested in owning and managing their own RTLS infrastructure - purchasing hardware, implementing software, integrating systems, and maintaining everything in-house.
That model is still an option. However, businesses today require greater agility, cost efficiency, and scalability to remain competitive.
Location as a Service (LaaS) provides a smarter alternative.
LaaS offers a fully managed RTLS solution with a Pay-As-You-Go model, allowing companies to access real-time location intelligence without the overhead or complexity.
For organizations looking to scale efficiently while staying flexible, LaaS delivers a clear strategic advantage.
How Managed RTLS is Different Than Traditional RTLS
Organizations deploying RTLS must decide: Should they build and manage their own system, or should they consume RTLS as a service?
- Traditional RTLS: Investing in an owned RTLS infrastructure with full in-house control over system design, deployment, and maintenance.
- LaaS: A fully managed service that includes software, hardware, design, planning, deployment, maintenance, and continuous optimization, delivered with a flexible OPEX-based pricing model.
Both models are available. However, for businesses prioritizing agility, efficiency, and cost predictability, LaaS has quickly become the preferred choice.
Why Many Enterprises are Choosing LaaS
While some organizations opt to manage RTLS internally, many are shifting to LaaS because of its unique advantages:
- Faster Time to Value – Avoid lengthy, complex implementations; with all components provided by a single partner, RTLS is deployed quickly and ready to deliver results.
- Better Cash Flow & Budgeting – No high upfront investments; predictable operational costs instead of CAPEX improve financial planning and liquidity.
- Faster Deployment – Quick access to the latest and best technology for the companies’ digital transformation without long procurement cycles.
- Reduced Maintenance Burden – The provider handles upkeep, upgrades, and troubleshooting.
- Risk Mitigation – Avoids technology obsolescence and shifts operational risks to the provider.
- Performance Guarantees – SLAs ensure reliability, uptime, and service quality.
- Seamless Scalability – Expand coverage and capabilities as business needs evolve, without major reinvestments.
- Continuous Optimization – Ongoing software updates and system improvements ensure peak performance at all times.
LaaS offers detailed insights into the what, where and when, helping businesses understand their operations. But more than that, it enables companies to focus on achieving goals rather than managing technology.
Pay-as-you-Go: More Flexibility with Turn-Key RTLS IoT-Solution
LaaS increases control by eliminating operational complexities while ensuring consistent, high-performance results.
- Instead of making large one-time investments, businesses pay only for what they use.
- Instead of handling integrations, updates, and troubleshooting, LaaS ensures reliable performance with expert management.
- Instead of dedicating IT resources to RTLS maintenance, internal teams can focus on core business objectives.
LaaS does not take away control - it allows businesses to focus on their priorities while ensuring their RTLS runs seamlessly.
White Glove Service: RTLS That Works Without Complexity
RTLS is more than just hardware and software - it requires strategic deployment, seamless integration, ongoing maintenance, and continuous optimization.
Inpixon’s LaaS delivers a complete, end-to-end solution, including:
- Strategic Planning & System Design – Site analysis, technology selection, and deployment strategy.
- Infrastructure Deployment – Pre-configured hardware, sensors, and software included.
- Seamless Integration – RTLS designed to work with existing enterprise systems.
- Proactive Support & Optimization – Regular updates, performance monitoring, and expert-driven improvements.
With LaaS, businesses can implement and scale location intelligence without internal operational burdens or unpredictable maintenance costs.
Why Now is the Right Time to Shift to LaaS
As industrial environments become more dynamic, companies need scalable, efficient, and cost-effective RTLS solutions to remain competitive.
LaaS provides:
- Scalability on Demand – Adapt RTLS capabilities as business requirements evolve.
- Optimized Resource Allocation – Free up internal teams to focus on higher-value initiatives.
- Cost Efficiency – Shift from high fixed costs to a more predictable, usage-based model.
- Guaranteed Performance – Continuous improvements and the latest RTLS technology without additional investments.
While traditional RTLS models remain an option, LaaS offers a clear path forward for organizations seeking flexibility, simplicity, and operational efficiency.
The Businesses That Move First Will Gain the Advantage
The way companies deploy and leverage RTLS is changing.
While owning and managing RTLS infrastructure may still fit certain business models, many enterprises are recognizing that a fully managed, scalable, and cost-efficient approach is the smarter choice.
The shift to LaaS is already happening. The companies that move first will be positioned to lead in efficiency, adaptability, and long-term success.
Now is the time to evaluate how a service-based approach to RTLS can align with your strategic goals.
Speak with our experts today to explore how LaaS can help transform your operations.