Real Time Insights into
Space Usage on Campus
Real Time Insights into
Space Usage on Campus
The Occupancy Data Platform for Higher Education
The Occupancy Data Platform for Higher Education
Campuses are on average
40% Underutilized!
Campuses are on average
40% Underutilized!
On average amounts to €16 million in unnecessary costs per year
On average amounts to €16 million in unnecessary costs per year
Currently Organizations Rely on
Current Problem
Isolated Snapshots
Manual counts dumped into spreadsheets offer only static, fragmented data — no sense of patterns or daily realities.
Manual counts dumped into spreadsheets offer only static, fragmented data — no sense of patterns or daily realities.
Noise over evidence
Noise over evidence
Requests for more space are often driven by vocal complaints, not by objective, system-wide usage data.
Requests for more space are often driven by vocal complaints, not by objective, system-wide usage data.
Scattered Reporting
Data lives in disconnected Excel files with no central system for analysis — insights take too long and often come too late.
Data lives in disconnected Excel files with no central system for analysis — insights take too long and often come too late.
Introducing PLEQ
Introducing PLEQ
Plug & Play
Plug & Play
Plug & Play
No long PoE cables through the building, pleq works fully plug & play, simply with a power supply
No long PoE cables through the building, pleq works fully plug & play, simply with a power supply
No long PoE cables through the building, pleq works fully plug & play, simply with a power supply
Starterkit
Privacy by Design
Privacy by Design
Privacy by Design
No Cameras, Fully GDPR Proof. PLEQ is Produced in the EU following the strictest standards for data privacy and protection.
No Cameras, Fully GDPR Proof. PLEQ is Produced in the EU following the strictest standards for data privacy and protection.
No Cameras, Fully GDPR Proof. PLEQ is Produced in the EU following the strictest standards for data privacy and protection.
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Data Ownership
Data Ownership
Data Ownership
The data belongs to the organization. Use the admin panel and manage all data streams in one place
The data belongs to the organization. Use the admin panel and manage all data streams in one place
The data belongs to the organization. Use the admin panel and manage all data streams in one place
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Real Time Occupancy Intelligence
Accurately measure the efficiency of space utilization and building performance. Optimize operational costs where needed while retaining full ownership of your data to enable informed, strategic decisions.
Accurately measure the efficiency of space utilization and building performance. Optimize operational costs where needed while retaining full ownership of your data to enable informed, strategic decisions.
Smart in 3 steps!
Smart in 3 steps!
1.Upload Space Information
From your facility management software such as Planon, TOPdesk
2.Place Sensors
We configure the sensors. Let your installation partner place the sensors themselves according to the manuals.
2.Place Sensors
We configure the sensors. Let your installation partner place the sensors themselves according to the manuals.
3.Check out the Data!
Automatically connect the data to the right space and view real-time utilization patterns in the Dashboard
3.Check out the Data!
Automatically connect the data to the right space and view real-time utilization patterns in the Dashboard
What our Customers Say
Hilde van Wijngaarden
Director VU Library
"At our Library, students can easily find a study spot with Real Time Availability improving our overall library utilization. Overall we are seeing a 40% improvement of our library usage
Jan-Maarten Pauw
Director of Library Services
"Pleq works very result- and customer-oriented and is able to realize products in a short time that are well aligned with our demand and especially with the needs of our students."
Marcel van Heemert
Head of Campus Development
"Pleq gives us real-time insights into space utilization, helping us optimize classrooms efficiently. It enables data-driven decisions on opening hours, leading to cost savings and a smarter campus."
Edwin Koose
Smart Campus Specialist
"If you are a manager within a Campus and you are looking for a suitable solution for utilization & occupancy or Smart Space Management, then Pleq is the right place for you."
What our Customers Say
Hilde van Wijngaarden
Director VU Library
"At our Library, students can easily find a study spot with Real Time Availability improving our overall library utilization. Overall we are seeing a 40% improvement of our library usage
Jan-Maarten Pauw
Director of Library Services
"Pleq works very result- and customer-oriented and is able to realize products in a short time that are well aligned with our demand and especially with the needs of our students."
Marcel van Heemert
Head of Campus Development
"Pleq gives us real-time insights into space utilization, helping us optimize classrooms efficiently. It enables data-driven decisions on opening hours, leading to cost savings and a smarter campus."
Edwin Koose
Smart Campus Specialist
"If you are a manager within a Campus and you are looking for a suitable solution for utilization & occupancy or Smart Space Management, then Pleq is the right place for you."
What our Customers Say
Hilde van Wijngaarden
Director VU Library
"At our Library, students can easily find a study spot with Real Time Availability improving our overall library utilization. Overall we are seeing a 40% improvement of our library usage
Jan-Maarten Pauw
Director of Library Services
"Pleq works very result- and customer-oriented and is able to realize products in a short time that are well aligned with our demand and especially with the needs of our students."
Marcel van Heemert
Head of Campus Development
"Pleq gives us real-time insights into space utilization, helping us optimize classrooms efficiently. It enables data-driven decisions on opening hours, leading to cost savings and a smarter campus."
Edwin Koose
Smart Campus Specialist
"If you are a manager within a Campus and you are looking for a suitable solution for utilization & occupancy or Smart Space Management, then Pleq is the right place for you."
Contact us
Contact us
Contact us
FAQ
FAQ
FAQ
How does PLEQ Measure Occupancy
Our occupancy measurement technology is powered by a cutting-edge Time-of-Flight (ToF) sensor. This sensor calculates the distance between itself and the ground, and any deviation from the constant baseline measurement indicates movement. When a person passes by, the sensor detects the change in distance and determines entry or exit based on the signal's direction and timing within a 64x64 grid. This approach is fully GDPR-compliant, as it uses no cameras or personally identifiable data, ensuring privacy and accuracy. As the first of its kind, this innovative technology delivers precise occupancy measurements without compromising individual privacy. For more details on how the sensor works and its capabilities, please visit our Sensor subpage.
How does PLEQ Measure Occupancy
Our occupancy measurement technology is powered by a cutting-edge Time-of-Flight (ToF) sensor. This sensor calculates the distance between itself and the ground, and any deviation from the constant baseline measurement indicates movement. When a person passes by, the sensor detects the change in distance and determines entry or exit based on the signal's direction and timing within a 64x64 grid. This approach is fully GDPR-compliant, as it uses no cameras or personally identifiable data, ensuring privacy and accuracy. As the first of its kind, this innovative technology delivers precise occupancy measurements without compromising individual privacy. For more details on how the sensor works and its capabilities, please visit our Sensor subpage.
How does PLEQ Measure Occupancy
Our occupancy measurement technology is powered by a cutting-edge Time-of-Flight (ToF) sensor. This sensor calculates the distance between itself and the ground, and any deviation from the constant baseline measurement indicates movement. When a person passes by, the sensor detects the change in distance and determines entry or exit based on the signal's direction and timing within a 64x64 grid. This approach is fully GDPR-compliant, as it uses no cameras or personally identifiable data, ensuring privacy and accuracy. As the first of its kind, this innovative technology delivers precise occupancy measurements without compromising individual privacy. For more details on how the sensor works and its capabilities, please visit our Sensor subpage.
Where is the Data Stored?
With PLEQ, data storage is flexible: it can either be securely stored in the organization’s own infrastructure or within PLEQ’s certified cloud environment located in the Netherlands. This dual option allows organizations to choose the storage solution that best fits their IT policies and operational needs. The PLEQ cloud environment is designed with security and compliance at its core. Certified to ISO standards, it ensures data integrity, robust encryption, and full GDPR compliance. For organizations opting for the PLEQ cloud, the data is safeguarded within a reliable, scalable, and fully secure infrastructure. At the same time, data ownership always remains with the organization, ensuring complete control and transparency over where the data resides and how it is used. Regardless of the storage option chosen, the PLEQ admin panel provides real-time access to all collected data. Organizations can monitor, manage, and export data with ease, using it to generate detailed reports and gain actionable insights. The infrastructure supports seamless scalability, accommodating additional sensors and datasets without compromising performance, ensuring the system evolves alongside organizational needs. PLEQ combines security, flexibility, and transparency, offering a tailored solution for managing occupancy data, whether stored locally or in the cloud. For more details on storage options and data management, please contact us or visit the Admin Panel section.
Where is the Data Stored?
With PLEQ, data storage is flexible: it can either be securely stored in the organization’s own infrastructure or within PLEQ’s certified cloud environment located in the Netherlands. This dual option allows organizations to choose the storage solution that best fits their IT policies and operational needs. The PLEQ cloud environment is designed with security and compliance at its core. Certified to ISO standards, it ensures data integrity, robust encryption, and full GDPR compliance. For organizations opting for the PLEQ cloud, the data is safeguarded within a reliable, scalable, and fully secure infrastructure. At the same time, data ownership always remains with the organization, ensuring complete control and transparency over where the data resides and how it is used. Regardless of the storage option chosen, the PLEQ admin panel provides real-time access to all collected data. Organizations can monitor, manage, and export data with ease, using it to generate detailed reports and gain actionable insights. The infrastructure supports seamless scalability, accommodating additional sensors and datasets without compromising performance, ensuring the system evolves alongside organizational needs. PLEQ combines security, flexibility, and transparency, offering a tailored solution for managing occupancy data, whether stored locally or in the cloud. For more details on storage options and data management, please contact us or visit the Admin Panel section.
Where is the Data Stored?
With PLEQ, data storage is flexible: it can either be securely stored in the organization’s own infrastructure or within PLEQ’s certified cloud environment located in the Netherlands. This dual option allows organizations to choose the storage solution that best fits their IT policies and operational needs. The PLEQ cloud environment is designed with security and compliance at its core. Certified to ISO standards, it ensures data integrity, robust encryption, and full GDPR compliance. For organizations opting for the PLEQ cloud, the data is safeguarded within a reliable, scalable, and fully secure infrastructure. At the same time, data ownership always remains with the organization, ensuring complete control and transparency over where the data resides and how it is used. Regardless of the storage option chosen, the PLEQ admin panel provides real-time access to all collected data. Organizations can monitor, manage, and export data with ease, using it to generate detailed reports and gain actionable insights. The infrastructure supports seamless scalability, accommodating additional sensors and datasets without compromising performance, ensuring the system evolves alongside organizational needs. PLEQ combines security, flexibility, and transparency, offering a tailored solution for managing occupancy data, whether stored locally or in the cloud. For more details on storage options and data management, please contact us or visit the Admin Panel section.
What is LoraWan?
LoRaWAN (Long Range Wide Area Network) is a wireless communication protocol designed for IoT devices that use low-power, long-range radio frequencies to transmit data. Operating on sub-GHz radio bands, LoRaWAN enables devices to communicate over distances of several kilometers with minimal energy consumption. This makes it an excellent choice for large-scale IoT deployments like smart campuses, where sensors must connect reliably across sprawling areas without relying on existing Wi-Fi or wired networks. 1. Long-Range Connectivity LoRaWAN’s ability to transmit data over long distances with minimal infrastructure makes it ideal for covering large campuses. A single gateway can support devices spread across buildings, outdoor spaces, and other remote areas, providing campus-wide connectivity without extensive cabling or dense network infrastructure. 2. Wireless and Scalable By leveraging radio frequencies, LoRaWAN eliminates the need for traditional wired connections or dependence on Wi-Fi. This not only reduces installation complexity but also allows campuses to scale easily. Adding more sensors or expanding to new buildings is seamless, enabling universities to adapt their smart campus infrastructure as needs evolve. 3. Secure Communication Security is integral to LoRaWAN. The protocol uses robust end-to-end encryption to safeguard all data transmitted between devices and gateways. This ensures that sensitive information, such as occupancy data or environmental monitoring metrics, remains protected and compliant with privacy regulations. 4. Energy Efficiency One of LoRaWAN’s standout features is its energy efficiency. Sensors using this protocol can operate on battery power for several years without requiring maintenance. This is particularly advantageous for devices placed in hard-to-reach or high-traffic areas, reducing operational disruptions and maintenance costs. 5. Cost-Effectiveness LoRaWAN offers a cost-efficient solution by minimizing reliance on wired networks and expensive IT infrastructure. Its long-range capabilities mean fewer gateways are needed to achieve full campus coverage, while the low power requirements reduce operational costs associated with battery replacement and maintenance. 6. Enhanced Data Collection LoRaWAN’s ability to support diverse sensors enables comprehensive data collection, from occupancy monitoring and environmental tracking to energy usage. This holistic data can be visualized and analyzed to optimize campus operations, enhance sustainability, and improve user experiences. Conclusion LoRaWAN’s unique combination of long-range communication, low power consumption, scalability, and security makes it a powerful enabler for smart campus solutions. By integrating LoRaWAN, universities can achieve efficient, cost-effective, and future-ready IoT infrastructure that drives both operational excellence and an enhanced campus experience.
What is LoraWan?
LoRaWAN (Long Range Wide Area Network) is a wireless communication protocol designed for IoT devices that use low-power, long-range radio frequencies to transmit data. Operating on sub-GHz radio bands, LoRaWAN enables devices to communicate over distances of several kilometers with minimal energy consumption. This makes it an excellent choice for large-scale IoT deployments like smart campuses, where sensors must connect reliably across sprawling areas without relying on existing Wi-Fi or wired networks. 1. Long-Range Connectivity LoRaWAN’s ability to transmit data over long distances with minimal infrastructure makes it ideal for covering large campuses. A single gateway can support devices spread across buildings, outdoor spaces, and other remote areas, providing campus-wide connectivity without extensive cabling or dense network infrastructure. 2. Wireless and Scalable By leveraging radio frequencies, LoRaWAN eliminates the need for traditional wired connections or dependence on Wi-Fi. This not only reduces installation complexity but also allows campuses to scale easily. Adding more sensors or expanding to new buildings is seamless, enabling universities to adapt their smart campus infrastructure as needs evolve. 3. Secure Communication Security is integral to LoRaWAN. The protocol uses robust end-to-end encryption to safeguard all data transmitted between devices and gateways. This ensures that sensitive information, such as occupancy data or environmental monitoring metrics, remains protected and compliant with privacy regulations. 4. Energy Efficiency One of LoRaWAN’s standout features is its energy efficiency. Sensors using this protocol can operate on battery power for several years without requiring maintenance. This is particularly advantageous for devices placed in hard-to-reach or high-traffic areas, reducing operational disruptions and maintenance costs. 5. Cost-Effectiveness LoRaWAN offers a cost-efficient solution by minimizing reliance on wired networks and expensive IT infrastructure. Its long-range capabilities mean fewer gateways are needed to achieve full campus coverage, while the low power requirements reduce operational costs associated with battery replacement and maintenance. 6. Enhanced Data Collection LoRaWAN’s ability to support diverse sensors enables comprehensive data collection, from occupancy monitoring and environmental tracking to energy usage. This holistic data can be visualized and analyzed to optimize campus operations, enhance sustainability, and improve user experiences. Conclusion LoRaWAN’s unique combination of long-range communication, low power consumption, scalability, and security makes it a powerful enabler for smart campus solutions. By integrating LoRaWAN, universities can achieve efficient, cost-effective, and future-ready IoT infrastructure that drives both operational excellence and an enhanced campus experience.
What is LoraWan?
LoRaWAN (Long Range Wide Area Network) is a wireless communication protocol designed for IoT devices that use low-power, long-range radio frequencies to transmit data. Operating on sub-GHz radio bands, LoRaWAN enables devices to communicate over distances of several kilometers with minimal energy consumption. This makes it an excellent choice for large-scale IoT deployments like smart campuses, where sensors must connect reliably across sprawling areas without relying on existing Wi-Fi or wired networks. 1. Long-Range Connectivity LoRaWAN’s ability to transmit data over long distances with minimal infrastructure makes it ideal for covering large campuses. A single gateway can support devices spread across buildings, outdoor spaces, and other remote areas, providing campus-wide connectivity without extensive cabling or dense network infrastructure. 2. Wireless and Scalable By leveraging radio frequencies, LoRaWAN eliminates the need for traditional wired connections or dependence on Wi-Fi. This not only reduces installation complexity but also allows campuses to scale easily. Adding more sensors or expanding to new buildings is seamless, enabling universities to adapt their smart campus infrastructure as needs evolve. 3. Secure Communication Security is integral to LoRaWAN. The protocol uses robust end-to-end encryption to safeguard all data transmitted between devices and gateways. This ensures that sensitive information, such as occupancy data or environmental monitoring metrics, remains protected and compliant with privacy regulations. 4. Energy Efficiency One of LoRaWAN’s standout features is its energy efficiency. Sensors using this protocol can operate on battery power for several years without requiring maintenance. This is particularly advantageous for devices placed in hard-to-reach or high-traffic areas, reducing operational disruptions and maintenance costs. 5. Cost-Effectiveness LoRaWAN offers a cost-efficient solution by minimizing reliance on wired networks and expensive IT infrastructure. Its long-range capabilities mean fewer gateways are needed to achieve full campus coverage, while the low power requirements reduce operational costs associated with battery replacement and maintenance. 6. Enhanced Data Collection LoRaWAN’s ability to support diverse sensors enables comprehensive data collection, from occupancy monitoring and environmental tracking to energy usage. This holistic data can be visualized and analyzed to optimize campus operations, enhance sustainability, and improve user experiences. Conclusion LoRaWAN’s unique combination of long-range communication, low power consumption, scalability, and security makes it a powerful enabler for smart campus solutions. By integrating LoRaWAN, universities can achieve efficient, cost-effective, and future-ready IoT infrastructure that drives both operational excellence and an enhanced campus experience.
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