Opex vs. Capex
Tracking infrastructure as a service
Warehouse

Why RTLS is CapEx-heavy

Hardware, calibration, and integration stack up

Traditional RTLS programs require large up-front investments in anchors, tags, gateways, networking, and installation. Site surveys, calibration, and integration projects add time and cost before value shows up.

The result: organizations hesitate to scale because the CapEx is large, the ROI is uncertain, and budget cycles are slow.

  • Dense infrastructure drives hardware cost.
  • Site surveys and calibration are required for accurate RTLS.
  • Integrations and ongoing maintenance extend payback timelines.
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FORMATION shifts RTLS to OpEx

Lease hardware and integrations after we scope the project

FORMATION derisks RTLS by making tracking infrastructure a service. After we scope your project, you can lease the hardware and integrations you need and align spend with rollout.

RTLS without upfront risk: an OpEx model that pays for itself in weeks to months. No large upfront investment. Faster deployment. Proven, measurable value from day one.

This replaces big up-front purchases with predictable operating expense and keeps budgets flexible as coverage expands.

Explore RTLS trade-offs
  • Lease RTLS hardware instead of buying it up front.
  • Scale costs with the zones and assets you actually track.
  • Keep budgets predictable as requirements evolve.
Insights

OpEx benefits for teams

Low risk, full service, and continuous improvement

OpEx keeps RTLS fast to adopt and easy to maintain. You get a full service model with clear accountability, so performance stays strong as your needs evolve.
  • Low risk rollout with spend tied to value.
  • Guaranteed performance and uptime with clear SLAs.
  • Full service delivery, support, and maintenance.
  • Always the best technology in the market.
  • Automatic upgrades without refresh cycles.
  • Predictable costs that finance can plan for.
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Benefits of the OpEx model

Faster adoption with flexible scale

The OpEx approach keeps tracking lightweight, so teams can start fast and expand as ROI is proven.
  • Instant asset visibility.
  • Zero training adoption.
  • Scales from office to multi-site.
  • Works with your devices.
  • Predictable OpEx instead of large up-front buys.
  • Start with QR Code Tracking, then add active RTLS.
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Pricing

Simple options that scale with you

Pick the plan that matches your tracking setup today, then expand when you are ready.
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  • Starter: QR Code Tracking only.
  • Scale: Hybrid Tracking for QR Codes and RTLS.
  • Enterprise: API plus integrations for complex environments.
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De-risk the rollout before you scale

Start small, prove value, then scale

Start with Passive Tracking using QR Code Tags to prove value quickly, then layer in Active Tracking where higher precision pays off. Hybrid Tracking keeps coverage broad without forcing one technology everywhere.
Deep dive: Hybrid Tracking
  • Hit the ground running with QR Codes and a working Map.
  • Add BLE, UWB, or GPS where real-time accuracy matters most.
  • Expand by zone, site, or asset class with minimal risk.
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What the OpEx model includes

Hardware, integration, and operational support

FORMATION aligns hardware, integrations, and ongoing support with your operational goals. You get the tracking stack you need without building a hardware program internally.
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  • Tracking infrastructure sized to your coverage and accuracy goals.
  • Integrations with ERP, MES, and IoT brokers.
  • Operational support for rollout, calibration, and evolution.