NFPA regulations require rigorous testing and inspection procedures that can be costly, labor intensive, and intrusive to daily core operations. Willard Smart Exit Sign incorporates IoT technology to provide real-time exit sign status and automated compliance, reducing related maintenance costs by up to 90%. Powered by the IBM Cloud, Smart Exit Sign reduces the risk of failed inspections that can result in costly penalties and provides a user friendly dashboard of all signs, their locations, and respective status.