Complete Location-based Service Package

Location-based Services: Solutions and Market Opportunities

This report package is by far the most comprehensive research covering the market for Location-based Services (LBS) solutions and market opportunities. It covers cellular mobile location determination and related services as well as other location methods such as RFID. It includes research that covers market opportunities, company analysis, solution analysis, emerging opportunities, market verticals, and more.

Location and Presence Business Models and Strategy

Location as a Service (LaaS)

Location as a Service is a complex derivative of the cloud services concept while being a natural business extension for corporations that have built their operating foundations on GIS, mapping, and navigation. Additionally, a great number of small companies are enabling Location as a Service (LaaS). Why are they jumping in full-force with VC backing and what are the challenges they will endure?

Presence Detection, Management and Applications

Wireless Sensor Network Solutions with Case Analysis of Asia Pac Market

This report evaluates the latest developments in the sensor network arena including tracking and monitoring applications. This report addresses all of the most important applications and uses today and those anticipated in the future. For example, wireless sensor networks find a huge role in homeland security applications. The report analyzes opportunities in this area with special focus on key applications such as passport control, air defense systems and border security applications.

RFID in Tracking & Monitoring: In-depth Product & Service Analysis + Case Studies

RFID in Tracking & Monitoring: An In-depth Product & Service Analysis with Case Studies explains the technology available to support tracking both normal and hazardous environments, including Radio frequency identification (RFID), Barcodes, GPS enabled tracking, WiFi enabled Tracking and others. Nearly all aspects of tracking addressed in this report via detailed evaluation, analysis, and price comparisons.

Real-time Location Services (RTLS): Applications, Services and Company Analysis

With research beginning in 2008, this unique report addresses core technology and business aspects of real-time location services (RTLS) and guides the reader through the most important aspects of enabling technologies including RFID. It covers the critical factors and gives the user the views about the different kinds of RFIDs. The report also addresses the advantages and the bottlenecks for deployment of RTLS applications, evaluating available solutions and the methodologies. The report includes an exhaustive study of leading RTLS companies.

Telemetry, Telematics, Remote Monitoring and more

Machine-to-Machine (M2M) and Radio Frequency ID (RFID) Second Edition

This report evaluates the working aspects of M2M along with the details of RFID, provides deep insights into telecommunication technologies, reviews the latest developments within M2M, and provides further analysis through in-depth case study examples. The report includes a listing of recent M&A activity.

End-to-End M2M Fourth Edition

This fourth edition of End-to-End M2M builds upon version two (published in November 2008) and has been expanded to cover the following address topics: Embedded Systems, M2M Sensor Specifications, RFID and Automatic Identification Systems, Embedded Systems, Applications and Business Cases, and Six (6) New M2M Case Studies.

Machine-to-Machine (M2M) and RFID

This report evaluates the working aspects of M2M along with the details of RFID, provides deep insights into telecommunication technologies, reviews the latest developments within M2M, and provides further analysis through in-depth case study examples.

Home Automation: USA Market 2010

Home Automation is a set of techniques that are implemented and deployed within the building in order to provide comfort and security for the residents of that building. The main goal of applying home automation techniques is to enable residents to perform normal daily tasks in a simpler manner. This forces many technologies to be integrated together to achieve the required functionality. An example to that integration is controlling the status of the device using the cell phone.

Mobile Positioning and Location Management

Personal Area Networks: Solutions and Market Opportunities

This report provides the reader with everything needed to understand PAN technology, solutions and market opportunities. The report covers technical options, standards, commercial applications, trends and the future of PAN. It also discusses PAN vendors and products. The report also addresses more advanced topics such as security and quality of service (QoS). The report also provides a case study analysis for implementing a location tracking system with Zigbee-based active RFID.

The Definitive Guide to Mobile Positioning and Location Management

No attribute is more distinguishing and valuable to mobile network operators and their constituents (customers, suppliers, and investors) than customer location information. Many people do not understand the underlying technologies necessary to position wireless devices, render the raw positioning data into usable location information, manage location information, place the information into context through Geographic Information Systems (GIS), and the issues associated with the use of location information by consuming LBS applications. This publication provides the reader with an easy to understand, step-by-step approach to location determination and management - crucial knowledge for exploiting location as a value-added service enabler for mobile communications.

Mobile Positioning in GSM Networks

This publication provides the user with an easy to understand, presentation that includes detailed notes (Notes View of PPT document) to facilitate understanding of mobile positioning systems for GSM. The publication includes illustrations of standard GSM architectures including the GMLC, SMLC, and LMU and discussion of positioning functionalities.

Radio Frequency Identification (RFID)

RFID: Challenges and Opportunities

The real benefit will come when RFID is integrated as part of a drive for supply chain optimization, full network connectivity, and ERP-to-ERP communication that tells the business partners what the supply might be, where it is, and how it can be brought to the point of need, in quantities that match the actual demand. This publication addresses core RFID technology and solutions as well as evolving market and products. It evaluates the possibilities for developing and deploying RFID systems and applications.

RFID Deployment and Analysis with Business Plan and Company Analysis

This report places a major focus on the market, manufacturers, products and global companies developing and deploying RFID systems and applications. The report includes a comparative analysis of the following companies: AeroScout, Axcess International, Ekahau, Evigia, Guard RFID, Hi-G-Tek, Identec Solutions, Mojix, Radianse, RF Code, RFind, Savi, Time Domain, Ubisense, and Zebra Solutions. The analysis compares each company across the following dimensions: Technology, Industries, Applications, and Noted Features.

RFID in Agriculture

This report reveals the path traversed by RFID, evaluating some of the most important implementations of RFID within the agriculture and food industries. Throughout this report there are real life facts with figures so that the reader can judge the situation more clearly and vividly. The report also focuses on some of the key players in the RFID case study examples and implementation details.

The Definitive Guide to RFID

This report places a major focus on the market, manufacturers, products and global companies developing and deploying RFID systems and applications. The report includes a comparative analysis of the following companies: AeroScout, Axcess International, Ekahau, Evigia, Guard RFID, Hi-G-Tek, Identec Solutions, Mojix, Radianse, RF Code, RFind, Savi, Time Domain, Ubisense, and Zebra Solutions. The analysis compares each company across the following dimensions: Technology, Industries, Applications, and Noted Features.

RFID Deployment and Analysis with Business Plan and Company Analysis

This report places a major focus on the market, manufacturers, products and global companies developing and deploying RFID systems and applications. The report includes a comparative analysis of the following companies: AeroScout, Axcess International, Ekahau, Evigia, Guard RFID, Hi-G-Tek, Identec Solutions, Mojix, Radianse, RF Code, RFind, Savi, Time Domain, Ubisense, and Zebra Solutions. The analysis compares each company across the following dimensions: Technology, Industries, Applications, and Noted Features.

ZigBee: A New Frontier for Low Cost Active RFID

This report begins with an excellent introduction to RFID, ZigBee and its use in automation. It also evaluates the use of ZigBee and Active RFID for a Location Tracking System. In addition, this publication presents analysis, case studies, and real-life experiences in which the author has utilized ZigBee to create Active RFID devices, which not only overcame the drawbacks during Tag-to-Reader communication, but also supported Tag-to-Tag communication to realize a very low cost Active RFID System robust enough to achieve a real-time Tracking and Monitoring System with many value-added functionalities.

Ultra Wide Band (UWB)

Ultra-wideband (UWB): Technology, Applications, and Solutions 2009

Ultra-wideband (UWB): Technology, Applications, and Solutions 2009 evaluates various aspects of UWB starting with UWB technology basics and also focusing on the advanced concepts of UWB including design issues and bottlenecks. The report also evaluates products and some key players of the UWB arena, current developments, and product potential including: cable TV, asset management, radar and imaging, surveillance systems, and medical applications. The report also analyzes the future possibilities of UWB and potential pitfalls taking into account some important case studies and recent deployments all around the world. A future roadmap is also presented in this report with special emphasis based on the developing and developed countries. The future of the technology is also presented in the research and thus can be very useful to evaluate the technology and understand the key findings and shortcomings of the technology giving special focus and comparisons with PAN

LBS Applications

The 2011 Ultimate Guide to Location Based Services and Applications

This report is multi-dimensional, providing the audience with technology and business insights, quantitative and qualitative analysis, and case-studies providing oversight of strategy and implementation. The report identifies trending opportunities to exploit ahead of market cycles. Examined are intellectual property triggers, which are commonly ignored among one-off product vendors, particularly application and content developers. The merits of supply chain orders are also examined to determine their usefulness in corporate and/or product strategy, marketing partnerships, and sales planning.

Google Places vs. Facebook Places

This report evaluates the two location-based services from Google and Facebook in terms of their use for marketing purposes by companies in B2C markets that have physical points of sale (referred in the report as “local businesses”). The report is written in a user-friendly (business/ marketing oriented) way and does not require technical knowledge.

Location as a Service (LaaS)

Location as a Service is a complex derivative of the cloud services concept while being a natural business extension for corporations that have built their operating foundations on GIS, mapping, and navigation. Additionally, a great number of small companies are enabling Location as a Service (LaaS). Why are they jumping in full-force with VC backing and what are the challenges they will endure?

Mobile Local Search 2010 Location-based Search Market

This report on the Mobile Local Search (MLS) ecosystem is based upon two-decades of intensive engagement in the telecommunications industry and presents a first-mile through last-mile review of top vendors providing products and services. Additionally, this report shares insights from visionaries at Nuance®, NAVTEQ®, Acrossair, Qualcomm®, Quattro Wireless, and other leaders in the MLS ecosystem. The insights illuminated are complimented by industry data and performance metrics.

Mobile Proximity and Location Based Advertising within Reach

Mobile location advertising has been discussed and executed for more than a decade – since the hey day of the ecommerce boom Today’s leaders recognize their predecessors – where they faltered and how they succeeded. However, this report will not delve into the past. We look at today and talk to top executives building their plans for 2012 and beyond.

E911 and NG 911: Expanding Intellectual Property Beyond Emergencies

Readers will be guided through the most pressing issues of the United States’ citizen activated emergency response system that is in place today and under development and deployment in the coming business cycles. The technology landscape and the applied use of E911 and NG911 location solutions will be reviewed along with case study for the potential to expand the technology into non-emergency applications. The leaders in the field will be scoped under detailed review, including their portfolio of products, management structure, M&A, along with potential for near-term success.

Google in LBS: Location-based Advertising Patent

Google recently announced it was granted patent 7,668,832 for "Determining and/or using location information in an ad system". This patent contains eight (8) claims, including two (2) independent claims.

This report provides a patent analysis including a detailed assessment of the two independent claims. This report also evaluates the patents applicability and impact on Google competitors as well as the location infrastructure companies and the wireless carriers.

Mobile Wallet: Location-based Commerce and Peer-to-Peer Payments

So what is slowing progress of mobile location-based banking services and mobile commerce in general? The hold-up is consumer protection - ensuring the safety and security of transactions from the first mile through the last mile of data transfer. This report looks at developments in security including encryption, authentication, and cloud computing.

Peer-to-peer Location-based Mobile Services: Local Social Mobile Applications Beyond the Hype

This report addresses the leading app developers world-wide as well as recent applications making a difference and presents a visionary use of peer-to-peer mobile location-based services.

Definitive Guide to LBS Applications

This is the most comprehensive guide ever published on LBS and a must-have for any company interested in Location-Based Services! The Definitive Guide to GPS, RFID, WiFi, and Other Wireless Location-Based Services addresses the forecast for LBS, emerging and hot markets and applications, key enabling technologies, and more. Discover the secrets on how to best design and market Location-Based Services, how to design an LBS business endeavor, LBS application profiles, and the most useable information about GPS technology available.

Mobile Local Search: Location-based Search

Awareness of mobile local search continues to grow with consumers, creating new opportunities for brands and vendors to exploit the power of the mobile channel. Tthis report evaluates location-based search business opportunities and vendors that exploit them, and provides an analysis of the current market and technology landscape. The analysis was predominantly based on a combination of primary and secondary research techniques, including interviews. Through triangulation and cross-verification of information obtained through these sources, this report evaluates the current state of mobile local search technology throughout the industry.

Emergency Services and Public Safety

Next Generation 9-1-1: Market Opportunities for Location Applications & Services in Personal and Public Safety

The NG 9-1-1 addressable market is composed of recurring service revenues for call routing and database management, and one-time fees for replacement of traditional Customer Premise Equipment (CPE). The CPE market is forecasted to be $1.2B over 10 years. Annualized revenue for NG 9-1-1 call routing and database management will be a $150M+.

E911 and NG 911: Expanding Intellectual Property Beyond Emergencies

Readers will be guided through the most pressing issues of the United States’ citizen activated emergency response system that is in place today and under development and deployment in the coming business cycles. The technology landscape and the applied use of E911 and NG911 location solutions will be reviewed along with case study for the potential to expand the technology into non-emergency applications. The leaders in the field will be scoped under detailed review, including their portfolio of products, management structure, M&A, along with potential for near-term success.

Definitive Guide to Wireless E 911 - 2005

Originally published in 2004 and written by highly acclaimed location technology, applications and services expert, David H. Williams, this research has been updated by equally acclaimed P.J. Louis, formerly an executive with 9-1-1 industry leader True Position. This report has been updated in several areas with a particular emphasis on the business and technical issues, regulations, and impacts of 9-1-1 for VoIP service. This report provides key wireless 911 stakeholders, including state, local, and federal public safety officers, seasoned wireless executives, technology-savvy business executives, investment firms, and the educated consumer, a guide to understand the past, present, and future of wireless 911, also call Enhanced 911 or more often E-911. The report is distinguished from others because it addresses every key dimension of wireless E-911, from technologies, to regulatory issues, to business implications, to privacy implications, and much more. It covers these aspects at both the strategic level and a detailed, tactical level, providing the reader with useable information to set specific direction for his or her area(s) of responsibility.

Company Analysis Reports

Learn more about companies that are actually leveraging mobile positioning such as A-GPS and TDOA to offer location-based services (LBS)!! These reports are part of a series with an exclusive focus on companies in the wireless location space - location-based services, E911, location-enabled Wi-Fi, and (selected) RFID companies.

Location-based Service (LBS) Patent Analysis of Telecommunication Systems Inc. (TCS)

This publication evaluates the Location-based Service (LBS) related intellectual property held by Telecommunications Systems Inc. (TCS).

Google in LBS: Location-based Advertising Patent

This report provides a patent analysis including a detailed assessment of the two independent claims. This report also evaluates the patents applicability and impact on Google competitors as well as the location infrastructure companies and the wireless carriers.

LBS Market Analysis: Microsoft

Microsoft is the world's largest software company, with a near monopoly on personal computer operating systems and a leading position in many PC application categories. While Microsoft started its location-related product line in 1995, It is only in the last 2 years has it begun to make a significant impact in the location space. Its stated mission: Empower people/businesses to be more efficient and make better decision through the power of location software.

LBS Market Analysis: Webraska

Webraska is a privately held, company focused on location-based services, providing both LBS platforms and enabling a variety of consumer and enterprise LBS applications. It currently considers itself “the leading provider of white-label GPS navigation solutions for wireless carriers and branded service providers worldwide.”

LBS Market Analysis: Wavemarket

WaveMarket Inc. considers itself a pioneer in location-based solutions. Delivering location-based services to mobile handset users, their peers, or groups, they enable location-based blogging and tagging to enterprise asset tracking.