LBS Company Analysis: Webraska

Published: April 2006
59
Pages
Author: David H. Williams

Single-user $ 695.00 US Company-wide $ 1,295.00 US

Two Ways to Order

(1) Order by FAX - CLICK HERE (PDF)
or
(2) Order On-line with Credit Card (see below)


Order via Secure E-commerce
Click "Order Now" below:


Single-user
PDF-only
$ 695 US
Click here----^
Company-wide
License

$ 1,295 US
Click here----^

Introduction

Learn more about companies that are actually leveraging mobile positioning such as A-GPS and TDOA to offer location-based services (LBS)!! This report is 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. 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.”

Dimensions covered include:
- Business Strategy Assessment
- Technology Strategy Assessment
- Products and Services Strengths and Weakness
- Market Position and Direction
- Competitive Position and Defenseability
- Growth Prospects
- Business and Technology Risk
- Patent Portfolio
- Report Card


Table of Contents

1. Summary Report Card

2. Business Strategy Review
2.1 Strategic Focus
2.2 Product Strategy and Portfolio
2.2.1 LBS Platform Products
2.2.1.1 SmartZone Geospatial Platform
2.2.1.2 SmartZone Call Center Framework
2.2.2 LBS Application Products
2.2.2.1 SmartZone Navigation
2.2.2.2 SmartZone Wireless Application Suite
2.3 Competitive Positioning
2.4 Business/Operating Model
2.5 Marketing, Channel Strategy
2.6 Sourcing/Partnership Strategy (Business)
2.7 Investor Messages
2.8 Risk Management

3. Technology Strategy Review

3.1 Product/Service Design Strategy, Design Approach
3.2 Upgrade Plans, Roadmap
3.3 User Interface Sophistication
3.4 Network Platform Flexibility
3.5 Sourcing/Partnership Strategy (Technology)
3.6 Patent, IP Protection

David H. Williams



David Hilliard Williams is an internationally-known expert in the wireless/mobile communications field.  His particular specialty is in Wireless Location, including Wireless 911 (E911), Location-Based Services, Radio Frequency Identification (RFID), and location-related Wireless Fidelity (Wi-Fi).  He has developed industry-leading business and technology strategies and implementation approaches in these areas and provides consulting services to some of the leading enterprises in the U.S., South America, and Europe.  Mr. Williams is a member of the Association of Public Safety Communications Officers (APCO) and the National Emergency Number Association (NENA).

Mr. Williams has over 16 years of consulting experience working at the most senior executive levels.  Prior to founding E911-LBS Consulting, Mr. Williams was an Associate Partner with Accenture, the world's largest technology consulting firm, and served as Practice Director for inCode Wireless.  He has also worked for Booz, Allen, & Hamilton and Deloitte Consulting.  He started his career as an electrical engineer for Hughes Electronics.

Mr. Williams has an MBA in Information Systems Management from The University of Texas at Austin, and a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from Purdue University.   

He is married with four children, and resides in Wilton, Connecticut. 

David is available to answer questions and offer related consulting and training as well as independent and customized research.
David@MindCommerce.com




Do you need independent E-911 and/or LBS consulting or training?

Mind Commerce also provides independent and customized research, consulting, and training

Contact Mind Commerce: Click Here or email at:
Research@MindCommerce.com
Consulting@MindCommerce.com or
Training@MindCommerce.com

Click here for Mind Commerce Training

Mind Commerce also accepts Request for Proposal (RFP) for special assignment
RFP@MindCommerce.com


Go to Publications Main Page

Copyright © 2002-2006 Mind Commerce LLC
Mind Commerce® is a registered service mark of Mind Commerce LLC