About LBS Platform
A LBS platform consists of software and hardware extensions as well as network infrastructure components in the network infrastructure, which can calculate the position of a handset. The major components of a LBS platform are location platform and infrastructure providers, location middleware providers, location technology developers, GNSS chipsets and assistance server providers, location platform aggregators, and database providers. Apart from these, a LBS platform also provides for commercial use in location-based advertisements, location-based searches, indoor positioning, and location-based analytics.
TechNavio's analysts forecast the Global LBS Platform market to grow at a CAGR of 19.53 percent over the period 2013-2018.
Covered in this Report
This report covers the present scenario and the growth prospects of the Global LBS Platform market for the period 2014-2018. In terms of geography, the Global LBS Platform market considers the Americas, and the APAC and EMEA regions. The report includes various positioning technology used in LBS such as GPS, A-GPS, Cell-ID, angle of arrival, time of arrival, and Wi-Fi.
TechNavio's report, the Global LBS Platform Market 2014-2018, has been prepared based on an in-depth market analysis with inputs from industry experts. The report covers the Global LBS Platform market landscape and its growth prospects in the coming years. The report includes a discussion of the key vendors operating in this market.
Key Vendors
• AdNear
• Foursquare Labs
• Google
• HERE
• Jiepang API
• TeleCommunications System
Other Prominent Vendors
• AdMoove
• Alcatel-Lucent
• AT&T Mobility
• AutoNavi
• Boeing
• ByteLight
• CellVision
• ChalkBoard
• Cisco Systems
• Combain Mobile
• CommScope Holdings
• Creativity Software
• CSR
• Ericsson
• GBSD Technologies
• Geoloqi
• GloPos
• IndoorAtlas
• Intersec
• Kitlocate
• Locaid Technology
• Location Labs
• Masternaut
• MiTac International
• Mobilaris
• Mobile Arts
• Navizon
• NextNav
• Nokia Siemens Networks
• Persistent Systems
• Placecast
• Poynt
• Qualcomm Enterprise Services
• Reach-U
• Redknee
• Rx Networks
• SenionLab
• Sense Networks
• Shopkick
• Skyhook Wireless
• Taganode
• Telemap
• TeleNav
• Telenity
• TruePosition
• VLD
• Wifarer
• WiFiSLAM
• xAD
Key Market Driver
• Integration of Mobile Advertising and LBS
• For a full, detailed list, view our report
Key Market Challenge
• Lack of Reliability and Data Accuracy
• For a full, detailed list, view our report
Key Market Trend
• Increased Use of LBS for Public Safety and National Security
• For a full, detailed list, view our report
Key Questions Answered in this Report
• What will the market size be in 2018 and what will the growth rate be?
• What are the key market trends?
• What is driving this market?
• What are the challenges to market growth?
• Who are the key vendors in this market space?
• What are the market opportunities and threats faced by the key vendors?
• What are the strengths and weaknesses of the key vendors?
01. Executive Summary
02. List of Abbreviations
03. Scope of the Report
03.1 Market Overview
03.2 Product Offerings
04. Market Research Methodology
04.1 Market Research Process
04.2 Research Methodology
05. Introduction
06. Technology
06.1 Positioning Technologies used in LBS
06.1.1 GPS-based Positioning Technology
06.1.2 A-GPS or Hybrid Technology
06.1.3 Cell-ID Technology
06.1.4 Angle of Arrival
06.1.5 Time of Arrival
06.1.6 Wi-Fi
07. Market Landscape
07.1 Market Overview
07.2 Market Size and Forecast
07.3 Five Forces Analysis
08. Geographical Segmentation
08.1 Global LBS Platform Market by Geographical Segmentation 2013-2018
08.2 LBS Platform Market in the APAC Region
08.3 LBS Platform Market in the EMEA Region
08.4 LBS Platform Market in the Americas
09. Buying Criteria
10. Market Growth Drivers
11. Drivers and their Impact
12. Market Challenges
13. Impact of Drivers and Challenges
14. Market Trends
15. Trends and their Impact
16. Vendor Landscape
16.1 Competitive Scenario
16.1.1 Mergers and Acquisitions
16.2 Market Share Analysis 2013
16.3 Other Prominent Vendors
17. Key Vendor Analysis
17.1 Adnear
17.1.1 Key Facts
17.1.2 Business Overview
17.1.3 Key Locations
17.1.4 Business Strategy
17.1.5 Recent Developments
17.1.6 SWOT Analysis
17.2 Foursquare Labs
17.2.1 Key Facts
17.2.2 Business Overview
17.2.3 Product Segmentation
17.2.4 Business Strategy
17.2.5 Recent Developments
17.2.6 SWOT Analysis
17.2.7 Strengths
17.2.8 Weaknesses
17.2.9 Opportunities
17.2.10 Threats
17.3 Google
17.3.1 Key Facts
17.3.2 Business Overview
17.3.3 Business Segmentation by Revenue 2013
17.3.4 Business Segmentation by Revenue 2012 and 2013
17.3.5 Geographical Segmentation by Revenue 2013
17.3.6 Business Strategy
17.3.7 Recent Developments
17.3.8 SWOT Analysis
17.3.9 Strengths
17.3.10 Weaknesses
17.3.11 Opportunities
17.3.12 Threats
17.4 HERE
17.4.1 Key Facts
17.4.2 Business Overview
17.4.3 Business Segmentation
17.4.4 Geographical Segmentation by Revenue 2014
17.4.5 Business Strategy
17.4.6 Recent Developments
17.4.7 SWOT Analysis
17.4.8 Strengths
17.4.9 Weaknesses
17.4.10 Opportunities
17.4.11 Threats
17.5 Jiepang API
17.5.1 Key Facts
17.5.2 Business Overview
17.5.3 SWOT Analysis
17.6 Telecommunications Systems
17.6.1 Key Facts
17.6.2 Business Overview
17.6.3 Business Segmentation by Revenue 2013
17.6.4 Business Segmentation by Revenue 2012 and 2013
17.6.5 Geographical Segmentation by Revenue 2013
17.6.6 Business Strategy
17.6.7 Recent Developments
17.6.8 SWOT Analysis
17.6.9 Strengths
17.6.10 Weaknesses
17.6.11 Opportunities
17.6.12 Threats
18. Other Reports in this Series
List of Exhibits
Exhibit 1: Types of Location-based Platform Providers
Exhibit 2: Market Research Methodology
Exhibit 3: Technologies Used in LBS
Exhibit 4: Advanced Global Positioning System Technology
Exhibit 5: Comparison among LBS Positioning Technologies
Exhibit 6: Location-Based Platform Providers
Exhibit 7: Global LBS Platform Market 2013-2018 (US$ million)
Exhibit 8: Global LBS Platform Market by Geographical Segmentation 2013
Exhibit 9: Adnear: Key Locations
Exhibit 10: Foursquare Labs: Product Segmentation 2013
Exhibit 11: Google: Business Segmentation by Revenue 2013
Exhibit 12: Google: Business Segmentation by Revenue 2012 and 2013 (US$ million)
Exhibit 13: Google: Geographical Segmentation by Revenue 2013
Exhibit 14: HERE: Business Segmentation 2014
Exhibit 15: HERE: Geographical Segmentation by Revenue 2014
Exhibit 16: TeleCommunication Systems: Business Segmentation by Revenue 2013
Exhibit 17: TeleCommunication Systems: Business Segmentation by Revenue 2012 and 2013 (US$ million)
Exhibit 18: TeleCommunication Systems: Geographical Segmentation by Revenue 2013
