Location Technologies
Insights
Nearly 5 Years after the First UWB Smartphone, Is the Technology Flourishing or Floundering?
Insight | 2Q 2024 | IN-7365
Hannover and Over Again—How the “5G Only” Message Continues to Hold Back Industrial Wireless Innovation
Insight | 2Q 2024 | IN-7332
Ultra-Wideband (UWB) Was at the Forefront of MWC 24 Connectivity Innovation, but Challenges Remain
Insight | 1Q 2024 | IN-7265
One Year on from the Bluetooth® Electronic Shelf Label Standard, How Has Bluetooth® Impacted the Market?
Insight | 1Q 2024 | IN-7234
Precise Positioning for Professional Sports Tracking - An Open Goal for RTLS Vendors
Insight | 3Q 2023 | IN-7010
Latest Research
Whitepaper | 1Q 2024 | WP-1037
Whitepaper | 1Q 2024 | WP-1035
Whitepaper | 4Q 2023 | WP-1034
Presentation | 3Q 2023 | PT-2695
Market Data | 2Q 2023 | MD-OSC-106
Location Technologies Coverage Areas
ABI Research’s Location Technologies market intelligence uncovers new data, trends, and forecasts that extend beyond the traditional outdoor positioning and navigation systems. Typical use cases include seamless indoor-outdoor navigation, asset tracking, asset management, people and pet tracking, geo-fencing, and proximity services. We provide technology implementers with authoritative insight to help them discover and shape new use cases and opportunities in emerging IoT markets. The service will equip technology suppliers with comprehensive vertical-level market intelligence and competitive analysis to support their go to market strategies and help them implement adequate business models for their solutions.
- ■ Location and tracking techniques (AoA, TDOA, ToA, Fingerprinting, LoS, RSSI)
- ■ Global navigation satellite system (GNSS)
- ■ Cellular-based location technologies
- ■ Wi-Fi based location technologies
- ■ Bluetooth-based location technologies
- ■ Low power wide area networks (LPWAN) based location technologies
- ■ Radio-frequency identification (RFID) based location technologies
- ■ Ultra wideband (UWB) based location technology
- ■ Visible light communication (VLC) based location technology
- ■ Computer vision based location technology
- ■ Geomagnetic based location technology
- ■ Sensor fusion
- ■ Ultrasound based location technology
- ■ Beacons
- ■ Hybrid technologies
- ■ Simultaneous Localization and Mapping (SLAM) technologies
- ■ Real-Time Location Systems (RTLS)
- ■ Geographic information systems (GIS)
Companies Covered
Analyst Support
Dominique Bonte
Vice President
Stuart Carlaw
Chief Research Officer
Andrew Cavalier
Senior Analyst
James Hodgson
Research Director
Malik Saadi
Vice President
Jake Saunders
Vice President
Dan Shey
Vice President
Tancred Taylor
Senior Analyst
Andrew Zignani
Senior Research Director
Dominique Bonte
Vice President
Stuart Carlaw
Chief Research Officer
Andrew Cavalier
Senior Analyst
James Hodgson
Research Director
Malik Saadi
Vice President
Jake Saunders
Vice President
Dan Shey
Vice President
Tancred Taylor
Senior Analyst
Andrew Zignani
Senior Research Director
Deliverables
DATA
Market Data spreadsheets are composed of deep data, market share analysis, and highly segmented, service-specific forecasts to provide detailed insight where opportunities lie.
REPORTS
Our qualitative reports present in-depth analysis on key market trends, technologies, applications, and emerging companies. Reports are in PDF or PowerPoint format.
INSIGHTS
ABI Insights offer expert perspective on recent news events, including M&As, proposed and recently enacted regulations, product launches, and market updates.
Reports & Data
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RTLS and Indoor Positioning Services
Market Data | 2Q 2023 | MD-IPS-101
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5G Positioning for Consumer and Enterprise Applications
Market Data | 2Q 2023 | MD-5GPCE-101
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RTLS and Indoor Positioning Infrastructure
Market Data | 2Q 2023 | MD-INPI-101
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Indoor Positioning and RTLS: Infrastructure, Applications, and Services
Presentation | 2Q 2023 | PT-2559
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Indoor Positioning and RTLS: Technology Infrastructure, Applications, and Revenue
Market Data | 1Q 2023 | MD-RTLS-105
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37 Technology Stats You Need to Know for 2023
Whitepaper | 1Q 2023 | WP-1013
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GNSS Mass Market Update
Report | 1Q 2023 | AN-5561
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74 Technology Trends that Will-and Will Not-Shape 2023
Whitepaper | 1Q 2023 | WP-1012
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40 Technology Companies To Watch In 2023
Whitepaper | 4Q 2022 | WP-1011
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The Future of Technology in a Tumultuous World
Whitepaper | 3Q 2022 | WP-1006
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37 Technology Companies Leading the Way in 2022
Whitepaper | 3Q 2022 | WP-1004
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5G Positioning: Market Opportunities and Challenges
Report | 3Q 2022 | AN-5365
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Location and Supply Chain Ecosystem
Market Data | 2Q 2022 | MD-LSC-104
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The Future of GNSS: Opportunities and Challenges for Mass Market Positioning
Report | 2Q 2022 | AN-5362
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Telco Sustainability Rankings: Leaders, Mainstream and Followers
Whitepaper | 2Q 2022 | WP-WNGH-192
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Indoor Location/RTLS
Market Data | 2Q 2022 | MD-RTLS-104
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36 Leading Companies to Know in 2022
Whitepaper | 1Q 2022 | WP-WNGH-191
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Outdoor/Wide Area Location Technologies
Market Data | 1Q 2022 | MD-OSC-105
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38 Transformative Technology Stats You Need to Know for 2022
Whitepaper | 1Q 2022 | WP-WNGH-190
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Real-time Locating Systems
Report | 1Q 2022 | AN-5361
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70 Technology Trends That Will—And Will Not—Shape 2022
Whitepaper | 4Q 2021 | WP-WNGH-189
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Digital Map Ecosystem: Governance, Standards and Applications: UK
Presentation | 4Q 2021 | PT-2534
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Digital Map Ecosystem: Governance, Standards and Applications: Australia
Presentation | 4Q 2021 | PT-2535
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Digital Map Ecosystem: Governance, Standards and Applications: Thailand
Presentation | 4Q 2021 | PT-2536
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Digital Map Ecosystem: Governance, Standards and Applications: Singapore
Presentation | 4Q 2021 | PT-2537
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Digital Map Ecosystem: Governance, Standards and Applications: Malaysia
Presentation | 4Q 2021 | PT-2538
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Digital Map Ecosystem: Governance, Standards and Applications: Indonesia
Presentation | 4Q 2021 | PT-2539
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Transformational Technology Summit: The Future of RTLS
Presentation | 1Q 2021 | PT-2499
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Outdoor/Wide Area Location Technologies
Market Data | 1Q 2021 | MD-OSC-104
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68 Technology Trends That Will Shape 2021
Whitepaper | 4Q 2020 | WP-WNGH-174
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Manufacturing and Supply Chain Summit: 5G WiFi and RTLS for Manufacturing
Presentation | 4Q 2020 | PT-2423
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Indoor Positioning and RTLS: Technology Infrastructure, Applications, and Revenue
Market Data | 4Q 2020 | MD-RTLS-103
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Asia-Pacific Digital Map Ecosystem
Report | 3Q 2020 | AN-5323
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Transport and Logistics In APAC: COVID-19 Response and Industry Analysis
Presentation | 3Q 2020 | PT-2387
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Ultra Wideband Market Opportunities and Challenges
Report | 3Q 2020 | AN-5200
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Wireless Connectivity Market Update
Presentation | 2Q 2020 | PT-2360
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Outdoor/Wide Area Location Hot Tech Innovators
Presentation | 1Q 2020 | PT-2364
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SLAM (Simultaneous Localization and Mapping): Use Cases and Market Opportunities
Report | 1Q 2020 | AN-5073
Insights
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Assisted Driving and Lane-Level Positioning Spurring a Shift towards Triple-Band GNSS
Insight | 2Q 2023 | IN-6972
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What Impact Will Galileo’s High Accuracy Service (HAS) Have on the Market for Precise GNSS Solutions?
Insight | 2Q 2023 | IN-6935
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Embedded World 2023 Highlighted the Direction of Travel for Location Technology Innovation
Insight | 2Q 2023 | IN-6891
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How Will Energy Harvesting, Battery Free, and Low Power Tags Impact the RTLS Market?
Insight | 1Q 2023 | IN-6864
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How Convergence with Wireless Infrastructure and New Deployment Methods Are Accelerating RTLS Scalability
Insight | 1Q 2023 | IN-6840
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Dual-Frequency GNSS Gaining Momentum in High-End Consumer Products
Insight | 4Q 2022 | IN-6741
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Acquisitions of IoT Geolocation Service Providers Signal New Phase of the Positioning Market
Insight | 4Q 2022 | IN-6769
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The Accelerating Search for Resilient GNSS Alternatives Will Bring Many Location Solutions to the Market
Insight | 3Q 2022 | IN-6661
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For Positioning, 5G Reduced Capability Devices Are Less Powerful, but Much More Scalable
Insight | 2Q 2022 | IN-6571
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Is Wi-Fi RTT the Next Big Thing for Indoor Location?
Insight | 2Q 2022 | IN-6548
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With 3GPP Release 17 Finally Completed, What Does This Mean for 5G Positioning?
Insight | 2Q 2022 | IN-6516
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The New Space Economy: Are Tiny Satellites a Gateway for Space Democratization and Commercialization?
Insight | 2Q 2022 | IN-6523
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The Industry 4.0 Ecosystem is Expanding, Enabled by Location Technologies
Insight | 1Q 2022 | IN-6465
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RTLS Hybridization is Here to Enable Seamless Indoor and Outdoor Location Visibility
Insight | 1Q 2022 | IN-6414
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Cutting the Cord: How 5G Networks and other Integrations are Drastically Reducing RTLS Deployment Costs
Insight | 4Q 2021 | IN-6358
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Viasat Expands its Portfolio with Inmarsat Acquisition
Insight | 4Q 2021 | IN-6345
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Low-Cost Tag Innovations Accelerating the Path to Scalable RTLS Opportunities
Insight | 4Q 2021 | IN-6321
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Location Intelligence Increases in Importance as Lyft Partners with HERE and Argo AI
Insight | 3Q 2021 | IN-6254
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Improved Market Access of HERE and Esri Location Functionality via AWS
Insight | 3Q 2021 | IN-6213
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AI for Conservation: Training Artificial Intelligence to Identify Trees from Satellite Imagery
Insight | 2Q 2021 | IN-6159
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2021: The Year of UWB?
Insight | 1Q 2021 | IN-6064
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Intel Has Begun Riding on the Geospatial Trend
Insight | 4Q 2020 | IN-5982
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Sustainable Smart Cities: The Right Way Forward
Insight | 3Q 2020 | IN-5908
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Apple’s UWB Efforts—Past, Present, and Future
Insight | 3Q 2020 | IN-5869
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How RTLS Vendors Are Helping to Combat COVID-19
Insight | 3Q 2020 | IN-5867
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Building Smart and Resilient Cities in Asia Pacific’s Growing Disaster Climate
Insight | 2Q 2020 | IN-5793
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Mobile Wireless Fuels Location Analytics Amid COVID-19 Pandemic
Insight | 2Q 2020 | IN-5791
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Qorvo Acquires Decawave as Ultra-Wideband Momentum Continues
Insight | 2Q 2020 | IN-5782
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Is 2020 the Year of Dual-Frequency GNSS Smartphones?
Insight | 1Q 2020 | IN-5747
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SK Telecom Leverages Kakao’s Location and Gig Economy Tech to Enrich 5G
Insight | 1Q 2020 | IN-5705
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How L5 Band-Only Solutions Can Help Solve Growing GNSS Jamming and Spoofing Challenges
Insight | 3Q 2024 | IN-7476
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Will 2025 Be Full Steam Ahead for Ultra-Wideband Adoption?
Insight | 4Q 2024 | IN-7589