Location-Based Services (LBS) and Real-Time Location Systems (RTLS) Market by Component (Platform, Services and Hardware), Location Type (Indoor and Outdoor), Application, Vertical, Region - Global Forecast to 2025
[248 Pages Report] MarketsandMarkets projects the Location-Based Services (LBS) and Real-Time Location Systems (RTLS) market to grow from USD 17.8 billion in 2020 to USD 39.2 billion by 2025, at a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 17.1% during the forecast period. Major factors expected to drive the growth of the LBS and RTLS market include various applications of geospatial data; growing demand for LBS and RTLS for industry applications; proliferation of social media, smartphones, and location-based apps among consumers; and growing demand for geomarketing.
COVID-19 impact on global LBS and RTLS market:
The outbreak of the COVID-19 has medium impact on the growth of the global LBS and RTLS market. The COVID-19 pandemic has majorly impacted transportation and logistics, manufacturing, and tourism and hospitality. The retail, education, and government vertical is slightly impacted. The strict lockdown regulations and shut down in import-export activities by various countries has affected the growth of transportation and logistics, manufacturing,and retail verticals during the pandemic. On contrary, verticals such as healthcare and life sciences, energy, and utilities, are significantly adopting LBS and RTLS platform and services. With rising number of COVID-19 patients, the demand for technologically enhanced medical solutions has significantly increased in the pandemic. Along with connected wearables, robots are being used to alleviate the stress on healthcare workers and assist in treatment of patients; drones are being used to deliver medical samples and supplies to and from COVID-19 hotspots; connected thermometers are being used by hospitals (and at other public locations) to screen patients and staff.
LBS and RTLS Market Dynamics:
Driver: Various applications of geospatial data driving the LBS and RTLS market growth
Generally, spatial data represents the location, size and shape of an object present on Earth, such as a building, lake, mountain, or township. It is considered that spatial data and analysis is highly essential for companies to understand the changing business trends and challenges across regions, which significantly drives market growth. The processing time in decision-making is often long, leading to flawed assumptions, which limits the applicability of information. The increasing awareness among business executives about the benefits of LBS and RTLS analytics has further bolstered the growth of the market. LBS and RTLS solutions assist business executives in processing vast volumes of spatial data and gathering real-time insights into various business functionalities, which, in turn, helps companies in quickly tackling the changing business conditions. For example, in the retail industry, spatial data enables retailers to uncover relationships between stores, products, and customer types—across a range of different parameters or metrics—that affects sales performance.
Restraint: Stringent government rules and regulations
Stringent rules and regulations happen to be one of the biggest challenges to the growth of the LBS and RTLS market. Government rules and regulations are restricting the data collection process, location sharing, use of location-based information, and storage of information. Any country’s regulations place a country’s security on priority and limit the use of location-based information. The European Union (EU) GDPR is the first unified attempt by the EU that focuses on safeguarding the Personally Identifiable Information (PII) of citizens. The GDPR compliance solutions are used extensively in Europe and North America as compared to other regions, where the adoption rate of GDPR compliance solutions and services is slow. GDPR provides companies with an opportunity to build customer trust in their business, which could improve sales and business performance. It would contribute to raising business standards, becoming central to how a business operates and resonating with brand values.
Opportunity: BLE and UWB for indoor proximity services
Currently, BLE and UWB are used for indoor proximity services as they have high accuracy and high battery life. BLE is presently used in applications where short time (3–6 seconds) delay can be tolerated. Generally, BLE tags are easy to install, low-cost, offer moderate precision (around 8 meters), and are extremely portable. These are also compatible with smartphones and has range of approximately 75 meters with the battery life of 3–5 years. These can be used in indoor operations that do not require extreme precision. On the other hand, UWB is more accurate (up to 30 centimeters) compared to BLE and is used in indoor operations that need extreme precision. However, UWB can track only a small number of assets. UWB has high accuracy, even with interference, and low latency (measurements can be made up to 100 times per second). Its infrastructure is expensive and requires additional government certifications to be implemented. With the range up to 150 meters, its battery can last up to 2 weeks and is rechargeable.
Challenge: Privacy and security concerns
Misuse of location data intentionally or unintentionally can lead to serious legal consequences for both organizations and customers. Though LBS and RTLS applications have the benefit of offering location-specific information to users, it still comes at the cost of the user’s privacy. As and when the user accesses LBS, they also reveal location details and personal information, such as where they live and details about their lifestyle whether visiting a hospital, restaurant, or going on vacation for a long time. When the user position is publicized, it raises the possibility for misuse of the user's location. Thieves and stalkers can take advantage of tracked information from user movements. The risk of identity theft grows whenever entities begin to collect data profiles, especially if the information is not maintained securely. The ubiquity of the location data increases the risk of stalking and domestic violence, as criminals can use LBS and RTLS to track location information about their victims. The increasing availability of location information offers innovative applications and services to users, and such easy availability of location-based information leads to different kinds of privacy concerns.
By services, application support and maintenance services segment to grow at the highest CAGR during the forecast period
Among services, the application support and maintenance segment is expected to witness the highest growth during the forecast period. Application-specific support and maintenance services are offered after the installation of the LBS and RTLS solution in an organization. These services include assistance provided during installation and maintenance activities for data and software/solutions maintenance. The services can be offered from remote places, via web conferencing, telephones, and ticketing systems or via onsite assistance. An end user may require the help of an LBS and RTLS vendor for further customization or improvement in the system, for which the vendor provides services for a predetermined duration.
By location type, outdoor segment to hold a larger market size during the forecast period, compared to indoor segment
Outdoor positioning locates data, assets, or people in an open area using Global Positioning System (GPS), satellites, Infrared radiation (IR)-based remote sensing, and other positioning technologies with style mapping, which provide navigation services. It is used to trace long-distance objects or people from any location. The major outdoor positioning technologies include Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS), cellular networks, and wireless networks. The most popular GNSS deployed on mobile devices is the GPS. Many positioning techniques and methods have been developed based on high-accuracy GPS chips, differential GPS, and assisted-GPS. Major applications of outdoor LBS include geo-marketing and advertising, asset tracking, personal tracking, customer location tracking, fleet tracking, freight management, route optimization and planning, mapping discovery and infotainment, geographic event alerts, and defense management.
By application, tracking and navigation segment to lead the market during the forecast period
Tracking and Navigation applications of LBS and RTLS are used for driver assistance, passenger information, and vehicle management. Car navigation systems are probably the most popular LBS applications, which provide wayfinding assistance for drivers, and are still being improved with new features, such as real-time traffic information. For instance, Waze, a GPS navigation software app (owned by Google) crowdsources traffic and road information to provide drivers with a real-time navigation support. LBS and tracking techniques have now been extensively used for vehicle management and logistic tracking. In recent years, applications beyond car navigation and vehicle management have been emerging. The demand for ride sharing has also increased significantly over the past few years. The developments in autonomous cars technology is expected to create significant opportunity for tracking and navigation service providers.
By vertical, healthcare and life sciences to grow at the highest CAGR during the forecast period
Healthcare operations are unique with constant movement of people and healthcare resources, as a part of the workflow. Several hospitals across the world incur large expenses in looking for lost or missing equipment or buy 15%–20% extra equipment for efficient workflow. Better asset management practices provide equipment retrieval, in turn, contributing to significant savings. Various departments in large hospitals, such as clinical engineering and biomedical and materials management assist in initiating the investments in LBS and RTLS platforms. The major benefit in deploying Wi-Fi-based RTLS exists in the utilization of on-going Wi-Fi, without the need for a new installation. The most common use for RTLS in hospitals could be categorized into asset (equipment) tracking, patient and staff tracking, and temperature and humidity monitoring. The benefits provided for these categories include a decrease in cost savings by reduction in loss, theft, or misplaced equipment, and improved allocation of staff. Each department has specific requirements and RTLS is able to address and provide such specific benefits, equally in terms of efficiency and effectiveness. Moreover, growing demand for smart healthcare equipment and wearable devices has spurred the adoption of LBS and RTLS solutions in the healthcare and life sciences vertical.
North America to account for the largest market size during the forecast period.
North America is expected to hold the largest market size during the forecast period. The market growth in North America is attributed to continuous technological advancements in this field, increasing industry standards of LBS and RTLS, and enhanced financial support from the government. The US has emerged as the largest market for LBS and RTLS owing to the large-scale implementation of LBS and RTLS by organizations and enterprises in the country. The high pace of development of infrastructure in the US, along with the high growth of Internet of Things (IoT), Artificial Intelligence (AI), and cloud computing, can be attributed to the fast growth of the LBS and RTLS market in the US.
Key Market Players
Key and emerging market players include Aruba Networks (US), Cisco (US), Google (US), Esri (US), IBM (US), Microsoft (US), Oracle (US), TomTom (Netherlands), Teldio (Canda), HERE (Netherlands), Ericsson (Sweden), Foursquare (US), Navigine (US), AiRISTA Flow (US), Quuppa (Finland), Ubisense (UK), Apple (US), Qualcomm (US), STANLEY Healthcare (US), GE Healthcare (US), CenTrak (US), Spime (US), KDDI (Japan), NTT Docomo (Japan), Zebra Technologies (US), and Leantegra (US). These players have adopted various strategies to grow in the LBS and RTLS market. The companies are focused on inorganic and organic growth strategies to strengthen their market position.
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Report Metric |
Details |
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Market size available for years |
2015–2025 |
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Base year considered |
2019 |
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Forecast period |
2021-2025 |
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Forecast units |
Billion (USD) |
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Segments covered |
Component, Location Type, Application, Vertical, and Region |
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Geographies covered |
North America, Europe, APAC, and RoW |
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Companies covered |
Aruba Networks (US), Cisco (US), Google (US), Esri (US), IBM (US), Microsoft (US), Oracle (US), TomTom (Netherlands), Teldio (Canada), HERE (Netherlands), Ericsson (Sweden), Foursquare (US), Navigine (US), AiRISTA Flow (US), Quuppa (Finland), Ubisense (UK), Apple (US), Qualcomm (US), STANLEY Healthcare (US), GE Healthcare (US), CenTrak (US), Spime (US), KDDI (Japan), NTT Docomo (Japan), Zebra Technologies (US), and Leantegra (US). |
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The research report categorizes the LBS and RTLS market to forecast the revenues and analyze trends in each of the following subsegments:
By Component
- Platform
- Hardware
- Services
- Deployment and Integration
- Application Support and Maintenance
- Consulting and Training
By Location Type
- Indoor
- Outdoor
By Application
- Tracking and Navigation
- Marketing and Advertising
- Location-based Social Networks
- Location-based Health Monitoring
- Others (location-based gaming and emergency support)
By Vertical
- Transportation and Logistics
- Retail
- Government
- Tourism and Hospitality
- Manufacturing
- Healthcare and Life Sciences
- Media and Entertainment
- Others (Energy and Utilities, Banking, Financial Services and Insurance [BFSI], Telecom, and Education)
By Region
- North America
- US
- Canada
- Europe
- UK
- Germany
- Rest of Europe
- APAC
- China
- Japan
- Rest of APAC
- RoW
- Middle East
- Africa
- Latin America
Recent Developments
- In April 2020, Google launched community mobility reports in efforts to track the spread of COVID-19. Reports provided by Google help in determining movement trends over time by geography, across categories of places, such as retail and recreation, groceries and pharmacies, parks, transit stations, workplaces, and residential. This data can help public health officials to make key decisions during the COVID-19 lockdown.
- In April 2020, TomTom collaborated with Verizon to enhance Verizon’s current suite of location-based data, navigation, and intelligence. TomTom announced that Verizon will integrate TomTom’s Maps APIs and SDKs into its location services offering. This collaboration will help developer community to build upon and integrate the platform.
- In February 2020, Cisco featured Multiscreen-as-a-Service (MaaS) Location Based Services (LBS) app published by Phunware, Inc. in its Meraki Marketplace. The Meraki Marketplace provides customers with access to applications developed on top of Meraki platform. Phunware’s MaaS LBS software offer multiple features, such as Indoor Routing and Navigation, Off-Route Notifications, and Location Sharing.
- In October 2019, Qualcomm collaborated with the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) to enhance the geolocation capabilities of mobile, automotive, and IoT solutions in the region.
- In February 2019, Microsoft partnered with TomTom to incorporate LBS in Azure solutions via TomTom’s maps, traffic, and navigation software.
- In March 2018, Ericsson announced the product expansion of its 4G network by the Saudi Telecom Company (STC) in Saudi Arabia, which includes the deployment of LTE Advanced and Narrow Band-Internet of Things (NB-IoT) in Radio Access Network (RAN).
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Trends that are impacting the LBS and RTLS market includes:
- Various applications of geospatial data
- Proliferation of social media, smartphones, and location-based apps among consumers
- Growing demand for geomarketing
Opportunities for the LBS and RTLS market:
- BLE and UWB for indoor proximity services
- Use of 5G for LBS
- Opportunities and applications in Industry 4.0
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The study involved 4 major activities in estimating the current size of the LBS and RTLS market. An extensive secondary research was done to collect information on the market, the peer market, and the parent market. The next step was to validate these findings, assumptions, and sizing with industry experts across the value chain through primary research. Both top-down and bottom-up approaches were employed to estimate the complete market size. After that, the market breakup and data triangulation procedures were used to estimate the market size of segments and subsegments of the LBS and RTLS market.
Secondary Research
In the secondary research process, various secondary sources, such as D&B Hoovers, Bloomberg BusinessWeek, and Factiva, have been referred, to identify and collect information for this study. These secondary sources included annual reports; press releases and investor presentations of companies; whitepapers, articles by The International RFID Business Association (RFIDba), Location Based Marketing Association (LBMA), and other recognized authors; gold standard and silver standard websites; Research and Development (R&D) organizations; regulatory bodies; and databases.
Primary Research
Various primary sources from both the supply and demand sides of the LBS and RTLS market ecosystem were interviewed to obtain qualitative and quantitative information for this study. The primary sources from the supply side included industry experts, such as Chief Executive Officers (CEOs), Vice Presidents (VPs), marketing directors, technology and innovation directors, and related key executives from various vendors providing LBS and RTLS solutions in the targeted regions. All possible parameters that affect the market covered in this research study have been accounted for, viewed in extensive detail, verified through primary research, and analyzed to get the final quantitative and qualitative data. The following is the breakup of the primary respondents’ profiles:
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Market Size Estimation
To make market estimations and forecast the LBS and RTLS market and the other dependent submarkets, the top-down and bottom-up approaches were used. The bottom-up procedure was used to arrive at the overall size of the global LBS and RTLS market using the revenues and offerings of the key companies in the market. The research methodology used to estimate the market size includes the following:
- The key players in the market were identified through extensive secondary research.
- The market size, in terms of value, was determined through primary and secondary research processes.
- All percentage shares, splits, and breakups were determined using secondary sources and verified through primary sources.
LBS and RTLS market: Market Size Estimation
Data Triangulation
With data triangulation and validation through primary interviews, the exact value of the overall parent market size was determined and confirmed using this study. The overall market size was then used in the top-down procedure to estimate the size of other individual markets via percentage splits of the market segmentation.
Report Objectives
- To determine and forecast the global LBS RTLS market based on components, location types, applications, verticals, and regions, with respect to individual growth trends and contributions toward the overall market
- To forecast the size of the market segments with respect to four main regions—North America, Europe, Asia Pacific (APAC), and the Rest of the World (RoW)
- To provide detailed information regarding the major factors (drivers, restraints, opportunities, and challenges) influencing the growth of the LBS and RTLS market
- To analyze each submarket with respect to individual growth trends, prospects, and contributions to the total LBS and RTLS market
- To analyze opportunities in the market for stakeholders by identifying the high-growth segments of the LBS and RTLS market
- To profile the key market players comprising top vendors, provide comparative analysis based on business overviews, regional presence, product offerings, business strategies, and key financials, and to illustrate the market’s competitive landscape
- To track and analyze competitive developments, such as acquisitions; new product launches and product enhancements; agreements, partnerships, and collaborations; expansions; and Research and Development (R&D) activities, in the market
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Product Analysis
- Product matrix provides detailed product information and comparisons
Geographic Analysis
- Further breakup of the Middle East & Africa LBS and RTLS market
- Further breakup of the Latin America LBS and RTLS market
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- Detailed analysis and profiling of additional market players
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