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The indoor location market is projected to grow from USD 10.9 billion in 2023 to USD 29.8 billion by 2028, at a CAGR of 22.3% during the forecast period. The market providers are being encouraged to improve the capabilities of their indoor location hardware, systems, and software as a result of the growing need for location analytics.

The major companies covered in the indoor location market include Zebra Technologies (US), Cisco (US), Google (US), Microsoft (US), HPE (US), Apple (US), Esri (US), Acuity Brands(US), Inpixon(US), HERE Technologies (US), HID Global (US), CenTrak (US), Sonitor (Norway), Ubisense (UK), infsoft (Germany), Polaris Wireless (US), Quuppa (Finland), Securitas Healthcare (US), Navigine (US), Blueiot (China), Kontakt.io (US), AiRISTA (US), InnerSpace (Canada), Syook (India), Oriient (Israel), Navenio (England), Situm (Spain), Pozyx (Belgium), Azitek (Portugal), and Mapxus (China). These players have adopted various growth strategies, such as partnerships, business expansions, agreements, collaborations, and new product launches, to expand their presence in the indoor location market.

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Google:

• Google's product innovations help increase the use of its services, and the company is one of the most recognized brands in the world. Its core products and platforms include Android, Chrome, Gmail, Google Drive, Google Maps, Google Play, Search, and YouTube, and each of them has over one billion active users every month. Google has built a platform in the cloud and invests in infrastructure, security, data management, analytics, and AI. The company's global clientele is spread across verticals, such as automotive, BFSI, retail and eCommerce, education, energy, engineering, entertainment, environment, food, beverage, government, healthcare, manufacturing, media, telecommunications and IT, transportation, and travel & hospitality. As more digital experiences are being built in the cloud, the company's cloud products focus on helping enterprises of all sizes take advantage of the latest technologies and efficiently run their businesses. Google invests in Android mobile OS, Chrome browser, Chrome OS, and Daydream Virtual Reality (VR) platforms. In the indoor location market, the company offers Google indoor map solution, enabling users to have a better navigation facility for buildings or indoor sites. Using its Tango 3D sensing computer vision technology, Google has worked on a detailed indoor location positioning service.

Microsoft:

• Microsoft develops software, services, devices, and solutions to compete in the era of the intelligent cloud. Microsoft helps its clients digitalize their business processes with increased investments in the mix-reality cloud. Cloud-based solutions from the business allow customers access to software, platforms, and content. Operating Systems (OS), cross-device productivity apps, servers, business solution apps, desktop and server administration tools, and video games are among its product offerings. The company develops tools and frameworks for its customers to support policy change based on three pillars: privacy, cybersecurity, and responsible AI. To improve its service offerings, it focuses on making investments in data centres and other hybrid and edge infrastructure. In the indoor location market, Microsoft offers the Path Guide solution that enables users to locate specific places in a building when the GPS signal is lost.

Zebra Technologies (US):

• A powerhouse in industrial solutions, Zebra offers a range of indoor location solutions using various technologies like RFID, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE). Their offerings cater to industries like manufacturing, healthcare, and retail, enabling asset tracking, personnel location, and real-time data collection.

Cisco (US):

• Leverages its existing networking infrastructure to provide indoor location services. Cisco Meraki access points and Catalyst switches can be used for real-time asset tracking and location-based services, making them a strong choice for businesses already invested in Cisco's networking solutions.

HPE (US):

• Through their Aruba brand, HPE offers indoor location services that utilize existing Wi-Fi infrastructure. Their solutions provide asset tracking, wayfinding for navigating large spaces, and space optimization capabilities to improve resource allocation.

Apple (US):

• A leader in consumer technology, Apple takes a unique approach to indoor location with Ultra-Wideband (UWB) technology. Their iBeacon micro-location beacons are a popular offering, enabling precise indoor location tracking for various applications.

Esri (US):

• Known for geographic information systems (GIS), Esri offers ArcGIS Indoors, a comprehensive indoor mapping platform. This solution goes beyond just location tracking, allowing for indoor navigation, asset management, and location analytics to gain deeper insights from indoor spatial data.

Acuity Brands (US):

• While not a traditional technology player, Acuity Brands provides lighting infrastructure solutions with integrated indoor location capabilities. Their solutions utilize various technologies like LiFi (light-based data transmission) and BLE for location tracking, offering a unique integration of lighting and location data.

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