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| Wi-Fi Real Time Location Systems (RTLS)
Key Growth Drivers, Vertical Markets, Applications, Technology Issues, and Industry Players Wi-Fi-based Real Time Location Systems will become an $800 million dollar market by 2012. This study examines the key vertical market segments spurring growth, as well as some of the drivers for horizontal growth such as fixed-mobile convergence. The report also examines the key competitive advantages as well as disadvantages of Wi-Fi RTLS products. In order to understand the dynamics of this market, it is necessary to examine the growth of a number of individual product components such as tags, appliances, software, and professional services, and to forecast the revenue growth from each key product category. In addition, since customer Wi-Fi networks were not designed to handle the requirements of RTLS, a considerable number of supplementary access points will need to be added. It’s critical, therefore, to estimate revenue from these access points, since it is a very significant number.  What Does This Report Answer?
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 1.1 Market Issues 1.2 Well-Entrenched Incumbent Competitive Technologies 1.3 The Growth of Wi-Fi RTLS 1.4 Wi-Fi Advantages 1.5 Wi-Fi Disadvantages 1.6 Wi-Fi RTLS Applications 1.7 Overall Wi-Fi RTLS Market Growth 1.7.1 Wi-Fi RTLS Tags 1.7.2 Supplementary Wi-Fi Access Points 1.7.3 Wi-Fi RTLS Appliances 1.7.4 Wi-Fi RTLS Software 1.7.5 Professional Services 1.8 The Growth of Key Wi-Fi RTLS Verticals 1.8.1 Healthcare 1.8.2 Diversified Manufacturing 1.8.3 Transportation 1.8.4 Aerospace and Defense Section 2. MARKET ISSUES 2.1 Real-Time Location Systems (RTLS) Definition 2.2 The Dominance of Traditional Active RFID Solutions 2.3 Wi-Fi Growth 2.4 The Emergence of Wi-Fi RTLS 2.5 Advantages of Wi-Fi RTLS 2.6 Key Applications 2.6.1 Asset Management 2.6.2 Work in Progress (WIP) 2.6.3 Security 2.6.3.1 Wi-Fi RTLS for Network Provisioning 2.6.3.2 Identification of Hackers and Rogue Access points 2.6.3.3 Improved Network Efficiency 2.6.3.4 E911 Service 2.6.3.5 Guest and Contractor Tracking 2.6.3.6 Enforcement of a No Wi-Fi rule 2.7 Fixed Mobile Convergence 2.8 Key Verticals 2.8.1 Healthcare 2.8.2 Manufacturing 2.8.3 Transportation 2.8.4 Aerospace and Defense 2.8.5 Retail 2.8.6 Other Verticals 2.8.6.1 Mining 2.8.6.2 Visitor Information 2.9 Channel Issues 2.10 Total Cost of Ownership 2.11 Return on Investment Section 3. TECHNOLOGY ISSUES 3.1 The Components of Wi-Fi RTLS 3.1.1 RFID Transponders (Tags) 3.1.1.1 Battery Life 3.1.2 Access Points 3.1.3 Wi-Fi RTLS Appliances 3.1.4 RTLS Software 3.1.5 Exciters 3.2 Location Determination: RSSI and TDOA 3.2.1 RSSI 3.2.2 TDOA 3.3 Wi-Fi Standards 3.4 Competing RFID Technologies 3.4.1 Active RFID RTLS 3.4.2 GPS 3.4.3 UWB 3.4.4 ZigBee Section 4. MARKET FORECASTS 4.1 Technology Forecasts 4.1.1 Wi-Fi RTLS Supplementary Access Points Shipped by Region 4.1.2 Wi-Fi RTLS Supplementary Access Point Revenue by Region 4.1.3 Wi-Fi RTLS Tags Shipped by Region 4.1.4 Wi-Fi RTLS Tag Revenue by Region 4.1.5 Wi-Fi RTLS Tag ASP Forecast 4.1.6 Wi-Fi RTLS Appliances Shipped by Region 4.1.7 Wi-Fi RTLS Appliance Revenue by Region 4.1.8 Wi-Fi RTLS Software Revenue by Region 4.1.9 Wi-Fi RTLS Professional Services Revenue by Region 4.2 Application Forecast 4.2.1 Asset Management 4.2.2 Work in Progress 4.2.2.1 Healthcare 4.2.2.2 The Automotive Industry 4.2.2.3 Diversified Manufacturing 4.2.2.4 Aerospace and Defense 4.2.2.5 Transportation Section 5. KEY INDUSTRY PLAYERS 5.1 AeroScout 5.2 Aruba Networks 5.3 Cisco Systems 5.4 Ekahau 5.5 G2 Microsystems 5.6 Motorola 5.7 MyDealerLot 5.8 Newbury Networks 5.9 Nortel Networks 5.10 PanGo Networks (InnerWireless) 5.11 Trapeze Networks 5.12 WhereNet (Acquired by Zebra Technologies) Section 6. COMPANY LIST Section 7. ACRONYMS Disadvantages of Wi-Fi RTLS SOURCES AND METHODOLOGY NOTES Tables
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