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The adoption of beacons is on the rise, especially in public spaces as part of government-driven smart city initiatives. These beacons play a crucial role in offering location-based services, promoting city events, conducting surveys, and supporting marketing campaigns. In addition to their role in public engagement, beacons are integral components of smart city projects aimed at improving infrastructure and security by establishing connections with nearby users. As the development of smart city projects continues globally, the deployment of beacons is expected to witness substantial growth.
For these technologies to effectively collaborate, it is essential to establish formal standards regulating their implementation. These standards should not only facilitate seamless integration but also meet stringent security requirements. Bluetooth Low Energy (LE) devices can adhere to security standards, such as the Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS), by utilizing appropriate Bluetooth LE security features. FIPS sets forth rigorous security procedures and serves as a benchmark for evaluating security measures.
The implementation of Bluetooth mesh technology plays a pivotal role in maintaining the overall security of the network. This technology ensures that no single device poses a threat to the network's security. Each message transmitted via Bluetooth mesh is encrypted and authenticated, adding an extra layer of protection. Moreover, the security of different applications is kept separate, and physical spaces can be securely isolated.
The meticulous oversight of Bluetooth technologies is carried out through detailed specifications governed by the Bluetooth Special Interest Group. This governing body ensures that standards are established and maintained to guarantee a high level of compatibility among devices using Bluetooth technology. The overarching goal is to achieve optimal interoperability among devices, enhancing the user experience and promoting the widespread adoption of Bluetooth-enabled solutions.
In the realm of smart cities, Bluetooth Low Energy (LE) Beacons find multifaceted applications. These small devices contribute to location-based services, aiding in the promotion of city events and enabling the collection of valuable data through surveys. Simultaneously, they play a crucial role in bolstering infrastructure and security by establishing connections with nearby users. As smart city initiatives continue to evolve and expand globally, BLE Beacons emerge as versatile tools, offering a myriad of applications that contribute to the efficiency, connectivity, and overall advancement of urban living.
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BLE Beacons Market size was valued at USD 1455.6 Million in 2023. The BLE beacons industry is projected to grow from USD 1895.19 Million in 2024 to USD 12021.0 Million by 2032, exhibiting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 25.98% during the forecast period (2024 - 2032). Increased awareness of BLE beacon technology and innovation in information technology solutions such as IoT, growing demand for smartphone usage and development in organized retail are the key market drivers enhancing the market growth.
Source: Secondary Research, Primary Research, MRFR Database and Analyst Review
Market CAGR for BLE beacons is driven by the growing adoption of advanced communication technologies, including Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, RFID (radio-frequency identification), NFC (near-field communication), and the rising popularity of lot technology. Also, growing demand for Beacon based on advanced Bluetooth technology, such as Bluetooth 5.2, Bluetooth 5, and Bluetooth 4, from numerous industries such as transportation and logistics, entertainment and others are expected to boost the adoption of Beacon.
Additionally, the increasing adoption of BLE beacon devices in proximity marketing is expected to drive the growth of the global BLE beacon market revenue during the forecast period. Proximity marketing is a type of marketing that utilizes technology such as BLE beacon appliances to target nearby smartphone devices to showcase appropriate advertisements to the user. For instance, if the utilizers search for a particular product on the internet using a smartphone and walk into an offline store, the BLE beacon device can efficiently connect to that person's smartphone utilizing Bluetooth connectivity and offer relative information about the product on the smartphone. The global proximity market is rapidly growing across the globe.
The growing need for spatial data, which can be utilized to analyze the current demographic trend, is driving the growth of the market in various applications. One of the most widespread usages of beacon technology in higher education is the expedition of administrative tasks, such as attendance monitoring. Attendance monitoring via beacons increases efficiency and saves time. It also replaces a physical attendance sheet with spatially and automatically detected attendance information. Also, increasing globalization and demand from the automobile sector will emerge as key market development drivers. Increasing emphasis on business intelligence to achieve a competitive edge, increased usage of spatial data in analytics, rising demand for smart beacons for indoor navigation, and expanding industrialization contribute to the market's growth.
Moreover, market players focus highly on business intelligence to gain competitive advantages. For instance, in October 2022, ZPE Systems launched a smartphone-sized cloud gateway for IoT, OT, and IoMD applications. Nodegrid MiniSR is displayed with Environmental Monitoring Sensor, Alert Beacons, and iPhone for scale. The Mini SR supports wired and wireless connection, hosting third-party security software, key tools, and centralized cloud orchestration.
The BLE Beacons Market segmentation, based on type, includes iBeacon, Eddystone, and AltBeacon. The iBeacon segment dominated the market, accounting for 35% of market revenue (509.47 Billion). In developing economies, category growth is driven by the need for providing location-based alerts and information to nearby smartphones compatible with the iBeacon protocol. However, AltBeacon is the fastest-growing category owing to the growing adoption of AltBeacon, which is a genuine and interoperable nearness beacon that can be included as a feature in any BLE-compliant device.
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The BLE Beacons Market segmentation, based on mode, includes non-connectable beacons {indoor positioning, real-time location system (RTLS), asset tracking/ monitoring, IOT sensor nodes, and advertising services}, and connectable beacons. The non-connectable beacons category generated the most income (70.4%) as more and more companies are adopting BLE beacons to capture a vast collection of consumer data, which helps these brands to engage better with their customers. However, connectable beacons are the fastest-growing category as it allows for tracking the location and health of beacons with crowd-sourced solutions.
The BLE Beacons Market segmentation, based on application, includes healthcare, retail, manufacturing, media & entertainment, travel & tourism, transportation & logistics, and others. The retail category generated the most income owing to increasing beacon deployment for enhancing customer experience. Retailers are engaged in improving customer experience by installing in-store beacons to send promotional messages, thereby boosting their sales and efficiency. However, healthcare is the fastest-growing category the growing need for responding to emergencies. Hospitals leverage technology to provide customized solutions for the patient's history and current health conditions.
By region, the study provides market insights into North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific and the Rest of the World. The North American BLE beacons market will dominate due to the continuous adoption of technology in the hospitality and retail industries. Offering coupons and increasing trade promotions are becoming a norm to drive store sales in the competitive marketplace will boost market growth in this region. Further, the US BLE beacons market held the largest market share, and the Canada BLE beacons market was the fastest growing market in the North American region.
Further, the major countries studied in the market report are The US, Canada, German, France, the UK, Italy, Spain, China, Japan, India, Australia, South Korea, and Brazil.
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Europe's BLE beacons market accounts for the second-largest market share due to the increase in organized retail formats along with the increasing smartphone penetration. Further, the German BLE beacons market held the largest market share, and the UK BLE beacons market was the fastest-growing market in the European region.
The Asia-Pacific BLE Beacons Market is expected to grow fastest from 2023 to 2032. This is owing to the strong presence of key players and the rising adoption of core communication technologies such as Bluetooth, NFC, Wi-Fi, and ongoing loT technology in this region. Moreover, China’s BLE Beacons market held the largest market share, and the Indian BLE Beacons market was the fastest-growing market in the Asia-Pacific region.
Leading market players are investing heavily in research and development to expand their product lines, which will help the BLE beacons market grow even more. Market participants are also undertaking numerous strategic activities to expand their global footprint, with important market developments including new product launches, mergers and acquisitions, higher investments, and collaboration with other organizations. To expand and survive in a more competitive and rising market climate, the BLE beacons industry must offer cost-effective items.
Manufacturing locally to minimize operational costs is one of the key business tactics manufacturers use in the global BLE beacons industry to benefit clients and increase the market sector. Major players in the BLE beacons market, including Zebra Technologies Corp., Estimote, Inc., Aruba, Kontakt.io, Inpixon, Chengdu Jaalee Technology Co., Ltd, Teltonika, IOBOT TECHNOLOGIES (THINGSUP), Sensoro Co., Ltd, and others, are attempting to increase market demand by investing in research and development operations.
Sigfox SA, a subsidiary of Citymesh NV, is the provider of zero-generation network and Internet of Things (IoT) solutions. It offers various Internet connection devices, provides two-way data transmission, and device-to-cloud connectivity solutions. The company utilizes ultra-narrow band radio modulation technology to exchange radio messages over the air Sigfox serves agriculture and environment, automotive, construction, consumer electronics, emergency services and security, healthcare, intelligent buildings, manufacturing and supply chain, retail and leisure, smart city and public transport, and other sectors. In December 2021, CAR-LITE and Sigfox launched an intelligent light beacon based on the oG network to replace emergency triangles on the road. The unique light beacon, developed and designed by CAR-LITE, will send automated alerts to the appropriate road safety authorities and accurately geo-locate the location of failed vehicles, based on the Sigfox oG network, without the need for an internet connection, Wi-Fi or SIM card.
HID Global is an American manufacturer of certain identity products. The firm is an independent brand of Assa Abloy, a Swedish door and permit control conglomerate. The firm sells logical access control products, physical access control products, and secure issuance products that comprise cards, readers, smart card readers (OMNIKEY), networked access products, card printers/encoders (FARGO) and software. Its other business segments include virtualization technology, cashless payment, government ID, RFID for industry and logistics and Animal ID solutions and professional services. In August 2022, HID Global announced that the Belgian national railway company, NMBS/SNCB, has successfully deployed a real-time location service platform with HID BEEKs Bluetooth Low-Energy (BLE) beacons to accurately monitor train location and ensure on-time departures.
Estimote, Inc.
Aruba, Kontakt.io
Inpixon
Chengdu Jaalee Technology Co., Ltd
Teltonika
IOBOT TECHNOLOGIES (THINGSUP)
Sensoro Co., Ltd
Leantegra
KKM Company Limited
Gimbal
ELA Innovation SA
Asahi Kasei Corporation,
Nordic Semiconductor
Semiconductor Component Industries, LLC (OnSemi)
HID Global Corporation
Infsoft Gmbh
MOKOSmart
ALE International.
January 2023: Berkeley Lights, Inc., launched Beacon Select, the company's new optofluidic system for cell line development. Beacon Select is based on the same advanced technology offered by the original Beacon System launched in 2017, which currently has over 130 systems installed globally.
November 2022: Infsoft introduced a new Locator Beacon that combines BLE and UWB. The updated infsoft Locator Beacon combines Bluetooth Low Energy and Ultra-wideband tracking technology for client and server tracking. With the new hardware from the Ingolstadt-based full-service provider, large companies may achieve many use cases based on the locator infrastructure.
iBeacon
Eddystone
AltBeacon
Non-Connectable Beacons
Indoor Positioning
Real-Time Location System (RTLS)
Asset Tracking/ Monitoring
IoT Sensor Nodes
Advertising Services
Connectable Beacons
Healthcare
Retail
Manufacturing
Media & Entertainment
Travel & Tourism
Transportation & Logistics
Others
North America
US
Canada
Europe
Germany
France
UK
Italy
Spain
Rest of Europe
Asia-Pacific
China
Japan
India
Australia
South Korea
Australia
Rest of Asia-Pacific
Rest of the World
Middle East
Africa
Latin America
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