LOC-AID
About LOC-AID Technologies
LOC-AID Technologies, Inc., the world's largest mobile location data gateway, manages multi-carrier complexity for mobile brands and operates the most secure, privacy-protected location aggregation platform for wireless providers. LOC-AID's carrier-grade location gateway is regarded as the wireless industry's benchmark for reliability, availability, coverage, quality and support. LOC-AID’s mission is two-fold: for enterprise application developers, LOC-AID simplifies and manages the complex technical and approval interfaces of location-based services (LBS) among multiple mobile operators. For Tier 1 wireless carriers such as Sprint, LOC-AID ensures privacy and efficiency in running location transactions through the network.
LOC-AID’s platform and Location-as-a-Service (LaaS) offering protects the privacy and security of Sprint’s wireless customers while offering developers a single API and simple on-boarding process to create applications that use device location information.
The ability to access mobile location has been available for years, but limited to only proprietary devices and smartphones with an embedded GPS chip. By connecting directly into the Sprint network, LOC-AID can provide "network-centric" location, that is, reach any wireless device. Applications can access location data without requiring the end user to purchase a GPS-enabled device or download a client. One of the key challenges of network-based LBS is the requirement to work closely with the service provider, as it entails the installation of hardware and software within the operator's infrastructure and establishing rigorous procedures to safeguard privacy of information. LOC-AID’s LaaS platform and service delivery model takes care of all compliance requirements and removes implementation hurdles for developers.
In strict accordance with CTIA Best Practices for Location-Based Services, the LOC-AID platform includes patent-protected privacy systems that ensure appropriate end-user permissions are obtained prior to accessing location information. LOC-AID also provides developers with simple, powerful tools to create and launch location-enabled applications, reducing the difficulty of certifying and on-boarding applications across multiple carriers. Through a single API, developers can enhance their mobile applications and business processes and utilize location data across a variety of operating systems and wireless carriers.
A number of large brands, Fortune 500 companies and mobile companies are already utilizing LOC-AID’s LaaS platform and developer services to build and launch innovative location-based applications. Several deployments are underway on the LOC-AID platform in vertical applications ranging from identity protection, and physical asset tracking to proximity marketing and mobile analytics.
Developers can access the single API at LOC-AID’s Developer Zone at http://developer.loc-aid.com/
Visit www.loc-aid.com to learn more about LOC-AID.
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Client Testimony
"The accurate location data provided by LOC-AID allows Cadio to execute our business model. LOC-AID allows us to acquire GPS through a unified framework since the location data is network-initiated and device agnostic. We especially appreciate the responsiveness of LOC-AID’s customer service and their willingness to work with us collaboratively to address any questions."
-Dr. Thaddeus Fulford-Jones , CEO, Cadio