This document discusses different types of platforms for implementing iBeacon technology and creating compelling user experiences. It describes several complete platforms that offer different levels of functionality, either as app builders, libraries with additional services, or specialized systems for music events, retail, or indoor navigation. The platforms vary in price and functionality, with some focusing only on push notifications and beacons while others offer full interaction capabilities. Several options are from European companies and provide good value.

1. Glimworm Beacons
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An introduction to
platforms

2. Why do you need a platform
• iBeacon implementation is simple but making a
compelling user experience is very difficult
• Providing the you and your client with control
• version agnositcs

3. Types
• Complete platforms
• Libraries + CMS
• Complete interaction or retail systems

4. • from USA
• complete online app builder
• 100s apps including many major recording artists
• beacon functions built in
• Great for Music and events
• Looks old fashioned, High cost

7. • from USA
• sample app or library or sdk
• beacon functions built into the “social” functions
• Limited functionality but includes payments
• High cost

10. • Dutch
• sample app or library or sdk, or api
• Deals only with push and beacons
• Highly functional
• good value
• Backed by mangrove

13. • Dutch
• Sample app or library or sdk, or api and explorer app
• Deals only with push and beacons
• Medium functionality
• good value
• Backed by Sanoma

15. • Austrian
• sample app or library or sdk, or api and explorer app
• Deals only with indoor navigation
• Highly specialist functionality
• good value
• Market leader

17. • Dutch
• Deals only with retail and beacons
• specialist functionality

18. • Specially for museums and tours
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• Retail

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• Others