DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c20794) has announced the addition of Mobile Positioning in GSM Networks to their offering.

No attribute is more distinguishing and valuable to mobile network operators and their constituents (customers, suppliers, and investors) than customer location information. Location-based Services (LBS) are predicted to finally take off beginning in late 2005 to early 2006. Many people do not understand the underlying technologies necessary to position mobile cellular phones in GSM networks.

This publication provides the user with an easy to understand, presentation that includes detailed notes (Notes View of PPT document) to facilitate understanding of mobile positioning systems for GSM. The publication includes illustrations of standard GSM architectures including the GMLC, SMLC, and LMU and discussion of positioning functionalities.

This report is suitable for anyone desiring more illustrations and description of GSM positioning architectures and functions as well as those tasked with understanding and/or teaching GSM positioning.

Topics covered in the report include:

-- Introduction to Positioning

-- LCS Architecture

-- Positioning Methods Overview

-- Security and Privacy

-- LCS Network Infrastructure

-- Network Element Function

-- Network Element Interfaces

-- Cell ID

-- Cell ID Procedures

-- E-OTD/OTDOA

-- E-OTD/OTDOA Procedures

-- A-GPS

-- Emergency Services

For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c20794