- In April 2025, Qualcomm introduced the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 mobile platform, featuring enhanced GNSS capabilities, including support for dual frequency GNSS and integration with multiple satellite constellations. This advancement aims to provide improved location accuracy and reliability for next generation smartphones and IoT devices, catering to the growing demand for precise positioning in various applications.
- In January 2025, Hexagon AB, a global leader in digital reality solutions, announced the acquisition of Septentrio N.V., a Belgian company specializing in high precision GNSS receivers. This acquisition aims to strengthen Hexagon's positioning and autonomy solutions by integrating Septentrio's advanced GNSS technology, thereby enhancing offerings in sectors such as surveying, agriculture, and autonomous vehicles.
- In March 2025, u-blox, a Swiss provider of positioning and wireless communication technologies, completed the acquisition of Sapcorda Services GmbH, a company known for its high precision GNSS services. This strategic move enables u-blox to offer enhanced GNSS solutions with improved accuracy and reliability, catering to applications in autonomous driving, industrial automation, and other precision dependent sectors.
- In March 2024, NextNav, a provider of next-generation GPS services, announced the acquisition of additional spectrum licenses in the lower 900 MHz band. This acquisition is intended to enhance NextNav's terrestrial positioning network, providing a robust complement to traditional satellite-based GNSS, and ensuring reliable location services in environments where satellite signals are obstructed.
- In June 2024, Renesas Electronics Corporation completed the acquisition of Transphorm, a company specializing in gallium nitride (GaN) semiconductor technology. This acquisition is expected to bolster Renesas's capabilities in developing high-performance GNSS chips with improved power efficiency and performance, addressing the growing needs of automotive and industrial applications.
