Topcon's Topnet Live Expansion: A Game Changer for GNSS Market

Topcon Positioning Systems has just announced a significant expansion of its Topnet Live reference station service, adding 180 full-wave geodetic reference stations across the Western USA and Hawaii. This strategic move is set to revolutionize the global GNSS market, offering customers increased accuracy and coverage, and opening up new market opportunities for Topcon.



The addition of these new stations offers expanded RTK corrections services to customers in many large metropolitan areas, increasing the total coverage of Topnet Live in the Americas by over 72,900 square miles. This expansion increases the density and offers users in these areas full network modeled solutions for any number of applications, such as high-end engineering, surveying, construction, and agriculture measurement and guidance systems.

One of the key benefits for customers is the ease of access to globally supported NTRIP network corrections. NTRIP, or Networked Transport of RTCM via Internet Protocol, is a protocol that streams Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) corrections data over the internet for real-time kinematic (RTK) positioning. This allows for centimeter-level accuracy in high-end engineering, surveying, construction, and agriculture measurement and guidance systems. Additionally, Topcon has expanded its services to include Differential Global Positioning System (DGPS) coverage for mapping and an increased number of sources for Receiver Independent Exchange (RINEX) static files for static or static kinematic post-processing.



The increased accuracy and coverage of Topnet Live services will attract new customers by offering more precise positioning solutions for various industries. Existing customers will be retained due to the improved services and the convenience of accessing these services through the expanded network. This expansion will also open up new revenue streams for Topcon, as it will be able to charge for these additional services and potentially gain a larger market share in the Western USA and Hawaii.

In conclusion, Topcon's expansion of the Topnet Live network is a game changer for the global GNSS market. With increased accuracy and coverage, new market opportunities, and a strengthened competitive position, Topcon is poised to capture a larger share of the market and generate new revenue streams. As the network continues to grow and expand, Topcon's global strategy and growth plans will be further solidified, solidifying its position as a leader in the GNSS market.