Mobile Ecosystem

IAB reveals consumers’ spend on mobile increases

Near Field Communication (NFC) was seen as a positive move for mobile with 74% of consumers stating they felt the service would be a good idea. The products that M-Commerce consumers said they would be most happy to purchase via NFC were travel (57%), entrance fees (51%) and drinks/snacks (49%).

Worldwide Mobile Payment Users to Reach 141 Million in 2011 – Gartner Says

Worldwide mobile payment users will surpass 141.1 million in 2011, a 38.2 percent increase from 2010, when mobile payment users reached 102.1 million, according to Gartner, Inc. Worldwide mobile payment volume is forecast to total $86.1 billion, up 75.9 percent from 2010 volume of $48.9 billion.

Transport for London to accept NFC payments from 2012

Transport for London (TfL) has stated it will support NFC payments on mobile phones in 2012. TfL is now in the process of deploying new contactless card readers on London's tube and bus network. This will enable users of contactless EMV credit and debit cards and NFC mobile phones to 'swipe and go' on the London Underground and associated services.

GSMA Names BARCELONA First Mobile World Capital!

After an 18-month search, the GSMA today announced that Barcelona has been selected as the Mobile World Capital from 2012 to 2018.

Galaxy S III: market deploy on first half of the year

2 days ago

by Endless Martinenghi in News, Phones & Devices

The new version of the Samsung Galaxy smartphone will not be announced on World Mobile Congress in Barcelona, but in a “stand alone” event scheduled next to market deploy, as told by Samsung himself. This event seems to be in April, anyway in the first half of the year.

The new Galaxy will mount the Android Ice Cream Sandwich (4.0) OS. Web rumors talks about the implementation of a 3D display technology which works without the support of any kind of glasses, like Nintendo 3DS…

3D Samsung Galaxy smartphone

Mobile Payment: se non ora, quando?

1 week ago

by admin in Events

Giovedì 9 Febbraio 2012 – Ore 9.15

Aula Carlo de Carli – Politecnico di Milano

(Campus Bovisa) Via Durando 10

Quale è la reale diffusione del Mobile Payment in Italia e nel resto del mondo?

Quali sono i progetti di Mobile Payment più interessanti?

Quale è il valore del Mobile Payment per esercenti e consumatori?

Quale è la configurazione dei servizi più interessante per i consumatori?

Quali modelli di filiera dell’offerta si stanno affermando nel mondo? E quali hanno maggiore possibilità di svilupparsi in Italia?

A queste ed altre domande si cercherà di dare risposta all’Evento di presentazione della Ricerca dell’Osservatorio NFC & Mobile Payment, promosso dalla School of Management del Politecnico di Milano in collaborazione con il Dipartimento di Elettronica e Informazione.

Nel suo terzo anno di attività, l’Osservatorio NFC & Mobile Payment si è concentrato principalmente sui seguenti obiettivi:

monitorare lo scenario applicativo nazionale ed internazionale;
quantificare il mercato del Mobile Payment in Italia;
analizzare il valore per gli esercenti e i consumatori derivante dall’utilizzo del Mobile Payment;
studiare i Business Model del Mobile Proximity Payment e identificare le configurazioni di filiera che potrebbero adattarsi meglio al contesto italiano;
analizzare più in profondità le caratteristiche della domanda di servizi di Mobile Remote Payment e suggerire i principali fattori di evoluzione dell’offerta.

I risultati della Ricerca saranno discussi con i principali player di questo mercato (Telco, Banche, Service & Technology Provider, ecc.), sia italiani sia internazionali, e con alcuni Esercenti che hanno iniziato a sperimentare i modelli di Mobile Payment.

La partecipazione è gratuita, previa iscrizione cliccando qui

Per scaricare l’agenda clicca qui

Mobile World Congress 2012, are Redefining Mobile!

1 week ago

by admin in Events

Far more than a mere communication device, mobiles now serve as our books, health monitors, payment transfer devices, social connectors and tour guides. Mobile technology is embedded in our cars, homes, appliances, governments and utilities. Mobile is enhancing and expanding education and thus, transforming the world. Mobile World Congress 2012 will celebrate the current state of mobile and offer a glimpse into where mobile has the potential to go next.

Depending on thepass you select, you can participate in the many components that make up Mobile World Congress:

A world-class thought-leadership conference featuring visionary keynotes and panel discussions
A cutting-edge product and technology exhibition featuring 1,400 exhibitors
The world’s best venue for seeking industry opportunities, making deals, and networking
App Planet, the Centre of the Mobile Apps Universe
The Global Mobile Awards programme, where we recognize innovations and advancement in the industry
and our newest programme, mPowered Brands, where global marketers and agencies increase knowledge of mobile marketing and immediate connect with mobile players to bring their visions to reality.

The 2011 Mobile World Congress was the largest and most exciting event to date, yet we’re planning an even better event in 2012. Mark your calendars now – you won’t want to miss it!

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