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Claro to launch new mobile payments service in Brazil

04/02/201403/31/2014 Jesse Woods

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New service to be made available in summer Brazilian mobile operator Claro has unveiled plans to launch a new mobile payments service throughout the country. The launch of this service is being slated for summer and Claro has partnered with Bradesco, a prominent financial institution, and Giescke & Devrient, makers of SIM cards, in order to make the service come to life. Mobile commerce has been gaining momentum in Brazil recently as more consumers gain access to smartphones and tablets. Service to be based on NFC technology Through Calro’s service,…

New Zealand to introduce new standards for mobile payments

03/31/201403/29/2014 Stephen Vagus

New standards have been introduced by Payments New Zealand Payments New Zealand, a national payments organization, has launched a new set of standards that are meant to provide more stability to the country’s mobile commerce field. The standards, known as the Mobile Device Rules and Standards, are meant to provide both consumers and businesses with the protection they need to adequately operate in the mobile commerce field. Mobile commerce is becoming more popular among New Zealand consumers, but many of the platforms that are available to these people operate under…

Tencent to leverage mobile commerce services through new investment

03/26/201403/24/2014 Stephen Vagus

Tencent invests $180 million in Leju, acquires 15% stake in company China’s Internet giant Tencent continues to make moves in the digital space. The company has made a $180 million investment in Leju, a provider of digital real estate services based in China. Tencent now has a 15% stake in the company and believes that Leju can further bolster its digital presence. Tencent has become engrossed in the mobile field, making investments in several mobile commerce firms over the past several months. The company is currently competing with Alibaba, which…

Mobile payments now available at Wendy’s

03/25/201403/23/2014 Sam Lambert

This will allow smartphone users to leave their credit cards at home when they purchase their meals. When you head out for some fast food at Wendy’s the next time, you can use your smartphone and the quick service restaurant’s official app to be able to make mobile payments and complete the transaction at the counter. The majority of the American locations (approximately 5,800) now have this feature. The mobile payments method that has been chosen is one that allows American customers at Wendy’s to be able to transfer cash…

Vodacom takes a step into the field of mobile payments

03/20/201403/18/2014 John Montgallo

Company sets sights on mobile commerce in order to boost dwindling revenue Vodacom, one of the largest mobile operators in South Africa, has announced plans to launch a mobile commerce initiative in the near future. The company has been seeing its revenues dissipate over the past several quarters despite the growing adoption of smartphones and tablets throughout the country. In an attempt to engage consumers more effectively, Vodacom has begun focusing more heavily on mobile commerce. This focus may help the company increase its revenue generation by providing consumers with…