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Gartner report highlights the potential of emerging technologies

Gartner report highlights the potential of emerging technologies

Gartner examines the impact new technologies may have on the world Gartner Inc., a leading technology and market research firm, has released a new report that examines emerging technology and how it may affect the future. The report, titled “2012 Hype Cycle for Emerging Technologies,” draws attention to innovations that are occurring in the world of technology. Activity streams, Internet TV, cloud computing, and NFC technology are all examined by the report and each is expected … Read entire article »

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Rectenna could lead to affordable NFC technology

Rectenna could lead to affordable NFC technology

Mobile commerce is sore need of infrastructure Though NFC technology has come under fire recently due to security concerns, it has managed to retain much of the favor it had garnered in its earlier days amongst many industries. NFC technology is becoming most widely used in mobile commerce, but an infrastructure capable of supporting the widespread adoption of mobile commerce is currently scarce. Building a comprehensive infrastructure of any kind would be a costly venture, so … Read entire article »

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NFC technology may be entering into India’s railway system

NFC technology may be entering into India’s railway system

NFC technology shows potential in railway ticketing NFC technology is beginning to become increasingly common in the world of transportation. The technology, which often takes the form of stickers, has begun appearing on plane and railway tickets. Some transportation officials believe that NFC technology could be an effective form of ticketing, allowing travelers more dynamic access to the information they may need. Nokia shares in the belief of this theory and is currently in negotiations with … Read entire article »

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NFC technology could lead to more control over electronics

NFC technology could lead to more control over electronics

Apple continues to show interest in NFC technology It is no secret that technology giant Apple has taken an acute interest in NFC technology. Though the company’s interest in the technology may be common knowledge, the exact details concerning its use of the technology are often shrouded in secrecy. A new patent application filed by Apple sheds some light on how the company plans to use NFC technology in the future to some degree. The patent … Read entire article »

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NFC technology may be faced with daunting challenges in Asia

NFC technology may be faced with daunting challenges in Asia

ROA Holdings study suggests steps to expedite the adoption of NFC technology NFC technology has managed to grab international attention for its uses in various industries. Much of this attention, but not all of it, has been positive, with many consumers showing a great deal of interest in making use of the technology. The vast majority of consumers are still quite unfamiliar with the technology, however, which may become a roadblock in the expansion of NFC-based … Read entire article »

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NFC market poised for growth, according to Juniper Research

NFC market poised for growth, according to Juniper Research

NFC market to exceed $180 billion by 2017 A new report from Juniper Research suggests that the NFC retail payments market will surpass $180 billion globally by 2017. This is a more than seven-fold increase from what the market is currently. Much of this growth is linked to the events of 2011. Last year, technology companies began laying the framework for the aggressive growth of mobile commerce. The promotion of NFC technology was part of this … Read entire article »

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