NFC technology is grabbing more attention as the days go by
Mobile commerce is becoming more popular throughout the world. As this new industry gains momentum, more attention is being drawn to NFC technology. NFC is the driving force behind mobile commerce as it allows mobile devices to be transformed into payment platforms. The technology allows mobile devices or other platforms to communicate and send information wirelessly and without need of physical contact. In this way, NFC is very similar to radio frequency identification technology, though requires close proximity.
App developers will soon be able to adopt NFC
Narian Technologies, a mobile technology company, has taken note of the growing interest in NFC technology and believes that it should be more inclusive to those that with to develop mobile applications that make use of it. NFC garners a great deal of attention for its uses in mobile commerce, but the technology boasts a myriad of applications ranging from marketing to entertainment. As such, developers of mobile applications have begun focusing on NFC technology, hoping to take advantage of the growing number of NFC-enabled mobile devices being released into the commercial market.
Narian Technologies introduces the NFC4ALL initiative
Narian Technologies has announced that it will soon be launching its new NFC4ALL initiative. The initiative focuses on a new web-based resource mortal for applications developers. This online SDK will give developers and opportunity to create their own software that can interface with NFC technology. The online portal boasts of a number of developer tools, including the NFC Tag Writer App, which allows users to create their own NFC tags that can be associated with digital content.
NFC may be branching off into new industries as more developers enter the field
The company hopes that the initiative will promote awareness of NFC technology and its uses beyond the mobile commerce industry. Those interested in NFC technology are likely to maintain their focus on commerce, but this may change as more developers are able to make use of NFC for their own project. Narian Technologies notes the growing prominence of NFC-enabled mobile devices as part of the inspiration behind the initiative.
