NFC technology trial sees expansion in South Africa Absa, one of the largest banking groups in South Africa, has announced the expansion of its NFC technology trial. The trial was initially launched in December of 2011 and involved 500 of the bank’s staff. The trial was meant to examine the benefits of NFC technology and its uses in mobile commerce, specifically where money management is concerned. These funds could be used to purchase products at participating stores throughout South Africa. Absa aims to deploy 4,000 NFC-enabled terminals by third quarter…
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NFC technology could greatly benefit QSRs
Near field communications could make fast food restaurants a speedier experience for consumers. The entire experience of the quick service restaurant (QSR) is based on being able to obtain a meal very rapidly, and although things have slowed down a bit over the years, NFC technology could provide the necessary tools to make this process speedier. Near field communication could allow mobile payments to be complete with a simple tap of the device. This is vitally important in QSRs, where every second counts, regardless of whether the customer has ordered…
Read MoreNFC technology from CalypsoKey unlocks doors for iPhone users
Though Apple devices have yet to be enabled with near field communications, a new case may make the difference. Much of the mobile industry was very surprised when the iPhone 5 was released without being enabled with NFC technology, which many consider to be among the latest standards for contactless communication. Near field communication gives devices the ability to accomplish many goals with a simple wave or tap. Several mobile payments companies have based their entire lines of service on NFC technology. It is present in the most recent…
Read MoreNFC technology adopted by US Bancorp
US Bancorp embraced NFC technology for mobile commerce U.S. Bancorp, the parent company of U.S. Bank, has announced that it will be testing NFC technology for a new service being made available to iPhone users. The financial services company has been keeping track of the advent of mobile commerce and believes that the time may be right to begin looking into ways to engage mobile consumers in a new way. The test represents an iPhone case and application that are meant to appeal to consumers interested in mobile commerce. New…
Read MoreNFC technology patent could be used by Sony to block used game sales
The video game company may use the chips to inhibit the resale of used PS4 discs. Whether it’s a sign of the times or it is just a sign of the penny pinching that has become a trend in the video game industry, Sony has just received a new NFC technology patent that would allow it to keep its PlayStation 4 games from being resold as used discs. Though the use of this ID technique is only speculation, the facts are strongly leaning in that direction. Many gamers wait for…
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