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The future of mobile commerce and how it is revolutionizing business worldwide

06/04/201312/13/2013 Julie Campbell

M-commerce is moving forward at full steam and many feel that it won’t be long before it turns retail upside down. It doesn’t come as a surprise to anyone to hear that cell phones are the most widely used electronic device in the world, as there were approximately 7 billion of them. This means that there are nearly four times (3.8 times) more phones than there are PCs. A growing percentage of cell phone users now own smartphones. These individuals are relying on their devices on an increasing basis, and…

Nokia announces three new NFC Symbian smartphones

08/26/201108/26/2011 Jesse Collins

Nokia has announced that it will be releasing three Symbian smartphones with near field communication (NFC) technology in the hopes that it will help to lessen losses of its market share to Google’s Android. Nokia is the largest manufacturer of mobile phones worldwide and, according to the chief of sales, Colin Giles, the company has noted that there is a “big requirement” for this type of product in Asia. Giles has also been named the interim head of Chinese business for the company. There, he is reshaping Nokia’s operations following…

QR code on the run with local errand service

04/06/201104/20/2011 Stephanie Beck

QR codes have found their way to Kitsap Errand Runner, one of Washington State’s most prominent errand running services. The codes have been growing in popularity in the state and are catching the attention of more people. Part of their appeal lies in their ability to connect consumers directly with businesses, creating a tangible link between the two. Owner of Kitsap Errand Runner, Bryan Garrett, has begun experimenting with the codes after seeing them in advertisements. At first, Garrett had no idea what the codes were. QR codes are, essentially,…

The future of doing business is here now!

03/25/201103/23/2011 Jennifer Goula

Technology has unleashed the future, and the future is mobile. Not just mobile phones, movies and music, but mobile marketing, advertising and sales. Now, thanks to Mobibucks, whose headquarters are in California, there are also mobile payments. Mobibucks is a leading, global provider of digital payment technology. This free, secure, and fast virtual payment platform utilizes a device that more than two billion people all ready own; a mobile phone. This new platform will allow banks to provide customers and merchants, the ability to make and receive digital payments. The…

Scanning your way to a better education

03/18/2011 Stephanie Beck

Information is becoming increasingly mobile. To keep up with technology, the West Virginia University Libraries will be using QR codes to help students gain quick access to the resources offered by the libraries. The codes can be scanned with smart phones that have barcode scanning applications. David Roth, a library associate, says the codes are a great way to bridge the gap between digital content and physical media. When scanned, the codes will resolve to the library’s mobile website. From there, students will be able to check the availability of…