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Mobile commerce use greater among Asia Pacific shoppers

10/15/201310/12/2013 Sam Lambert

People in the APAC region are considerably more likely to shop over smartphones and tablets than other parts of the world. According to the results of a recent SAP survey, shoppers in the Asia Pacific region have a notably greater likelihood of using mobile commerce for shopping as well as for banking services online. The survey also found that they would shop even more than they already do if they had higher mobile security confidence. This recent survey data from SAP showed that among respondents in the Asia Pacific region,…

Qtel Group and RIM seek to expand NFC mobile commerce

10/21/201110/21/2011 Jorge Gonzalez

The Qtel Group, a telecommunications company based in the Middle East, met with Research in Motion (RIM), a Canadian telecomm group, to discuss opportunities regarding the expansion of NFC technology in the Middle East. Mobile commerce is seen as a particularly lucrative industry in some parts of the Middle East, such as Qatar, where the popularity of smart phones continues to soar. Mobile commerce is made possible through NFC technology, which can turn ordinary smart phones into payment devices. The two companies are looking to expand their global relationship to…