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02 Jan, 2013Episode 104: NFC and standardization
As more NFC-enabled devices are being introduced into the market it’s important to make sure they all work the same way. FIME tests these devices to make sure they meet industry standards. The company has been testing systems for Isis, the NFC project underway in Austin, Texas and Salt Lake City. Stephanie El Rhomri, new […]
02 Jan, 2013The future of NFC: why Apple should join the party
NFC is quickly becoming a standard feature on a number of devices spanning virtually every major carrier and device manufacturer— with one notable exception. As BSN reports, Apple’s decision to leave NFC on the cutting room floor with the latest iteration of the iPhone sent shockwaves throughout the tech community, and as many had predicted, […]
02 Jan, 2013SmartDebit responds to contactless payments useage in the UK
According to ICM research, a third of people that have a contactless payment card have used it to purchase an item, which is equal to just 8% of all consumers. SmartDebit, a UK-based Direct Debut Bureau, commented “low usage of near field communication payments is a combination of consumers’ perception of the security of near […]
31 Dec, 2012Hyundai plans NFC keyless start for 2015 models
NFC has, thus far, struggled to gain widespread public adoption, however, Hyundai has announced plans to incorporate NFC in its vehicles in a new and innovative way. In a report by Gotta Be Mobile, NFC has been gaining momentum in the form of keyless start functions for automobiles. Keyless start solutions work are a logical […]
31 Dec, 2012Tapit raises $2.4m to globally expand its NFC ecosystem
Tapit has announced the completion of a $2.4 million Series A round led by MPC Ventures Pty Limited, a subsidiary of Sydney-based Monash Private Capital. Tapit has developed an NFC ecosystem that simplifies the way people receive content and information when they are on the go. Users simply tap one of the Tapit symbols with […]
27 Dec, 2012PayPal looks to the year ahead, makes m-payments predictions
Dave Marcus, president of PayPal, takes a look into his crystal ball and makes his predictions for the 2013 mobile payments landscape. Marcus is adamant that the payments revolution that has begun this past year with NFC-enabled transactions and mobile wallet apps will continue into the new year. It is clear that the public is […]
27 Dec, 2012Frost & Sullivan: Mobile, contactless big in 2013
With mobile banking solutions seeing increased adoption and the presence of mobile devices permeating virtually every facet of contemporary society, Frost & Sullivan have predicted that four topics will dominate the financial services market in 2013: contactless payments, commercial mobile payment offerings, cloud-based solutions and data analytics. In a release from Frost & Sullivan, the […]
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