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Battle for NFC supremacy rages, but the fate of mobile commerce may lie with manufacturers

Stephen Vagus
NFC Technology

Few consumers are aware of the massive battle raging around them in which several technology and telecommunications companies are pitted against one another for the supremacy of the mobile commerce industry. The industry, while young, holds promises of wealth for companies that can successfully leverage NFC technology and establish themselves as a leader in mobile payments. Using NFC to turn smart phones into digital wallets is only the tip of the iceberg when it comes to mobile commerce, however, as companies are now starting to vie for the favor of…

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NFC Boot Camp seeks to prepare the business world for NFC revolution

Jesse Collins
NFC Technology Mobile Payments Infrastructure

NFC technology is beginning to take off in the business world. A growing number of companies are looking to incorporate the technology into their business in some way, but few have an understanding of what NFC really is. In an attempt to raise awareness of the technology, a group of marketing professionals have launched a new series of seminars geared at preparing businesses for the oncoming storm of NFC technology. Dubbed NFC Boot Camp, this new series provides a crash course in all things NFC, especially when it comes to…

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Nokia has big plans for NFC phones

Jesse Collins
Nokia technology news

NFC is gaining in popularity, finding acceptance all over the world. More companies, both big and small, are opting to make use of the technology as a way to expedite customer service. While much of the focus is on NFC’s affinity for contactless payments and mobile commerce, there are new ideas on the horizon that could change how people look at the technology. These ideas are pioneered by Nokia, and they have some interesting concepts on how to take NFC to the next level. At the Nokia Research Center in…

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NFC for Angry Birds, Rovio seeking to connect players through technology

Jennifer Goula
Angry Birds App

Near Field Communication (NFC) technology is expected to boom in the coming years, largely spurred by the number of smart phones and mobile devices capable of interacting with the technology. NFC is getting a lot of attention after Google announced their mobile wallet program, leading many to believe that the future of the technology lies in mobile payments. However, NFC can be used for more than payments; it can be used to connect with other people, according to Angry Birds creator Peter Vesterbacka. Vasterbacka is founder of Rovio, the company…

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Consumer opinion weighs heavy on NFC success

Stephen Vagus
Mobile Consumers

NFC technology may be on the verge of causing yet another revolution in the mobile market. Contactless payments are a popular use of the technology, but its capabilities do not stop there. Google recently announced their new Google Wallet project, which seeks to leverage NFC technology for payments while storing user’s financial data within a mobile device. Citigroup, MasterCard and Sprint Nextel also have similar products planned for the future. There have been some concerns about security, however, as mobile devices are often the targets of cybercrime. Despite doubts regarding…

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