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Are You Ready for mCommerce?

Posted: 12/28/2012
One word that we have been hearing over and over again in recent times is mCommerce. However, many people are still not quite sure about what exactly the term means and what implications it has for the landscape of today’s business world. Hopefully, this short piece will be able to shed some light on the topic.

What is mCommerce?

So what is mCommerce all about? Well, mCommerce is about using mobile devices for business matters. When it first started, it was mainly about simple banking operations that one could do through a mobile phone. However, with the advent of new technologies, mCommerce has become much more practical and accessible. Nowadays, with devices like smartphones and tablets, one can make all sorts of operations on the go, including shopping and stock market trading.
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Come June 2013, Apple's iPhone 5S is all set to create a rip roaring noise in the market. Power-packed reviews debating its features and the new technology it will usher in, is the talk of the town.

To get an overview, let's take a tour as to what you can anticipate by June 2013. This time around the iPhone is set to be released in 6 to 8 colors with additional features such as new super HD screen with a screen based on Sharp's IGZO display technology, better battery with 128 GB storage and a functional NFC (Near Field Communication) that will facilitate online transactions.

While the updates in this version are something to look forward to, but when we consider the user-side of the story, how many of us judge a product based on its technological details or how many of us actually even care?
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NFC - Near Field Communication is not a new technology but it's usage for business cards is certainly an innovative idea.

NFC enables you to wirelessly share information or data between two closely-held electronics, some familiar examples are travel passes, door entry system and even your debit or credit cards.

NFC enabled business cards by US-based company MOO allow you to give information of your choice to the receiver who can tap the card to a smartphone and instantly download your portfolio that can in form of a web page, a video, images, maps, latest deals, apps or contact details. "When you say your first hello and present your business card, you’re offering up a little piece of yourself - but with an NFC card it can be a great big piece." shares Moo.com.
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