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1. MOBILE WORLD DAILY EXPLORES ANNE BOUVEROT’S VISION FOR
THE ASSOCIATION, REVEALING ITS MAJOR AREAS OF FOCUS TODAY
AS WELL AS HER PLANS FOR HOW THE GSMA WILL EVOLVE PAGE 30
CHINA APPROACHES 1 BILLION MOBILE CONNECTIONS AS 3G
SERVICES GAIN TRACTION PAGE 49
RADICAL NEW PRICING STRATEGIES REQUIRED TO SUPPORT
FUTURE MOBILE GROWTH IN AFRICA PAGE 51
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FEATURE INTERVIEW – GSMA DIRECTOR GENERAL
ANALYSIS: CHINA
DAILY
By Steve Costello
ANALYSIS: AFRICA
By Steve Costello
DAY ONE • MONDAY 27TH FEBRUARY
HTC looks to
regain momentum
Telefónica and
Mozilla unveil device
Cont. on P6 f
with Android trio
platform alliance
Tagged Open Web Devices forward to a more advanced stage. By reducing the costs
(OWD), the intention is to create a “We didn’t want to move with an associated with the device, it will
phone architecture that relies entirely operator consortium as a starting be possible to target the mass-
on web technology, with all of the point, because the whole point of market feature phone segment,
device capabilities including calling, how we have managed to do this which is currently underserved by
messaging, browsing and games really powerfully in such a short smartphone platforms.
developed using HTML5 and time is by being implementation- While it is early days for the
By Matt Ablott
executed via the Firefox web browser. driven,” he said. platform in terms of commercial
TC announced its One The partners are also planning to It was reported last week that launches, Domingo said that “we are
H smartphone portfolio
last night, refreshing its
premium line with a trio of elefónica Digital and Mozilla
evolve the HTML5 standard to add
new interfaces which will enable
them to access the full range of
Deutsche Telekom is working with
Mozilla on the related Boot to
Gecko project, with an
hoping to have something in 2012.”
Telefónica’s research
development team started work on
and
Android 4.0 (Ice Cream
Sandwich) powered devices.
The smartphone vendor is
T will today announce an
“ambitious strategy” to
create a new platform for HTML5-
device features, with the intention
of standardising this through W3C.
Carlos Domingo, director of
announcement likely this week.
A prototype device using
technology from Mozilla, Telefónica
an OWD concept at the start of
2011, developing a prototype for
negotiations with potential partners.
looking to regain some based devices, with the intention of product development & innovation at and third partner Qualcomm is set to When Mozilla announced its
momentum after a tough fourth positioning HTML5 as “the next Telefónica Digital, told Mobile World be demonstrated today. While price Boot to Gecko project to create an
quarter, as its current handset major ecosystem for smartphones” Daily that, while it has talked to other points have not been disclosed, open web platform based on its
portfolio shows signs of age. and enabling the delivery of operators about the effort, and it has Domingo said that “it’s way cheaper Firefox browser, the companies
smartphone-features to devices at been “well received,” the intention to than what is out there – but the embarked on a collaboration that
low price points. date has been driving the platform performance is really good.” led to today’s announcement.
RCS launches to
consumers as ‘joyn’
over-the-top players. It enables
services such as enhanced
he GSMA this morning made messaging and voice, video calling
T several announcements
around Rich Communication
Services (RCS) – including the
and content sharing directly from
the phone’s contact book, regardless
of the network or device used.
were also announced, providing support
for “both existing and all-IP LTE
networks” in areas such as IP-based
creation of a consumer-facing The Spanish arms of Orange, voice and video calling, geo-location
brand, joyn. Telefónica and Vodafone have services and cloud storage.
The industry body said the new started rolling out RCS and are due “These services will be delivered
brand would be used by operators to launch services this summer – to consumers in a seamless way
to give a global ‘face’ to RCS and the GSMA said today that and with the level of innovation,
services. “joyn will act as a mark of operators in France, Germany, Italy quality of service and attention to
assurance to customers that they and South Korea have also privacy that they have come to
will have simple and direct access committed to commercial launches expect from their mobile operator,”
to enriched voice and messaging in 2012. As well as support from added Bouverot. Learn More:
services wherever they are and most of the world’s major Downloadable joyn apps for Visit us at Hall 8, Stand A111
whatever network they are using,” operators, the initiative is also Android 2.3 devices will be
said the GSMA’s director general supported by a range of device and available as part of live trials for
Anne Bouverot. equipment vendors, including HTC, visitors to Congress this week. The
Rich Communications is a major Huawei, LG, Nokia, RIM, Samsung, apps are available for Vodafone
play by the operator community to Sony and ZTE. Spain customers via the operator’s BUILT FOR THE HUMAN NETWORK
compete more effectively with the The latest RCS specs – version 5.0 – Android store.
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5. ADVERTORIAL
MWC12 Daily DAY1_DAY1 23/02/2012 14:13 Page 5
Redefining Mobile –
Marcelo Claure, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Brightstar
A Deliberate Pursuit
The concept of “redefining” entails changing definitions and setting new expectations.
As our industry matures there is a need to sharpen our offerings. This also means
broadening our boundaries in the midst of a rapidly shifting environment.
I believe the act of redefining our industry is a deliberate pursuit. I know this because I
have had the opportunity to see Brightstar transform from a local cell phone distribution
company to the world's largest wireless distributor and a leader in global wireless services
Insights from the Wireless Frontier
in our industry. This transformation can be attributed to the continuous “redefinition” of our
ultimate goal: to stay ahead of industry trends and drive value to our customers despite the
unpredictability and volatility of our industry. How have we been able to accomplish this?
By fostering and applying four key principles we have discovered through our journey:
1. Exploring new territory – By that I mean moving outside the current boundaries of
wireless to include new, and perhaps unexplored concepts. Banking, commerce, and
healthcare are just a few of the latest industries merging with mobile. Together they are
creating the possibility of mobile x-rays, telemedicine for patients, the idea of a mobile
wallet and much more that will present new markets and opportunities. For example, 4. Anticipating the effect – A significant part of our industry focuses on the introduction of new
Juniper Research predicts the market for all types of mobile payments will reach $600 products and their capabilities. While this is always exciting, the true “redefining” of our
billion by 2013. By broadening our vision and redrawing the “border lines” we are able to industry takes place when we understand the relationship between cause and effect and how
explore these new possibilities and redefine the mobile industry landscape. we can respond strategically to our customer’s demands. When we identify the game-changing
trends, we look first within our team of experts for a solution. If we don’t own that expertise, we
2. Sharing what we know – We know that the interconnectivity between players in the find the right partner – through acquisition or strategic alliance – to deliver the best solution.
industry is more complex than ever before. In order to stay one step ahead of industry Brightstar’s own evolution has come naturally from our ability to anticipate trends and create
Each year at Mobile World Congress, we herald the arrival of trends that
trends we must endeavor to form alliances and engage in knowledge sharing. innovative solutions that help our customers increase their performance and profitability.
hold the promise of transformation. We champion change. We honor
Strategically positioned at the center of the wireless ecosystem, Brightstar has certainly
modernization. Indeed, this year’s MWC campaign is no different - we are
benefited from knowledge sharing with more than 12,000 retailers, 200 manufacturers, The ability to redefine is integral to the success of any participant in the wireless industry. Today,
“Redefining Mobile.”
210 operators and 6,400 value-added resellers. These relationships allow us to better manufacturers are required to adapt to a new consumer, providing services that were unheard of
understand each environment within the ecosystem and provide the seamless experience several years ago. Retailers are discovering new complexities in mobile sales. Operators are
our customers need and deserve. expanding and enhancing their networks for the next generation of 4G customers, while
governments and enterprises are seeking simplified solutions for their complex structures.
3. Engaging local expertise – No matter how much or how widely knowledge is shared, we As the industry continues to evolve, where does your company fit within the ever-changing
must engage local expertise to effectively drive value across the industry. Wireless will world of mobility and how is it adapting to provide solutions for new challenges while
always mean something different to people in different parts of the world, and maintaining those already offered?
understanding these differences is vital to applying what we learn from each other. While Brightstar is taking a proactive role in the evolution of the industry and today’s redefinition of
we bring some of the most advanced technology to the farthest corners of the globe, it is mobile. We are leveraging our foundation as the world’s largest specialized wireless distributor
local knowledge and expertise that makes it meaningful and effective there. To ensure to provide global intelligence and local expertise as markets develop and others emerge. We are
we are in touch with the unique challenges of each market and customer, Brightstar has helping key participants overcome obstacles and seize opportunities as they change and develop.
grown its workforce to 3,400 employees operating in more than 50 countries and And we are evolving our own services portfolio to address the new and changing challenges our
territories. It’s the eyes and ears of these local experts that help our customers navigate customers are facing. Key players in the wireless industry are trusting Brightstar to guide them
individual tax codes and regulatory issues, break through trade barriers, and really through their own evolution. We are exploring new territory, sharing our knowledge, engaging
understand what drives success in each market. the locals and anticipating the effect. Find out how at ww.brightstarcorp.com/redefine.
MOBILE WORLD CONGRESS DAILY 2012 | www.mobileworldcongress.com Monday 27th February PAGE 5
6. NEWS @ShowDaily
Ixia has introduced a new
test application to its IxLoad
solution to measure VoLTE
voice quality end-to-end,
from the cell tower through
the core network. Operators
can easily compare and
@ benwood
contrast the voice quality of
the over-the-top service to
@TruTower
operator-provided voice
services. Special algorithms
enable operators to
measure the mean opinion
MWC12 Daily DAY1_DAY1 26/02/2012 19:15 Page 6
@alexbowker
score of voice quality before
By Steve Costello
going live. The new
application also tests the
functionality, scalability and
Tweet
resiliency of LTE
@bob hitching
infrastructure components
and new IMS networks that
support VoLTE-based
Huawei stakes
services.
NEWS IN BRIEF... YOUR TWEETS... r
j HTC – Cont. from P1
@TelcoGeek
VoLTE testing
demoed claim on
Capgemini is partnering with
MATRIXX Software to deliver
smartphone And so it begins... My 15th
a solution that offers
consecutive year at Mobile
operators instant visibility,
World Congress #MWC12
intelligence, and control of
speed crown
data services across their
Excitement is in the air for
mobile networks. MATRIXX
#MWC12!
Software’s smart charging
technology provides a 50-to
Wow, heads up, the queues for
100-times efficiency gain
At the company’s launch event, previously built its position with cash and registration at the
enabling operators to
Richard Yu, chairman of Huawei low-cost devices, Huawei sees airport are massive. #mwc12
transform raw usage data
Device, said its quadcore technology leadership as important
into actionable information
smartphones significantly for the future. “We want the best traffic congestion in Barcelona
in real-time. This increase in
outperformed a quadcore tablet performance in the industry, is nothing compared to the
challenges of mobile data
real-time scalability enables
uawei yesterday unveiled that is already available, which is because our brand is not that
H traffic congestion #MWC12
the joint solution to process
its Ascend D series significant because it is powered by famous,” he said.
usage on a large scale basis
smartphones, its new the same Nvidia processor which is Yu said the company is already in
The sun is shining, the
across all pre and postpaid
premium handset line designed to now making its way into the talks with tier-one operators about D
coffee is good & the
retail consumers,
secure it top spot in the speed race, smartphone space. quad availability, and that pricing will restaurant service is
enterprises, channels and
as it set aggressive sales targets for Yu revealed that the company is be “competitive” when compared to indifferent. It can only be
ecosystem partners and
the 2012 calendar year. looking to ship 60 million similar products from rivals. Global #MWC12!
drive more revenue from 3G
The company announced two smartphones in 2012, up from 20 availability is scheduled in the
By Matt Ablott
and LTE network
devices with quad-core processors, million in 2011. Much of the volume second quarter of 2012.
investments.
the Ascend D quad and D quad XL, (30 percent – 40 percent) will come Yu closed the event by revealing
Data information which include 1.2GHz and 1.5GHz from the Chinese market, where that Huawei is readying a tablet device Fabian Nappenbach, director of
in real-time chips. They are powered by a customers are shifting to smartphones with full HD resolution and quad-core Product Marketing, EMEA, for the
Huawei-made application processor, from feature phones, aided by processor, which will be “not lower company, told Mobile World Daily
By implementing 2048
which also includes advanced aggressive operator subsidies. than the iPad 3.” This device will also that the One range is intended to
Quadrature Amplitude
graphics processing capabilities. The executive said that having include LTE connectivity. be “the one phone you need, but in
Modulation (2048QAM) in its
three different sizes.”
microwave transmission
The largest device is the One X,
product family NEC claims
which has a 4.7-inch screen, and is
Ruckus
it will be able to deliver up
investing in new spectrum. powered by a 1.5GHz quad-core
to 40 per cent per-channel
“Operators have been historically Nvidia processor. In the middle of
capacity increase to its
reluctant to adopt Wi-Fi because of the range is the One S, which has a
CEO:
customers, relative to the
its inherent instability within the 4.3-inch screen and is powered by a
systems commonly in
shared unlicensed spectrum, 1.2GHz dual-core processor.
Operators
operation today which
preferring to focus on their own, The smallest device is the One V,
employ up to 256QAM.
very expensive and exclusive which has a 3.7-inch screen, with a
NEC’s design also supports
licensed spectrum,” Lo told Mobile 1GHz processor.
warming
a full sequence of Adaptive
World Daily. “But current, and even Across the board, the devices
Modulation in all steps from
future, cellular macro architectures feature cameras with F2.0 aperture,
to Wi-Fi
2048QAM down to QPSK.
simply don’t have the capacity to which is larger than that used in
This feature allows scalable
support [rising mobile data usage].” competitive devices. This enables
By Ian Channing
addition of capacity without
She added that operators now see more light to reach the sensor –
compromising the reach
Wi-Fi as “a key component of an speeding reaction times and
and availability of
integrated mobile data network,” improving low-light performance.
transmission links deployed
obile operator attitudes combining smarter Wi-Fi, cellular and This is supplemented by an HTC-
M
in the network.
towards Wi-Fi have backhaul technology into a single unit developed imaging chip, which
“changed completely” in – managed by a new class of edge enables the manipulation of images
recent times, as they look to closely platform called small cell gateways. before they are saved to common
Breaking the integrate the technology into their This allows operators to offer Wi-Fi as largest ‘instant-on’ Wi-Fi access file formats.
speed barrier networks to alleviate data congestion. a standard radio access technology and mobile data offload service.” The One X and One S both have
That’s the opinion of Selina Lo into their existing mobile networks Wi-Fi offloading strategies are set 8MP cameras, while the One V has
(pictured), CEO of California-based without any changes to the core. to be a key theme at Congress this a 5MP camera.
Wi-Fi vendor Ruckus Wireless, who Last year, Ruckus was the vendor year. Last week, Ericsson The range also includes further
claims that data offloading onto Wi- that helped Japanese operator strengthened its standing in the integration of technology from
Fi is now being seen as a cheaper – KDDI build what was described at space by acquiring Canadian Wi-Fi HTC’s strategic partner Beats Audio.
and no less secure – alternative to the time as “the world’s first and vendor BelAir Networks. The One portfolio offers “Beats
Audio tuning throughout the device,”
whether using the native music player
or a third-party app such as Spotify –
Telefónica touts ‘LTE simultaneous users with average
speeds of 30Mb/s. The network
“whenever it comes out of the audio
jack, it will be Beats tuned, whether
first’ in 2.6GHz band
claims to offer a speed gain of up to that’s for a Beats headset or other
ten times that being delivered by headsets as well,” Graham Wheeler,
the 3G network with theoretical director of Commercialisation
2.6GHz band. The trial network was peak download speeds of 100Mb/s Product Management for the
built by Alcatel-Lucent in their first and upload speeds of 40-60Mb/s. company told Mobile World Daily.
outed as the first live test of European LTE win. The trial utilises Telefónica would not be drawn on HTC trumpeted integration with
T the world’s ‘smartest 4G
network’, Telefónica’s new
LTE trial network covers the Fira
the first LTE handsets made for the
2.6GHz band: Samsung Galaxy S II
smartphones and Galaxy 8.9 tablets.
its future Spanish LTE plans but
rumours have been rife for some
weeks that the company intends to roll
cloud content services, for example
with Dropbox support integrated
across the device.
and a five square kilometre area of According to Telefónica, the most out a nationwide network. This would The company has not confirmed
central Barcelona. outstanding feature of the network involve expenditure in excess of availability details as yet, but is looking
The Spanish operator says this is is the increased capacity it offers, US$394 million to provide coverage to a multi-territory rollout within 60
the first LTE deployment in the with each cell able to support 30 for 65 percent of the population. days of Mobile World Congress.
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7. NEWS
By Ken Wieland
MWC12 Daily DAY1_DAY1 26/02/2012 17:27 Page 7
Orange unveils performance of this product will be on
a par with high-end smartphones.”
Santa Clara specifications include
Intel-powered eight hours of 3G voice calls and up
to 14 days of standby time. Up to
By Steve Costello
five hours of 3G browsing are also
smartphone promised. Other features include
high-definition voice, a four-inch
screen with a relatively high
with Intel to develop the product,” resolution (600x1024 pixels), and a
says Patrick Remy, Vice President camera capable of taking ten
By Matt Ablott
range, owned by France of Devices at Orange. “And though pictures in under a second.
O Telecom, will launch an
Intel-powered smartphone
in France and the UK this summer.
the smartphone will join our range
of affordable, Orange-branded
handsets, it has all the
Smartphone penetration across
Orange operations in Europe is 50
percent. Remy sees high-
The device, says Orange, will be the specifications you would expect performance and Orange-branded
first smartphone in Europe to use from a high-performance device.” devices (at lower price points than
By Anne Morris
the Intel Atom Z2460 chipset. Co- Intel, seeing falling demand from manufacturer brands) as a good
branded Orange and Intel Inside, its traditional PC market, is trying to way of getting more customers to
AT&T chief: the smartphone goes under the
codename of ‘Orange Santa Clara’
muscle into the fast-growing
smartphone business. The US giant
use mobile Internet services and
buy data plans. At the end of 2011,
“Our mobile until the commercial name is
revealed at time of launch. The
goes up against ARM, a relatively
small UK-based company, whose
where battery performance is less
critical than processing power, energy
Orange-branded devices accounted
for 15 percent of the total number
future is ODM (original device manufacturer)
is Gigabyte, a Taiwanese company.
low-power chipset designs dominate
the smartphone market.
consumption is an important question
surrounding Intel,” says Remy. “We’re
of devices sold by the operator in
Europe, up from 7 percent the year
“We have worked for 18 months “Coming from a PC background, confident, however, that the battery previously.
limitless”
alph de la Vega, President
Data-hungry International Telecommunication
Union for next-generation mobile Pakistan to auction 3G
R and CEO of Mobility for
AT&T, is taking a bullish
approach to the state of the mobile
devices a
hot MWC
technologies, while the same figure
also cited small cells. Meanwhile, 32
percent claimed hybrid TDD/FDD
spectrum next month
nation, arguing that “although there LTE networks will be the talk of the
are sceptics that question our
industry’s future—citing market
topic for town this week. Around 20 percent of
the survey respondents believe that akistan is to hold 3G auctions
saturation or slowing customer
growth—I know better.”
In an interview with Mobile
operators Wi-Fi offload will also feature heavily.
The surv ey respondents included
senior decision makers from 33
P next month and is aiming to
attract 15 million mobile
broadband users within the first
World Daily ahead of his opening operators in North America, Europe year, the country’s regulator has
keynote presentation at Congress and Asia, of which 19 are tier-1 told Mobile World Daily in an
today, the executive said: “I know ew data-hungry mobile operators. However, there were exclusive interview.
that our mobile future is limitless.
But I also know what’s required is a
continued investment in the mobile
N devices are set to be a
dominant theme at this week’s
Mobile World Congress in Barcelona,
substantial differences among
responses from different regions. In
North America, new devices and
Dr Mohammad Yaseen, chairman
of the Pakistan Telecommunication
Authority (PTA), said that three
ecosystem—spectrum, network, according to a recent survey among VoLTE came joint top with 63 blocks of spectrum in the
devices, applications, consumer operators across the globe. percent of responses. Machine-to- 1900/2100MHz band and another at
consumption—by fostering New research from Radisys and machine (M2M) also made the top 800MHz are to be sold off, with “Keeping in view the situation for
innovation and taking advantage of Senza Fili Consulting indicated that 48 six, and was voted for by 25 percent licences expected to be awarded to at fixed line broadband in the country
emerging technologies and percent of mobile operators believe of operators surveyed. least three operators. Both new and [under 1 percent], we expect that
capabilities.” such devices will be one of the hottest Data-hungry new devices also existing market players are invited to during the first year of its
De la Vega said that as data traffic topics at the show, while 44 percent came in at the top from European bid and Yaseen said the country’s introduction 3G mobile broadband
continues to grow, and demand for cited voice-over-LTE (VoLTE). operators surveyed, with LTE regulatory framework was geared up services will attract approximately
video services is on the up, the US “The increasing volume and Advanced, VoLTE and small cells as to facilitate foreign investment. 15 million subscribers with a steady
giant will continue its “relentless variety of data-hungry devices is the runners up. Service monetisation is Bids will start at US$210 million for growth afterwards,” said Dr Yaseen.
pursuit” of more spectrum. “In the main driver of change in the mobile rated highest in Europe, with 18 the 1900/2100MHz spectrum and He added that the Pakistan
meantime, we will continue industry,” said Radisys CTO Manish percent of operators viewing it as a US$155 million for the 800MHz government was looking at the
exploring ways to use what we have Singh. “So the fundamental hot topic for Barcelona. licence. In the first rollout phase, mobile sector as a “major
more efficiently,” he said. challenge is not demand, it’s the Interestingly, Asia Pacific operators existing operators will need to launch contributor” to the country’s
AT&T’s rollout of LTE is business model: how operators surveyed were much more concerned services in four provincial capitals economy. “The telecom sector
expected to be “largely complete by monetise their networks. Data plan about the future of networks: 50 and the federal capital within six contributes about 1.5 percent to the
the end of 2013,” with customers revenues alone are not enough, so percent think we’ll be discussing months after being allocated, while national GDP on an annual basis
already able to access this network the focus needs to shift toward new hybrid FDD/TDD LTE networks, and new players will be given a year. [and] is providing direct and indirect
in 26 markets. “We’re thrilled with services that directly increase ARPU, 25 percent are focused on urban small Pakistan is the world’s tenth employment opportunities to more
the progress we’ve made with our such as conversational video.” cells and Wi-Fi offload. Only 13 largest mobile market with around than 1.5 million individuals. [The]
LTE expansion and the mobile More than a third (36 percent) percent of Asia Pacific operators 113 mobile subscribers at year-end government is putting all emphasis
broadband speeds we are realising,” identified LTE Advanced, one of the surveyed believed we’d all be talking 2011 – but has a market penetration on cellular broadband proliferation
de la Vega concluded. specifications selected by the about data-hungry handsets. of just 66.5 percent. for further economic growth.”
MOBILE WORLD CONGRESS DAILY 2012 | www.mobileworldcongress.com Monday 27th February PAGE 7
9. SYMPHONY TELECA | NFC
Andrew Till
CTO, SVP and Head of CE and Mobile Linux Business Units,
Symphony Teleca
MWC12 Daily DAY1_DAY1 23/02/2012 14:13 Page 9
MASSIVE NFC BOOST SET FOR 2012
“Touch-and-Go”
Wherever You Go:
Is 2012 the Year NFC Takes Off?
EXPONENTIAL GROWTH PREDICTED
Imagine optimising your in-car controls by tapping your smartphone to the Following are a set of best practices for
dash of your car: GPS and Bluetooth capabilities engage, Google navigator NFC will benefit from global exposure during companies considering the integration of NFC:
launches, and the mirrors, seat controls, and steering wheel adjust to fit your the London 2012 Olympics. Two of the Partner with NFC experts long before
body perfectly. event’s official sponsors, Visa and Lloyds deployment. The functionality must be well
TSB, will be offering a special NFC-enabled conceived, carefully coordinated, and expertly
hroughout the day, a single touch of your For example, NFC is currently being “Olympics phone” that will allow attendees to deployed. NFC involves different execution
T mobile device lets you purchase your piloted as a way to control an organization’s make one-tap payments throughout the site. environments, with components residing in
ENHANCING YOUR VERTICAL
morning latte, enter the secured parking security access, with an NFC chip embedded Technology experts will be watching closely the back end, on the handset software, and on
NFC SYSTEMS REACH VERTICAL OFFERINGS WITH NFC
area, and unlock your office door. Once at your in each employee’s smartphone providing a to gauge the success of the world’s first the secure element. This kind of sophisticated
MARKETS
workstation, one touch aligns your computer specific level of access to a facility. This type “touchless Olympics.” technology requires a development team with
environment for maximum productivity. of wireless security could allow a company to In addition to this high-profile boost, big a suitable breadth of knowledge and
When you’re ready to turn in for the night, see significant savings over the installation brands such as Barclaycard and McDonald’s experience and a holistic understanding of all
you touch a discreet tag next to your pillow to and maintenance of a hard-wired system. are launching awareness campaigns in 2012 execution environments.
automatically set your home alarm, mute In the retail industry, Google’s recent to educate consumers about the benefits of Take contiguous technologies into consideration.
your phone and turn off Wi-Fi to save battery announcement that Google Checkout is being the technology. NFC deployments must be designed with a clear
life, plus set the radio to wake you at 7 a.m. replaced by NFC-enabled Google Wallet has And in addition to the impact of Google Wallet understanding of the payment instruments,
the next morning. many retailers looking more closely at this on the consumer population, AT&T, T-Mobile, business models and value chains they’re built
This level of ease and control is a reality: technology. As well as offering a fast, secure and Verizon will be launching Isis, an NFC-based on, along with an understanding of the complex
these one-touch technologies are all in the pilot transaction process, NFC systems have the virtual wallet and payment system, later in 2012. relationships between these elements.
stages or already available on the market. potential to offer retailers powerful marketing Find the right balance between safety and ease
Within a few years, Near Field Communications capabilities. Eventually, NFC technology of use. NFC must be designed with a strategic
(NFC) has evolved from a promising concept to could enable retailers to anticipate shoppers’ A lack of NFC-enabled handsets on the balance between security and usability in
a fully realised technology. needs as they enter the store to offer them a market has held NFC adoption back in recent mind. Veer too far into locked-down security,
NFC allows electronic devices to securely more rewarding, customized experience, as years, but according to analyst predictions, and the user experience becomes
communicate across short distances. These well as allowing them to push after-purchase this trend is about to reverse. cumbersome. At the same time, users won’t
communications can take the form of support and promotional opportunities to Deloitte predicts the number of devices embrace functions unless they know their data,
commands, data exchange, authentication buyers. with embedded near-field communications privacy, and financial assets are protected.
protocols, and even financial transactions. Interest in the potential for contactless (NFC) will reach 200 million by the end of Aim for “invisible elegance”. Above all, NFC
Today, NFC capabilities are cropping up in payment for the transit industry has grown 2012, and that by 2013, 300 million NFC functions must be designed to be unobtrusive.
everything from mobile devices to tiny Xperia since the successful rollout of London’s smartphones, tablets, and e-readers will be in The best NFC deployments will be virtually
Smart Tags that can be placed anywhere in Oyster, a plastic smartcard travellers can use consumers’ hands. Gartner extends its unnoticeable, weaving themselves undetectably
the physical environment to trigger a on the Tube, National Rail, tram, and bus predictions to 2015, when they estimate that into the functionality of the device, reducing
customised series of wireless commands. instead of paper tickets. The original Oyster a full 50 percent of smartphones will be NFC- user interaction into a single “magic touch”.
For the consumer, NFC offers a new level system was based on RFID but is now being enabled, and NFC semiconductor revenue “NFC offers a level of ease, mobility, and
of convenience and ease when conducting a upgraded to support NFC devices as NFC will reach more than US$1 billion. customisation that’s very attractive to consumers
wide range of day-to-day activities. proves that it is capable of powering one of and business markets alike,” says Andrew Till,
the world’s most complex transportation CTO at Symphony Teleca. “But that simplified
networks with a simple tap-and-go system. user experience is supported by incredibly
Most recently, Scandinavian Airlines and If your organization is beginning to explore complex back-end functionality.” Andrew points
But NFC does more than enhance the Japan Airlines began using NFC technology NFC’s potential for the products and services out that NFC must offer a seamless connection
responsiveness of consumer technology. NFC to enable “smart” boarding passes that you deliver to consumer or B2B markets, it’s between several different platforms and
capabilities are now rolling out across a wide function as a mobile payment system, important to understand the possibilities and technologies. “To ensure a successful deployment,
range of industries, including security, commerce, wayfinder, and booking system for hotels and limitations of the technology and keep the focus you want to make sure you’re placing your NFC
retail, automotive, transportation, and logistics. transportation. on delivering exceptional user experiences. development in very experienced hands.”
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