Archive for CTIA Wireless
by Paul Ruppert
June 8, 2008 at 7:13 am · Filed under CTIA Wireless
INSIDE designs and manufactures their “Micropass”, the silicon that goes into your “smart card” credit card and is the market leader in the segment. The twist is that they combine the silicon with a low power microprocessor enabling both read and writing functionality.
Contactless & Inside
INSIDE recently released a new micropass platform to bring contactless mobile applications towards broader usage. In partnership with Visa, and being a leader in the developement of QVSDC (Quick Visa Smart Debit Card) standards, INSIDE is one of the leaders in the effort towards global interoperability in the contactless payments field.
Although not center to the mobile space, companies such as INSIDE are within the mobile payments value chain and will be critical for its development. Inside is leveraging its card industry position and migrating to the mobile segment. With both the financial and mobile industry waking up to the growing opportunity in mobile transactions, Inside is well positioned to claim the mantle of market leader in the mobile NFC, especially with Visa as a strategic investor.
One of the characteristics of INSIDE’s MicroRead technology is the capacity to behave as a router in the phone rather than just a simple modem, establishing secure connections between different devices, and giving phone manufacturers flexibility to address various market applications and regions.
Their chip is in your credit card today (especially in Europe) and will be soon in your mobile as well. Watch these guys, they’ll be the reason you will soon be using your mobile phone as a payment and transaction device.
by Darla Mack
April 22, 2008 at 1:54 am · Filed under Mobile messaging 2.0, SMS, emergency services, Messaging, CTIA Wireless
MSNBC reports that the Text Messaging Alert System has been approved and will possibly be in affect sometime in 2010.
Federal regulators approved the service last Wednesday and consumers will have the option to opt out of receiving the messages… but why would you?
The plan stems from the Warning Alert and Response Network Act, a 2006 federal law that requires upgrades to the nation’s emergency alert system. The act tasked the Federal Communications Commission with coming up with new ways to alert the public about emergencies.
Since text messaging has become one of the most popular methods of communication in todays society, it goes without question that this would be the appropriate way to reach out and inform.
According to the regulations, there will be 3 different types of messages in affect. The first being a national alert from the president in regards to a terrorist attack or natural disaster. The second would be involve “imminent threats”, such as natural disasters (hurricanes or tornadoes) or university shootings. The third, which some of us are already familiar with, would be reserved for child abduction emergencies or so called Amber Alerts.
“The ability to deliver accurate and timely warnings and alerts through cell phones and other mobile services is an important next step in our efforts to help ensure that the American public has the information they need to take action to protect themselves and their families prior to, and during, disasters and other emergencies,” FCC Chairman Kevin Martin said following approval of the plan.
Consumers may opt out from receiving these alerts and might possibly not be charged for receiving them.
by Hylton Jolliffe
April 8, 2008 at 1:57 pm · Filed under Mobile messaging 2.0, Mobile Advertising, Advertising, CTIA Wireless, CTIA 2008, CTIA Roundtable 2008
Peggy Anne Salz, the founder and publisher of MSearchgroove, which provides analysis and commentary on mobile search, mobile advertising and social media, led a discussion that addressed, among other things, the following questions: “What will be the role of operators in mobile advertising two years from now? What are the key factors for increasing or losing their seat at the table?” Here, she offers the conclusions and remaining questions of their discussion.
Among those who participated at her table: Keith Mallinson of WiseHarbor, James Whatley of SpinVox, Andy Miller of Quattro Wireless, Jeff Arbor of The Hyperfactory, Jonathan Steuer of Iconoculture, Dominick Tolli of Virgin Mobile USA, Jason DeWitt of Skydeck, Jay Seaton of Airwide, and Mickey Opacic of M3Mobile.
by Hylton Jolliffe
April 2, 2008 at 12:22 pm · Filed under Mobile messaging 2.0, CTIA Wireless, CTIA 2008
Yesterday some 30-40 industry players including executives from Virgin Mobile, Quattro, Movial, M3Mobile, JumpTap, Moblico, and other leading companies convened at CTIA 2008 for an intense discussion of Web 2.0 and its transition to the handset. The event, sponsored by Airwide Solutions and this blog, was kicked off by a brief scene-setting talk by Steve Bratt, CEO of the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C), and then segued into several roundtable discussions moderated by MM2 contributors and friends.
We’ll be posting audio and video coverage of the event over the coming days as well as sharing other learnings and materials that emerged from a great afternoon of talking and socializing at CTIA. 
by Hylton Jolliffe
March 28, 2008 at 11:29 am · Filed under Mobile messaging 2.0, CTIA Wireless
A quick note again about our activities next week at CTIA Wireless 2008. Several of the contributors to this blog - Paul Ruppert, Debi Jones, Darla Mack, and Oliver Starr - will be participating in a series of events on Tuesday afternoon at the Renaissance Hotel we’ll be recording and publishing through the site.
Airwide, our sponsor, is hosting a small roundtable discussion from 2:00-4:00 pm, and after that we’re inviting bloggers and friends to join us for a “Blogger Hot Seat”, in which contributors to the blog will discuss industry trends and recent developments, and all can partake in some yummy eats and drinks at the Envy Lounge in the Renaissance Hotel.
See Debi’s post for more information and RSVP-ing details. And be sure to join us!
