Creating the mobile economy
Michael O’Hara, chief marketing officer for the GSMA, representing the interests of mobile operators worldwide, describes the industry’s central role in developing life-changing opportunities for the future
By the end of 2014, the number of mobile-connected devices will exceed the number of people on Earth (7.2 billion). With over 50 per cent of global web searches now conducted on a mobile device, ‘mobile first’ is the new rule of business. This report takes a look at the rise of the mobile wallet, the 5G revolution, key app developments and advances in mobile marketing technology, as well as issues of data security and getting the m-commerce customer experience right.
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Michael O’Hara, chief marketing officer for the GSMA, representing the interests of mobile operators worldwide, describes the industry’s central role in developing life-changing opportunities for the future
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