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Tim Banks

Guest blogMobile GamingOpinions

Industry views: mobile games outlook 2016

Mobile Games remains the biggest single sector in our ecosystem when it comes to consumption and monetization. 2015 was another growth year from Nintendo’s dramatic entry into the market to Activision’s purchase of King. Looking forward, the arrival of new technology such as smartwatches and VR, has begun to reshape…
Tim Banks
January 13, 2016
Guest blogMobile PaymentsOpinionsVAS

Mobile money outlook 2016

Mobile Money is in take-off mode. In developed markets 2015 saw the launch of NFC payments from all of the major players and in growth markets, for some time it has offered convenience, financial inclusion and incredible reach. Yet the technology is typically fragmented, has to comply with varying levels…
Tim Banks
January 13, 2016
Stats Roundup

Mobile market stats round-up: 11 January

What are the latest forecasts for mobile and VR? How big has Facebook in-app advertising? How could music streaming reduce mobile operator churn? You’ll find the answers to these and many more mobile data related questions in this week’s MEF market stats round up…
Tim Banks
January 11, 2016
News Roundup

Global mobile news round-up: CES special

Find out the week’s top stories from the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. Samsung Pay expands globally, Coin wants you to make payments from wearables, Oculus Rift ships at $599, Lenovo launches first consumer smartphone with Google's Project Tango, the automotive industry gets connected plus much more.
Tim Banks
January 8, 2016
mhealthwearables

mhealth focus – Google and Apple strategies

Can Apple and Google make an impact on healthcare? The two mobile big-hitters have already trained their sights beyond the core phone-based functions of voice, messaging and maps to explore new areas like payments, smart home and automotive. Health is a logical next step for them. And there’s one crucial…
Tim Banks
January 6, 2016
Stats Roundup

Mobile market stats round-up: 4 January

How many mobile subs in India? How does mobile fare versus e-commerce int he US? What is the future for IoT and M2M subscriptions? You’ll find the answers to these and many more mobile data related questions in this week’s MEF market stats round up…
Tim Banks
January 4, 2016
Mobile PaymentsTech Focus

Retail focus: 10 ‘pay at the table’ apps to watch

A group of startups are competing to transform the restaurant experience. Here are the leading candidates… When experts discuss mobile payments, they often say it’s not payment that needs fixing. Swiping or tapping a card is no problem for most people. Instead, it’s the retail experience that needs an overhaul:…
Tim Banks
December 31, 2015
MEF Asia

Infographic: the Indonesian start-up ecosystem

Indonesia is a mobile first country. With a huge domestic addressable market and 95 million smartphone users its no wonder that the home-grown innovation and technology startup scene is thriving. Despite a complex regulatory environment and some false dawns in terms of government support, established VCs are actively investing.
Tim Banks
December 29, 2015
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