Tim Banks, Author at MEF

Infographic: m-commerce is growing 300 per cent faster than e-commerce

Mobile commerce is predicted to grow three times faster than e-commerce between 2013 and 2016, marking out mobile as the primary conversion channel for retailers. At the same time, savvy retailers design their consumer experiences to include all online and offline touch-points, from desktop to mobile websites, apps and in-store…

Tim BanksDecember 1, 2015

Guest blog Opinion

The African mobile ecosystem, handsets, apps and mobile payments

Smartphones are coming to the African continent and within a relatively short space of time will be the default way that consumers access a universe of digital services, yet with increased access there are more challenges for the mobile ecosystem. Here Judah J. Levine, CEO at mobile finance and commerce…

Tim BanksNovember 30, 2015

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Infographic: what’s next for Africa’s mobile economy?

Mobile is making a major contribution to the African continent's economy. This infographic explores seven trends that are driving that growth, from mobile health through to enabling local content. MEF has also recently launched its MEF’s Regional eBulletin – Africa Edition, with insights from senior executives at Mahindra Comviva and…

Tim BanksNovember 26, 2015

Interviews

Industry views: will consumers tap mobile payments this holiday season?

Christmas is approaching and for most people that means one thing - lots of shopping. With schemes like Black Friday / Cyber Monday expected to smash all previous records, mobile payments have a significant role to play. But beyond NFC payments the opportunity to engage consumers in loyalty and reward…

Tim BanksNovember 25, 2015

MEF Data

Developing the mobile ecosystem in Africa

There has been amazing growth in mobile internet access over the past few years and Africa is now primed to take advantage of the social and economic opportunities that mobile can bring to people across the continent. While connectivity is on the rise some challenges still remain for development, adoption…

Tim BanksNovember 24, 2015

Opinion

I don’t know what a smartwatch is for, and neither do you

Have you seen the hordes of people using their smartwatches in public? Neither has Tim Green... Before I start to get all smug about my accurate prediction that the Apple Watch would be a failure, let me get this out of the way first. I was the guy who said…

Tim BanksNovember 19, 2015

Guest blog

How digital innovation is changing the way companies engage with consumers

Developments in digital marketing have changed the relationship between companies and consumers beyond all recognition in just a few short years. And the revolution will continue says Tony Pearce, CEO of games oriented social network and Meffys 2015 finalist, GRABr… Communication with today’s consumer is a two-way street with the…

Tim BanksNovember 19, 2015

Anti-fraud ID & Data Mobile Evolution

Tech focus: mobile and biometric authentication

Heartbeat, iris, face, vein…every one is a potential identifier of you. So can biometric authentication rescue us from the hell of remembering passwords? Passwords and PINs are a nightmare. Criminals can phish for them or use ‘brute force’ attacks to try millions of combinations in split seconds until they find…

Tim BanksNovember 18, 2015

Content & Advertising

Infographic: global mobile video usage

Mobile video is growing in popularity as better handsets, faster networks and more affordable data-plans come together. This Global Consumer Survey from the IAB looks at how, when and why people around the world are viewing video on the smallest screen.

Tim BanksNovember 17, 2015

Opinion Payments & Commerce

PSD2: an overview

You know PSD2 is important, but somehow you haven’t got round to reading the full legal document. Neither has Tim Green. But he has read enough to present this bluffer’s guide… I’ve been thinking for a while that I should write an idiot’s guide to the PSD2. It’s such an…

Tim BanksNovember 12, 2015