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The Rise of Hired Hackers [Infographic]

Here's an interesting infographic from Samsung’s latest security report, based on a pan-European survey of 5,000 workers, examining the apparent shift from work/life balance to work/life blend. Naturally, mobile is a big part of this trend, with 41% now using personal smartphones for both work and personal uses. It also takes in…
Sam Hill
July 22, 2014
News Roundup

Global Mobile News Round-up – Week 14th July 2014

Each week the MEF team curates mobile stories from around the world. Essential news, the latest market insight & data nuggets, the Global News Round-up offers an instant international mobile content and commerce snapshot.  Global News Stories Microsoft calls end to Android Nokia X smartphones BBC Microsoft is to stop…
Sam Hill
July 18, 2014
EventMEF Asia

MEF Connects Singapore – Event Roundup

MEF Asia recently hosted the ever-popular MEF Connects Singapore held during CommunicAsia where MEF members and business leaders from across the world met to share knowledge and do business. Here, General Manager for MEF Asia, Linda Ruck, shares the background to one of the most exciting mobile markets in the world,…
Sam Hill
July 17, 2014
Guest blog

A View from the Top: the Unexposed Evolution of Telecom in Silicon Valley

Much has been written of the magic of Silicon Valley. Derek Kerton, Principal Analyst at Telecom Council of Silicon Valley here adds a unique perspective to highlight the industry’s incredible history in the innovation capital of the world, and share some measures of its growth. It’s understood that the view from the…
Sam Hill
July 16, 2014
Meffys

Meffys Winner Spotlight – NQ Mobile

With the Meffys 2014 open for entries, (just 10 days left to enter!) we are taking a look at some of last year's winners to find out what they've been up to since they celebrated their success in the international mobile content & commerce awards. This week, we catch up…
Sam Hill
July 15, 2014
Guest blogMEF Asia

Understanding the Malaysian Mobile Industry

The Malaysian mobile industry has grown rapidly in recent years with the advent of mobile technology and high broadband penetration that sees several major corporations involved in mobile networks and services. With a population of 30 million, mobile penetration in Malaysia has long surpassed the 100% mark and the Malaysian mobile market is…
Sam Hill
July 11, 2014
News Roundup

Global Mobile News Round-up – Week 7th July 2014

Each week the MEF team curates mobile stories from around the world. Essential news, the latest market insight & data nuggets, the Global News Round-up offers an instant international mobile content and commerce snapshot.  Global News Stories Mobile Banking Users To Exceed 1.75bn by 2019 MMM Mobile banking will reach…
Sam Hill
July 11, 2014
Industry ViewsInternet of Things

Industry Views: The Blackphone – the phone for the privacy conscious consumer in a data driven world?

Last week the newest addition to the smartphone market, the Blackphone started shipping to security conscious consumers -  the initial stock was quickly sold out. The phone trades on its advanced security features, with a customised Android operating system and a suite of privacy-optimised software including encrypted VoIP; 'Silent Text', for secure messaging; and…
Sam Hill
July 9, 2014
Meffys

Meffys Winner Spotlight – Tile

With the Meffys 2014 open for entries, we are taking a look at some of last year's winners to find out what they've been up to since they celebrated their success in the international mobile content & commerce awards. This week, we catch up with Life Tools App Award winner Tile, who wowed…
Sam Hill
July 8, 2014
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