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Phishing Scams Cast Net On Mobile Banking; Has Wider Implications For App Stores

February 3, 2010

Analysis of:'Phishing' Scams Cast Net on Mobile Banking (Wall Street Journal) | online.wsj.com

Phishing apps or those that give incorrect results or poor advice are just a few of the problems that will need to be resolved if app market places are to maintain high standards. For some industries, centralised app clearing houses could be the key to highlighting which apps meet their industry standards in terms of quality, accuracy and correctness. Open app stores then become less of an issue.Ade BamigboyeCEO, Mobile Flowhttp://www.mobile-flow.com

Google vs. China - Business vs. Censorship?

January 13, 2010

Analysis of:Google 'may pull out of China after Gmail cyber attack' | news.bbc.co.uk

In a week when Google announced that it was potentially going to close down its China operation, ITV, Britain’s largest commercial broadcaster announced that it was moving in through a partnership with Chinese state broadcaster Hunan Satellite Television. Chasing lucrative business opportunities in an environment where government censorship and control is high continues to be a fine balancing act. Many affected business prefer to remain silent. Google is bucking the trend. Why now? why this way?

Google's Nexus One - Game Changer But How?

January 3, 2010

Analysis of:Google's Nexus One Set for Jan. 5 Unveiling? | www.internetnews.com

There has been much speculation over the last few months regarding Google’s plans for their branded smart phone. Rumours have turned to ‘leaks’ and there is strong indication that the pricing models will not be that disruptive after all. At a time when many analysts agree that the ingredients to support rapid growth in mobile enabled services are largely in place, an entry by a player such as Google will most definitely change the game for many of the industries existing players.Ade Bamigboye

O2 Media In Targeted UK Mobile Advertising Push - The Return Of Walled Gardens?

December 4, 2009

Analysis of:O2 embarks on targeted UK mobile advertising push | www.totaltele.com

For a long while operators have been considering how best to leverage their key assets – infrastructure and subscribers – so as to increase the rate of revenue generation. With the launch of their O2 More service, O2 are starting a wave of activity which will see operators attempt to take back the initiative and create value from mobile data services. But are we about to see a return to the kind of “walled gardens” that existed in the early days of the mobile internet and do we need to go there?

Mobile Advertising Set To Soar ? Yes, But What Is The Engine For Growth

November 17, 2009

Analysis of:Mobile Advertising Set To Soar | www.mediapost.com

Mobile advertising is set to soar but only if all mobile channels are used and the combination of enabling technology, analytics and advertiser mindset is focused on identifying the exact context of the consumer before ads are served.

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