This report provides a focused overview of the technical status of NFC. It provides a detailed look at the major stakeholders involved in the emerging NFC ecosystem. The report considers what the stakeholders have to gain from NFC, what the risks are to them if the NFC market does not take off and how the new business relationships will work. In addition the report is accompanied with statistical analysis and forecasts to investigate the potential market. Forecasts are presented in a probable, downside and upside format.
NFC: Technically Viable, but is it Desirable? asks IMS Research 09 November 2007
NFC has tremendous potential for contactless ticketing, payments and passive door entry. The key benefits for consumers are reported to be faster transactions, no more carrying loose change, even a wallet can be discarded and everything in the future ... details >>
NFC: The Contactless Possibilities are Endless! 29 February 2008
NFC payments and ticketing will take NFC to mass market and IMS Research has forecast that NFC penetration rates into handsets will reach 12% in 2013. However according to Filomena Berardi, Research Analyst with IMS Research; “The additional value th ... details >>
Operators Need to Look at the Bigger Picture for NFC 04 August 2008
Much has been made of the market for mobile payments and ticketing services using NFC; but is there more to the market for NFC-enabled services than this? IMS Research's latest reports on NFC ICs and Mobile Wallet Services see good potential ... details >>
