According to Forrester analyst Emmet Higdon, the test is less one of the technology involved, but the user interface and whether or not 'consumers' current love affair with smartphones is enough to change card payment behaviors that date back more than 50 years.
Friday, September 3, 2010
Can Smartphones Replace Credit Cards?
Forrester Research says one big question remains for transaction providers eager to equip smartphones with payment features. But are consumers ready to ditch their plastic?
According to Forrester analyst Emmet Higdon, the test is less one of the technology involved, but the user interface and whether or not 'consumers' current love affair with smartphones is enough to change card payment behaviors that date back more than 50 years.
According to Forrester analyst Emmet Higdon, the test is less one of the technology involved, but the user interface and whether or not 'consumers' current love affair with smartphones is enough to change card payment behaviors that date back more than 50 years.
Gary Kim was cited as a global "Power Mobile Influencer" by Forbes, ranked second in the world for coverage of the mobile business, and as a "top 10" telecom analyst. He is a member of Mensa, the international organization for people with IQs in the top two percent.
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