New devices are also coming into the market. Ericsson will soon offer the R380, which is a combination PDA and phone. As wireless devices get faster, smarter and cheaper, software platforms to power the m-commerce equation are emerging at light speed. So far, few Web sites are equipped to accept m-commerce transactions, though there are exceptions. He expects the new, more flexible and user-friendly devices to help drive the increase.
Companies can use existing technologies to channel information to their mobile employees.
Mobile devices can be used to efficiently push the information to the sales force, the shop floor, the truck driver, or, perhaps, to the executive facing a delayed flight. They would also like to have a rich experience. But that is not going to happen right now. It is going to take another three to four years. Then subscribe to the IAW E-Mail Alert.