M-commerce

M-Commerce is generally the use of the internet to purchase goods and services and also for transmitting messages using wireless mobile devices. This can include anything from internet banking to buying a ringtone from your mobile phone. M-Commerce can be used in information based services, including, handheld PDA’s and mobile phones. Transaction based services such as concert tickets, games for your mobile phone and personalised services, which anticipates what a consumer wants based on their location and their data profile. Mobile internet devices are the most common medium used. This includes Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth. I will discuss Wi-Fi in this blog. Wi-Fi is a trademarked name for equipment that meets a certified wireless radio networking standard. It’s proper name in 802.11, it is the most popular and mature of wireless radio standards. As Jack gold, Vice Pres of the META Group said; “Enterprises are discovering that enabling mobile workers with wireless connections are positively affecting efficiency and productivity”. Wi-Fi networks are used throughout the business world for wireless access to corporate networks, including, warehouse environments for inventory tracking, hospital and clinics for patient care and corporate campuses for interne access. Wi-Fi is used in hotspots to provide convenient access. This can be used in all industries. Some characteristics of the mobile internet device include that is it personalised, it is always on but has limited usage. The use of wireless internet has been a major development in the use of m-commerce. It has allowed it to be widely used through out society. Some benefits of Wi-Fi, wireless fidelity, operates on free, unlicensed radio frequency bands, it uses the Intel Centrino chip. All major computer manufactures have all included this chip. In conclusion Wi-Fi is now part of our everyday lives and enhances how businesses operate.