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BlackBerry teams with PayPal to focus on mobile commerce

| August 17, 2015

Partnership with PayPal will make mobile payments possible through BBM app

BlackBerry has been struggling to compete in the mobile space for some time, but focusing into the mobile commerce space may give the company the edge it needs to engage consumers. BlackBerry has announced that it has partnered with PayPal in order to develop a method to allow BlackBerry users to send and receive money. Transactions will be conducted through BBM chats, which will be accessible to iOS and Android BBM users as well.

Beta version of app is now being tested in Canada

A beta version of the application that will be used to make transactions has already been released, but testing for Android and iOS BBM users is being limited to those living in Canada. Through the BBM app, users can use the “Send Money” icon provided by PayPal, which will allow them to transfer funds to others using the application. Funds will be passed between PayPal accounts, so users must have an authorized account before their can receive money.

BlackBerry finds challenges in working in the mobile commerce space

Blackberry & PayPal Partnership - Mobile CommerceBlackBerry has involved itself in the mobile commerce space in the past, but has found limited success in doing so. BBM Money was one of the first mobile payments service from the company, which allowed users to send funds to others. They could also use this service to send people pre-paid mobile credit, which could be used for a variety of purposes. BlackBerry has not found the same success in mobile commerce as other companies, such as PayPal and Google.

Engaging in mobile commerce may give BlackBerry the tools it needs to compete

Companies that have begun focusing on mobile commerce have begun finding success in their favored markets. For BlackBerry, a greater focus on mobile commerce may provide the company with more momentum, allowing it to compete with both Apple and Google when it comes to the mobile payments market. BlackBerry users have been seeking mobile commerce solutions for some time, but their options have been quite limited due to the lack of support that BlackBerry devices have for mobile transactions.

 

Tapingo brings new mobile commerce service to universities

| August 7, 2015

New service will make it easier for students to order food and have it delivered off campus

Tapingo, developers of an app of the same name that is focused on ordering and delivering goods and services, has announced a new service, named Tapingo Delivers. The developer believes that this will unlock new market opportunities, particularly among universities. The new service is designed to appeal to those that generally live off campus and will provide them with a way to have food delivered to these people at times that are convenient for them.

Service will leverage the partnerships that Tapingo has formed

Tapingo was launched three years ago and has linked with more than 90 universities throughout the U.S. and Canada. It has managed to expand the mobile commerce markets in these countries and provide merchants with a way to effectively engage students with mobile devices. The Tapingo application leverages the ability to work with point-of-sale providers, such as Micros and Simphony, as well as card providers. The application now accounts for an estimated “tens of thousands” of transactions every day, with the average consumer making use of the Tapingo service five times a week.

Off campus students will have more access to food services

Mobile Commerce at UniversitiesThe new service is designed to solve “key problems” by leveraging the availability of on-campus dining establishments. Those living off campus can now take advantage of these establishments and have food delivered to their homes, using Tapingo’s extensive scheduling system. This will likely find some favor with consumers that are interested in mobile commerce, as it provides them a convenient service that caters to their specific needs.

Funding helps Tapingo expand further into the mobile commerce market

Tapingo has managed to gain significant support for its services over the past year. In April of 2014, the company announced that it had closed a $22 million funding round, with investments coming from Qualcomm Ventures, DCM Ventures, and Kinzon Capital. This funding has helped the developer expand its services, making it a larger player in the mobile commerce sector and expand its reach across the higher education space.