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Docomo Digital aims to revolutionize mobile commerce

| February 22, 2016

NTT Docomo launches new commerce firm that will engage the world

NTT Docomo, Japan’s largest mobile network operator, has launched a new mobile commerce firm in the United Kingdom called Docomo Digital. The new firm is meant to promote mobile transactions throughout the world, encouraging a greater degree of financial inclusion. Docomo Digital already has the resources at its disposal to create new mobile commerce solutions that can be used by a wide range of merchants throughout the world.

Docomo Digital aims to create an inclusive digital commerce environment for all

Docomo Digital will be leveraging the experience of its parent company, NTT Docomo. Since 2009, Docomo Digital has been developing itself into an organization that will change the mobile payments space. The organization hopes to make mobile transactions and shopping more convenient, reliable, and secure. It also intends to create an ecosystem wherein merchants focused on the mobile space can thrive and connect with consumers that have become heavily reliant on smartphones and tablets to get their shopping done.

Demand for new services is rising quickly amongst mobile-centric consumers

Revolutionizing mobile commerceThe demand for comprehensive mobile payments systems has risen considerably in recent years. Many consumers are becoming more involved in the mobile space, using various devices to shop online and in physical stores. Companies have found that the mobile commerce space can be quite lucrative and have begun moving into this sector in order to take advantage of the enthusiasm of consumers. Demand for secure services is highest, which has created an opportunity for companies that are able to protect consumers information, especially those interested in shopping online.

Competition in the mobile space is growing as consumers become more fickle about new services

Docomo Digital will be competing with several other companies that have entered into the global mobile commerce market. These companies are eager to win the favor of mobile consumers, but this has proven to be quite difficult. When it comes to mobile payments services, consumers are somewhat fickle, opting to move from one service to the next relatively quickly. The services offering the most secure features are often considered the most successful in terms of customer retention.

Square to bring mobile payments to Japan

| May 28, 2013

Japanese consumers to have new option when it comes to mobile payments

Leading mobile payments firm Square has announced that its mobile commerce platform of the same name is now available in Japan. This represents the first time the company has expanded beyond the North American market. Asia has become one of the most attractive markets when it comes to mobile commerce due to the high level of penetration that mobile technology has been seeing over the years. Japan, in particular, has proven to be a hub of activity when it comes to mobile payments.

iPhone consumers may be welcoming of Square

The iPhone is one of the most popular mobile devices among Japanese consumers. This is somewhat ideal for Square as the company’s flagship mobile payments platform was designed for the iOS platform before also being made compatible with the Android platform. Square believes that it can find favor with a multitude of consumers that are eager to participate in mobile commerce without having to embrace NFC technology or purchase a new mobile device just to make mobile payments.

Japan Mobile PaymentsCompetition expected to be fierce

Square’s entry into the Japanese market is being considered very bold as the country is home to several mobile commerce initiatives that have already successfully enthralled many consumers. Square is expected to face staunch competition from NTT docomo and KDDI, two of the largest companies in the mobile commerce sector in Japan. PayPal has also established a strong foothold in Japan through its partnership with Softbank. Square believes that it will be able to win over consumers with its flare for design.

Future of mobile payments in Japan is uncertain for Square

Square has managed to establish a great deal of popularity in the mobile payments space. The company has helped expand mobile commerce throughout North America and has proven that it can compete with other companies that exist in this increasingly crowded field. The Asian market is quite different from that of North America, however, which makes Square’s future in Japan anything but certain.