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Partnership expands mobile commerce in Europe

| February 18, 2013

Mobile Commerce EuropePayair teams with Nordisk to progress mobile commerce

Payair, a leading mobile commerce platform, has announced its partnership with Nordisk, a supplier of e-commerce services for small and medium-sized businesses. Together, the two companies will work to introduce new mobile commerce services for consumers throughout Europe. Several European markets have shown a great deal of interest in mobile commerce and demand for new services has been on the rise for some time. Payair and Nordisk are eager to meet this demand with the services they can provide.

Nordisk to make use of Payair commerce systems

Per the partnership, Nordisk will integrate Payair’s mobile commerce systems into its existing e-commerce platform. This will allow new and current Nordisk customers to facilitate mobile payments in their online stores. This is something businesses throughout Europe have been calling for in recent months. These companies, especially those with a strong online presence, have been working on ways to engage mobile consumers. Without comprehensive mobile commerce services, many of these businesses have missed significant opportunities.

New opportunities opening up for Payair

Partnering with Nordisk will give Payair a broader reach in the European market. The company will be able to establish strong relationships with European businesses that have shown strong interest in mobile commerce. New opportunities will likely emerge for Payair throughout Europe, especially as more consumers become interested in mobile payments and get more experiences with the services that the company and its new partner offer.

Security stymies growth of mobile commerce outside of Europe

Europe has seen strong growth in mobile commerce in recent years. Many consumers have shown willingness to pay for products using nothing but t heir smart phones and tablets. In other parts of the world, consumers have been less eager to participate in mobile commerce. This is largely due to concerns regarding security. Mobile devices are popular targets among thieves and financial information can be exploited relatively easily for anyone familiar with how mobile commerce works.

Mobile commerce company opens new office in London

| February 11, 2013

Mobile Commerce LondonSkava opens new office in London to enter mobile commerce sector in Europe

Skava, a leading provider of mobile commerce and tablet commerce retail technology, has announced the opening of a new corporate office in London. The company has been seeing significant growth in the U.S. in recent years and has taken note of the growing demand of mobile commerce in Europe. Keen to provide European retailers with the tools they need to engage mobile consumers, Skava is working to establish a stronger presence in the United Kingdom. Through the UK, the company will eventually expand into other parts of the region.

Companies seeing more mobile traffic to their sites

Mobile traffic is one the rise throughout Europe. According to a recent analysis from Forrester Research, many companies are reporting that up to 20% of their site traffic is coming from mobile devices. These businesses are preparing to engage these consumers in a variety of ways, including new mobile commerce services that will allow them to make purchases directly from their smart phones and tablets. This is where Skava comes in, as the company boasts of one of the most comprehensive platforms to help facilitate mobile commerce.

E-commerce poised for major growth in Europe

According to analysis from Forrester Research, e-commerce revenues throughout Europe are expected to reach more than $20 billion in 2017. Much of this revenue will come from the retail industry, with a significant portion coming through mobile commerce. With the European market showing such promise, Skava is poised to introduce European retailers to its services a new way to engage consumers through the allure of mobile commerce.

Mobile commerce security concerns high among European consumers

Consumers throughout Europe have shown their eagerness to participate in mobile commerce, but many still have concerns over security. Most mobile commerce services require consumers to save their financial information to their smart phones or tablets, which are both popular targets for theft. Some have concerns that this information is too easy to steal and exploit, thus the demand for more comprehensive mobile security features for mobile commerce services is on the rise.