The Impact of Mobile Computing on Business and Consumer Interaction
Mobile computing refers to human-computer interaction where computers are used in a portable manner. Its implications for businesses are profound, especially with the rise of mobile apps that enhance convenience, offer location-based services, and facilitate e-commerce. Brands are leveraging mobile technology to boost customer engagement, improve conversion rates, and tailor deals while facing challenges like security and brand dilution. Companies like Starbucks and Best Buy exemplify successful mobile strategies, driving sales through innovative apps that foster real-world and online integration.
The Impact of Mobile Computing on Business and Consumer Interaction
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What is Mobile Computing? • human–computer interaction by which a computer is expected to be transported during normal usage MDV
Objective: to sell the adoption of mobile apps in order to take advantage of the expanding capabilities of mobile computing MDV
IN THE BEGINNING, GOD CREATED.... Victorian Internet -- electric telegraph BTG
Game Changer MDV
Convenience JRK
Location-based Services Examples: Virtual driver’s license Barcode scanning Treadmills at Rolfs; Outlets at the library Benefits: Physical identifiers Physical world and online world Augmented reality BTG
“World Class” Implications Books – 30% of all products sold online E-commerce – 5% or less of overall sales Physical world – money BTG
Offline Retailers • Tailor deals • Establish relationships • Conversion Rate • Fashion: 20% • Electronics: 40% BTG
AT&T Game Mechanics Starbucks, Sephora, Gap Campbell’s Soup, Pepsi Macy’s, Best Buy, American Eagle InCase, TOMS Shoes H&M, Pantene BTG
Within first three months of launch, over 100,000 downloads and $1 million dollars worth of pizza • Now it accounts for over half the companies pizzas ordered and generates about $500 million in revenue MDV
Quality of Connectivity No signal! JRK
Privacy and Security • Privacy • Foursquare, Facebook Locator, Google Latitude • Weaker Security • exploit weaknesses related to smartphones that can come from means of communication like SMS, MMS, wifinetworks, and GSM. MDV
Advertising JRK
Gaming Paid Gaming Apps JRK
Brokerage & “situational shopping” “We want consumers to engage even when they don't have a purchase in mind.” --Steve Yankovich (VP of mobile platforms, eBay) JRK
Retailing JRK
Banking JRK
Go To Market Create Value Apply what is known Find the money BTG
VS. Half a million mobile apps Big studio games, kids’ edutainment, interactive books BTG
http://www.nbcnews.com/technology/technolog/android-iphone-its-two-horse-race-125203http://www.nbcnews.com/technology/technolog/android-iphone-its-two-horse-race-125203 BTG