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Research and Markets: Optimising E-commerce Strategies for MNOs - The Trends Affecting the e-commerce Industry
[October 07, 2014]

Research and Markets: Optimising E-commerce Strategies for MNOs - The Trends Affecting the e-commerce Industry


DUBLIN --(Business Wire)--

Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/67cjss/optimising) has announced the addition of the "Optimising E-commerce Strategies for MNOs" report to their offering.

The e-commerce industry has been experiencing double-digit growth in recent years and still offers plenty of room for growth with only a fraction of retail sales currently taking place online. Increases in internet penetration (often based on mobile broadband access) and an upsurge in smartphones ownership are driving new e-commerce growth and opening new revenue opportunities for MNOs.

In emerging markets such as India a growing middle class, comprising largely younger people equipped with a mobile phone and with more disposable income, is encouraging large scale ivestment in e-commerce businesses. In developed markets, browsing on mobile devices is extremely popular and, aside from playing a key role in influencing consumer choices in terms of in-store visits and purchases, is becoming a strategic shopping tool for online purchases.



In theory, MNOs have the opportunity to fulfil multiple roles in the e-commerce value chain, ranging from the basic development of own online store and digital content portals to the provision of managed retail solutions (inclusive of opt-in consumer lists for personalised promotions) and mobile wallet platforms. In practice, Mobile Market Development's analysis reveals a rather patchy level of engagement by mobile operators highlighting an absence of coherent e-commerce strategies.

In this report we look at the trends affecting the e-commerce industry and explore the multiple roles and different levels of engagement by mobile operators across different market environments. The report concludes with a set of recommendations aimed at helping MNOs optimise their e-commerce strategies with the ultimate objective of expanding new service revenues.


Key Topics Covered:

1 Overview

2 Introduction

3 E-commerce Industry Overview

4 MNO Roles

5 E-commerce Initiatives by MNOs

6 Findings & Recommendations

Companies Mentioned

  • Bharti Airtel (News - Alert)
  • Celcom
  • EE
  • Maxis
  • Mobily
  • O2 Profile
  • Telkom
  • Telkomsel
  • Turkcell (News - Alert)

For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/67cjss/optimising


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