DeviceFidelity Powers the NFC Experience at Mobile World Congress for iPhone … See on http://www.broadwayworld.com

Accenture launches mobile wallet platform with integrated analytics Finextra Accenture (NYSE:ACN) has launched a new Mobile Wallet platform that features integrated advanced analytics and big data capabilities, recommendation tools and security… See on http://www.finextra.com

MasterCard (MA) to Acquires Mobile Wallet Company C-SAMStreetInsider.com (subscription)At Mobile World Congress, MasterCard (NYSE: MA) announced it has entered into an agreement to acquire C-SAM, Inc. See on http://www.streetinsider.com

O2 Mobile Wallet – Why are wallets failing?Bobsguide (press release)January saw the curtailment of the first big mobile wallet programme to hit the marketplace, after O2 said that it was withdrawing its service. See on http://www.bobsguide.com

The ABCs of Google Wallet and Apple’s Passbook CIOL The guide presents best practices and use cases for retailers looking to leverage mobile wallets – Apple’s Passbook and Google Wallet – which are proven to effectively increase user engagement and……

iMobile3 unveils mobile wallet enablement platformTelecompaper (subscription)iMobile3, a developer of enterprise mobile applications and payment services, has introduced the latest edition of its PassMarket mobile wallet enablement platform. See on http://www.telecompaper.com

MasterCard, Visa back smartphone payment Financial Times The US credit card groups on Wednesday announced separately their support for a type of technology that could resolve longstanding industry disagreements over how to develop mobile wallets… See on http://www.ft.com

What business owners need to know about these developing technologies. You’ve probably seen the acronym NFC but might not be clear about what it is and why there’s been so much hullabaloo about it. NFC stands for near field communications…

Google’s already embraced NFC for mobile payments, and it’s now ready to do some sharing as well. That comes in the form of the new Android Beam feature for Ice Cream Sandwich, which the company just announced at its joint…

Mobile wallets address the evolving needs of both businesses and tech-savvy consumers. See on http://www.businessnewsdaily.com