Introduction

The past couple of years have witnessed a rapid growth in wireless communications technology. The convergence of two core technologies - the Internet and mobile wireless communications has opened up a new range of possibilities for organizations to do mobile business. Mobile Business or M-Business involves using the Internet for voice and data transmission through wireless devices. M-Business has a potential to significantly enhance customers' experience by providing them the ability to interact and transact anytime and at anyplace. We are exploring how the use of mobile technologies has drastically changed the way businesses operate and customers interact and transact.

Objectives

·         To analyze the evolution of mobile and wireless technologies and its impact on business models

·         To explore the different sectors in which mobile and wireless technologies can be used

·         To predict the future trends in  mobile and wireless technologies

Methods / Plan of Study

·         Research on emerging trends using various media sources

·          Forming focus groups to evaluate efficacy of current mobile technologies

·         Creating an interactive blog to invite discussions on these technologies  to gain more insights

·         Experience the various available technologies to understand the pros and cons of them as an end customer