Paving the Way for a Mobile Cashless Future
HWM Singapore|January 2017

In which we take a look at payment logistics firms the open secret of the success of mobile apps and services, and why they are here to stay.

Lio Hongzuo
Paving the Way for a Mobile Cashless Future

If we look back in time, the option to pay online goes as far back as 1999 – when Paypal was born – and the first instance of mobile data and the modern smartphone was in 2007. So why is mobile cashless payment only taking off in recent years?

The magic lies in payment logistics, a backend that helps us see only the final bill. The rise of mobile payment interfaces like Grab’s in-app credit card support, alongside the likes of Apple Pay, made cashless payment more accessible than before. Payment logistics players, such as Stripe, Adyen, Braintree, and CyberSource, have been steadily growing. The worth of these firms multiplies too, because of the invaluable service they provide to your favorite brands.

With more folks coming in to help apps and brands better manage their electronic tills in a secure manner, this gives confidence to aspiring entrepreneurs to venture into the high-tech service industry.It’s a load off their minds when you don’t have to chase every digital dollar down, paving a future where mobile cashless payments are here to stay for good.

ISN’T MOBILE CASHLESS PAYMENT IDENTICAL TO CARDSWIPING?

If that’s how you perceive mobile cashless transactions as, then these companies have succeeded in their work.

Everyone has different payment preferences and loyalties when we use cashless methods at a physical store. Take for example; eating at a fast food joint – barring cash, it’s usually a swipe of a card or a tap on your new mobile payment setup. The problem begins when we want easy online transactions in a sea of payment methods. Besides having to tie-up with various card merchants, and vendors, security measures like two-factor authentication and fingerprint verification come into play, making the support for mobile online payments more complex behind the scenes.

هذه القصة مأخوذة من طبعة January 2017 من HWM Singapore.

ابدأ النسخة التجريبية المجانية من Magzter GOLD لمدة 7 أيام للوصول إلى آلاف القصص المتميزة المنسقة وأكثر من 9,000 مجلة وصحيفة.

هذه القصة مأخوذة من طبعة January 2017 من HWM Singapore.

ابدأ النسخة التجريبية المجانية من Magzter GOLD لمدة 7 أيام للوصول إلى آلاف القصص المتميزة المنسقة وأكثر من 9,000 مجلة وصحيفة.

المزيد من القصص من HWM SINGAPORE مشاهدة الكل
How To Secure Your Smartphone
HWM Singapore

How To Secure Your Smartphone

WE COVERED THE IMPORTANCE OF A STRONG password earlier. And this also applies to your smartphone too. While using your birthdate can seem convenient, if you wouldn't use that on your PC, then you shouldn't use it on your phone either.

time-read
5 mins  |
November 2024
Ryzen AI Enters The Fray
HWM Singapore

Ryzen AI Enters The Fray

This review covers the flagship processor in the lineup, the Ryzen AI 9 HX 370, which features a powerful 12-core, 24-thread configuration, 36MB of cache, and Radeon 890M graphics.

time-read
3 mins  |
November 2024
IT'S UPGRADE TIME
HWM Singapore

IT'S UPGRADE TIME

As the tenth anniversary of the Apple Watch approached, rumours about a revolutionary device with a dramatic design change swirled-the Apple Watch X. But as it turns out, we got the Apple Watch Series 10 instead.

time-read
3 mins  |
November 2024
Intel Core Ultra 2 Shines
HWM Singapore

Intel Core Ultra 2 Shines

With a week of hands-on experience with the ASUS Zenbook S 14 powered by Intel's Core Ultra 7 258V, it's clear that Intel has created a chip that's a serious contender in the ultraportable space.

time-read
3 mins  |
November 2024
Smaller, Lighter, Smarter
HWM Singapore

Smaller, Lighter, Smarter

When it comes to second-generation products, you expect improvements, and the Google Pixel Buds Pro 2 certainly delivers.

time-read
3 mins  |
November 2024
AN ATMOSPHERIC ATTEMPT
HWM Singapore

AN ATMOSPHERIC ATTEMPT

Taking on a remake of Konami's classic Silent Hill 2 was always going to be a daunting task. Enter Bloober Team, the studio behind other psychological horror titles like The Medium and Blair Witch. While those were solid efforts in their own right, Silent Hill holds a special place in the hearts of horror fans, and any attempt to update it was bound to be scrutinized.

time-read
3 mins  |
November 2024
BASIC, BUT COMPETENT
HWM Singapore

BASIC, BUT COMPETENT

Following the success of the Nothing Phone (2) and Nothing Phone (2a), the company launched its sub-brand, CMF by Nothing, aimed squarely at the budget-conscious.

time-read
3 mins  |
November 2024
LENOVO YOGA SLIM 7X
HWM Singapore

LENOVO YOGA SLIM 7X

The Lenovo Yoga Slim 7x stands out in terms of build quality and design. With a thickness of just 12.9mm and weighing a mere 1.28kg, this laptop is incredibly portable.

time-read
3 mins  |
November 2024
COMFY, SECURE, AND OPEN
HWM Singapore

COMFY, SECURE, AND OPEN

With the Nothing Ear (Open), the company has focused on elevating the open-fit experience with a stylish design, secure fit, and surprisingly solid audio quality.

time-read
3 mins  |
November 2024
The Emperor Of Mankind Approves
HWM Singapore

The Emperor Of Mankind Approves

Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 puts you right in the middle of the Imperium's most brutal battles, and it does so with an unapologetic embrace of its own absurdity.

time-read
3 mins  |
October 2024