Internet usage is constantly changing, especially when it comes to which devices access the World Wide Web. The triumphant procession of the Internet initially started with stationary computers (desktop), emancipated itself by the market launch of smartphones in the direction of Responsive Web Design and Mobile First, and finally arrived at the current Trend ‘Mobile Only’.

World Plus International announced the launch of W+ during a press event at Marina Bay Sands, Singapore last week. The innovative and truly digital magazine publishing platform is available from now on for iOS and Android devices worldwide.

With Customer Data Platforms (CDPs), data scientists can link cross-channel customer data, helping entire companies - including marketers - achieve the comprehensive customer understanding needed to deliver relevant and engaging experiences.

The Visible Light Communication (VLC) industry is growing at a rapid rate and is set to exceed ten billion devices by 2023, according to HomeGrid Forum President Dr Len Dauphinee, who laid out a roadmap of the future of VLC and its role alongside G.hn in promoting a secure wireless environment.

The competition in the markets is getting tougher. In the long run only those who constantly win new prospects will make it. However, a personal approach and support of individual prospects and customers is hardly possible due to more and more complex sales processes and limited resources.

The proportion of digital contact points, significant for the success of your own business model, is growing. As a result, the online customer journey has become an integral part of the customer intelligence strategy today. In addition to the online advertising contacts that take place along the entire digital customer journey, one's own website plays a central role here, too. Whether in traditional eCommerce or lead generation, the focus is always on the user. With the help of digital analytics, the behavior and needs of users can be better understood so that in-depth recommendations for action can be derived, thus, leading to improved service, a better product, and an optimized customer experience.

The leading Japanese network provider Internet Initiative Japan (IIJ) has launched an eSIM service for the mobile Internet. The AirOn+ platform from G+D Mobile Security is enabling eSIM management.

G+D Mobile Security is a global mobile security technology company headquartered in Munich, Germany and part of the Giesecke+Devrient group. G+D Mobile Security manages and secures billions of digital identities throughout their entire life cycle. To no surprise their products and solutions are used by commercial banks, mobile network operators, car and mobile device manufacturers, business enterprises, transit authorities and health insurances every day to secure payment, communication and device-to-device interaction.

A customer journey map is a visual representation of every experience your customers have with you. It helps to tell the story of a customer's experience with your brand from original engagement to a hopefully long-term relationship. Unfortunately, once you get into the details, customer journeys can be quite complex, since customers can come into contact with your business in many ways and from many different starting points: for example, marketing, referrals, search, social media, customer service enquiries and above-the-line campaigns. Hence, to make sure no interaction slips through the cracks, you need to map out every touchpoint or experience along the customer journey.

It’s the most digital time of the year for retailers, with the upcoming holiday season in full swing! But how exactly will online retail sales pan out this year?

There is currently no avoiding of one hot topic in e-commerce, namely Progressive Web Apps (PWAs). But what are PWAs?

Technically speaking, PWAs are not even apps, they're web applications that combine the power of traditional web pages with the functionality of native apps. You must awake to the fact that the majority of internet users access the web via mobile devices to understand the need for such solutions.

Building a successful business presents a multitude of challenges for companies today. While technology advancements have made it easier than ever to start a business, it has also become more complex to sustain growth. Companies in the early stages often find themselves in a more crowded and competitive field, taking on peers as well as larger companies with varying budgets. Yet in the face of escalating customer expectations, relying on quick fix solutions can be a costly gamble. In order to grow and compete, SMB and mid-market brands are increasingly looking for enterprise-grade capabilities that fit their unique needs – agility, scalability, flexibility and value – to maintain and future proof their success.

The discussion about the optimal advertising space is becoming more and more intense. One thing is certain: one-sided relationships between advertisers and publishers are no longer sustainable - full transparency, quality and efficiency are the norm.

Anyone who wants to succeed in a market is well advised to think about differentiation and to deliver quick-witted arguments in the form of special skills. This requires identifying the digital challenges of the future as soon as possible in order to be able to respond to the problems of potential customers with tangible products and services.

As content consumption on mobile continues to increase around the world, so has advertising spent on the medium. In fact, nearly a quarter of digital advertising budgets are allocated to mobile apps, according to a report conducted by Forrester Consulting on behalf of PubMatic.