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Takeaways From

Mobile World Congress

Day OneMarch 2, 2015 #MWC15 #IBMMobile

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Day One

It’s only day one, and we’re off to a great start at Mobile World Congress 2015. More than 85,000 people are here, bringing more than 100,000 mobile devices—it’s safe to say that we’re living in a mobile first world.

Connectivity is a major theme with 10 billion mobile-connected devices expected by 2020. Network operators discussed the possibilities of connecting those underserved by internet access. Speakers insisted that IoT technology still has a long way to go, but we can start preparing for a connected lifestyle today. Personalization and mobile identity remain a big deal—thieves get more sophisticated, while verification often lags behind. News from the event included three new IBM MobileFirst for iOS mobile apps for the Banking and Financial Services, Airline, and Retail industries, which are immediately available for business customization and deployment. What else have we seen at Mobile World Congress?

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4G Worldwide 4G covers ~25% of the world’s population. —@AnneBouverot, GSMA. More: http://ibm.co/17BFZrx #IBMmobile #MWC15

Internet of Things

10 billion mobile-connected devices by 2020.—Jon Fredrik Baksaas. More insights: http://ibm.co/17BFZrx

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Security Security can’t be a roadblock. Details on the CISO Portrait of Mobility: http://bit.ly/portraits15 #IBMmobile #MWC15

Security Ralph de la Vega talks security. More insights at the CIO Portrait page: http://bit.ly/portraits15 #IBMmobile #MWC15

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Connectivity @HansVestberg_ of @ericsson sees connectivity’s bright future. More #MWC15: http://ibm.co/17BFZrx #IBMmobile

Data Security

Observations from @BillRMcDermott, CEO, SAP. Get breaking #MWC15 info at the hub: http://ibm.co/17BFZrx #IBMmobile

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Ready for Day Two of Mobile World Congress?

On Tuesday, March 3, IBM is hosting a half-day session featuring IBM executives and subject matter experts to discuss innovation and success in mobile. See real-world examples that demonstrate how companies have used IBM MobileFirst to enhance their mobile capabilities. Join us for a tweet chat hosted by @IBMMobile (6pm CET, 12pm EST, 9am PST).

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