I popped along to an RSA hosted event – ‘The Future Of Mobile’
Nothing to do with mobile marketing it turns out… so feel free to switch off, or continue to find deeper meaning in the future of mobile devices.
The lead speaker was running a little later, probably much like a lead singer he was getting intoxicated in one way or another or possibly shitting on a swan or the old cliche of throwing a TV out the hotel window. Either way, once he turned up, things got going and I discovered some interesting developments in mobile technology.
The main take out and amazement factor came from the fact that it is not developed countries pushing the boundaries of innovative on mobile devices but actually the developing countries. Below are two examples of this.
The first is M Pesa – a payment system used in Africa to not only transfer money to family via mobile devices and kiosks but also to pay for goods and services. Not the video shown at the talk but you’ll get the picture (plus, is it just me or is the guy doing the voice over talking in reverse?!)
The next is healthcare, and how mobile devices are helping doctors and carers out in africa look after patients. Again, sadly I couldnt find the video they showed at the talk but you’ll get the picture:
Intregued by the subject I went on to watch this TED talk – fascinating stuff, with plenty of exciting and potentially life saving ideas to come:
