Monday, April 25, 2016

E-commerce and the Digital Frontier

Producers eye e-commerce to boost sales
Some of the consumer product brands are betting on e-commerce as their expansion pathway, riding on the booming technology wave. Big producers and esteemed fashion houses shared their opinions about the boons of e-commerce. Targeting global consumers is the new window of opportunity being discussed presently.

Robi introduces free WiFi services in commuter buses, taxicabs
Robi is coming up with leading technological advances in the country, with Wifi Hotspots in buses and taxis. 100 of each have received free Wifi Internet powered by Robi. Robi will encourage consumers further with provision of this service soon to 500 top resaurants, cafes, retail outlets, 100 educational institutes, 10 public places, as well as increasing the number to 350 buses and taxis. 1GB Robi Internet pack subscribers can access Wifi in these places for free. The telecom has partnered with the ISPsAccessTel, Qubee and Amra to plan this. Robi believes about creating "digital bridges" and has been delivering on that front purposefully.

Grameenphone, Facebook launch Free Basics
Grameenphone has already established Easynet, which provides information about learning the internet for free. It has already attracted 1.5 million users. Now, Facebook Free Basics is being introduced which allows people to use Facebook for free.

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