Pandemic Measures for the Enterprise
Rescue now Ltd., Internet Initiative Japan Ltd and Japan Hewlett-Packard Ltd announced co-op measures for emergency remote enterprise operations.
Mobile Users
Free Wireless on the Bullet Bus
People on the move between Tokyo and Osaka can now hop a luxury bus service which conveniently includes speedy wireless access. These red-eye express coaches offer riders 802.11b/g connectivity via IIJ and DoCoMo networks with power access and Business Class seats for about $100usd, a notable savings compared to taking the Shinkansen. While commuter buses are usually designed to carry up to 40 passengers, these new Eco-Friendly hybrid gas and electric powered chariots are configured with only 16 large comfortable reclining vibro-seats. Talk about flying first class on the ground!
Au Premiere Shop Hits 5M Users
KDDI announced the My AU Premiere Shop portal reached 5 Million members, out of their 30M total subscriber base, in just 5 month since launch in mid-February. The digital mall provides EZ WEb subscribers a free profile page to customize with product preferences and receive exclusive offerings.
New Mobile Banking Service by DoCoMo
DoCoMo has announced they will launch a new mobile banking service on 21 July allowing users to transfer up to approx. $200 per transaction and $2,000 per month to any other DoCoMo customer. The mobile remittance does not require a new bank account and the total fee per transaction is set at $1.65 The funds can be sent to recipients personal bank account or credited to their DoCoMo monthly phone bill. Apparently, this platform will not be made available to corporate subscribers.
Coupon Shopping with Shufoo!
Toppan printing, one of the worlds largest printers and famed for producing newspaper coupon inserts, rolled a offering called Shufoo! back in 2006. Targeted at …
Japan Social Networking Survey
Point On Research conducted this survey, in Japanese, on Japan SNS in early June, with interesting results. The questionnaire targeted demographics, representing 50-50 sample of male to female and equal 25% ratio on the age split between teens, twenties thirties and forties, for feedback on platforms and access with Mixi the clear leader at 72% and mobile preferred to PC by more than 4 to 1 margin. Another note of interest shows that over 65% of the group indicate they are daily users!