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IT Commentary Presentation The ISIS Mobile Wallet The idea of the digital wallet in a Smartphone has been in the offing for quiet some time. Implementation though failed due to lack of the required broad customer interest. The ISIS mobile wallet app is run jointly by AT&T, T-Mobile and Verizon Wireless. This is a payment initiative designed for the wireless carriers. The service enables the users to pay for goods and services by offering virtual versions of debit and credit cards. The ISIS Mobile Wallet relates with the following technologies in the execution of the services to the customers: The new American Express Service, the Verizon Wireless IOS Smartphone, the near field communications technologies and the USA technologies- The company has designed a cashless payment, a wireless payment and M2M telemetry technology for use in the vending machines.

Over 62,000 vending machines using eport connect cashless payment and USAT’S eport point- of-sale devices have got the ISIS smart tap technology enabled. The technology is meant for rewards access, loyalty programs and contactless payments (Mobile Payments Today, 2013) The NFC technology uses wireless means to exchange data between an NFC -enabled device and other devices. Verizon customer can use the Android Smartphone as their wallet that safely stores the virtual versions of their debit cards and credit cards.

It also serves as a home to coupons, loyalty cards and some other special offers (Mobile Payments Today, 2013). For one to use the ISIS mobile wallet he/she require the following materials; A T-Mobile Advanced SIM Card which is capable of information storage and protection, regarding payments and any other sensitive wallet details. There is also need for An ISIS enabled Smartphone that has support the NFC technology in the transfer of payment details at a check point. A major setback for the new subscribers is that you will have or need to purchase a new Advanced SIM, which could be costly (Bunton, 2013).

Some of the locations where this ISIS Mobile Wallet can be used include; Office Deport, Coca-Cola vending machines, American Apparel, T-Mobile and many others. This mobile app enables the users to store the virtual versions of their staff in there wallets, in the Smartphone. The app enables the customers to maintain their loyalty information, payment information, money saving offers and discount information in one place that is convenient. For example; New American Express Service Account holders who sign for an account through the ISIS Mobile wallet by the end of the month of June will receive an offer in the form of a $25 Serve account credit from the company.

The company will apply some credit to the account in the amount depicted on the ISIS Mobile Wallet offer page. Promptly after the account approval the offer is applied, but for the unusual times it might take up to around 30 days after the approval of the account. This offer is usually funded buy the Verizon Wireless, and its liable to cancellation at any given time (Cheng, 2013).The ISIS Mobile Wallet is a safe way of transacting your business undertakings since all promotions, deals and offers are stored in one place, they are very organized and readily available for use.

The relevance of the Article lies in that, the ISIS Mobile Wallet app is an Information Technology development which aims at buying of goods and services among the citizens has been made secure. The employment of NFC technology, which uses wireless mechanism to transfer information, is a clear indication of the Information Technology Advancement and the relevance of the ISIS Mobile Wallet app to the course material.ReferencesCheng R. (2013). Isis Mobile Wallet goes live nationwide, offers freebies.

Retrieved on April 28 from, http://www.cnet.com/news/isis-mobile-wallet-goes-live-nationwide-offers-freebies/Bunton C. (2013). ISIS Mobile Wallet Launched on T-Mobile and other carries. Retrieved April 28 from, http://www.tmonews.com/2013/11/isis-mobile-wallet-launched-on-t-mobile-and-other-carriers/ Mobile Payments Today. (2013). USA Technologies Launches vending machine promotion for Isis mobile wallet. Retrieved on April 28 from www.mobilepaymentstoday.com/article/224369/USA-Technologies-launches-vending-machine-promotion-for-Isis-mobile-wallet