Online mobile payment business BOKU has announced $35 million in new funding. Telefónica Digital, New Enterprise Associates and a number of other venture capital businesses will be joining previous investors.
BOKU says the money will be used to expand its team, broaden its infrastructure and continue its global expansion.
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Vodafone Global Enterprise, the Vodafone business unit that manages multinational customers, has announced an agreement with medical device developer Boston Scientific Corporation.
The two companies aim to develop mobile health solutions that will offer real-time heart monitoring via Vodafone’s machine-to-machine technology.
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Google has launched a UK-based initiative called ‘GetMo’ that’s intended to help UK businesses make their websites more mobile friendly.
It follows the creation of a similar ‘GoMo’ campaign in the USA last year.
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London Underground and Virgin Media are planning to introduce WiFi internet access to over 80 Tube stations by the summer. By the end of the year, up to 120 stations are expected to have WiFi access.
The service will be free when it launches; it’s then expected to become a chargeable service although live TfL travel information will remain free.
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In today’s edition of The Fonecast we’re taking our regular look at all the top mobile industry news stories from the past seven days.
There’s talk about the new Apple iPad, a discussion about Everything Everywhere’s plans for 4G UK coverage, a look at the new Google Play service... and much more.
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