Question: For a small project, we use open-source software for financial reasons. Can we receive a disadvantage from the use of open-source software?

Answer: Yes, I also install open-source software, but would you be happy with the project prior briefly analyzed. Open-source software can be used for time-limited projects certainly be ideal (if the claims of the parties during the period is not substantially change)! Remember: - They can function expansions are proposing, but have no effect on another software development. - You can open source software later is not (or only expensive) with other software "pair" (keywords: data formats, interfaces, countless passwords for users). - Open source is not the same as open source. Please read the license agreement of the software.

Conclusion: With open-source installations should be the environment and the proposed use is considered to be accurate. Especially when the "small project" could be big later.

Question: How can I use mobile services make money?

Answer: Basically, there are two existing business models. You have the option either for a fee or a free mobile service to operate. In the Mobile area, there is now a very well-functioning business model. You can make an interesting premium service with valuable content and then charge the consumer offer (such as pay-per-view). You can also use your service for consumers free of charge, with advertising revenue (eg, banners, sponsorship, etc.) finance. The experiences from the Web have shown that the success of this business model is usually very limited.

Question: Are consumers ready for Mobile Services to pay?

Answer: consumers from the Mobile area are already accustomed to very valuable addition to the Traffic Services to pay for something (such as SMS services, 0900-No. Etc.). Even the great success of I-mode in Japan has proven. New bids will be valuable today only develop if a workable business model behind it. Of course, the consumers only ready for Mobile Services to pay something if you drive an added value, or access to valuable content. Studies have shown that only have the use of professional color services 15x higher than for conventional services. It is also very important that the consumer at the very moment when he is ready to pay, not through unnecessary obstacles (eg, cumbersome registration, unsafe entering the credit card number. Etc.), but still buying commodity.

Question: What kind of billing and payment are there?

Answer: From the Web, we know the possibilities of payment via credit card or by invoice classic. Neither does more bad than is right and mobile services rather inappropriate, because the consumers are afraid of them cumbersome forms and personal data such as name, address and credit card numbers. For mobile services, there is now the possibility, however, simply through the normal telephone billing of the operator to pay. So you do not need a new billing relationship with the consumers to be established. The consumer need not register in advance, and he needs no PIN. It is sufficient merely the burden with "Yes" or "No”. It’s very easy and safe.

Question: Do I have instant individually to each operator connected?

Answer: A high premium service to be possible for all consumers accessed. If such a mobile service internationally oriented, it must be around 50 different operators negotiate. But even if the mobile service locally oriented, it must still with at least 4 operators negotiated. In addition to the high setup fees and cumbersome contract negotiations is the technical side of the connection to consider. Here, each operator has its very own system.

Question: What pricing models are useful for mobile services?

Answer: Until recently, spoke only of the buzz words "pay-per-view" or "pay-per-click". Usability testing has shown that users clear and simple pricing models prefer such as a flat rate of 20$/month. So can also simply a higher loyalty can be achieved.