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2011 IT Mega Trends -Free Edition

A leading system integration vendor, Samsung SDS, recently announced "2011 IT (Information Technology) Mega Trends," highlighting key elements in the IT industry that will have a great impact on society and the Korean economy.

First NFC-enabled Phone Available in Korea

KT and Samsung Electronics unveiled last Wednesday a NFC (Near Field Communications)-enabled mobile phone and plan to launch the mobile-payment-supporting phone in the local market this month.

The Samsung NFC phone (model SHW-A170K) offers more diverse mobile payment services than previously available technologies such as USIM-based payment service, according to KT.

How Will Samsung and LG Utilize Windows 7 in the Smartphone Business?

Microsoft's latest smartphone operating system, Windows 7, was unveiled on phones by Samsung Electronics, LG Electronics and HTC.

Samsung will launch its Omnia 7 in France and LG plans to release the Optimus 7 in Europe and Asia this month. Samsung's 4-inch Omnia 7 will be unveiled in coming months in Europe, Singapore, Australia and the United States. AT&T will release the phone as the Samsung Focus, according to the company.