The Miami Show

[Vick]

the 4 days at Internext have changed my opinion of the state of the industry somewhat

First day of the show I saw more professionals than in the past (in the past the professionals were the outsiders trying to get in or there on a crazy mission - they didn't have a clue)

Now the industry is becoming more professional, being ran by professionals in a business oriented environment


What's going to make the industry go through the rest of the pain to become more profitable?

Government regulation and intervention are one thing. I know many say the US government will only effect American companies but the US government regulations may have further reach than just the US.

I don't know about you but still the majority of the business I do is with American consumers. SMS billing exists but America is far behind on it and for now it can be seen as a micro payment structure


Spent some time with the "young lions" in the business. Interesting guys, interesting outlook. They've heard of the golden age but accept and try to thrive with what's on the table now. Changing to meet the demands of a rapidly changing marketplace.


Yes the industry still has a way to go and there's going to be some pain but finally I'm seeing the light at the end of the tunnel