Month: August 2012

Digital technology has transformed and continues to transform every aspect of our lives. In the motor industry, technology developed throughout the years has enhanced our safety and comfort.

The introduction of modern safety mechanisms such as lane departure warning and brake assist systems as well as iPhone applications such as Driver Reviver and Car Butler has seen technology faithfully assisting drivers in times of need. With technology advancing and disseminating at a rapid rate, Global Positioning System units have already become a staple accessory in cars across the world.

This infographic from Allianz Australia illustrates just how much of an impact digital technology has had in the automotive sector.

From iPods to iPhones to iPads and more, the Apple empire has surged into a solid and undeniable place of power over the past decade.

The following infographic examines a single, crucial element in Apple’s enormous success; namely, their physical retail locations. If you’re like a billion other people in the world, you’ve probably been into one of Apple’s stores in the past year.

With close to 400 stores all over the world, Apple’s retail space is the most profitable per square foot compared to any other company.

Apple’s in-store sales don’t just top others, they trounce the competition by a landslide. Nobody does it quite like Apple.

68% of institutions allow students unlimited internet connectivity.

77% of institutions report increased bandwidth usage as significant issue for their network.

41% of students have 3 or more devices connected to the internet at any given time.

The three largest bandwidth consumers are tablets, smartphones, and digital media devices.

50% of IT departments claim they do not recover costs of bandwidth supplied to students.

81% of millennials Google or Facebook their date before going out

79% of recuiters and hiring managers screen applicants by information available online

86% of hiring managers have rejected someone based on information available online

7 in 10 internet users search online for information about others

Especially with the Olympics, this has been important for businesses to have made preparations for.

Convenience, greater productivity, saved time and money, working from home or at a remote location has become increasingly popular to both employees and employers. So, as the craze continues, managers must adjust their resources to create a more virtual-friendly business, ensuring that their work-at-homers have everything they need to get the job done out of the office.

Biggest purchases are by Oracle who splurged a massive $5 Billon and Salesforce not far behind with $3 Billon. This shows just how much was spent on Instagram by Facebook when they bought them for $1 billion.