Technology Infographics

It’s an age old debate: which science fiction franchise is superior, Star Wars or Star Trek? There are many angles to take when wading into this debate, but this infographic from Best Online Engineering Degree looks at the technology in both universes, comparing what the Empire and Federation both have at their disposal.

Despite a growing wave of smartphone and tablet usage on corporate networks, most organizations are not prepared to meet the performance expectations associated with BYOD. This infographic shows the heated needs, concerns and expectations of Business IT and end users in this growing phenomenon of mobile devices in the workplace based on survey data.

To demonstrate how digital and mobile technology are gaining momentum with children, MDG Advertising developed this informative infographic. It shows how Apple is infiltrating the lives of our children from the cradle to the classroom, as well as how these smart devices are having a real impact on literacy and learning levels, along with the benefits of these digital tools for special needs education

It seems like everyone wants to get into the app making business these days. It’s not that difficult if you know what you’re doing and you can make some decent money, especially if your apps make it big. However, there are multiples ways that you can financially benefit from your apps, and choosing the right option for your app can be difficult.

The following infographic from RetailBlue.com looks at various modern printing methods, from laser to inkjet, and how they have developed over the past decade. Included is a timeline of printing, how printers work, how much energy they use and the disposal and recycling of the cartridges.

Smartpress.com conducted a survey to aggregate the opinion of dozens of the best and most-talented graphic designers in the industry. The results were turned into a success factors/guide document in form of an infographic. This year the survey included more than 40 industry experts that have 5+ years of experience. This infographic reveals what the graphic design pros place emphasis and importance on.

Couponing is an age-old practice that serves the dual purpose of saving consumers money while generating sales for businesses. QR codes, traditionally used in the automobile industry, are a more recent mobile marketing phenomenon. Appearing anywhere and everywhere from billboards to cereal boxes, QR codes are now finding great utility as coupons.

iPads are sleek, sexy and stylish.  Undisputedly, these cutting edge devices have flipped the computer industry on its head and have transformed our lives forever.  And while iPads have been good for the economy, are they good for the environment? This infographic fBest of the Web takes a look at this question.

In 2010 a computer virus named the Stuxnet worm was created in order to stop Iran’s nuclear efforts. However, since then it has been leaked to the public, and any savvy hacker can get their hands on it. What does this mean? Well, the virus can be manipulated to do many things and could be very dangerous if it got into the wrong hands. Check out this infographic presented by Veracode to learn more about the Stuxnet virus.

First, take a look at Hothead Games. This company is an independent game development studio that focuses on mobile games. One success, “Big Win Soccer,” spiked to the top of the charts after only two days. Then, throw in a company called Cloudant, the world’s first globally distributed data layer as a service for loading, storing, analyzing, and distributing application data, to help do what they do, i.e. database management. What followed was a multitude of successful sports apps in multiple countries around the world.