Smart Phone Users By The Numbers

It’s no big surprise that smartphone usage increases each and every year. It took 16 years before it actually hit 1 Billion users but due to high technology, it will only need 3 years to reach 2 Billion users. This is how fast smartphones users increase and its operating system has been recognized and well used. The following infographic reveals some interesting numbers regarding the growth of smart phone users.

The Business of Being Santa

In this infographic from SalesForce.com, take the journey from the top of the org chart to the bottom to see how Santa and his crew prepared for this year’s big night. Collaboration is key to any organization, including the North Pole operations. Using a variety of tools, organizations can collaborate on projects just as effectively as Santa this year

The State of Appsec 2012

As technology advances, hackers are finding new and more inventive ways of stealing your private information. It’s important that we continue to up security measures to help prevent this. The problem is that technology is increasing at such a rapid rate, it’s hard to keep up. This infographic from Veracode Application Security explores the current state of application security, or APPSEC.

Avoid Outrageous International Mobile Expenses

Ever suffer from bill shock? Ever open your cell phone bill to be greeted with a number you weren’t expecting? Of course you have. The following infographic shows some of the most extreme cases of bill shock and what led to their insane international charges.

Successful Calling Cards Business: Notes for Entrepreneurs

The calling cards business is one of the most common business models in the telecom industry. The essence of it is to creatively segment customers by various demographic or behavioral characteristics and to design calling cards offerings to meet their specific calling needs. This business typically attracts entrepreneurs who want to enter new market, businesses with established retail distribution channels, and service providers who want to diversify their revenue streams. the following infographic from Kolmisoft provides some advice to those in this business.

Technology Behind Enhanced 911

When you dial 9-1-1, you’re immediately connected to an emergency dispatch where they pinpoint your location and direct the emergency resources your way. While you may be flustered or disgruntled in your emergency, the technology behind enhanced 9-1-1 calls will transmit valuable information to the dispatcher known as PSAP or Public Safety Answering Point. The technology behind enhanced 9-1-1 is extraordinary and in many situations, can save you from disastrous mishaps.

The Evolution of Web Self Service

Like many technologies, web self-service has undergone an evolutionary process over the years. But it’s only in the last few years where we’ve witnessed the most dramatic changes. The following infographic maps out this evolutionary process, beginning in 2009 with consumers growing increasingly tired of FAQ’s and other Help tools. By 2011, this dissatisfaction continues to grow and consumers begin adopting new self-service options.