Category Archives: research

Businesses That Aren’t Using Mobile? Sad But True

Posted on May 8, 2013 by glenn

I stumbled onto some research findings recently and what got my attention was not the headline, but rather, what the headline didn’t say. The pitch was that according to a study, 66% of small business use mobile technology (smartphones, tablets) … Continue reading →

Posted in business, mobile, research |

670 million smartphones ship in 2012, 67 million Samsungs in Q4 Alone!

Posted on January 25, 2013 by glenn

Some interesting stats coming our of Juniper Research this week from the mobile industry. According to the latest figures more than 670 million smartphones shipped Globally in 2012 and in Q4 of the 200 million devices that sold, over one … Continue reading →

Posted in android, apple, iphone, mobile, research |

Traffic Tip – Los Angeles Most Congested City then Vancouver

Posted on January 8, 2013 by glenn

Congrats LA, you win again (sort of…) yes indeed, another research report, this time by TomTom, find Los Angeles to be the worst city in North America for traffic. Kudos also to Vancouver as you guys are #2! Details… TomTom … Continue reading →

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Week-End Reading – Enterprise Mobility for Competitive Advantage

Posted on November 17, 2012 by glenn

Thanks to the web, there’s loads of great research, white papers, and free reading material available to help get you and your company that competitive advantage you might be searching for. Enterprise mobility is a key focus area for many, … Continue reading →

Posted in mobile, research |

Android sees 75.0% Smartphone Market Share in Q3

Posted on November 9, 2012 by glenn

Indeed a shocking stat out of research from IDC revealing huge numbers for Android mobile OS after 4 years… So get this, according to the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Mobile Phone Tracker, total Android smartphone shipments worldwide reached … Continue reading →

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1994 Honda Accord Tops the List of Most Stolen Vehicle in the US – see the Top 10 List

Posted on August 20, 2012 by glenn

The National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB) has  released Hot Wheels − its list of the 10 most-stolen vehicles in the US. The report examines vehicle theft data submitted by law enforcement to the National Crime Information Center (NCIC) and determines … Continue reading →

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62% of You Say You Are Addicted to The Internet – Females More Likely

Posted on February 22, 2012 by glenn

Some interesting figures coming from SodaHead as they take a look at the growing issue of Internet addiction. Indeed some interesting findings as figures and findings from recent surveys reveal that some 62% of people feel they are addicted although … Continue reading →

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Smartphones Are Most Popular Home Device And Enable Multi Tasking

Posted on January 25, 2012 by glenn

No huge surprise here in some recent research findings from RazorFish that show the smartphone as being the most favored home device. Interesting to see that the handy gadgets are enabling more multi-tasking at home, but also are enabling users … Continue reading →

Posted in mobile, research |

America’s Best Performing Cities Top 3 – San Antonio, El Paso, Fort Collins CO

Posted on December 22, 2011 by glenn

As a former resident of Fort Collins, CO I was pleased to see these results! Some new urban research out this week via the National Ranking of Best Performing Cities include San Antonio TX, El Paso TX, and Fort Collins … Continue reading →

Posted in employment, research |

Mobile Research: Tablet usage soaring, iOS dropping, Males purchase more and Prefer Checking In

Posted on December 6, 2011 by gisuser

Jiwire has recently released some interesting statistics on location and mobile data, most notable, users tend to prefer purchasing from a physical store when within 5 miles and overall, social checkins are boring! Finally, no surprise here but tablet usage … Continue reading →

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Latest Report on LightSquared GPS Plan Shows Major Threat to U.S. Economy

Posted on June 22, 2011 by glenn

Oh my, even more on the LightSquared GPS issue… get used to it! This time we have some fresh research findings and numbers to share courtesy of reports via the SaveOurGPS coalition. The latest findings from the anti-LightSquared coalitions reveals … Continue reading →

Posted in gps, research |

Tip – Mobile Device Management Done Inexpensively

Posted on November 30, 2008 by Glenn

Mobile Device Management is often overlooked. Learn how it can be done efficiently and inexpensively according to this white paper. From the publication…Enterprises love the pay backs and efficiencies that can be achieved with a properly developed mobile application in … Continue reading →

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