Dedicated Internet Access-Survey.The 2004 Toolbox See toolkit and toolbar. Dedicated Internet Access See how to access the Internet. Survey was conducted from August 18 to August 24, 2004. IT and business professionals from around the world participated in this online survey. Participants were recruited directly from the Toolbox network. The goal of this survey was to gain insight into the strategic value and applications of Dedicated Internet Access and the purchasing behavior involved in the decision-making decision-making, n the process of coming to a conclusion or making a judgment. decision-making, evidence-based, n a type of informal decision-making that combines clinical expertise, patient concerns, and evidence gathered from process. As it becomes more of a necessity to have Dedicated Internet Access in the workplace, professionals are regularly re-evaluating their Internet Internet Publicly accessible computer network connecting many smaller networks from around the world. It grew out of a U.S. Defense Department program called ARPANET (Advanced Research Projects Agency Network), established in 1969 with connections between computers at the connectivity A generic term for connecting devices to each other in order to transfer data back and forth. It often refers to network connections, which embraces bridges, routers, switches and gateways as well as backbone networks. . What types of connectivity are organizations using? For what purposes are organizations using their Dedicated Internet Access and what features do they feel would increase its value? Specific questions included: * Does management see the value of investing in a faster Dedicated Internet Access connection? * Which company do you currently use for your Dedicated Internet Access? * What do you look for when choosing a company to provide Dedicated Internet Access * Will your Dedicated Internet Access budget increase in the next 12 months? * How often does your company re-evaluate your current Internet access provider'.? Of the 188 IT and business professionals from around the world who participated in the survey, over 92% are implementing Dedicated Internet Access and over 44% have had access for over 5 years. Disaster contingency contingency n. an event that might not occur. services, fraud protection, and additional tech support were cited as the top three services that organizations would like added by their Internet service provider Internet service provider (ISP) Company that provides Internet connections and services to individuals and organizations. For a monthly fee, ISPs provide computer users with a connection to their site (see data transmission), as well as a log-in name and password. . While the Dedicated Internet Access market has many service providers, there is no one standout provider indicating the opportunity for growth available within the market. Other findings include: * Communicating internally and externally, finding information/research and downloading downloading - download computer applicabons/web installations are the top three uses of Dedicated Internet Access * 44% of participants believe their company would benefit from an upgrade * 27% of organizations use DSL DSL in full Digital Subscriber Line Broadband digital communications connection that operates over standard copper telephone wires. It requires a DSL modem, which splits transmissions into two frequency bands: the lower frequencies for voice (ordinary , while 21% use TI for their Internet connectivity * Over 33% re-evaluate their Dedicated Internet Access once a year Editorial Note. The following items have been abstracted from the above survey that runs to some 74 pages Summary of Results Dedicated Internet Access Survey Survey Analysis--Responses 188 Respondent Distribution USA 46.2% Europe 13.1% other N America 7.7% UK 7.10% India 6.6% other Asia 8.4% Australia Region 4.9% South America 3.7% Africa 3.2% Current DIA users No 7.5% Yes 92.5% (Over 5 yrs-44.20%) 4/5yrs-14 %, 2/3 yrs-26.7%, 6 months/1 year 10.5%, Less than 6 months 4.7%) If NO Why? Too Expensive 50% Previous of Internet 14.5% Cannot Support Technology 14% Not Business Relevant 7.10% Other 21.4% If YES How? Communication Outside/Inside 88.80% Information seach 86.2% Web Download Apps 71.0% Current Awareness 68.1% Access emote Sites 65.4% Use Web Apps 60.60% Share Info with Others 59.60% E-Commerce 58% Provide Info for Employees Does Management appreciate DIA? Yes 60.6% No 18.60% Don't Know 20.70% Would the company benefit from an upgrade? Yes 44.7% No 32.40% Don't Know 22.9% What additional services would be appreciated? Disaster Contingency 39.9% Fraud Protection 36.2% Equipment maintenance 23.4% Web Hosting 20.20% Development services 16.5% Email hosting software 16.0% Web Design 14.9% Other 5.3% |
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