U.S. Consumer Technology Adoption

Proof Point

The pace of adoption for new consumer technologies has accelerated rapidly

U.S. Consumer Technology Adoption

(number of years to achieve 25% penetration and introduction year)

Proof Point Findings

  • Technology Adoption – Years for new technology to penetrate 25% of population, signifying widespread acceptance
  • Accelerating Adoption Pace – Adoption of new major technologies sped up dramatically, from 46 years for electricity to 26 for televisions, 13 for mobile phones, and just three years for smartphones
  • Significant Internet Role – Increased adoption pace amplified by Internet, as sharing, communicating and consuming content became easier than ever
  • Other Key Drivers – Include prevalence of digital natives receptive to new technologies, increasing network connectivity, proliferation of low-cost alternatives, and expanding technology product capabilities

Accelerator
Content Creation, Sharing and Consumption, Mobile and Wearable Devices, Networks and Connectivity, PCs and Consoles

Sector
Information Technology

Source

Date Last Updated
June 26, 2017

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