Entefy's research report on information overload and digital complexity
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The 2016 Entify survey of 1,500 U.S. professionals highlights the complexity of digital interactions as individuals use an average of 6.9 communication applications across 3.4 devices, indicating a strong interest in simplification technologies. Among respondents, 93% of technical novices and 78% of technical experts expressed a desire to simplify their digital lives, with 95% being very or somewhat interested in a universal communicator. The findings demonstrate the need for innovative solutions that reduce digital complexity amid an increasingly technology-driven workplace.
Entefy's research report on information overload and digital complexity
- 1. 2016 Research Report DIGITAL INTERACTION & MODERN COMMUNICATION
- 2. What is digital complexity, and how does it affect everyday interactions? Source: Entefy
- 3. Entefy’s 2016 national survey: 1,500 U.S. professionalss
- 4. Entefy’s universal communicator—an intelligent communication platform that seamlessly connects the people, services, conversations, contacts, files, apps, smart devices, and smart things in your digital life. Source: Entefy
- 5. We wanted to know…
- 6. Just how many devices and applications do people routinely use? How many messages are people exchanging with one another? Does the current state of technology create complexity for busy workers? What percentage of people care about simplifying their digital lives?
- 7. Using an independent third party, we surveyed: 1,500 working adults Evenly distributed in age range from 18-65 Covering both small and large cities across the U.S.
- 8. Focused in these four areas: Healthcare Technology Financial Services Legal
- 10. People are living increasingly active digital lives characterized by the use of multiple devices, applications, and services.
- 11. And there’s a bi-modal distribution of interest in a universal communicator that simplifies communication and interaction in today’s digital world.
- 12. “Very Interested” in simplifying digital life 93% technical novices 78% technical experts Source: Entefy 2016 national survey of 1,500 U.S. professionals
- 13. Early adoption
- 14. In 1962, Everett Rogers in Diffusion of Innovations concluded that 16% of the U.S. population are innovators or early adopters.
- 15. In 2016, we found that 61% self- identified as either first or early adopters of new technology.
- 16. 1962 16% 61% 2016 Early adoption then Early adoption now Sources: Entefy 2016 national survey of 1,500 U.S. professionals and Everett Rogers, 2003: The Diffusion of Innovations. Fifth Edition. The Free Press, New York. Early adoption
- 18. Our survey respondents operate in technology-intense environments.
- 19. 3-4 Devices 5-6 Devices 1-2 Devices 7+ Devices 62.1% 13.1% 2.5% 22.3% Digital devices used per adult Source: Entefy 2016 national survey of 1,500 U.S. professionals
- 21. Our respondents use an average of 6.9 communication applications.
- 22. Communication apps: average number per adult by industry Source: Entefy 2016 national survey of 1,500 U.S. professionals
- 23. Without a single app that allows communication across all of these channels, people curate their own personal digital ecosystems.
- 25. The number of communication applications used is closely linked to the state in which people live and work.
- 26. 7.9 apps 5.1 apps Communication apps: average number per adult by state Source: Entefy 2016 national survey of 1,500 U.S. professionals
- 27. Adults in states with smaller populations, lower density, and less diverse economies (such as Arkansas and Delaware) use 5.1 communication apps on average.
- 28. Adults in states with larger populations, higher density, more diverse economies, and established technology industries (such as California and New York) use 7.9 communication apps on average. These states also have a higher proportion of “First” and “Early Adopters.”
- 29. Messaging volume
- 30. 114 IMs & texts 110 emails 224 Source: Entefy 2016 national survey of 1,500 U.S. professionals Daily email, IM, and text messages per adult
- 31. Respondents: Send and receive 14 messages per waking hour Use 6.9 digital communication applications (excluding social media) on 3.4 devices Attribute 60% of their emails as work-related
- 33. We asked our respondents the extend to which they use social media.
- 34. Social network use by age: “Heavy Use” vs. “Don’t Use” Ages: 18-29 Ages: 30-44 Ages: 45-65 Heavy Don’t Heavy Don’t Heavy Don’t Facebook 59% 65% 50%4% 3% 6% 25% 22% 35% 29% 22% 41% 18% 24% 50% 30% 44% 64% 39% 29% 33% 26% 24% 12% 21% 18% 11% 36% 23% 8% 25% 13% 5% 12% 14% 8% Twitter Pinterest Instagram Snapchat LinkedIn Source: Entefy 2016 national survey of 1,500 U.S. professionals
- 35. 70.6%-82.4% of “Heavy” users of social media platforms indicated that they were “Very Interested” in a universal communicator.
- 36. Preferences in adopting new technologies
- 37. “Improved Privacy” (77%) “Save Money” (70%) “Save Time” (68%) “Simplify Your Digital Life” (65%) When asked about the most important considerations for future technology acquisitions, results were:
- 38. “Simplify Your Digital Life” (46%) “Save Time” (19%) “Improved Privacy” (13%) “Save Money” (10%) However, when asked about the most important factors influencing decisions they had already made, results were:
- 39. What people say and do are two different things.
- 40. “Improved Privacy” “Save Money” “Save Time” “Simplify Your Digital Life” What you doWhat you say vs 77% 70% 68% 65% 10% 13% 19% 46% Source: Entefy 2016 national survey of 1,500 U.S. professionals Adopting new technologies: what really matters
- 41. Simplification was clearly the dominant consideration when respondents made actual technology decisions.
- 42. Mobile apps we “Can’t Live Without”
- 43. “Don’t Use” “Rarely Use” “Actively Use” “Can’t Live Without” We asked: Which mobile apps do you actively use? The response options were:
- 44. Instant messaging Social networking Health & fitness Shopping Sports Finance Business & professional Food & entertainment Travel Music Home automation Email 95% 62% 86% 46% 78% 45% 76% 41% 76% 39% 72% 18% Mobile apps: “Actively Use” + “Can’t Live Without” Source: Entefy 2016 national survey of 1,500 U.S. professionals
- 45. 95% of survey respondents said they “Actively Use” or “Can’t Live Without” email.
- 46. Social network apps trail email use only slightly and remain relatively popular across all age groups.
- 47. Use of instant messaging apps trails email and social network apps. There’s also a decline in usage from youngest to oldest age groups.
- 48. 94% 87% 71% 95% 89% 64% 95% 80% 52% 6% 13% 29% 5% 11% 39% 5% 20% 48% “Don’t Use” + “Rarely Use” “Don’t Use” + “Rarely Use” “Don’t Use” + “Rarely Use” “Actively Use” + “Can’t Live Without” “Actively Use” + “Can’t Live Without” “Actively Use” + “Can’t Live Without” Ages: 18-29 Ages: 30-44 Ages: 45-65 Social Network Instant Messaging Email Digital communication and social network mobile app use by age Source: Entefy 2016 national survey of 1,500 U.S. professionals
- 49. Conclusion
- 50. Communication apps are core to the average person’s digital ecosystem. On average, respondents use 3.4 devices and 6.9 communication apps (11.2 when you include social media apps). Simplification is the dominant consideration when making actual technology decisions.
- 51. An astonishing 95% were “Very Interested” or “Somewhat Interested” in the universal communicator technology.
- 52. Put simply… The more complex your digital life, the more complex your digital ecosystem. The more complex your digital ecosystem, the greater the need for core technology designed to reduce complexity for you.
- 53. About Entefy At Entefy, we’re introducing the first universal communicator–a smart platform that uses advanced artificial intelligence to help you seamlessly interact with the people, services, and smart things in your life–all from a single application that runs beautifully across your favorite devices. www.entefy.com contact@entefy.com ©2016 Entefy Inc. All rights reserved