Virtual Insanity - 25 years of technology

Virtual Insanity - 25 years of technology

Did you know that 2014 marks the 25th anniversary of the launch of the first internet service provider – 'The World' – back in 1989?

It's easy to forget how far technology has come in the last two and a half decades, so we've created an interactive graphic to compare and contrast the speed, size and expense of today's technology and its benefits compared to the pre-digital age of 1989.

Ever wondered how much it would to send every email in the post? Or how many hours of video are uploaded to YouTube every second? Or even the cost of a Mac back in 1989? We cover all these mind-boggling facts and more across four key areas: 25 years of ISPs, 25 years of time and money saving, 25 years of change for businesses, and 25 years of IT support innovation.

Click the image to start exploring the facts.

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