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Netra Shetty
The Gap, Inc.[2] (NYSE: GPS) is an American clothing and accessories retailer based in San Francisco, California, and founded in 1969 by Donald G. Fisher and Doris F. Fisher. The company has five primary brands: the namesake Gap banner, Banana Republic, Old Navy, Piperlime and Athleta. As of September 2008, Gap, Inc. has approximately 135,000 employees and operates 3,076 stores worldwide, of which 2,551 are in the United States.[3] Gap, Inc. remains the largest specialty apparel retailer in the U.S., though it has recently been surpassed by the Spanish-based Inditex Group as the world's largest apparel retailer.[4]
Despite the company's publicly traded status, the Fisher family remains deeply involved in Gap, Inc.'s business and collectively owns a significant quantity of the company's stock.[5]
Donald Fisher served as Chairman of the Board until 2004 and remained on the board until his death on September 27, 2009. His wife and their son, Robert J. Fisher, also serve on Gap's board of directors. Robert Fisher succeeded his father as chair in 2004 and also became president and CEO on an interim basis following the resignation of Paul Pressler in 2007.
Glenn K. Murphy is the current CEO of the company. Previous Gap, Inc. CEOs include Millard Drexler and Paul Pressler.
ut Obstacles Hinder Greater Short-Term Adoption
Only About One in Ten Consumers Surveyed Fully Understand the Cloud, With Security of Data The Biggest Concern
As the growth of connected devices is expected to reach 22 billion within the next decade, according to IMS Research, there will be a greater need for consumers to move their data to cloud-based services. However, while nearly half of consumers are aware of the cloud, only nine percent acknowledge that they fully understand it.
This is based on the results of a new GfK Business & Technology online survey of 1,000 adults presented today at the CTIA Wireless show in Orlando, FL.
Cloud computing is used to describe applications and services hosted and run on servers connected to the internet that end users do not have to maintain or support. Consumers are increasingly in need of cloud-based services with data spread across multiple devices, including laptops, cell phones and tablet computers.
As 4G data networks begin to roll out over the next year, consumers will be consuming and needing to access greater amounts of data across all of their connected devices.
"Consumers are now facing similar challenges once only faced by enterprises in needing to securely manage massive amounts of data,” said Rob Barrish, senior vice president of GfK Business & Technology. "When rolling out cloud-based services, it will be important for marketers to keep in mind that consumers want to be able to access content on all of their devices across multiple platforms.”
However, while there is a general understanding of what the cloud is, 62 percent are either not aware of the cloud or aware but do not understand it. Interest in storing data within the cloud is significantly higher in younger than in older consumers, with approximately 60 percent of users between the ages of 18-35 interested in moving their data to the cloud.
In older age groups, though, that number drops significantly, with only an average of 25 percent of users over the age of 50 interested in moving their data to the cloud.
There are also concerns among consumers about moving their data to the cloud. About six in ten consumers (61 percent) surveyed by GfK say that they are concerned about the security of their content if they were to store it in the cloud.
Additionally, 47 percent of consumers surveyed say they would never use the cloud unless they have a simple and easy way to store their content, while 39 percent say they are concerned about the ability to play content on different devices from the cloud.
This statistic in particular points to the need for greater compatibility and accessibility to content across devices, so that the same content purchased for one device can be accessed across multiple devices.
"Because security of the data within the cloud is the biggest concern across all age groups, marketers need to address this up front when communicating the benefits of using cloud-based apps and services,” said Barrish. "There’s also an overall need for greater education about the cloud in order to move consumers from general understanding to active utilization.”
About The Survey
The survey was conducted from March 4-6, 2011, by GfK Business & Technology, a division of GfK Custom Research North America. This online survey is based on interviews with 1,000 adults age 18 or older sampled from GfK’s national online panel. The data were weighted to match national online norms of age, sex, education, race, and region using targets provided by GfK Mediamark Research & Intelligence
Australians own more aircraft per capita than any country outside North America, with over 12,900 registered aircraft.
There is very little actual aircraft manufacturing. The Australian market is strong in the supply of aircraft components and spares, and is skilled in aircraft modification, repair and maintenance, system design and development, and aviation training. Owing to the prominence of U.S.-manufactured aircraft, there is a strong aftermarket for U.S.-produced equipment in all areas of aviation and aerospace in Australia. U.S suppliers have an unmatched reputation for quality and service throughout the agent/distributor-manufacturer relationships that characterize market supply in Australia. The market is comprised of three main areas – defense, commercial aviation, and general aviation.
Defense
The Australian defense budget is close to $19 billion for financial year 2007-2008, with a capital expenditure target of $5.4 billion. Operational activities have necessitated budget increases, but capital expenditure remains firm.
General aviation
The majority of the aircraft on the Australian Aircraft Register are small aircraft, the number of which is increasing by between 1.5% and 2.5% per year. Cessna and Piper dominate the register with around 45% of total registrations. Major areas of general aviation activity in Australia are agricultural, private and training activity, charter operations, business flying, sport aviation, and a growing interest in kit aircraft and ultralight activity. Charter is the largest sub-segment, at around 28% followed by training 24%, aerial work 23%, and private and business transport at 23%. Search and rescue operations, fire fighting and police forces, and medical services use a variety of rotary and fixed-wing aircraft.
Commercial aviation
The commercial aviation segment accounts for around half the demand in the Australian market. Qantas/Jetstar dominates commercial aviation activity in Australia, with Virgin Blue claiming 30% of the domestic travel market. Virgin Blue operates B737 aircraft, with a maintenance facility in Brisbane. The Qantas fleet includes Boeing, and Airbus aircraft. It has orders for A380s, and for Boeing 787s.
Despite the company's publicly traded status, the Fisher family remains deeply involved in Gap, Inc.'s business and collectively owns a significant quantity of the company's stock.[5]
Donald Fisher served as Chairman of the Board until 2004 and remained on the board until his death on September 27, 2009. His wife and their son, Robert J. Fisher, also serve on Gap's board of directors. Robert Fisher succeeded his father as chair in 2004 and also became president and CEO on an interim basis following the resignation of Paul Pressler in 2007.
Glenn K. Murphy is the current CEO of the company. Previous Gap, Inc. CEOs include Millard Drexler and Paul Pressler.
ut Obstacles Hinder Greater Short-Term Adoption
Only About One in Ten Consumers Surveyed Fully Understand the Cloud, With Security of Data The Biggest Concern
As the growth of connected devices is expected to reach 22 billion within the next decade, according to IMS Research, there will be a greater need for consumers to move their data to cloud-based services. However, while nearly half of consumers are aware of the cloud, only nine percent acknowledge that they fully understand it.
This is based on the results of a new GfK Business & Technology online survey of 1,000 adults presented today at the CTIA Wireless show in Orlando, FL.
Cloud computing is used to describe applications and services hosted and run on servers connected to the internet that end users do not have to maintain or support. Consumers are increasingly in need of cloud-based services with data spread across multiple devices, including laptops, cell phones and tablet computers.
As 4G data networks begin to roll out over the next year, consumers will be consuming and needing to access greater amounts of data across all of their connected devices.
"Consumers are now facing similar challenges once only faced by enterprises in needing to securely manage massive amounts of data,” said Rob Barrish, senior vice president of GfK Business & Technology. "When rolling out cloud-based services, it will be important for marketers to keep in mind that consumers want to be able to access content on all of their devices across multiple platforms.”
However, while there is a general understanding of what the cloud is, 62 percent are either not aware of the cloud or aware but do not understand it. Interest in storing data within the cloud is significantly higher in younger than in older consumers, with approximately 60 percent of users between the ages of 18-35 interested in moving their data to the cloud.
In older age groups, though, that number drops significantly, with only an average of 25 percent of users over the age of 50 interested in moving their data to the cloud.
There are also concerns among consumers about moving their data to the cloud. About six in ten consumers (61 percent) surveyed by GfK say that they are concerned about the security of their content if they were to store it in the cloud.
Additionally, 47 percent of consumers surveyed say they would never use the cloud unless they have a simple and easy way to store their content, while 39 percent say they are concerned about the ability to play content on different devices from the cloud.
This statistic in particular points to the need for greater compatibility and accessibility to content across devices, so that the same content purchased for one device can be accessed across multiple devices.
"Because security of the data within the cloud is the biggest concern across all age groups, marketers need to address this up front when communicating the benefits of using cloud-based apps and services,” said Barrish. "There’s also an overall need for greater education about the cloud in order to move consumers from general understanding to active utilization.”
About The Survey
The survey was conducted from March 4-6, 2011, by GfK Business & Technology, a division of GfK Custom Research North America. This online survey is based on interviews with 1,000 adults age 18 or older sampled from GfK’s national online panel. The data were weighted to match national online norms of age, sex, education, race, and region using targets provided by GfK Mediamark Research & Intelligence
Australians own more aircraft per capita than any country outside North America, with over 12,900 registered aircraft.
There is very little actual aircraft manufacturing. The Australian market is strong in the supply of aircraft components and spares, and is skilled in aircraft modification, repair and maintenance, system design and development, and aviation training. Owing to the prominence of U.S.-manufactured aircraft, there is a strong aftermarket for U.S.-produced equipment in all areas of aviation and aerospace in Australia. U.S suppliers have an unmatched reputation for quality and service throughout the agent/distributor-manufacturer relationships that characterize market supply in Australia. The market is comprised of three main areas – defense, commercial aviation, and general aviation.
Defense
The Australian defense budget is close to $19 billion for financial year 2007-2008, with a capital expenditure target of $5.4 billion. Operational activities have necessitated budget increases, but capital expenditure remains firm.
General aviation
The majority of the aircraft on the Australian Aircraft Register are small aircraft, the number of which is increasing by between 1.5% and 2.5% per year. Cessna and Piper dominate the register with around 45% of total registrations. Major areas of general aviation activity in Australia are agricultural, private and training activity, charter operations, business flying, sport aviation, and a growing interest in kit aircraft and ultralight activity. Charter is the largest sub-segment, at around 28% followed by training 24%, aerial work 23%, and private and business transport at 23%. Search and rescue operations, fire fighting and police forces, and medical services use a variety of rotary and fixed-wing aircraft.
Commercial aviation
The commercial aviation segment accounts for around half the demand in the Australian market. Qantas/Jetstar dominates commercial aviation activity in Australia, with Virgin Blue claiming 30% of the domestic travel market. Virgin Blue operates B737 aircraft, with a maintenance facility in Brisbane. The Qantas fleet includes Boeing, and Airbus aircraft. It has orders for A380s, and for Boeing 787s.
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