International Study by WP Engine Reveals Enterprise Investment Lags Today’s Mobile-First Consumer
International Study by WP Engine Reveals Enterprise Investment Lags Today8217s MobileFirst Consumer
International Study by WP Engine Reveals Enterprise Investment Lags Today’s Mobile-First Consumer
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AUSTIN, Texas — Oct. 9, 2018 – A new international study commissioned by WP Engine and conducted by Vanson Bourne explores the motives and mobile solutions that enterprise organizations are using today to connect with today’s increasingly mobile-first consumer.
The survey of IT and marketing decision-makers found:
Less than a third of enterprises would rate their digital experience as superior
Enterprises aren’t investing enough in their mobile strategies despite growing mobile traffic
Newer mobile solutions, such as Accelerated Mobile Pages (AMP)...
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international study by wp engine reveals enterprise investment lags today's mobile-first consumer
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international study by wp engine reveals enterprise investment lags today's mobile-first consumer
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international study by wp engine reveals enterprise investment lags today's mobile-first consumer
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