Infographics & Data Visualizations

Infographics & Data Visualizations

Historical Timeline of Innovations in Laser Technology

In 1917, the great Albert Einstein first developed the theory of stimulated light emission, the precursor for the modern laser. In the infographic below, sponsored by Coherent, Inc., notable dates and achievements from the last century related to the development of laser technology are highlighted in a vertical timeline.  Today, lasers are used for a huge variety of commercial and industrial applications, from medicine to military to scientific research.  If you’ve ever taken an interest in how the modern laser, in its many different variations and applications, came to be, have a look at the historical background of the laser’s development.

history of the laser infographic
© 2014 Coherent Inc.

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Beat The Bulge With Activity Holidays

This infographic from the United Kingdom based travel company called Alpine Elements supplies information about ways you can stay healthy and loose weight whilst on holiday.

The top part of the infographic lists a number of fun activities with the number of calories you can burn and health benefits including walking/hiking, mountain biking, canoeing/kayaking, rock climbing, swimming, tennis and road cycling.   

The bottom section of the infographic offers six interesting facts about exercise such as exercise improves your mood for up to 12 hours afterwards and 9% of premature deaths globally are because of physical inactivity. 

Infographic by Alpine Elements

What do you know about the Masters?

What do you know about the Masters? With the Masters starting next week, we’re hoping to get on board with all the must know facts about this legendary golf tournament. So sit back, relax, and learn about the tournament that has every golfer’s head spinning! Here’s the 18 facts you’ve got to know. 

Source: What do you know about the Masters

Data Governance - Take Effective Control of Your Benchmark Data Management

The management of index and benchmark data must be effective and efficient, but this has become easier said than done. Now one of the key operational challenges for investment managers across the globe, it is more important than ever to understand the ever increasing quantity and complexity of benchmark information. 

Additionally the regulations and ever changing range of legislation’s surrounding data governance at global and national levels have significantly increased. 

To ease the operational and financial weight now connected with using financial benchmark data, establishments efficient data management is critical.

RIMES Technologies Corporation have compiled their expertise into an infographic highlighting five essential actionable steps investment managers can take to ensure their data governance is streamlined. 

RIMES Data Governance Infographic