Category
Tech
Embedded Intelligence
Trend cluster
Category
Virtual
Enterprise
Virtual and augmented reality are becoming integral to enterprise.
4.6
Trend score
Trend
What is the Virtual Enterprise trend?
Virtual Enterprise: Virtual and augmented reality continue to evolve from having gaming and entertainment functions to business applications. Showing off their versatility, these technologies are transforming recruitment, training and even day-to-day processes in the workplace. Early adopters of this technology emphasize the ways the employment landscape is changing to become more automated and efficient in its approach.
Trend themes
Themes within the Virtual Enterprise trend
Three behaviours holding the trend together01
Virtual and Augmented Reality Training
Businesses are adopting virtual and augmented reality for employee training programs.
02
Affordable Augmented Reality Headsets
Asus is entering the augmented reality headset market with an affordable headset, providing consumers and businesses with an option for incorporating AR into their daily routines.
03
Augmented Reality Applications for Management Training
As augmented reality technology continues to evolve, Zurich Insurance showcases its implementation as a large-scale coaching program for management training.
Industry implications
What the Virtual Enterprise trend means for industry
Where the trend changes the playbookFor
Healthcare Industry
Opportunities for innovation exist in the healthcare industry for the integration of virtual reality technology to provide more realistic medical training.
For
Transportation Industry
Virtual reality technology is being integrated into employee training programs for the transportation industry to provide new hires with a more realistic and in-depth experience.
For
Insurance Industry
Augmented reality applications being developed by companies such as Zurich Insurance show potential for innovative training programs within the insurance industry.
Workshop question
What's an area that your business can incorporate immersive experiences?
Trend signals
Trend signals for Virtual Enterprise
Trend score 4.6 out of 10, from popularity 66%, activity 63%, freshness 8%.
Popularity66%
Activity63%
Freshness8%
Audience
50%Men
50%Women
- Gen Alpha (not a primary audience)
- Gen Z
- Millennial
- Gen X
- Boomer
Market
North America
Europe
Asia-Pacific
Evidence
Examples of the Virtual Enterprise trend
4 featured examples from May 11 to Nov 24, 2015CategoryTech
Affordable AR Headsets
The Asus Augmented Reality Headset is Set for a 2016 Release
The Asus Augmented Reality Headset has disruptive potential in the technology industry, offering an affordable and interactive AR experience.
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AR Management Programs
Zurich Insurance Uses Augmented Reality to Help Managers Improve
The insurance industry can utilize augmented reality technology to enhance training and coaching programs for its employees.
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Virtual Reality Hospitals
The Miami Children's Hospital is Experimenting with Virtual Reality
Hospitals and medical institutions can use VR to provide realistic training for medical professionals and explore potential applications for emergency situations.
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Railway Recruiting Simulators
Deutsche Bahn's Employee Training Program is VR-Powered
VR-powered recruitment and training programs can significantly benefit the transportation industry by providing realistic training scenarios for potential hires.
