Virtual and augmented reality are becoming integral to enterprise
Implications - 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.
Workshop Question - What's an area that your business can incorporate immersive experiences?
Trend Themes
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Virtual and Augmented Reality Training — Businesses are adopting virtual and augmented reality for employee training programs.
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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.
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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
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Healthcare Industry — Opportunities for innovation exist in the healthcare industry for the integration of virtual reality technology to provide more realistic medical training.
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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.
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Insurance Industry — Augmented reality applications being developed by companies such as Zurich Insurance show potential for innovative training programs within the insurance industry.
