# Virtual Enterprise Virtual and augmented reality are becoming integral to enterprise. By [Vasiliki Marapas](https://www.trendhunter.com/Vasiliki.Marapas), Research Advisor & Writer | Published Nov 25, 2015 | Category: [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/pro/category/technology-trends-and-gadgets) Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/virtual-mainstream ## Key Figures - Trend score: 4.6/10 - Evidence articles: 4 ## 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. ## At a Glance - Evidence: 4 featured examples - Articles from: May 11 to Nov 24, 2015 - Published: Nov 25, 2015 - Patterns: [Redirection](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/redirection), [Reduction](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/reduction) - Megatrends: [Instant Entrepreneurship](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/instant-entrepreneurship), [Experience](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/experience), [Artificial Intelligence](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/artificial-intelligence) ## Audience - Gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Themes within the Virtual Enterprise trend ### Virtual and Augmented Reality Training Businesses are adopting virtual and augmented reality for employee training programs. ### 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. ### 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. ## What the Virtual Enterprise trend means for industry ### For 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 for Virtual Enterprise Trend score 4.6 out of 10, from popularity 66%, activity 63%, freshness 8%. - Popularity: 66% - Activity: 63% - Freshness: 8% ## Examples of the Virtual Enterprise trend 4 featured examples from May 11 to Nov 24, 2015. - [Affordable AR Headsets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/augmented-reality-headset): The Asus Augmented Reality Headset is Set for a 2016 Release (Category: Tech) Implication: The Asus Augmented Reality Headset has disruptive potential in the technology industry, offering an affordable and interactive AR experience. - [AR Management Programs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zurich-insurance): Zurich Insurance Uses Augmented Reality to Help Managers Improve (Category: Tech) Implication: The insurance industry can utilize augmented reality technology to enhance training and coaching programs for its employees. - [Virtual Reality Hospitals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/virtual-reality-hospital): The Miami Children's Hospital is Experimenting with Virtual Reality (Category: Tech) Implication: Hospitals and medical institutions can use VR to provide realistic training for medical professionals and explore potential applications for emergency situations. - [Railway Recruiting Simulators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/deutsche-bahn): Deutsche Bahn's Employee Training Program is VR-Powered (Category: Tech) Implication: VR-powered recruitment and training programs can significantly benefit the transportation industry by providing realistic training scenarios for potential hires. ## Recent trend clusters - [Embedded Intelligence](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/embedded-intelligence) (Tech) - [Snap Utility](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/snap-utility) (Tech) - [Power Convergence](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/power-convergence) (Tech) - [Visual Verification](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/visual-verification) (Tech) ## Trending in Tech - [Accessible Fintech Pop-Ups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chequing-account) - [Variable Aperture Smartphone Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iphone-18) - [Dual-Wavelength Recovery Wearables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/joint-therapy) - [Self-Cleaning Smart Vacuums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tinecos-pure-one-station-5) All articles: [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech)