Hybridized Metaverse Platforms

Immersive technology company Virbela has launched an updated metaverse platform that is designed to make it easier than ever for businesses and professionals to stay connected across the divide of physical and virtual work environments.

This metaverse platform is built around an elegant virtual campus that is inspired by real cities, business districts and natural features, with companies able to customize layout and real estate elements to suit their needs. A futuristic and versatile avatar system will allow for endless customization and the ability to ensure adequate representation of all groups, while workplace collaboration programs such as Zoom will be integrated into the experience.

Given the twin phenomena of the metaverse expansion and the rise of hybrid work environments due to the pandemic, the advent of a metaverse platform that is specifically designed to create pleasant, efficient and well-connected work environments that combine virtual and physical elements is timely.

Virbela's president Alex Howland says the metaverse platform will address both current and emerging challenges faced by hybrid work environments. "In the next five to 10 years we envision millions of individuals and thousands of organizations operating in Virbela’s virtual worlds, and we’ve designed our platform from the ground up to grow with and help organizations improve the employee experience, operate more efficiently, and build strong community and culture," Howland said.