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
1. Virtual and Augmented Reality Training - Businesses are adopting virtual and augmented reality for employee training programs.
2. 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.
3. 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
1. Healthcare Industry - Opportunities for innovation exist in the healthcare industry for the integration of virtual reality technology to provide more realistic medical training.
2. 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.
3. Insurance Industry - Augmented reality applications being developed by companies such as Zurich Insurance show potential for innovative training programs within the insurance industry.
