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Hybridized Metaverse Platforms

Clean the Sky - Positive Eco Trends & Breakthroughs

Virbela's Metaverse Campus Aims to Link Physical & Virtual Work

— April 18, 2022 — Business
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.

Image Credit: Virbela
Trend Themes
1. Hybrid Work Environments - The rise of hybrid work environments due to the pandemic creates an opportunity for metaverse platforms to provide solutions to the challenges faced by this new work model.
2. Immersive Work Environments - Immersive metaverse platforms that mimic real-life workspaces offer the opportunity to create more pleasant and efficient work environments.
3. Customizable Avatars - Versatile avatar systems that allow for endless customization and representation of all groups have the potential to revolutionize the virtual workplace experience.
Industry Implications
1. Virtual Collaboration Tools - Virtual collaboration tools like Zoom can be integrated into metaverse platforms to enhance the virtual workspace experience.
2. Immersive Technology - The rise of metaverse platforms that offer immersive technology experiences opens up new opportunities for businesses in the technology industry.
3. Real Estate - Customizable real estate elements in metaverse platforms provide an opportunity for businesses in the real estate industry to offer new services for virtual work environments.
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