London (ots/PRNewswire)
– Immersive technology trends will change the way we work and live
DXC Technology (NYSE: DXC), a leading global Fortune 500 technology services company, unveiled five ways Metaverse will impact lives and the economy over the next five years.
1. Collaboration in the workplace will never be the same
Around the world, the metaverse will become part of the daily work of an increasing number of workers. Instead of looking at a two-dimensional grid of faces on a video conference screen, colleagues will be able to choose a seat at a virtual desk, leave the room for a break, and even take a virtual walk with their boss.
Many organizations are already combining traditional video conferencing with immersive collaboration technologies to maximize benefits. DXC has seen positive effects from its private virtual world: increased employee productivity, engagement and creativity.
“The Metaverse experience helps employees focus better and retain more information.” Virtual worlds can help us get out of the routine of video conferencing and open the door to greater collaboration and innovation,” said Nathalie Vancluysen, Head of Augmented Reality Technology at DXC.
2. The main professional events will take place virtually
The Metaverse is a place where thousands of avatars from all over the world can come together to communicate, get to know each other and contribute. Personalized 3D avatars, controlled by people in a conveniently chosen location, can move freely in almost infinite space and teleport from one place to another in an instant. In the future, more and more important events such as conferences, exhibitions and summits will take place in such virtual worlds, which will enable better collaboration around the world and reduce travel time, resources and carbon footprint.
3. Bands, DJs, sports clubs and dating agencies will move into the metaverse
More and more individuals and organizations from the music and sports industries are asking their fans to move from virtual venues to virtual venues, bringing the thrill and excitement of concerts and sporting events into their homes. Also, some dating apps like Nevermet and Flirtual already offer services on Metaverse. Over the next five years, consumers will be offered more and more interactive, immersive ways to do the things they love to do in the physical world – with their digital avatar.
4. Brand companies will express themselves in new ways
Virtual customer experiences will become commonplace as brands look for new and exciting ways to interact with their customers. Major retail brands such as Louis Vuitton, Adidas, Gucci, Coke and Nike, as well as car manufacturers such as Nissan, Toyota and Ferrari, are already experimenting with virtual environments and augmented reality. DXC expects that over the next five years, more and more brand companies will offer their customers the opportunity to explore their brands, solutions and services in 3D, from hotels to cities to airports.
5. Recruitment and induction will be reformed
Recruiting new employees is a key factor in the success of any business, and finding the right candidates is the first step. Over the next five years, companies will increasingly turn to Metaverse to connect with candidates in engaging and enticing ways. Metaverse can also be useful for inclusion. Interviewing at Metaverse can help recruiters identify candidates with the right behavioral profile, not just those with the right resume date or appearance.
“Individuals and companies are opening up the possibility of using the metaverse in their daily activities,” concludes Nathalie Vancluysen. “Many of today’s young adults are associated with…
