Deloitte: Timing is Right to Consider Enterprise Augmented Reality
An article by Deloitte University Press published on February 24, 2016, outlines the roles and benefits of Augmented Reality in the workplace, citing use cases in medicine, construction, training and simulation, communication, collaboration, field and customer service and interactive marketing.
The article outlines how AR and VR adoption in the workplace is likely to outstrip consumer adoption and informs enterprises of what they can do to prepare for the introduction of Augmented Reality in enterprise. They argue that the volatility of the marketplace will be likely to improve rapid feature expansion, drive down prices and increase vendor collaboration and offerings. The article outlines practical installations and new technologies that enterprises will need to consider to get ready for AR adoption including connectivity, beacons, sensors and QR tags, depending on the organization in question.
The authors assert that the timing is right for companies to undertake audits to prepare for AR and VR advancements in technology. Namely, justifying their use cases around single purposes with measurable impact and value. The authors encourage business executives, IT managers and end users to equip themselves with knowledge now for how AR tools may be applied to drive value in their workplaces.
Original article authors are Nelson Kunkel, Steve Soechtig, Jared Miniman and Chris Stauch.