The metaverse brings together a range of next-generation technologies from cloud computing to artificial intelligence, blockchain, cryptocurrencies, cybersecurity, the Internet of Things, virtual and augmented reality, and digital twins. It will make digital media experiences more immersive, inclusive, and accessible than today, but it will raise social concerns ranging from data privacy to other forms of online harm.
The hype around the metaverse primarily focuses on consumer use cases, but enterprises will lead the way in the next three years. This shift will be driven by the future of work and digital transformation initiatives ongoing across sectors ranging from retail to healthcare and financial services.
In our next issue, we take a look inside the metaverse hype and explore the potential of metaverse technologies for businesses across different sectors.
