PR99203

LONDON, Dec. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire=KYODO JBN/ --

-- Immersive technology trends that will revolutionize how we work and live

DXC Technology (NYSE: DXC), a leading Fortune 500 global technology services

company, has unveiled five ways it predicts the metaverse will impact life and

business in the next 5 years.

Photo -

https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/1966818/DXC_Technology_Company_DXC_Technology_Identifies_Five_Ways_the_M.jpg

1. Workplace collaboration will never be the same again

Around the world, the metaverse will become part of daily work for an

increasing number of employees. Instead of staring at a grid of 2-dimensional

faces on a videoconferencing screen, colleagues will be able to choose their

seat at a virtual table, pop out of the room for a break, and even go on a

virtual walk with their boss.

To maximise benefits, many firms are already combining traditional video

conferencing with immersive collaboration technologies. DXC has noticed the

positive impact of its own private virtual world, with increased levels of

productivity, engagement, and creativity amongst its employees.

"Metaverse experiences are helping employees to concentrate better and retain

more information. Virtual worlds can help us get out of our videoconferencing

routine and open the door to greater collaboration and innovation", says

Nathalie Vancluysen, Head of Extended Reality at DXC Technology.

2. Large scale professional events will go virtual

The metaverse is a place where thousands of avatars around the world can come

together to interact, meet and engage. Controlled by people from the comfort of

their chosen location, personalised 3D avatars can roam freely over an almost

infinite space and teleport themselves from one place to another

instantaneously. In the future, more large-scale events like conferences, expos

and summits will take place in virtual worlds, enabling greater worldwide

collaboration opportunities and reducing the time, resources and carbon

footprint used when travelling.

3. Bands, DJs, sports clubs and dating will transition into the metaverse

More and more individuals and organizations from the music and sports industry

are encouraging fans to join them from virtual seats in virtual venues,

bringing the excitement of concerts and matches to the individual's home.

Additionally, some dating apps like Nevermet and Flirtual are already offering

services in the metaverse. In the next five years, consumers will be offered

more interactive, immersive opportunities to do the things they love doing in

the physical world – all via their digital avatar.

4. Brands will express themselves in new ways

Virtual customer experiences will become commonplace with brands looking for

new and exciting ways to engage with their customers. Major retail brands like

Louis Vuitton, Adidas, Gucci, Coke, and Nike, alongside car companies like

Nissan, Toyota and Ferrari are already experimenting with virtual environments

and augmented reality. In the next five years, DXC expects more and more brands

to offer customers an opportunity to explore their brands, solutions and

services in 3D - from hotels, to cities, to airports.

5. Recruitment and onboarding will be metamorphosed

Recruiting talent is integral to the success of any business, and reaching

talent is the first step. Over the next five years, organizations will

increasingly turn to the metaverse to connect with candidates in engaging,

enticing ways. The metaverse can also be good for inclusivity. Hosting

first-round interviews in the metaverse can help recruiters identify candidates

with the right behavioural profile rather than just the ones with the right CV

credentials or look.

"Individuals and businesses are opening their minds to the possibility of using

the metaverse in everyday activities", sums up Nathalie Vancluysen. "Many of

today's young adults have grown up socialising and gaming online, so

businesses, government organizations and brands must be able to engage them

with products and services which feel familiar and exciting."

For more information, please visit:

https://dxc.com/us/en/insights/perspectives/article/Five-ways-the-metaverse-will-transform-lives-and-business

About DXC Technology

DXC Technology (NYSE: DXC) helps global companies run their mission-critical

systems and operations while modernizing IT, optimizing data architectures, and

ensuring security and scalability across public, private and hybrid clouds. The

world's largest companies and public sector organizations trust DXC to deploy

services to drive new levels of performance, competitiveness, and customer

experience across their IT estates. Learn more about how we deliver excellence

for our customers and colleagues at DXC.com (

https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3734756-1&h=3622782145&u=https%3A%2F%2Fdxc.com%2F&a=DXC.com

).

CONTACT: Aleksandra Andreasik-Binkowska, DXC Technology,

a.andreasikbinkowska@dxc.com

SOURCE  DXC Technology Company