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How the metaverse will help financial organizations transform employee and customer experience on Microsoft Cloud

CIO

We have a lineup of exciting projects, including creating a virtual bank for retail transactions and a non-fungible token marketplace using blockchain,” Singhal says. “We In addition to creating ground-breaking experiences, the metaverse, like other emerging technologies, brings a new set of security challenges.

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It’s time to evolve beyond marketing to create meaningful metaverse moments

CIO

Many businesses are continuing to hone the use cases that make sense for their organizations; and, importantly, business leaders are expanding outside of marketing and PR events to find them. Look for “VR-chat-esque” social platforms—or the adoption onto existing social platforms—with user communities of notable size.

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The 4 most overhyped technologies in IT

CIO

A July 2023 report from professional services firm KPMG found that 97% of the 200 senior US business leaders it polled anticipate that generative AI will have a huge impact on their organizations in the short term, 93% believe it will provide value to their business, and 80% believe it will disrupt their industry.

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Why adaptability is the new digital transformation

CIO

Under the aegis of digital transformation, IT initiatives have become more customer-centric, with a greater emphasis on people, not technology — all in an effort to redefine how the organization operates and to ensure it can keep up with the pace of change, capable of dealing with challenges and taking advantage of opportunities as they arise.

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Metaverse: The time for CIOs to experiment is now

CIO

Right now, the metaverse is essentially an undefined amalgam of technologies and concepts including but not limited to augmented reality (AR), avatars, blockchain, cryptocurrencies, extended reality (ER), mixed reality (MR), NFTs (non-fungible tokens), virtual reality (VR), and Web3. Follow the money.

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10 Key Trends of Digital Transformation in Healthcare in 2022

OTS Solutions

Researchers and doctors can use accurate 3D modeling of human organs and tissues to test procedures before administering them to patients. Researchers and doctors can use accurate 3D modeling of human organs and tissues to test procedures before administering them to patients. Blockchain.

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3 VR Solutions That Will Transform Industry 4.0 Into Smart Factory

Brainvire

VR Industry has opened multiple scopes for App Development Company to develop innovative solutions. Below are the applications of VR in manufacturing: Training: When working environment is transformed into VR world, organizations can provide their employees with real surrounding working via virtual depiction. Industry 4.0

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