Immersive experiences become more everyday

What until a few years ago seemed to be taken from a science fiction movie is now increasingly common. And it is that due to the technological acceleration that meant the isolation of almost two years, many virtual experiences became popular and became a fundamental part of our lives.

Digital and immersive experiences are making the limits of our physical experiences in real time become more imperceptible. Currently, attention seems to be focused on the “metaverse”, a term that many do not fully understand, however, this concept is not new. It is built on the foundation of technological experiences and digital universes that many of us have experienced through games, hologram activations at events or on stage, etc. There are plenty of examples of this. From dead artists appearing on stage like John Lennon or Freddy Mercury to virtual meetings that are, in a way, a foundational element for this immersive future.

So why is this conversation building strongly? According to representatives of the company Dell Technologies, it is largely due to the fact that technological investments are accelerating. Microsoft recently acquired game developer Activision Blizzard for $68.7 billion. Google has been developing technology related to virtual and augmented reality for years. Fortnite features a personal avatar that battles other people’s avatars. Six years ago Sony released PlayStation AR. Walmart is even evaluating a digital presence with a collection of non-fungible tokens (NFTs).

Users are looking for ways to connect with people, places and entertainment without ever leaving a physical space. And these experiences go beyond entertainment and retail. Chile has already deployed an immersive experience in the mining industry, offering digital twins of industrial plants for mineral exploration.

We will see opportunities for immersive learning with virtual classrooms around the world. We will be able to “travel” to new places and interact with more people without having to get on a plane or drive long distances.

The Gartner agency predicts that, in 2026, 25% of people will spend at least one hour a day experimenting in the metaverse (to work, shop, educate themselves, interact with others on social networks and/or entertain themselves). This requires the adoption of global connectivity, including the widespread deployment of 5G and the cloud-enabled edge infrastructure that supports it.

Internet users will need real-time computing capabilities that support big data workloads that combine visual data, artificial intelligence, and machine learning. And as all of these workloads occur in edge environments, we will see an acceleration of data and decentralized computing: we will need more computing power in more places along with powerful computers, mobile devices, and edge platforms and applications.

Currently, the way forward is to combine the physical and the digital in real time. It’s about creating truly immersive experiences while adding value to multiple industries, where data becomes a competitive advantage at the point of creation. The technological requirements to create them range from augmented reality and mobile phones to sensors powered by reliable infrastructure. Servers, networks, and storage will be hosted in a multi-cloud environment that will deliver high-performance, scalable applications with end-to-end security.

Companies like Dell Technologies are investing in the technology ecosystem of the future to deliver technology advancements that deliver computing at the Edge and everywhere data exists through a multi-cloud ecosystem. Its representatives assure that part of its strategy is to invest in an open ecosystem for telecommunications and communications service providers to make 5G and hyperconnectivity a reality. “That’s why we’re creating highly personalized PC and gaming experiences built for the digital experiences of the future, and investing in augmented reality capabilities that have the potential to transform not just entertainment, but the way we work, live and learn. ”, they conclude.

These experiences will offer incredible opportunities for connection, collaboration, learning and training, as they have the potential to bridge and bridge the gaps that physical distance creates. Years of innovation and discovery have brought fundamental advances in this area, and society seems to be on the cusp of a new virtual reality that will require the full weight of the open technological ecosystem to bring it to life. (YO)