Gaming company 232 Studios uses virtual reality app vTime to hold meetings in virtual environment in place of Skype

Briefing

September 19, 2016

Briefing	Virtual Reality Meetings – London-based gaming company 232 Studios uses vTime app to conduct meetings with colleagues in virtual reality Unique Experience – Enables team to meet with each other’s avatars in simulated environment Replaced Skype – New VR-enabled meetings replaced typical videoconferences on Skype Benefits – Ability to establish eye contact and see hand gestures
Accelerator	Virtual and Augmented Reality
Business Model and Practices Business Model and Practices	Collaboration Platforms, Data, Interfaces and Algorithms
Sector	Information Technology, Media and Entertainment
Organization	232 Studios, vTime Holdings Ltd.
Source	Zakrzewski, C., "Virtual reality takes on the videoconference", The Wall Street Journal, http://online.wsj.com/; AcceleratingBiz analysis
Original Publication Date	September 18, 2016

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