| | MAY 20186CIOReviewA ugmented reality (AR) and Virtual reality (VR) is rapidly evolving as the essential technology for companies to stay ahead of the curve and meet the needs of customers who demand naive experiences. According to Gartner, by 2019, AR and VR solutions will be evaluated and adopted in 20 percent of large-enterprise businesses.AR and VR coupled with big data have the potential to greatly improve operations across different industries. For instance, it can overhaul architectural design capabilities, which will lead to more efficient buildings, reduced construction and maintenance costs. 3D models will replace paper 2D designs and physical prototypes transforming how designers work, changing their approach towards construction processes. In the healthcare landscape, AR and VR can be used to create a virtual experience that can be used by surgeons for training. Through 3D models of the human anatomy and surgery simulators, the next generation of healthcare professionals will be better poised to play a greater role in treatment of patients. Further, AR data visualization presents exciting possibilities throughout the supply chain, which overlays on the factory and warehouse floors, allowing workers to view the flow of goods in real-time and manage processes using hands-free interactions. Many brands have already implemented these services and are now taking the next big step and launching AR apps, and social platform coupled with AR lenses to capture the audience's attention. As companies identify new use cases and learn to navigate the complexities of AR and VR deployment, they will reap the benefits of new methods of interaction and visualization. This edition of CIOReview provides the much needed insights into the innovative solutions that push the limits of AR and VR technology. Let us know your thoughts.Jeevan George Managing Editoreditor@cioreview.comCIOReviewMAY - 31 - 2018AR/VR SPECIALEditorial StaffSalesAaron PierceJoe PhilipSam EricssonAshik JainMerlin WatsonShirley FaithAlisonalison@cioreview.comVisualizersAsher BlakeSudhin ThomasManaging EditorJeevan GeorgeEditorialThe Rise of Two Immersive TechnologiesCopyright © 2018 ValleyMedia, Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or part of any text, photography or illustrations without written permission from the publisher is prohibited. The publisher assumes no responsibility for unsolicited manuscripts, photographs or illustrations. Views and opinions expressed in this publication are not necessarily those of the magazine and accordingly, no liability is assumed by the publisher thereof.*Some of the Insights are based on the interviews with respective CIOs and CXOs to our editorial staffContact Us:Phone:510.996.5173Fax:510-894-8405Email:sales@cioreview.comeditor@cioreview.commarketing@cioreview.com MAY - 31 - 2018, Vol 07 SE 34 Published by ValleyMedia, Inc.To subscribe to CIOReviewVisit www.cioreview.com CIOReview
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