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Virtual reality

Virtual reality (VR) immerses a person in a fully digital environment through a headset. For a business, it lets you show what cannot be transported, simulate situations that are hard to recreate and deliver presentations people remember.

These guides cover business applications, headset types, running a safe VR experience at an event and the content you need before you start.

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Guides

Workflow of a virtual reality project, from the script to going live
8 min read

How to create a virtual reality experience for your company

A process for creating a virtual reality experience: objective, script, 3D content, development, user testing, deployment and measurement. A step-by-step guide.

Metrics dashboard for a virtual reality experience, with session time, completion and leads
7 min read

How to measure the engagement and ROI of a virtual reality experience

Which metrics to use to measure a virtual reality experience: participation, time, completion, learning, leads and return on investment, with examples.

A virtual reality area at an event, with a marked-out space, support staff and a user wearing a headset
7 min read

How to organise a virtual reality experience at an event safely

A guide to organising a virtual reality experience at an event or trade show safely: space, staff, hygiene, queue management, health and a contingency plan.

A folder with plans, 3D models, photographs and a script for preparing a virtual reality project
6 min read

What content you need before starting a virtual reality project

A checklist of the content worth having before starting a virtual reality project: 3D models, plans, photographs, a script, text, brand and permissions.

Virtual reality headsets next to a calculator and budget charts
7 min read

How much does a professional virtual reality experience cost?

What the cost of a professional virtual reality experience depends on: content, interactivity, hardware, maintenance and deployment. How to budget with good judgement.

A salesperson showing a 3D industrial machine to a customer wearing a virtual reality headset
6 min read

Product demonstrations in virtual reality: when they are better than physical ones

When a virtual reality product demonstration beats a physical one: products that are large, expensive, dangerous or customised. Advantages, limits and how to approach it.

Several virtual reality headsets on a work table, next to controllers and a charging case
7 min read

Virtual reality headsets for companies: a guide for beginners

How to choose virtual reality headsets for your company: types, buying criteria, fleet management, hygiene, accessories and rental versus purchase.

Person wearing a virtual reality headset in a company room, exploring a digital environment
7 min read

What virtual reality is and how companies can use it

What virtual reality is, how it works and what companies use it for beyond video games: training, sales, trade shows, virtual visits and design.

A grid of fifteen icons representing business applications of virtual reality
8 min read

Virtual reality for companies: 15 practical applications

Fifteen practical uses of virtual reality in business: training, sales, trade shows, factory visits, design, safety, HR and more, with criteria for choosing.

A comparison of standalone virtual reality headsets and others connected to a computer
6 min read

Standalone VR vs PC VR: what the difference is and which to choose

A comparison of standalone virtual reality and virtual reality connected to a PC: graphical quality, mobility, cost, logistics and use cases for companies.