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The Metaverse has continued to impact more and more people in the world to the point that it is one of the most innovative technologies of this century. By definition the Metaverse is a virtual-reality in which people can interact with other people in a completely computer-generated world.

Metaverses allow people to build their own world, with the possibility of monetizing parts of it. Some organisations specialise in sales experiences and services in the Metaverse by allowing customers to attend events or meetings. It can also be used for gaming, work or development purposes.
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Health On Cloud announces global expansion of metaverse healthcare

Fri, 29th Dec 2023
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Health On Cloud reveals global expansion plan for cutting-edge metaverse medical consultation platform, CURISALL.
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Maximising AI potential depends on efficient underlying tech

Thu, 30th Nov 2023
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Maximising the potential of AI necessitates robust underpinning technology qualities, the Cloud Industry Forum asserts.
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Consumers adapt spending & embrace technological shopping trends

Tue, 28th Nov 2023
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Consumers lead change in global spending habits amid economic crisis, attracting to cost-effective offers and novel tech trends.
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UK's trust in emerging tech lagging – BSV Blockchain study

Thu, 9th Nov 2023
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BSV Blockchain study highlights significant gap in UK's trust and understanding of emerging technologies including blockchain and AI.
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Reply retains all six Microsoft Solutions Partner designations for second year

Sat, 28th Oct 2023
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Reply secures all six Microsoft Solutions Partner designations for a second year, highlighting its technical capabilities.
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Mixed reality studio Dimension launches MAG virtual space

Mon, 16th Oct 2023
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Virtual production studio, Dimension, has launched MAG, a virtual space for users to interact and customise their Metashima characters.
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Nokia, TPG Telecom and MediaTek demonstrate 360-degree video

Mon, 14th Aug 2023
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In collaboration with TPG Telecom and MediaTek, Nokia showcased a live 360-degree video broadcast on the future of the Metaverse.
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Sing!China metaverse unlocks a new interactive web3

Mon, 17th Jul 2023
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NFKings and Star CM have launched Sing!Meta, a web3 entertainment Metaverse that will provide an immersive, interactive experience for over 100 million viewers.
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Metaverse revolution redefining the gaming industry: Fact.MR

Tue, 4th Jul 2023
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The global metaverse gaming market is expected to garner US$1.3 trillion by the end of 2033, expanding at a CAGR of 38.2% from 2023 to 2033.
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Hexaware builds a metaverse for Aditya Birla Capital customers

Fri, 16th Jun 2023
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Aditya Birla Capital has collaborated with Hexaware to build an immersive metaverse experience, elevating customer engagement.
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Colt fibre network seamlessly connects London and Paris now

Sat, 10th Jun 2023
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The new fibre-optic cable deployed along the Tunnel provides access to the most fibre-connected data centres between the UK and mainland Europe.
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Industrial metaverse to reshape the business landscape: AVEVA

Fri, 2nd Jun 2023
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With Aveva's acquisition by Schneider Electric earlier this year, it has determined to accelerate its investment in the industrial metaverse significantly.
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Public cloud spend to be US$600 billion in 2023: Gartner

Thu, 20th Apr 2023
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Cloud computing drives growth as organisations pursue disruption through emerging technologies like generative AI, Web3 and the metaverse.
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Shadow Factory adopts first-of-a-kind “Work from Metaverse”

Tue, 4th Apr 2023
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Advancements in Metaverse technology have made it possible for Shadow Factory to march towards a new era of work, which it says, will improve productivity.
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The metaverse may be virtual, but it lives in data centers

Tue, 28th Mar 2023
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Sustainable, efficient data centers are essential to the digital world matching demand with concern for global and local environments.
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Meet the metaverse generation: What consumers want from the metaverse

Fri, 10th Mar 2023
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APAC's Metaverse Generation, composed of Millennials and Gen Z, have different expectations and desires from the metaverse, according to a new survey by Yahoo.
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IWD 2023: Leading a Web3 Startup Through Uncertainty

Thu, 9th Mar 2023
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Female leaders from New Zealand, Scotland, and YouTube step down, urging us to examine the cultural origins of their resignations.
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Brand Influence: Why AI will underpin the advent of virtual influencers

Tue, 31st Jan 2023
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While the concept of virtual idols and virtual influencers may still be unfamiliar in Europe, in the Americas and Asia, they are already on the rise.
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A New Year's resolution fit for 2023: 7 ways to participate in the metaverse and the tech to match

Mon, 23rd Jan 2023
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With the idea of the metaverse gaining momentum in the past year, why not resolve to educate yourself as to what the future might hold?.
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Cybersecurity arms race set to accelerate – report

Fri, 13th Jan 2023
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DXC Technology has identified five cybersecurity trends that it says will impact life and business in 2023 and beyond.