Exciting Insights at the PwC and Microsoft AI Event: AI is Changing the World as We Know It
Introduction I had the incredible privilege of attending the highly anticipated ‘Transformational Opportunities of AI’ event hosted by PwC Canada and Microsoft in the vibrant city of Vancouver, BC. This gathering brought together industry leaders and visionaries, offering invaluable insights into the profound impact of artificial intelligence (AI) and its transformative power across various sectors. […]
Embracing the Future: AEQ at AWE Conference and Apple’s Vision Pro Launch
At Aequilibrium (AEQ), we have a bold vision for the future of technology and its impact on human experiences. With a purposeful focus on innovation, we constantly seek opportunities to deliver transformative solutions. Recently, we had the privilege of attending the Augmented World Expo (AWE) conference, where we witnessed the latest advancements in augmented and virtual reality. Additionally, we were thrilled by the highly anticipated launch of Apple’s Vision Pro, which promises to revolutionize the XR landscape. In this article, we’ll share our key takeaways from the AWE conference and explore why Vision Pro represents a game-changing milestone.
Using XR to Level up: How to Envision, Plan, and Collaborate for AEC
In my career, I have experienced duality between my involvement in academia (both as a graduate student and a university professor) and my knack for the technology industry. I started my career as a game developer for Ubisoft while working as an Assistant Professor of Computer Science, and pursuing my Master’s, simultaneously. After coming to […]
XR – Faster, Better, Cheaper: Can XR be the Panacea for Training? – Part II
In Part I of this article we come across the introduction to XR and the metaverse, an overview of the benefits of using XR for training, and examples from various industries. In part II, we have focused on progressive companies that are using XR to revolutionize training in healthcare, financial services, automotive, aerospace, and hospitality […]
XR – Faster, Better, Cheaper: Can XR be the Panacea for Training?
The smartphone has revolutionized the digital industry and continues to be an indispensable part of our lives. It was not just a smaller and portable computer that could render the websites designed for laptops; but a device that could afford a plethora of new experiences and interactions, like photography, texting, social media, and other mobile […]
Using Extended Reality (XR) for Financial Services
This is the third blog in our series focused on financial services: the first two were focused on Themes and Trends, and on Banking with a Twist: Heart, Beauty, and Brain. In this article, we will continue to discuss how XR and the metaverse are impacting various industries, with a focus on financial services. Citi […]
Banking with a Twist: Heart, Beauty, and Brain
Last week we published our first article from our series focused on financial services (FS), and we have also reviewed some modern themes and trends. This article provides an original perspective on our recommendations on the future of banking. The third, and final, article in our FS series will focus on XR benefits for FS, […]
Themes and trends in financial services in 2022
A few years ago we published an article “Life banking: How to become trusted advisers for holistic financial health”, on how customers expected tailored, seamless and secure user experiences that excite and delight. We have also identified three different directions for Financial Institutions (FIs) to execute a ‘playing to win’ strategy: becoming an all-inclusive destination […]
Immersion is XR’s Key to Unlocking Truly Personalized Commerce
Change happens too soon for those complacent with the status quo, and too slowly for those excited about the opportunities ahead. We are blessed to live in amazing times, with so much progress and innovation taking place each day. Even with the COVID-19 pandemic, we saw innovation continue, as noted by the World Intellectual […]
XR is the Next Retail & Commerce Sea Change
The global pandemic has accelerated the adoption of digital products and services by as much as 6 years. In many instances, in order to protect their staff and their customers, digital has become the only medium brands could use to interact and transact with their customers. This rapid digitization was reflected in many industries, from […]
