Latam Professionals Open to Using Metaverse Tools
As
metaverse tools open up new vistas in work culture and ethics, workers and
executives in Latam are open to trying the tools. The study commissioned by
Ciena, a software networks and services company, revealed that workers and
executives are open to adopting the new technology while maintaining their
traditional working styles. The study, which surveyed 15,000 business workers
from across the world, found that there is a positive attitude among the
surveyed about the implementation of the new technology.
Metaverse-Based Tools Considered Useful
With
the rise of remote work culture, the COVID-19 pandemic has had a significant
impact on corporate operations. According to a recent study presented by
Ciena, a network software company, Latam office workers are especially open to
including the new technology at work.
The
study, which included 15,000 business professionals in 15 different regions
including Colombia, Brazil, and Mexico has found that almost 60% would consider
working from a virtual metaverse platform. More than 50% believe that
collaboration is achieved in an easier way using virtual platforms than in the
office setup.
The
rationale behind the thinking varies among countries. In Mexico, it is linked
to the belief that there are fewer possibilities of distraction when using the
tools. In Colombia and Brazil, it is considered that these tools can help boost
the growth of companies.
Traditional and Virtual Work Locations
There
is also a growing perception that working trends will adopt new changes in the
not-so-distant future. 40% of those surveyed in Latam believe that in the next
two years their working environments will change from traditional locations to
virtual and immersive locations.
Metaverse
is also seen as a tool that is useful for purposes besides work. The survey
discloses that 63% of the surveyed would use virtual platforms for learning and
education purposes in Colombia. 60% would use the platforms to socialize in
Mexico, and 69% would use them for online gaming purposes in Brazil.
However,
those surveyed are also aware of the limitations of such tools and their
dependence on infrastructure and network services. More than 40% of respondents
in Mexico and Brazil confessed that network reliability remained a concern for
using the application. Another factor is the relative ignorance about
implementing and using these tools in working environments.
The
results of the survey are consistent with another study published by the World
Economic Forum in May, which found that countries in Latam had a greater
appreciation of the metaverse's applications than the rest of the world.
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