One of the most critical functions of virtual and augmented reality is the notion of presence; the idea that a user can be transported to a different environment and perform computing tasks with a 3D interface. To this end, xR stakeholders have spent the last few years foregrounding remote collaboration and visualization applications as major drivers of productivity and costs savings. These products most often allow users to inhabit a shared virtual environment, communicate seamlessly via avatars, and view and manipulate different forms of 3D content.

This report offers a thorough survey of top providers of remote collaboration and visualization solutions using virtual reality and augmented reality, as well as critical guidance for those digital transformation professionals navigating this important technology sector.