{"id":48890,"date":"2022-01-21T13:48:54","date_gmt":"2022-01-21T05:48:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/news.outsourceaccelerator.com\/?p=48890"},"modified":"2022-01-21T13:48:54","modified_gmt":"2022-01-21T05:48:54","slug":"metaverse-to-shape-2022-tech-industry","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/news.outsourceaccelerator.com\/metaverse-to-shape-2022-tech-industry\/","title":{"rendered":"Metaverse to shape 2022 tech industry"},"content":{"rendered":"
The metaverse is expected to shape the tech industry in 2022, according to data and analytics company GlobalData\u2019s \u201cTech, Media & Telecom Predictions: 2022\u201d report.<\/span><\/p>\n The metaverse is loosely defined as an extensive online world where people can interact via digital avatars.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n The report stated that though no one has yet to fully grasp the metaverse, early prototypes and use cases will emerge as tech companies strengthen their capabilities and start-ups develop solutions around data visualization, collaboration, and training.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n GlobalData thematic analyst Emma Taylor said that the metaverse has the potential to transform how people work, shop, learn, communicate, socialize and consume content.<\/span><\/p>\n Companies like Meta (formerly Facebook) have announced plans to develop metaverse experiences, services, and hardware. Additionally, Microsoft is in talks to acquire Activision Blizzard to explore the metaverse.<\/span><\/p>\n Taylor noted that they are expecting more big players to engage in \u201ckey mergers and acquisitions to bolster their metaverse offerings.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n