Once considered merely a gaming innovation, Virtual Reality (VR) has now emerged as a transformative technology with the potential to revolutionize industries across the globe. It enables immersive experiences that can enhance processes from patient treatment to product design. In fact, experts note that “from healthcare to real estate, recruitment, and education, [VR and XR] are going to shape our future in so many more ways than purely entertainment… and this is just the start” The global VR market is also expanding rapidly – reaching about $22.9 billion by 2020 and projected to exceed $50.3 billion by 2028 indicating accelerating adoption. As hardware costs fall and technology improves, VR is no longer confined to gaming. It is increasingly deployed to improve training, visualization, and user engagement across multiple sectors. This blog explores key VR applications, challenges to adoption, best practices for integration, and the future outlook for VR in business and society. ...