The Metaverse as Mediator between Technology, Trends, and the Digital Transformation of Society and Business

Authors

  • Sven-Volker Rehm WHU - Otto Beisheim School of Management
  • Lakshmi Goel University of North Florida, Coggin College of Business
  • Mattia Crespi Qbit Technologies Inc., 3854 Corina Way, Palo Alto, 94303 CA - USA

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.4101/jvwr.v8i2.7149

Keywords:

Metaverse, technology trends, value proposition, societal impact, business impact

Abstract

In this reflective article we discuss the potential of recent developments in virtual worlds for offering novel value propositions for the digital transformation of society and business. In particular, we consider the role of a Metaverse, understood as a globally accessible 3D virtual space and computing infrastructure

Author Biographies

  • Sven-Volker Rehm, WHU - Otto Beisheim School of Management
    Assistant Professor of Information Systems
  • Lakshmi Goel, University of North Florida, Coggin College of Business
    Associate Professor of Information Systems

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Published

2015-10-29

Issue

Vol. 8 No. 2 (2015): Futures

Section

Essays

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