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Six reasons why virtual reality is a game-changing computing and communication platform for organizations

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Beyond the pandemic, organizations need to recognize what digital assets, interactions, and communication processes reap the most benefits from virtual reality.

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cover image Communications of the ACM
Communications of the ACM  Volume 64, Issue 10
October 2021
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ISSN:0001-0782
EISSN:1557-7317
DOI:10.1145/3487943
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