Prepare for the New Reality of “Super Employees”

In this report, we explore in detail the most effective cross-industry use cases of virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) within organizations and the advantages of utilizing mixed reality over traditional processes, practices, and legacy technologies.



6 Use Cases for Enterprise Mixed Reality

From designing machinery in a collaborative VR space to avoid collision issues, to utilizing AR wearables to overlay information for technician repairs in real-time, the mixed reality space is filled with opportunity for innovative corporations seeking to empower employees.



5G Offers Promise to Bring AR/VR into Enterprise Mainstream

5G — or “fifth generation” internet — is the catalyst industrial mixed reality technologies need for today’s primary use cases to take hold. With 5G’s promise of virtually eliminating latency, augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) will finally thrive within the enterprise in instances when time is of the essence.



Actionable Data Was the Star of NRF’s 2018 “Big Show”

Retail is getting smarter, thanks to real-time data analysis. At this year’s NRF “Big Show” in New York, nearly 40,000 people converged with one goal in mind: to better understand the future of retail innovation. I attended to explore not only over-arching retail trends, but also dive deeper the future of consumer experience (CX) design. […]



Self Driving Cars Will Save You Time and Money

With a self driving car, what will you do with that extra time and money? Plan now, they arrive in 2–3 years. Time Savings: The average American commuter spends 50 minutes a day going to work and back. With self driving cars emerging in just 2–3 years, what will you do with your reclaimed time? […]



Impact Analysis: Biometric Authentication

Biometric authentication has been around for decades in enterprise IT and security contexts, but new platforms and cheaper, more sophisticated compute capabilities now power a range of new user experiences and the next wave of digital identity authentication. Kaleido Insights’ methodology for analyzing emerging technology assesses the impacts on humans, on businesses, and on ecosystems […]



Three Macrotrends Impacting the Journey to 2030

This introductory report from Kaleido Insights explores technology’s impact on the relationships among humans, businesses, and their ecosystems, crystallizing the innovator’s path forward. Three trends identified include: Super Humans, Fluid Organizations, and Enlightened Ecosystems.



Impact Analysis: Aerial Drones

Drones aren’t just for sci-fi stories anymore. They have practical applications for the military, enterprise businesses, and consumers, and are gaining ever more traction with all segments. But this shift has much broader implications. Kaleido Insights’ methodology for analyzing emerging technology assesses the impacts on humans, on businesses, and on ecosystems at large. As part […]