Prepare Yourself for a Breakthrough in Telecommunications: Microsoft Hololens

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Without a doubt, Microsoft Hololens is primed to become the most revolutionary game changer in telecommunications since the internet itself. This breakthrough, unlike any that technology has seen in a long time, has the ability to connect people in three dimensional spaces via a holographic interface. While many are excited about its ability to immerse its users into the world of digital space, it behooves us to consider the implications it will have on telecommunication. 

In order to stay ahead of the curve it is important to understand how to use its strengths and weaknesses both to our advantage.

If you want to know more about this innovative device, visit the website https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-hololens/en-us

Strengths 

Hololens will take teleconferences and video conferences to a whole new level:

Two people on opposite sides of the globe will be able to sit down in front of each other and literally manipulate objects inside the same room creating a far more interactive environment than video conferences. For example, collaborating architects, engineers, fashion designers will be able to visualize their designs in 3D and interact with the worksite being at two different places. Concerning business operations, there will be greater work collaboration in the working world. It will benefit business owners, transactions and trainings. Also, virtual learning will be able to reach heights previously unfathomed. You will be able to create a classroom as if the student and the teacher were really there.

The money and time issue:

Imaging the time and money that this aspect of Hololens alone will create. Think about the time business owners and individuals will save on packing, waiting at airports, long layovers or flights; no more energy wasted on arranging hotels and transportation. Money of course factors in here as well: travel and hotel expenses will be available for other things such as employee bonuses, sales incentives and other perks.

Collaborative work:

Hololens will also increase collaborative efforts to solving global and local problems. Designers and engineers are not the only ones benefited by this technology. It will facilitate scientists, community and global leaders’ efforts to solve problems affecting society on both small and large scale.

Online gaming:

with a more immersive platform, users will be eager to invest more money on acquiring a device like this that can provide a much more exciting, physical experience. Online gamers will be able to manipulate objects, talk to virtual characters, enjoy exploration and activity, while communicating with other gamers around the world.

Limitations

There are, however, limitations to this technology.

Online traffic Jam:

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At the beginning internet may have to find a way to broaden the space because of the amount of data that will be streamed online. Hololens is likely to provide gigabytes of information in a very short amount of time, and streaming technology has yet to reach that capability for thousands of users at a time. This may create lagging or static field images until service providers catch up, and this may prove costly for internet builders.

Widespread use:

Hololens will not be able to reach its full potential until its use becomes widespread. The idea is great but risky if Microsoft is not able to convince its target market that Hololens is more a necessity than an accessory.

Cost:

Microsoft has been very secretive about the price so it is probably going to cost a pretty penny. This is also a determining factor in Microsoft’s new product’s survival. Most windows’ software is also expensive. Therefore, if Microsoft does not find a way to guarantee affordable software or applications, this may turn users off. For large companies money may not be an object when obtaining this shiny new toy, but smaller businesses and individuals will want to know that Microsoft has them in mind as well.
Dependence:

with such an innovative and entertaining way to communicate it will be all too easy to get lost in the world of augmented reality. In the age of advanced technology, both adults and children find it difficult to stay connected with their physical surroundings. People will have to make a conscious effort not to allow augmented reality to sever our connection to the real world.

Intrusion into your personal life:

technologies that connect people tend to steal time away from a person’s personal life. Be careful not to give license to these intruders.

In conclusion, it is important to anticipate how to keep up with new technological breakthroughs like this one. The challenge we face is using its strengths to our advantage while we find solutions to the issues its limitations may create.

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