Virtual Reality in Business: How to Overcome the Most Common Concerns

Virtual Reality (VR) is no longer just the domain of entertainment. It is boldly entering the business world, offering revolutionary solutions in training, collaboration, and design. Despite this, many companies still approach it with hesitation. Below, we discuss the six most common objections and show how they can be effectively addressed.

1. “It’s too new and unproven”

While VR might seem like a novelty, it is already a proven technology successfully used by global market leaders such as Boeing, Volkswagen, and GE Healthcare. Their implementations demonstrate that VR is a mature tool that delivers real benefits in complex manufacturing and training processes.

2. “We're worried about data security and privacy”

Security is crucial in any corporate environment. Modern VR platforms for business, such as Meta for Work, are designed with these challenges in mind. They offer enterprise-grade security, including central device management (MDM) and support for SSO (Single Sign-On) and VPN, ensuring that company data remains protected.

3. “We already use Zoom and Teams in our company”

VR is not meant to replace traditional video conferencing tools but to enhance them. Applications like Zoom and Microsoft Teams are also available in the VR environment, but it is virtual reality that introduces the element of true, spatial collaboration. It provides a sense of real presence that is impossible to achieve in a standard video call, making it ideal for hybrid teams.

4. “Deployment seems too complicated”

VR hardware manufacturers understand business needs, which is why the deployment process has been streamlined as much as possible. Devices can be delivered pre-configured and ready for mass enrollment in the company's system. IT administrators have tools at their disposal that allow them to centrally manage the entire fleet of headsets.

5. “It’s too expensive”

Instead of viewing VR as a cost, it’s worth looking at this technology as an investment with a high return (ROI). Virtual training significantly reduces logistics costs, increases knowledge retention among employees, minimizes the number of costly mistakes, and boosts overall team engagement.

6. “We don't have dedicated content, and creating it is difficult”

This is a common concern; however, at EHS VR, we specialize in solving this very problem. Our platform was created by OHS experts and industry specialists, allowing us to offer a ready-made library of hyper-realistic training scenarios that meet the real needs of companies.

• Ready-made Solutions: We provide a range of modules, including fire safety training, first aid, working at heights, and forklift operation. They are based on proven procedures and are ready for immediate implementation. -EHS ACADEMY

• Client Customization: We understand that every company is different. That’s why we work closely with our clients to adapt existing scenarios or create entirely new ones that precisely replicate the specifics of a given work environment, machinery, or procedures.

You don't have to be a VR expert—you just have to be an expert in your field. We'll take care of the rest, translating your knowledge into an interactive and engaging training experience.