Over the past two and a half years, we have witnessed the rise in popularity and dominance of new digital experiences in the nascent metaverse. There, consumers are transported into a virtual world that mimics real-life experiences using next-generation virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR), and more.

Beyond the hype and across industries, there is real opportunity and staying power for metaverse capabilities. In fact, Gartner recently named the metaverse one of the top five emerging trends and technologies. 3D and the immersive nature of technology form the foundation of the metaverse and unlock new ways to work, communicate, learn, play and live.

As network technology…