Although half of millennials and adults in GZ are interested in the metaverse, only 12% of business leaders in North America say they will offer augmented and virtual reality (AR/VR) solutions by 2024, according to TD Synnex. That statistic aside, forecasts suggest the global metaverse market will total $800 billion in the next 24 months.

These are some of the findings outlined in the recently released inaugural TD Synnex Ecosystem Comparative Report. Technology market analyst firm Canalys also contributed to the report.

Beyond the metaverse, the report also addresses trends in professional services. Nearly three in four respondents anticipate increased revenue from this solution area. The same number expect to sell more professional services in the next three years.

TD Synnex surveyed…