The latest technology on the horizon is the metaverse, which, simply put, is the creation of online environments. While the primary focus of the metaverse is creating alternate realities, one application with potential immediate wide acceptance is vertical presence for business meetings.

Ciena, a manufacturer of fiber optic transmission equipment, recently conducted a worldwide survey of 15,000 entrepreneurs to understand the interests and expectations of the metaverse. Here are some of the most interesting findings from the survey:

• 96% of businessmen surveyed recognize the value of holding virtual meetings.
• 78% of respondents said they would prefer an immersive experience over current tools…