Intelligent Virtual Assistant Global Market Report 2023 – By Product (IVA (Intelligent Virtual Assistant) Smart Speaker, Chatbots), By User Interface (Text To Text, Text To Speech, Automatic Speech Recognition), By End User (Retail, BFSI, Healthcare, Telecom, Other End Users) – Market Size, Trends, And Global Forecast 2023-2032

Artificial intelligence (AI) is a simulation of the human intelligence in machines that are programmed to think and behave like humans. AI helps to complete the job quickly and with relatively few errors. The main technology types of artificial intelligence are machine learning, natural language processing, context-aware computing, computer vision and others. Machine learning is an artificial intelligence (AI) program that allows systems to automatically learn and improve from experience without being explicitly programmed. The AI technology is offered through hardware, software and services that are used by healthcare, automotive, agriculture, retail, marketing, telecommunication, defense, aerospace, media and entertainment and other end use industries. The global artificial intelligence market is segmented – 1) By Offering: Hardware, Software, Services 2) By Technology: Machine learning, Natural language processing, Context-Aware Computing, Computer Vision, Other Technologies (Image processing, Speech recognition) 3) By End-user Industry: Healthcare, Automotive, Agriculture, Retail, Marketing, Telecommunication, Defense, Aerospace, Media & Entertainment, Other End-User Industries The global artificial intelligence market size will grow from $56.89 billion in 2022 to $73.38 billion in 2023 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 29.0%. The Russia-Ukraine war disrupted the chances of global economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, at least in the short term. The war between these two countries has led to economic sanctions on multiple countries, a surge in commodity prices, and supply chain disruptions, causing inflation across goods and services and affecting many markets across the globe. The market share of the global artificial intelligence is expected to grow to $167.29 billion in 2027 at a CAGR of 22.9%. Growing investment in AI technologies contributed to the growth of the Artificial intelligence market. Many companies are investing in AI technologies or AI start-ups to increase the efficiency of AI software as AI enables them to make more informed decisions and achieve better results. For instance, Microsoft has invested around $1 billion in OpenAI a San Francisco company. The two companies had formed a partnership to develop AI supercomputing technologies on Microsoft's cloud Azure. AI is useful across multiple sectors. For instance, AI can lead to breakthroughs in R&D and diagnostics in healthcare sector, it can help make better forecasts in finance, and in manufacturing, it can increase production controls and efficiency. Therefore, rise in investment in AI technologies due to its advantages in every sector is driving the market for the Artificial Intelligence market. Major players in the artificial intelligence market are Google, IBM, Baidu, Microsoft, Apple Inc., Ipsoft, NVIDIA corporation, Samsung Electronics Co.Ltd., MicroStrategy Inc., Qlik Technologies Inc., Verint Systems Inc. (Next IT Corp), Qualcomm Technologies, Micron Technology, Xilinx Inc., Intel corporation, ARM Holding, Advanced Micro Devices Inc., Huawei Technologies Co.Ltd., SAP, Intel, Salesforce, Brighterion, KITT.AI, IFlyTek, Megvii Technology, Albert Technologies, H2O.ai, Brainasoft and Yseop. The limited number of AI Experts is a major challenge in the Artificial intelligence market. To develop the AI software the company needs AI experts, practitioners, and researchers. According to Tencent, a Chinese multinational technology conglomerate holding company, there are 300k AI researchers and practitioners worldwide, but the market demand is around millions of roles. The limited number of AI experts may harm the market. Automated machine learning is being implemented by many companies. It is quite complicated to apply traditional machine learning models for real-world business problems. The better solution is to use Automated machine learning which allows non-machine learning (ML) experts to use machine learning algorithms without being machine learning wizards. For instance, tools like Google cloud AutoML are used to train custom-made and high-quality ML models with a minimum ML expertise. In January 2020, Apple acquired a Seattle-based start-up xnor.ai for a deal amount of $200 million. The acquisition is expected to strengthen in delivering AI capabilities. Xnor.ai is a US-based designer and developer of hardware and software solutions. Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the artificial intelligence market in 2022. North America was the second largest region in the global artificial intelligence market share. The regions covered in the global artificial intelligence market analysis report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, the Middle East, and Africa. The countries covered in the artificial intelligence market are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK and USA. The artificial intelligence market includes revenues earned by entities by offering artificial intelligence software. Artificial Intelligence (AI) is sometimes referred to as machine intelligence. Artificial intelligence is a wide-ranging branch of computer science-related to building smart machines that can perform tasks that require human intelligence. Values in this market are factory gate values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods. Only goods and services traded between entities or sold to end consumers are included. The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified). The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products. The artificial intelligence market research report is one of a series of new reports from The Business Research Company that provides artificial intelligence market statistics, including artificial intelligence industry global market size, regional shares, competitors with an artificial intelligence market share, detailed artificial intelligence market segments, market trends and opportunities, and any further data you may need to thrive in the artificial intelligence industry. This artificial intelligence market research report delivers a complete perspective of everything you need, with an in-depth analysis of the current and future scenario of the industry.

The virtual reality software and services refer to software and services used to create an artificial simulated environment. Some examples of products and services in this market include Google VR services and 3D modelling software like AutoCAD, Zbrush, and 3DS Max. The main types of virtual reality software and services are 3D modelling software, 360-degree custom VR software, and real time simulation software. VR 3D modelling software utilizes technologies such as dynamic mesh-based polygon technology to provide artists and users with powerful and efficient virtual reality tools to create high-quality models and designs. The different modes of deployment include cloud-based, on-premise and are used in various applications such as entertainment, gaming, tourism, hospitals, and others. The global virtual reality software and services market is segmented - 1) By Type: 3D Modelling Software, 360 degree Custom VR Software, Real Time Simulation Software 2) By Application: Entertainment, Gaming, Tourism, Hospitals, Other Applications 3) By Deployment: On-Premise, Cloud The global virtual reality software and services market size is expected to grow from $9.98 billion in 2022 to $12.71 billion in 2023 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 27.9%. The Russia-Ukraine war disrupted the chances of global economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, at least in the short term. The war between these two countries has led to economic sanctions on multiple countries, a surge in commodity prices, and supply chain disruptions, causing inflation across goods and services and affecting many markets across the globe. The market size of the global virtual reality software and services is expected to reach $30.83 billion in 2027 at a CAGR of 24.7%. Growth in the gaming industry is driving the virtual reality software and services market. Virtual reality is a 3D, computer generated environment which can interact with a person, whereas augmented reality turns an environment into a digital interface by placing virtual objects in the real world. Gaming companies are increasingly using VR technology for a more immersive and realistic experience for gamers. Therefore, to improve and enhance the entire gaming experience, companies are redesigning consoles to include technology that enables the gamer to get a 360-degree view. For example, in 2021, the gaming sector generated total revenues of $180.3 billion, a significant increase from 2020. Therefore, such expansion of gaming industry is increasing the demand for VR software and services, thus driving the virtual reality software and services market growth. Major players in virtual reality software and services market are Google Inc., Facebook, Microsoft Corporation, Zappar, Pixar, Mozilla, Amazon, Apple, Razer, FOVE, BAE Systems, Qualcomm Inc., High Fidelity, Starbreeze Studios, Oculus VR, Metaio GmbH, Sony, Briovr, Pixologic Inc., HTC, Vuzix Corporation, and DAQRI. Inadequate storage capacity is a major restraint on the virtual reality software and services market. The volume of data files created by VR platforms is increasing at a rapid rate, resulting in storage problems for VR companies. Cloud storage is not a feasible solution for storing VR generated data, since there is a constant necessity to make changes to the files. As the applications of virtual reality are increasing, the amount of data to be stored is also increasing with some applications generating up to one terabyte of data per hour. For example, the total multimedia VR based data reached 230 exabytes in 2021. Thus, such storage problem is resulting in additional costs for VR companies in terms of storage devices and also preventing many companies from investing in virtual reality software and services industry. Companies in the virtual reality software and services market are increasingly seeking partnership opportunities to share knowledge and expertise in order to gain a competitive advantage over other players. For example, in 2021, ArborXR, and Matts Digital announced a partnership to provide frictionless extended reality solutions at scale in Europe and beyond. Similarly, in July 2022, HTC Corporation, a Taiwan-based manufacturer of consumer electronics partnered with VRdirect GmbH, a Germany-based virtual reality solution. With the partnership, the companies aims to open up the B2B metaverse to a variety of business types. In order to do this, HTC's VIVE Business AppStore now offers the VRdirect software for the HTC Vive Focus 3. The Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the virtual reality software and services market in 2022. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the global virtual reality software and services market report during the forecast period. The regions covered in the global virtual reality software and services market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, and Africa. The countries covered in the virtual reality software and services market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA. The virtual reality software and services market includes revenues earned by entities by providing VR visualization, VR game engines, and VR training simulators. This also includes companies solely involved in designing, developing, or publishing. Values in this market are factory gate values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods. Only goods and services traded between entities or sold to end consumers are included. The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from goods and/or services sold within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of currency (in USD (cash)? unless otherwise specified). The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products. The virtual reality software and services market research report is one of a series of new reports from The Business Research Company that provides virtual reality software and services market statistics, including virtual reality software and services industry global market size, regional shares, competitors with a virtual reality software and services market share, detailed virtual reality software and services market segments, market trends and opportunities, and any further data you may need to thrive in the virtual reality software and services industry. This virtual reality software and services market research report delivers a complete perspective of everything you need, with an in-depth analysis of the current and future scenario of the industry.

Virtual reality (VR) devices are defined as devices that use advanced computer technology called virtual reality to create a simulated environment. VR devices such as head-mounted displays (HMD), gesture tracking devices (GTD), projectors, and display walls (PDW) allow users to immerse themselves in real environments and interact with 3D worlds. The main type of virtual reality devices is handheld devices, head mounted devices, gesture-controlled devices, and other types. The hand-held devices virtual reality can be used freely while roaming. The technologies used in virtual reality devices are semi and fully immersive, non-immersive and applied in medical and healthcare, commercial, education, advertising and marketing, commerce, energy and utilities, entertainment and gaming, designing and engineering, logistics and others. The global virtual reality devices market is segmented - 1) By Type: Hand Held Devices, Head Mounted Devices, Gesture Controlled Devices, Other Types 2) By Application: Medical & Healthcare, Commercial, Education, Advertsiing & Marketing, Commerce, Energy & Utilities, Entertainment & Gaming, Designing & Engineering, Logistics, Other Applications 3) By Technology: Semi & Fully Immersive, Non-immersive The global virtual reality devices market size will grow from $10.15 billion in 2022 to $10.87 billion in 2023 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.1%. The Russia-Ukraine war disrupted the chances of global economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, at least in the short term. The war between these two countries has led to economic sanctions on multiple countries, a surge in commodity prices, and supply chain disruptions, causing inflation across goods and services and affecting many markets across the globe. The market size of the global virtual reality devices is expected to grow to $14.19 billion in 2027 at a CAGR of 6.9%. Rising demand for virtual reality devices in changing the traditional way of imparting safety trainings to employees is expected to drive the virtual reality devices market. Virtual Reality provides an effective and safe training environment for the employees in an organization. Traditional training method fail to recreate real time crisis scenarios while VR trainings create the real time crisis scenarios which helps a person to respond in a similar way to that of real time situations, thus providing effective and safe training to staff. It has resulted in fewer mistakes and better information recall than traditional trainings. For example, Ford uses virtual reality which simulates real-life situations to train its staff in a more receptive and effective way than training theoretically. Major players in the virtual reality devices market are Google, Sony Corporation, Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd., Oculus VR LLC., Marxent Labs, Microsoft Corporation, Apple, HTC Corporation, Qualcomm, and Lenovo Group Ltd. The interferences in demand and supply chains caused by COVID19 lockdown are to act as major restraint hampering the growth of the virtual reality market during 2020. According to the World Trade Organization (WTO), the coronavirus represents unprecedented disruptions to the world trade and global economy, as consumption and production are scaled backed worldwide. Moreover, according to Media Post’s news published in March 2020, the shipments for virtual reality headsets are expected to record a decline of approximately 17% during 2020, owing to disruptions in the supply chain caused by COVID19 lockdowns. Hence, the disturbances in demand and supply chain are to act as a major factor to contribute to the declining shipments for virtual reality devices during 2020. Integration of 5K stereoscopic video in VR devices is one of the growing trends that is changing the landscape of virtual reality device market. 5k stereoscopic video is a 5k-resolution video technology which replaces the previous 360 video low resolution technology used in VR headsets. This 5K stereoscopic video would provide a complete and detailed VR immersion experience for the viewers. For instance, Oculus VR, an American technology company, developed Guided Meditation VR which is virtual reality relaxation app that runs 5K stereoscopic video content on the Oculus Go (mobile headsets) version of the app. In August 2020, ByteDance, a China-based, internet services company, acquired Pico Interactive for $773 million (RMB ¥5 billion). This acquisition brings ByteDance into a direct competition with Facebook, which controls the top VR platform. Pico Interactive is a China-based provider of virtual reality (VR) headsets for consumers and enterprise. Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the virtual reality devices market in 2022. Western Europe was the second-largest region in the global virtual reality devices market analysis. The regions covered in the global virtual reality devices market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, the Middle East, and Africa. The countries covered in the market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA. The virtual reality devices market consists of sales of head mounted display (HMD) devices, gesture tracking devices (GTD), projectors and display walls (PDW), and other virtual reality devices. Values in this market are factory gate values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods. The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified). The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products. The virtual reality devices market research report is one of a series of new reports from The Business Research Company that provides virtual reality devices market statistics, including virtual reality devices industry global market size, regional shares, competitors with a virtual reality devices market share, detailed virtual reality devices market segments, market trends and opportunities, and any further data you may need to thrive in the virtual reality devices industry. This virtual reality devices market research report delivers a complete perspective of everything you need, with an in-depth analysis of the current and future scenario of the industry.

Virtual reality (VR) is an artificial environment created with software that is presented to the user in such a way that the user stops believing and accepting it as a real environment. The main types of virtual reality services are hardware and software. The various basis of services includes consulting, training, implementation, integration, operation, and maintenance that are used for healthcare, education, real estate, advertising, travel, gaming, entertainment, and other applications. Consulting is defined as the practise of providing expertise on a subject to a third party for a fee. Advisory or implementation services are also provided as part of the service. The global virtual reality services market is segmented - 1) By Type: Hardware, Software 2) By Basis of Service: Consulting, Training, Implementation, Integration, Operation, Maintenance 3) By Application: Healthcare, Education, Real Estate, Advertising, Travel, Gaming, Entertainment, Other Applications The global virtual reality services market size will grow from $9.32 billion in 2022 to $10.88 billion in 2023 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 16.8%. The Russia-Ukraine war disrupted the chances of global economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, at least in the short term. The war between these two countries has led to economic sanctions on multiple countries, a surge in commodity prices, and supply chain disruptions, causing inflation across goods and services and affecting many markets across the globe. The market size of the global virtual reality services is expected to grow to $18.75 billion in 2027 at a CAGR of 14.6%. The virtual reality services in telehealth is a key factor driving the growth of the virtual reality services market. To support COVID-19 patients, thousands of doctors and nurses will require advanced skills, which will be supported by VR-powered tools to cope in a simulated world with an anticipated influx of COVID-19 patients. Training services by virtual reality designed particularly for coronavirus pathology scenarios are highly beneficial and realistic in today's situation and also enable medical students, doctors, and nurses to quickly apply studied principles and procedures to the real world. For instance, the XRHealth application allows the hospitals to treat incoming coronavirus victims who are in hospital quarantine and it allows the physicians to monitor them when they return home. Therefore, the increasing necessity of virtual reality services in telehealth is expected to drive the significant virtual reality services market growth. Major players in the virtual reality services market are Skywell Software, LittlStar, Creative Solutions, Gramercy Tech, HQSoftware, Program Ace, Groove Jones, Xicom Technologies, Zco Corporation, The Intellify, Quy Technology, Fluper, JPLoft Solution, Credencys Solutions, HorizonCore Infosoft, Quytech, Hedgehog Lab, IndiaNIC Infotech Limited, Chetu, Vakoms, Delta Reality, Dyfuzja, Cortex, Chocolate Milk & Donuts, NARSUN, and Setapp. The high cost associated with virtual reality services hampers the growth of the virtual reality services market. The best VR experience will cost a lot of money. The investment required for the VR experience is high. For instance, one needs to spend at least a few hundred dollars (on the low end) only for the graphics card itself, excluding other internals of the computer. The high-end virtual reality computer would cost $1,000 easily, and the high-end VR headset such as Vive or Oculus Rift from HTC would cost $599 and $799, respectively. Therefore, the high cost for a VR experience is expected to hinder the growth of the virtual reality services industry. Remote shopping with virtual reality is a key trend in the virtual reality services market. Many people are not doing offline shopping due to isolation and quarantine with the global COVID-19 outbreak and that does not mean e-commerce companies must also stop communicating with their customers and clients. Virtual reality alternatives opened great chances where businesses can offer potential customers new buying experiences without preventing their outreach. E-commerce companies could now reframe the experience for the customers and redesign their shopping journeys by using VR services. For instance, USA-based brand GAP developed a virtual Dressing Room app that allows the user to digitally try out clothes before making a purchasing decision. It will help customers to choose the right outfit and also contributes to the reduction of product returns and the reduction of expensive financial burdens for retailers. Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the virtual reality services market in 2022. North America was the second largest region in the global virtual reality services market share. The regions covered in the global virtual reality services market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, the Middle East, and Africa. The countries covered in the virtual reality services market are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK and USA. The virtual reality services market includes revenues earned by entities by providing virtual reality services that are used in different sectors such as aerospace, defense, gaming, entertainment, tourism, diagnostics and surgeries. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. Only goods and services traded between entities or sold to end consumers are included. The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified). The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products. The virtual reality services market research report is one of a series of new reports from The Business Research Company that provides virtual reality services market statistics, including virtual reality services industry global market size, regional shares, competitors with a virtual reality services market share, detailed virtual reality services market segments, market trends and opportunities, and any further data you may need to thrive in the virtual reality services industry. This virtual reality services market research report delivers a complete perspective of everything you need, with an in-depth analysis of the current and future scenario of the industry.

Machine vision systems are a set of connected devices which are designed to automatically direct production and manufacturing procedures such as go/no assessments and quality control processes using information retrieved from digital images by examining, analyzing, and identifying static or moving images. The main types of products in machine vision are PC-based and smart camera-based. The PC-based machine vision system consists of a PC with an operating system. A-frame grabber or Ethernet card in the PC interfaces it to the connected cameras to import the images. Images are then analyzed with the help of a software package on the PC that makes decisions and sends data such as pass/fail information to another system. The different offerings include hardware, software, and service and are deployed in the general machine vision system and robotic cell. It is used in quality assurance and inspection, positioning and guidance, measurement, identification, and predictive maintenance and is implemented in various sectors such as automotive, pharmaceuticals and chemicals, electronics and semiconductors, pulp and paper, printing and labeling, food and beverage, postal and logistics, others. The global machine vision market is segmented - 1) By Product: PC Based, Smart Camera Based 2) By Offering: Hardware, Software, Service 3) By Deployment Type: General Machine Vision System, Robotic Cell 4) By Application: Quality Assurance And Inspection, Positioning And Guidance, Measurement, Identification, Predictive Maintenance 5) By End-Use industry: Automotive, Pharmaceuticals And Chemicals, Electronics And Semiconductor, Pulp And Paper, Printing And Labeling, Food And Beverage, Postal And Logistics, Other End-Users The global machine vision market size will grow from $13.54 billion in 2022 to $14.66 billion in 2023, at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.3%. The Russia-Ukraine war disrupted the chances of global economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, at least in the short term. The war between these two countries has led to economic sanctions on multiple countries, a surge in commodity prices, and supply chain disruptions, causing inflation across goods and services and affecting many markets across the globe. The market size of the machine vision is expected to grow to $20.64 billion in 2027 at a CAGR of 8.9%. The growing need for quality inspection and automation is expected to propel the growth of the machine vision market over the coming years. Quality control helps the manufacturing industry in detecting production problems early, ensuring product quality, and saving time. Machine vision systems are used to capture images of products to analyze them based on various quality and safety characteristics. For instance, according to robotics and automation news, about 1.4 million industrial robots are used for quality inspection in 2020. In addition, according to World Economic Forum, in 2020, 50% of business leaders are planning to accelerate the automation of repetitive tasks within their organization. Therefore, the growing need for quality inspection and automation is driving the machine vision market growth. Major players in the machine vision market are Allied Vision Technologies GmbH, Basler AG, Cognex Corporation, FLIR Systems, Intel Corporation, ISRA Vision, Keyence Corporation, LMI Technologies Inc., Microscan Systems Inc., National Instruments, Omron Corporation, Optotune AG, Sick AG, Sony Corporation, Teledyne Technologies, Texas Instruments, Tordivel AS, USS Vision, ViDi Systems SA, Bosch Rexroth, Euclid Labs, Perception Inc., and Vitronic GmbH. The implementation of Artificial intelligence (AI) is a key trend gaining popularity in the machine vision market. Artificial intelligence focuses on learning, reasoning, and self-correction and is processed by machines such as computers. Major companies operating in the machine vision systems sector are focused on artificial intelligence-based techniques to strengthen their position. For instance, in February 2020, Basler AG, a Germany-based manufacturer of artificial machine vision equipment systems that identify, control, and monitor manufactured goods during production, launched a new fully integrated development AI Vision Solution Kit with cloud connectivity, allowing AI-based IoT applications to run on an optimized vision system and access cloud services. It significantly minimizes the need for specialist knowledge of embedded hardware and software technology, as well as the complexity of the system. In June 2020, WEG, a Brazil-based motor and industrial equipment manufacturer acquired a 51% stake in Mvisia for an undisclosed amount. Through this acquisition, WEG is expected to grow its company's strategy in digital offering and meet Industry 4.0 demands. WEG is also expected to increase its industrial efficiency through this acquisition and boost its machine vision capabilities. Mvisiais is a Brazil-based machine vision start-up that focuses on using AI tools in the industry. Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the machine vision market in 2022. The regions covered in machine vision market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, the Middle East, and Africa. The countries covered in the machine vision market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, the UK, and the USA. The machine vision market consists of revenues earned by entities by providing machine vision devices, software, and services such as presence inspection, binary processing, blob analysis, practical positioning, and flaw detection that enable manufacturers to realize the improved process and product quality and system performance. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. The machine market also includes sales of lighting and machine vision system, back lighting, defuse lighting, partial bright field lighting, dark field lighting, vision lens, image sensors, vision processing units, communication systems, and cameras. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods. The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified)). The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products. The machine vision market research report is one of a series of new reports from The Business Research Company that provides machine vision market statistics, including machine vision industry global market size, regional shares, competitors with a machine vision market share, detailed machine vision market segments, market trends and opportunities, and any further data you may need to thrive in the machine vision industry. This machine vision market research report delivers a complete perspective of everything you need, with an in-depth analysis of the current and future scenario of the industry.

Virtual reality (VR) is an artificial environment created with software that is presented to the user so that the user stops believing and accepts it as a real environment. The main types of virtual reality software are 3D modeling software, 360-degree custom VR software and real-time simulation software. 3D modelling software are used to create a virtual three-dimensional model of a physical object. The software are deployed through on-premise and cloud mode for the automotive, medical, real estate, oil and gas, entertainment, industrial, other applications. The global virtual reality software market is segmented - 1) By Type: 3D Modelling Software, 360 Degree Custom VR Software, Real Time Simulation Software 2) By Deployment: On-Premise, Cloud 3) By Application: Automotive, Medical, Real Estate, Oil and Gas, Entertainment, Industrial, Other Applications The global virtual reality software market size will grow from $9.98 billion in 2022 to $12.76 billion in 2023 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 27.9%. The Russia-Ukraine war disrupted the chances of global economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, at least in the short term. The war between these two countries has led to economic sanctions on multiple countries, a surge in commodity prices, and supply chain disruptions, causing inflation across goods and services and affecting many markets across the globe. The market size of the global virtual reality software is expected to grow to $30.83 billion in 2027 at a CAGR of 24.7%. Growth in the gaming industry is a key factor driving the growth of the virtual reality software market. VR-powered games are much more beneficial than books as VR enables the games more appealing. Globally people are resorting to VR games to fight the boredom and fear connected with the pandemic. For instance, an inexpensive coronavirus VR game COVID Escape Room is designed to help children develop real-world activities and concepts in a virtual environment. Through this game, children will not only understand how to wash their hands and handle the sneeze in a fun way to prevent coronavirus infection (COVID-19) but also get to know in detail why social distancing is vital. In March 2020, the global spending on digital games increased to $10 billion, the highest monthly estimate ever. Therefore, the growth in the gaming industry is expected to drive the virtual reality software market growth. Major players in the virtual reality software market are Microsoft Corporation, Blippar Inc., Pixologic Inc., Metaio Gmbh, Qualcomm Incorporated, Oculus VR LLC., WorldViz., Starbreeze Studios, Razer Inc., HTC Corporation, BAE Systems AB, Istaging, Axonom Powertrak, Cupix, Viar, IrisVR, Briovr, Techviz, Unigine, Phenomatics Virtual Reality Software, Worldviz, Virtalis, ESI Group, XVR Simulation, EON Reality, High Fidelity, Mirra, Arcadia Augmented Reality, Smartvizs and Imaginate. The bigger size of VR software hampers the growth of the virtual reality market. The VR software involves a lot of computing power and takes up lots of space compared to other technologies as VR devices require additional programming for their immersive experience. Condensing software is not very hard, shrinking in size will take more time for VR software to do, and this compression, in turn, will increase VR's initial costs. The process of developing virtual reality software professionally will vary from $10,000 to $60,000 or more. As the applications of virtual reality are increasing, the amount of data to be stored is also increasing with some applications generating up to one terabyte of data per hour. This storage problem is resulting in additional costs for VR companies in terms of storage devices and also preventing many companies from investing in virtual reality software. The integration of virtual reality (VR) in healthcare through mobile apps is a key trend in the virtual reality software market. VR-based mobile apps enable the treatment of several diseases which help to resolve many health issues and these VR apps are also used for education, which is not limited to the use by students alone and can be used by other interested stakeholders too. For example, in September 2022, Novant Health, a US-based healthcare company introduced VR training of its administrative and clinical team members for leadership. This includes the voice-activated, immersive virtual reality leadership training to aid leaders approach sensitive issues with their teams and is inspired by ‘Talking Taboo’. This provides an immersive environment for practicing difficult workplace discussions while addressing unconscious bias. In May 2020, Apple, an American company, acquired NextVR, Inc. for an undisclosed amount. Through this acquisition, Apple has been making a deeper push into entertainment and is reportedly developing an AR-VR headset. NextVR, Inc., an American company, is best known for providing access to events like concerts and sporting events through virtual reality. Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the virtual reality software market in 2022. North America was the second largest region in the global virtual reality software market analysis. The regions covered in the global virtual reality software market are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, the Middle East, and Africa. The countries covered in the virtual reality software market are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK and USA. The virtual reality software market includes revenues earned by entities by offering virtual reality software that are used in different sectors such as aerospace, defense, gaming, entertainment, tourism, diagnostics and surgeries. Virtual reality (VR) is an artificial environment generated with software and displayed to people so that the user suspends convictions and accepts them as real environments. Values in this market are factory gate values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods. Only goods and services traded between entities or sold to end consumers are included. The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified). The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products. The virtual reality software market research report is one of a series of new reports from The Business Research Company that provides virtual reality software market statistics, including virtual reality software industry global market size, regional shares, competitors with a virtual reality software market share, detailed virtual reality software market segments, market trends and opportunities, and any further data you may need to thrive in the virtual reality software industry. This virtual reality software market research report delivers a complete perspective of everything you need, with an in-depth analysis of the current and future scenario of the industry.

The virtual private network (VPN) is an encrypted connection over the internet from a device to a network. The encrypted connection helps in the secure transmission of sensitive data, protects against unauthorized traffic monitoring, and allows the user to work remotely. The virtual private network gives users private internet access, web security, and global remote access for multinational corporations, large corporations, and electronic devices. The main types of virtual private network are IP VPN, cloud VPN, mobile VPN, and multiprotocol label switching (MPLS). IP VPN stands for internet protocol virtual private network, which uses a private connection to each remote site to avoid using the public internet. The various types of components in virtual private network are solution and services. The different connectivity types include site-to-site, remote access, extranet and is deployed in different modes such as cloud and on-premise. Virtual private network is implemented in several vertical such as BFSI, manufacturing, healthcare, telecom and IT, government and others. The global virtual private network (VPN) market is segmented - 1) By Type: IP VPN, Mobile VPN, Cloud VPN, Multiprotocol Label Switching (MPLS) 2) By Component: Solution, Services 3) By Connectivity: Site-To-Site, Remote Access, Extranet 4) By Deployment: Cloud, On-Premise 5) By End-User: BFSI, Manufacturing, Healthcare, Telecom And IT, Government, Other End Users The global virtual private network (VPN) market size will grow from $45.72 billion in 2022 to $54.00 billion in 2023 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 18.1%. The Russia-Ukraine war disrupted the chances of global economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, at least in the short term. The war between these two countries has led to economic sanctions on multiple countries, a surge in commodity prices, and supply chain disruptions, causing inflation across goods and services and affecting many markets across the globe. The market size of the virtual private network (VPN) is expected to grow to $109.17 billion in 2027 at a CAGR of 19.2%. The increase in cyberattacks is expected to drive the growth of the virtual private network market in the coming years. Cyberattacks have been ranked as the fifth most important threat in 2020 and are expected to become the new norm in both the public and commercial sectors. Additionally, cyberattacks are anticipated to develop even more in 2021, with IoT cyberattacks alone projected to double by 2025. VPN technologies are being adopted by major corporations as they securely transfer data and reduce the risk of cyberattacks. For instance, according to the World Economic Forum’s 2020 Global Risk Report, cybercrime has increased 600% as a result of the COVID-19 outbreak, encompassing everything from theft and embezzlement to data hacking and destruction. Therefore, the rising cyberattacks propels the virtual private network market growth. Major players in the virtual private network (VPN) market are Check Point Software Technologies, Cisco Systems, Golden Frog, Juniper Networks, Microsoft Corporation, Safer Social Ltd., Avast, Citrix Systems, Columbitech, Google, IBM Corporation, NetMotion Software, WatchGuard Technologies, Array Networks, NCP Engineering, BlackBerry, Smith Micro Software, and GZ Systems Ltd. Growing technological advancements are gaining the popularity in the virtual private network (VPN) market. The virtual private network providers are increasing investments in VPN technologies to provide fast and uninterrupted internet connectivity and remote accessibility. For instance, in 2020, Microsoft Corporation, a US-based technology company has integrated advanced features in its VPN Gateway. This Microsoft Azure VPN Gateway connects the user's surrounding networks via site-to-site VPNs, similar to how the user connects to a remote branch office. In operating systems such as Linux and Windows, this feature allows an end-user from a remote location to maintain user profiles in the central database. In September 2021, Kape Technologies, a UK-based cybersecurity company, acquired Express VPN service from Express VPN International Ltd for a $936 million. The acquisition will broaden Kape Technologies' footprint into commercial digital privacy and also increases its customer base from 3 million to 6 million. Express VPN International Ltd. is a British Virgin Islands-based VPN service provider. North America was the largest region in the virtual private network market in 2022. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the virtual private network (VPN) report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, the Middle East, and Africa. The countries covered in the virtual private network (VPN) market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, the UK, and the USA. The virtual private network (VPN) market includes revenues earned by entities by providing software and solutions which allow organizations to securely extend their private intranet over the existing framework of the public network using authentication methods and encryption algorithms to securely transfer data between the two endpoints of its connection. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. Only goods and services traded between entities or sold to end consumers are included. The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified). The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products. The virtual private network (VPN) market research report is one of a series of new reports from The Business Research Company that provides virtual private network (VPN) market statistics, including virtual private network (VPN) industry global market size, regional shares, competitors with a virtual private network (VPN) market share, detailed virtual private network (VPN) market segments, market trends and opportunities, and any further data you may need to thrive in the virtual private network (VPN) industry. This virtual private network (VPN) market research report delivers a complete perspective of everything you need, with an in-depth analysis of the current and future scenario of the industry.

Virtual reality (VR) is an artificial environment created with software that is presented to the user so that the user stops believing and accepts it as a real environment. The main types of components in virtual reality in gaming are software and hardware. The virtual reality gaming software builds immersive 3D environments which can be used in VR games. The virtual world is created by software developers who create a virtual environment for users so that they can interact with the place and objects in that environment. The different types of games include racing, adventure, fighting, shooting, mystery thriller, puzzle, and science fiction and use various devices such as personal computers, gaming consoles, and mobile devices. It is used by several verticals including commercial space and individuals. The global virtual reality in gaming market is segmented - 1) By Component: Software, Hardware 2) By Types Of Games: Racing, Adventure, Fighting, Shooting, Mystery Thriller, Puzzle, Science Fiction, Other Types 3) By Device: Personal Computers, Gaming Consoles, Mobile Devices 4) By End-User: Commercial Space, Individual The global virtual reality in gaming market size will grow from $12.15 billion in 2022 to $15.67 billion in 2023, at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 29.0%. The Russia-Ukraine war disrupted the chances of global economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, at least in the short term. The war between these two countries has led to economic sanctions on multiple countries, a surge in commodity prices, and supply chain disruptions, causing inflation across goods and services and affecting many markets across the globe. The market size of the virtual reality in gaming is expected to grow to $44.5 billion in 2027 at a CAGR of 29.8%. The increase in adoption of VR devices is driving the growth of virtual reality in the gaming market. Virtual Reality systems create a virtual experience that appears to be real, allowing the user to interact with the 3D world and feel the scenes and objects as if they were real. In the latest generation of computer games, VR devices are employed to make the players feel immersed in the game. For instance, according to the Gaming & Media report, Oculus VR, a US-based company that develops virtual reality platforms and products sold over 1 million units of Quest 2 VR headsets in Q4 2020. Therefore, the increasing adoption of VR devices is expected to propel the growth of virtual reality in the gaming market in the coming years. Major players in the virtual reality in gaming market are Facebook Technologies LLC., Google, HTC Corporation, Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd., Fove Inc., Sony Interactive Entertainment LLC, Nintendo Co. Ltd., Razer Inc., Oculus VR, Microsoft Corporation, ZEISS Group, Advanced Micro Devices, Sega Corporation, Kaneva LLC, Nvidia, Qualcomm, bHaptics Inc., and Electronic Arts Inc. 5G-based VR cloud games are shaping virtual reality in the gaming market. 5G VR cloud is a combination of cloud, virtual reality, and 5G connectivity in gaming. Major companies operating in virtual reality in the gaming sector are focused on developing 5 G-based VR cloud games to offer customers low latency and high bandwidth services. For instance, in May 2020, Archiact, a Canada-based VR games studio merged with Migu Co. Ltd., a China-based consumer technology company to bring VR games to its 5G cloud gaming platform. Archiact states that by teaming with Migu, it will be able to work together to establish the vision of 5G VR cloud gaming, making VR even more available. In February 2020, Facebook, a US-based social networking service company acquired Sanzaru Games for an undisclosed amount. This acquisition enabled Facebook's persistent interest in propping up VR gaming firms and aligning them around their goals while allowing them to operate autonomously. Sanzaru Games is a US-based video game development company. North America was the largest region in the virtual reality in gaming market in 2022. The regions covered in the virtual reality in gaming market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, the Middle East, and Africa. The countries covered in the virtual reality in gaming market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, the UK, and the USA. The virtual reality in the gaming market includes revenues earned by entities by offering hardware and software devices in a gaming industry that offer the ability to take players into the game in real-time. Virtual reality technology uses computing hardware, software, and other VR peripherals to create virtual environments that immerse the user in the game's 3D environment. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods. The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified). The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products. The virtual reality in the gaming market research report is one of a series of new reports from The Business Research Company that provides virtual reality in the gaming market statistics, including virtual reality in the gaming industry global market size, regional shares, competitors with virtual reality in the gaming market share, detailed virtual reality in the gaming market segments, market trends and opportunities, and any further data you may need to thrive in the virtual reality in the gaming industry. This virtual reality in the gaming market research report delivers a complete perspective of everything you need, with an in-depth analysis of the current and future scenario of the industry.