Don't start implementing Augmented Reality technology until you review these pain points.
Digital Solutions like Augmented Reality will let you outpace your competition and provide a lasting impact during risky economic times. Success with Augmented Reality (AR) comes from investing in the right solutions, including the types of technologies and where to use them. Before you jump into adopting this powerful technology, increase your potential for success by reviewing how to get started with AR, when and where to use AR, and the right AR technology for your challenge.
But First, What is Augmented Reality? Augmented Reality (AR) is "is a highly visual, interactive method of presenting relevant digital information in the context of the physical environment—connecting employees and improving business outcomes, " according to leading AR solutions firm PTC.
Practically speaking, for businesses in a range of industries, and managers with a range of responsibilities, AR addresses today’s operational, service, and sales challenges with a nod to the future of business: better information and faster delivery that strengthens companies against uncertainty, while building competitive advantage.
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Three Augmented Reality Questions to ask yourself and your team.
AR technology allows for real time interactions between employees, data, and instructions. As companies learn more about the power of AR, many rush to adopt. But be careful: Innovative companies can take this expanded access to information and apply it in ways that create sustainable value across a business. But just as easily, overzealous companies can move too quickly and without the needed oversight and reduce their chances for success. Take a moment to understand three important considerations that will put your company on the path to a successful AR implementation.
What do we need when Getting Started with Augmented Reality Solutions?
A successful implementation of Augmented Reality starts first and foremost with planning. A prudent company will look at areas of implementation, what technologies they need and the state of their current IT and processes. What are they trying to improve? What is the current process? Who are the stakeholders? How will AR improve their daily activities?
From there, you will need to focus on identifying management champions, winning resources for the transition, and making necessary updates to the technology infrastructure to make their company digital first -- all to support the new technology. Can the IT department support this digital transition? Is the management team 100% on board with our decision? Do we have the people and budget to realistically meet our time frame? Are we installing the right solutions?
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Do we understand all the potential Augmented Reality Use Cases?
We've reviewed many of the areas in which Augmented Reality can be applied to improve your companies performance. In modern industry, AR has had an outsized impact in Manufacturing and Operations, Service, Training, and Sales & Marketing. With the capability of saving time and money in operations, improving field service, and creating efficiencies in your sales process-- AR has a currently available technology to provide an advantage against competition, and a buffer against uncertainty. But which technology should you choose? Which operations should you apply it to?
Understanding successful use cases, best practices, and anticipated outcomes is paramount to a successful AR implementation. Not only will it help you select the right goals and measurements systems, you'll be able to lean on existing examples of successful projects to help with your project planning. By understanding when to use what type of AR technology, you're already on your way to improving your company performance.
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Are we Selecting the right Augmented Reality Solution?
So it's time to select the solution for your company. You've created a plan. You've determined the resources you need. Management is supporting your transition. All that remains is selecting the right technology and the right partner to guide you through the processes.
There is no more important consideration that this. Although it may seem like the hard decision have been made, your choice of software and implementation service partner will have the most impact on overall success. Understanding what's available to you is critical, and Boston Engineering understand the challenge.
Don't go it alone on your AR implementation. Through years of developing Digital Solutions for our partners, we have developed strong relationships with AR vendors. We have experience using these technologies in our own product lines, as well as applications teams that install, train, and support our customers in their digital journey.
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Ready to Start the Augmented Reality Journey?
Whether you’re seeking to meet rising manufacturing demands, offer more efficient training and service delivery, or revamp marketing & sales efforts—PTC Vuforia Augmented Reality Solutions Suite has the tools to tackle these issues head on and incorporate your specific needs. Let us help you create the roadmap to success: Get the full ROI from Augmented Reality by working with Boston Engineering.
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