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Augmented and Virtual Reality Market to Grow by USD 442.99 Billion by 2028, Growing Demand for AR and VR Technology Boosts Market, Report on How AI is Driving Transformation – Technavio

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NEW YORK, Feb. 6, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Report with the AI impact on market trends – The global augmented reality and virtual reality market size is estimated to grow by USD 442.99 billion from 2024-2028, according to Technavio. The market is estimated to grow at a CAGR of  50.22%  during the forecast period. Growing demand for AR and VR  technology is driving market growth, with a trend towards growing funding in startup ar and vr companies from investors. However, high development costs associated with ar and vr apps  poses a challenge. Key market players include Alphabet Inc., Apple Inc., Augmented Pixels Inc., Blippar Ltd., CyberGlove Systems Inc., Eon Reality Inc., HP Inc., HTC Corp., Innovega Inc., Lenovo Group Ltd., Magic Leap Inc., Maxst Co. Ltd., Microsoft Corp., PTC Inc., Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd., Seiko Epson Corp., Toshiba Corp., Vuzix Corp., Wikitude GmbH, and Zugara Inc..

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Augmented Reality And Virtual Reality Market Scope

Report Coverage

Details

Base year

2023

Historic period

2018-2022

Forecast period

2024-2028

Growth momentum & CAGR

Accelerate at a CAGR of 50.22%

Market growth 2024-2028

USD 442999.9 million

Market structure

Fragmented

YoY growth 2022-2023 (%)

36.1

Regional analysis

North America, APAC, Europe, Middle East and Africa, and South America

Performing market contribution

APAC at 42%

Key countries

US, China, Germany, UK, and Japan

Key companies profiled

Alphabet Inc., Apple Inc., Augmented Pixels Inc., Blippar Ltd., CyberGlove Systems Inc., Eon Reality Inc., HP Inc., HTC Corp., Innovega Inc., Lenovo Group Ltd., Magic Leap Inc., Maxst Co. Ltd., Microsoft Corp., PTC Inc., Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd., Seiko Epson Corp., Toshiba Corp., Vuzix Corp., Wikitude GmbH, and Zugara Inc.

Market Driver

Augmented Reality (AR) and Virtual Reality (VR) markets are experiencing significant growth due to the integration of 3D models in 3D environments. With the rollout of 5G networks, the speed and responsiveness of AR and VR technologies will increase, benefiting commercial industries such as aerospace & defense, architecture, and manufacturing. AR applications using cameras and gesture-tracking devices are revolutionizing consumer engagement in sectors like e-commerce, entertainment, and gaming. HMDs (Head-mounted displays) and heads-up displays are transforming industries like healthcare, industrial automation, and transportation. AR and VR technologies are also being used in IT & telecommunication, media & entertainment, and tourism businesses for innovative solutions. The investment activity in AR and VR is on the rise, driven by the integration of AI, semiconductor components, and SoC (System on Chip) technology. The future of AR and VR holds endless possibilities, from mental illness treatments to simulations and self-monitoring devices. 

The global Augmented Reality (AR) and Virtual Reality (VR) market is experiencing significant growth due to increasing collaborations and partnerships among vendors. These strategic alliances enable companies to enhance their product offerings and explore new application areas for AR and VR software platforms. For instance, in March 2020, Valve, Microsoft Corp., and HP Inc. Announced a collaboration to develop a next-generation SteamVR headset, called HP Reverb G2. Such collaborative efforts are expected to fuel the growth of the AR and VR market during the forecast period. Vendors are leveraging these partnerships to expand their reach, improve product quality, and cater to the evolving needs of end-users. 

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 Market Challenges

•         Augmented Reality (AR) and Virtual Reality (VR) markets are experiencing significant growth due to increasing demand from commercial industries. AR technology overlays digital 3D models onto real-world environments, enhancing consumer engagement in sectors like retail, architecture, and manufacturing. Challenges include developing 3D environments for AR applications, integrating AR technology with 5G networks, and creating technical expertise for hardware like HMDs (Head-mounted displays) and gesture-tracking devices. VR technology immerses users in entirely digital 3D environments, revolutionizing industries such as aerospace & defense, healthcare, and entertainment. Challenges include investing in network infrastructure for cloud-based VR applications, creating VR content for gaming and simulations, and ensuring security compliance. Consumer electronics, including smartphones and smart glasses, are driving mass adoption of AR and VR. Industries like e-commerce, real-estate, and tourism businesses are exploring AR applications for product visualization and customer engagement. Meanwhile, AR and VR are transforming industrial automation, IT & telecommunication, and the infotainment industry, improving efficiency and productivity. Semiconductor components and SoC integration are crucial for developing AR and VR hardware. AI and position trackers are essential for enhancing user experience and creating realistic simulations. VR exposure therapy is a promising application for mental illnesses, while VR technology is revolutionizing industrial tools and training. In conclusion, the AR and VR market presents numerous opportunities for innovation and growth, with challenges that require investment in hardware, software, and technical expertise. Industries from consumer electronics to aerospace & defense are embracing these technologies to enhance user experience, improve efficiency, and drive productivity.

•         In the realm of Augmented Reality (AR) and Virtual Reality (VR) market, creating engaging projects involves various intricate components. Cost considerations are crucial, encompassing expenses for VR content creation and distribution, as well as hardware and software costs. For instance, 360-degree cameras are utilized to generate panoramic content at a relatively lower cost compared to computer-generated graphics. However, the real value of VR games lies in their interactive content. To create lifelike VR content, a combination of 360-degree cameras, computer graphics, and high-end photorealistic cameras is necessary. The approximate cost for developing only the VR content for an app falls between USD50,000 and USD100,000.

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Segment Overview 

This augmented reality and virtual reality market report extensively covers market segmentation by  

TechnologyARVRApplicationConsumerEnterpriseGeographyNorth AmericaAPACEuropeMiddle East And AfricaSouth America

1.1 AR-  The Augmented Reality (AR) segment is experiencing significant growth due to increasing new product launches, expanding application areas, and rising investments in AR technology. AR is an innovative technology that overlays digital information onto the real world, offering an enhanced user experience. This technology can be accessed through apps or web platforms. AR’s versatile applications in various industries, including enterprise, retail, healthcare, media and entertainment, and education, are driving its demand. Key players, such as Alphabet and Microsoft, are investing in AR software development kits to create AR platforms. For instance, Microsoft’s Mesh service enables people to collaborate in AR environments. Technological advancements in AR hardware and software, including smartphones and AR development platforms, are making AR more accessible and user-friendly. The growing need for remote collaboration and training solutions, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic, is also accelerating AR adoption. Major vendors, including Microsoft, Google, and Apple, are providing AR technology for enterprise applications, such as remote assistance, training, and product visualization. The increasing adoption of AR across industries for remote collaboration, training, and customer engagement, technological advancements, and continued innovation in AR applications will fuel the growth of the AR segment in the Augmented Reality and Virtual Reality market.

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Research Analysis

Augmented Reality (AR) and Virtual Reality (VR) are revolutionary technologies that have been gaining significant traction in various industries. AR superimposes digital 3D models onto the real world, enhancing user experience in areas like gaming, simulations, and infotainment. Smartphones and smart glasses serve as popular devices for AR, while heads-up displays are used in vehicles. VR, on the other hand, immerses users in a completely virtual 3D environment. VR technology finds applications in gaming, simulations, and exposure therapy, among others. Investment activity in AR and VR is on the rise, driven by the potential of these technologies in sectors like manufacturing industries, industrial automation, and self-monitoring devices. Engineers and designers use AR and VR for creating and testing complex designs, while the infotainment industry leverages these technologies for providing  experiences. VR technology is also transforming shopping, allowing customers to virtually try on clothes or explore homes before purchasing. SoC integration is making VR and AR more accessible and affordable for the masses.

Market Research Overview

Augmented Reality (AR) and Virtual Reality (VR) are revolutionary technologies that transform the way we interact with our surroundings and digital content. AR overlays 3D models and information onto real-world environments in real-time using cameras and AR technology. VR creates 3D environments, transporting users to new worlds. Both technologies are gaining traction in various industries, including aerospace & defense, architecture, engineering, and manufacturing industries, for design and simulation. 5G networks enable seamless AR and VR experiences. AR applications are being used in commercial industries, consumer electronics, e-commerce, and tourism businesses for consumer engagement, product visualization, and information search. VR is popular in gaming, entertainment, healthcare, and education for training, therapy, and experiences. HMDs (Head-mounted displays), gesture-tracking devices, and position trackers are essential hardware components. The IT & telecommunication industry is investing heavily in AR and VR technology, with semiconductor components playing a crucial role. Technical expertise is required for software development and integration with SoCs (Systems on Chips). AR and VR are also being used in industrial automation, security compliance, and mental illnesses treatment. The future of AR and VR is bright, with endless possibilities in entertainment, education, and everyday life.

Table of Contents:

1 Executive Summary
2 Market Landscape
3 Market Sizing
4 Historic Market Size
5 Five Forces Analysis
6 Market Segmentation

TechnologyARVRApplicationConsumerEnterpriseGeographyNorth AmericaAPACEuropeMiddle East And AfricaSouth America

7 Customer Landscape
8 Geographic Landscape
9 Drivers, Challenges, and Trends
10 Company Landscape
11 Company Analysis
12 Appendix

About Technavio

Technavio is a leading global technology research and advisory company. Their research and analysis focuses on emerging market trends and provides actionable insights to help businesses identify market opportunities and develop effective strategies to optimize their market positions.

With over 500 specialized analysts, Technavio’s report library consists of more than 17,000 reports and counting, covering 800 technologies, spanning across 50 countries. Their client base consists of enterprises of all sizes, including more than 100 Fortune 500 companies. This growing client base relies on Technavio’s comprehensive coverage, extensive research, and actionable market insights to identify opportunities in existing and potential markets and assess their competitive positions within changing market scenarios.

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FULTON FINANCIAL CORPORATION APPOINTS DAVID S. SCHULZ TO BOARD OF DIRECTORS

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LANCASTER, Pa., July 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Fulton Financial Corporation (NASDAQ: FULT) (“Fulton”) today announced the appointment of David S. Schulz as a member of its board of directors (the “Board”) for a term commencing September 14, 2026 and expiring at Fulton’s 2027 annual meeting of shareholders.

“We’re excited to welcome Dave to Fulton’s board of directors,” said Curt Myers, Fulton Chairman, CEO, and President. “Dave brings extensive financial leadership experience gained through more than a decade of service with publicly traded companies. His expertise in finance, strategic planning, risk, and mergers and acquisitions will provide valuable perspective as we continue to execute our growth strategy and create long-term value for our shareholders, customers and communities.”

With the addition of Schulz, Fulton’s Board will have 11 members, and he will serve on the Audit and Risk committees. Schulz has also been appointed to the board of directors of Fulton’s banking subsidiary, Fulton Bank, N.A.

Schulz served as Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Wesco International, Inc. (“Wesco”) from 2016 to June 2020, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Wesco from June 2020 to February 2026 and as Executive Vice President and Special Advisor to the CEO of Wesco from February 2026 until his retirement on May 31, 2026. 

Prior to joining Wesco, Schulz served as Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of Armstrong Flooring, Inc. and was previously Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Armstrong World Industries, Inc. and Vice President of Finance of the Armstrong Building Products division.

Before joining Armstrong World Industries in 2011, he held various financial leadership roles with Procter & Gamble and The J.M. Smucker Company. He was also an officer in the United States Marine Corps.

In 2025, Schulz joined the board of Sterling Infrastructure, Inc., and he was appointed as chair of the audit committee in 2026. He also serves on the company’s compensation and talent development committee.

ABOUT FULTON FINANCIAL CORPORATION

Fulton, a $34 billion Lancaster, Pa.-based financial holding company, has more than 3,400 employees and operates more than 215 financial centers in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Maryland, Delaware and Virginia through Fulton Bank, N.A. Additional information on Fulton can be found at https://investor.fultonbank.com.

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717-291-2739

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Octavio Marquez Elected to MSA Safety Board of Directors

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PITTSBURGH, July 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The Board of Directors of MSA Safety Inc. (NYSE: MSA), a global leader in the development of advanced industrial safety technology products and solutions, today announced that Octavio Marquez, president and chief executive officer of Diebold Nixdorf, has been elected to the company’s Board of Directors. His election was part of the MSA Board’s regular succession plans.

“We are very pleased to have the opportunity to add Octavio to the MSA Board,” said Robert A. Bruggeworth, MSA chairman. “He brings a broad range of executive leadership experience, including strategy development, capital allocation, business transformation and serving international markets, which will serve MSA well.”

“Octavio’s perspectives will be an asset to me and our entire Executive Leadership Team,” said Steven C. Blanco, MSA president and CEO. “It is a pleasure to welcome Octavio to MSA, and I look forward to working with him.”

Mr. Marquez joined Diebold Nixdorf in 2014 and has held senior leadership roles across the company’s Global Banking organization and its Americas region, including as executive vice president of Global Banking and senior vice president of the Americas. Before joining Diebold Nixdorf, Mr. Marquez held leadership positions at Dell EMC, Hewlett Packard Enterprise, IBM and NCR.

Diebold Nixdorf automates, digitizes and transforms the way people bank and shop. As a partner to the majority of the world’s top 100 financial institutions and top 25 global retailers, its integrated solutions connect digital and physical channels conveniently, securely and efficiently for millions of customers every day. Headquartered in North Canton, Ohio, Diebold Nixdorf employs approximately 20,000 employees globally, supporting more than 100 countries.

Mr. Marquez holds a degree in business and finance from Universidad Iberoamericana and has completed executive education programs at MIT Sloan, The Wharton School and The University of Texas at Austin.

About MSA Safety

MSA Safety Incorporated (NYSE: MSA) is the global leader in advanced industrial safety technology products and solutions. Driven by its singular mission of safety, the company has been at the forefront of safety innovation since 1914, protecting workers and facility infrastructure around the world across a broad range of diverse end markets while creating sustainable value for shareholders. With 2025 revenues of $1.9 billion, MSA Safety is headquartered in Cranberry Township, Pennsylvania, and employs a team of approximately 5,300 associates across its more than 40 international locations. For more information, please visit www.MSASafety.com.

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BlueFolder Field Service Software Launches New AI-Powered Features to Transform How Teams Work

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New AI capabilities instantly surface customer insights and transform technician notes into actionable summaries to help field service teams work faster, stay aligned, and deliver better service

AUBURN, Ala., July 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — BlueFolder field service software recently announced the launch of two powerful new AI features: AI-Powered Customer Summaries and AI-Powered Field Notes Summarization. Together, these capabilities are designed to eliminate the time-consuming, manual work of reviewing fragmented customer records and lengthy technician notes—giving field service teams instant clarity to respond faster, make smarter decisions, and deliver exceptional service.

BlueFolder expands it’s field service and work order management suite with two exciting new AI field service features.

Built directly into the BlueFolder platform, both features leverage artificial intelligence to automatically compile and summarize complex, unstructured data into clear, easy-to-read overviews. The result: technicians, dispatchers, and managers always have the context they need, right when they need it.

AI-Powered Customer Summaries

As field service organizations grow, customer information becomes increasingly scattered across emails, service request logs, and communication histories. BlueFolder’s AI Customer Summary feature addresses this challenge head-on by consolidating those interactions into a single, actionable snapshot.

Instead of manually digging through multiple records before a service call or customer interaction, teams can now access a real-time summary highlighting key concerns, past service activity, and recent updates. The feature goes beyond basic summarization and surfaces critical business insights such as equipment past due for maintenance, approaching warranty expirations, and proactive revenue opportunities, empowering teams to recommend follow-ups or upgrades directly from the customer record.

Built-in traceability links each summary back to its original source communications, so users can validate insights with confidence, ensuring both speed and accuracy in every customer interaction.

AI-Powered Field Notes Summarization

In many service organizations, technicians log updates across multiple visits, often resulting in long, fragmented notes that are difficult to review at a glance. BlueFolder’s AI Field Notes Summarization feature solves this by automatically condensing multiple technician entries into a structured summary that highlights key milestones, actions taken, and next steps.

Rather than scrolling through pages of updates, managers and dispatchers can immediately understand job status and determine what needs to happen next, improving alignment between field and office teams, accelerating decision-making, and reducing miscommunication. The feature is especially valuable for complex or multi-day jobs, where clear continuity and smooth technician handoffs are critical to delivering consistent service. It’s another featuring making BlueFolder’s work order management software capabilities stronger every day.

“History is one of the most powerful tools a service team has — the problem is it’s usually buried. BlueFolder’s new AI features fix that. Your team walks into every interaction already knowing the customer, knowing the equipment, and exactly where things stand. That changes the entire experience,” says John Shaw, VP, Technology, Service Operations.

AI as a Core Part of the BlueFolder Platform

The launch of these two features reflects BlueFolder’s broader commitment to embedding AI throughout its field service management software as an integrated layer of intelligence that makes every workflow smarter. Rather than requiring teams to change how they work, BlueFolder’s AI capabilities are designed to surface the right information at the right moment automatically, within the tools that technicians, dispatchers, and managers already use every day.

“AI is transforming what’s possible in field service, and BlueFolder is answering that call. These features are the result of deep platform expertise and a clear vision for where the industry is headed. We’re embedding intelligence throughout the platform because we know it makes our customers more competitive, more efficient, and better positioned to grow,” says Stephen Myslicki, Group President of Field Services.

Availability

Both AI-Powered Customer Summaries and AI-Powered Field Notes Summarization are available now to BlueFolder customers as optional, easy-to-enable features within the platform. They are part of BlueFolder’s growing suite of AI-driven capabilities designed to help field service organizations operate more efficiently and scale with confidence.

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