Virtual collaboration evolution: Trends and innovations on the horizon

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Andi Asrifan, T. Syamsu, Eka Apriani, K.J. Vargheese, Rustam Efendy Rasyid, Mohammed H. Alaqad

2024 Optimizing Virtual Reality and Metaverse for Remote Work and Virtual Team Collaboration Book chapter Cited by 0 Quartile

Abstract

This chapter covers the major advances in virtual cooperation driven by current exploratory research and technology. Digital communication tools, social networks, and immersive technologies have transformed how organizations and individuals collaborate. The chapter comprises individual aspects of virtual collaboration, virtual team practices, and organization-enabling aspects. It analyzes communication styles, virtual team dynamics, and the adoption of AI, VR, and blockchain. These technologies bring security and privacy risks and potential for future organizational structures and work practices, which the chapter explores. In a quickly changing digital ecosystem, firms can use virtual collaboration to boost productivity, cut costs, and innovate by anticipating and comprehending these trends and developments. © 2025, IGI Global. All rights reserved.

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Universitas Negeri Makassar, Indonesia; Universitas Muhammadiyah Sidenreng Rappang, Indonesia; IAIN Curup, Indonesia; Christ College (Autonomous) Irinjalakuda, India; University of Malaya, Malaysia