Leaders at life sciences companies appear to be embracing newer digital technologies such as the metaverse, albeit at a varied pace, and for those sitting on the fence, Apple’s entry into the area may perhaps provide a nudge.
Life Sciences Scaling Adoption Of New Metaverse, AI Tools
Will Apple’s Move Nudge Undecided?
Life sciences firms are increasingly adopting new technologies like the metaverse and piloting use cases, although a "truly 3D immersive customer experience" may be some distance away. But 2024 could see an inflection point with increasing demand for certain metaverse applications, says a senior Indegene executive.

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