Book chapter 2024

Virtual collaboration evolution: Trends and innovations on the horizon

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Asrifan, Andi
 ST
Syamsu, T.
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Apriani, Eka
 VK
Vargheese, K. J.
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Rasyid, Rustam Efendy
 AM
Alaqad, Mohammed H.
Optimizing Virtual Reality and Metaverse for Remote Work and Virtual Team Collaboration
Journal · pp. 1-30
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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'current Evolution trend Immersive technologies Digital communications Network technologies Communication styles Communication tools Exploratory research Virtual collaboration Virtual team
Author Affiliations
Universitas Negeri Makassar, Makassar, Indonesia
Universitas Muhammadiyah Sidenreng Rappang, Sidenreng Rappang Regency, South Sulawesi, Indonesia
IAIN Curup, Curup, Indonesia
Christ College, Irinjalakuda, Irinjalakuda, KL, India
Universiti Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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