Meta has partnered with Microsoft to bring a range of Microsoft Office 365 products into Meta’s virtual reality platform, aiming to entice companies into working in virtual environments.
During Meta’s Connect 2022 keynote Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella said its Teams video calling app would integrate with Meta’s Quest and newly unveiled Quest Pro VR headset allowing people to gather in a virtual space similar to a boardroom.
Familiar Microsoft productivity applications such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and SharePoint will also be made available within Meta’s VR. Microsoft’s enterprise-level mobile device and identity management applications will be compatible with Meta’s Quest and Quest Pro headsets, allowing companies to manage and secure VR headsets in their corporate networks just as they would computers or phones.
Meta is betting its Quest Pro headset, packed with new features, will tempt users into a virtual workday. The company claims the new equipment is more comfortable, has better performance and improved clarity with higher resolution over its existing headset.
