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FORRESTER TEI STUDY
Mixed reality ROI
In a 2025 study1 commissioned by Meta, Forrester Consulting found that mixed reality provided significant benefits and net present value over three years for enterprise organisations.
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$6.1M
Benefits
$4.2M
Net present value (NPV)
219%
ROI
<6mo.
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Discover how mixed reality is improving patient outcomes
Forrester Consulting research has found that mixed reality (MR) is making learning more realistic for employees, reducing medical errors and enhancing the patient experience.2
SAFETY
76%
Agree that MR helps healthcare organisations train employees for dangerous situations in a low-risk environment REALISTIC
75%
Agree that MR visualisations make training and onboarding more realistic. ENGAGING
77%
Agree MR helps employees engage with content.
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Learn how mixed reality is expanding manufacturing L&D
Forrester Consulting research has found that mixed reality (MR) allows employees to engage with manufacturing learning and development content in an engaging, low-risk and realistic way.3
SAFETY
75%
Agree that MR helps manufacturing organisations train employees for dangerous situations in a low-risk environment. REALISTIC
76%
Agree that MR visualisations make training and onboarding more realistic. ENGAGING
70%
Agree MR helps employees engage with content.
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Discover how virtual reality is improving student outcomes
Forrester Consulting research has found that virtual reality (VR) is making learning more realistic for students, improving learning outcomes and enhancing the student experience.4
REALISTIC
76%
Agree that VR visualisations make learning more realistic for students ENGAGING
59%
Agree that VR helps students engage with the content EASY TO USE
65%
Agree students find VR easy to use
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MR VIDEO DIARIES
Get MR insights from the experts
Our technology partners are building the solutions that will change the way you work. We sat down with them to talk tops tips, success stories and the practical power of mixed reality in the workplace.
MEGA TRENDS
Simulated everything
Our resident tech guru David Mattin considers how useful simulations will awaken millions of people to the power of mixed reality.
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SKILLSVR
Unmissable insights with SkillsVR
Andy Trainor, North America CEO of SkillsVR, has seen virtual reality cut training times from weeks to minutes. In fact, he's even seen it save lives. Watch the video to discover his incredible stories.
HEALTHCARE
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SHAPES XR
VR diaries: ShapesXR
Gabriele Romagnoli, Head of Business at Shapes XR, has been on the frontline as VR has changed the game for creative teams. He shares his expert insights in this free video.
HEALTHCARE
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MESMERISE
VR diaries: Mesmerise
Andrew Hawken, founder and CEO of Mesmerise, lets us in on the secrets of using VR to deliver immersive learning and training experiences in this free video interview.
MANUFACTURING, HEALTHCARE
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ARTHUR TECHNOLOGIES
VR diaries: Arthur Technologies
Christoph Fleischmann, CEO and co-founder of Arthur, shares first-hand insights – and busts some myths – on how VR can help to build community for distributed workers in this free video.
HEALTHCARE
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RESOLVE
An insider's guide to digital twins with Resolve
Angel Say, CEO and co-founder of Resolve, shares an insider's perspective on how digital twins can help to dig the construction industry out of a hole.
MANUFACTURING
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NODA
Unmissable insights with Noda
Get unmissable insights from Noda CEO Brian Eppert to help you brainstorm like a boss in mixed reality.
ALL INDUSTRIES
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TALESPIN
Learning masterclass with Talespin
Get unmissable insights on mixed reality learning with Stephen Fromkin, Chief Content Officer of Talespin.
EDUCATION
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E-BOOKS, GUIDES AND REPORTS
Your VR business case starts here
Whether you're considering MR for the first time or looking to take the next step, we've got the stats and strategies that you need to get the rest of the business onboard.
VIDEO | 35-MIN WATCH
VR diaries: Forrester Research
JP Gownder, VP and Principal Analyst at Forrester Research, reveals the current state of VR for work and discusses where we're going to see the biggest impact.
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Brian Nahas,
Director of Virtual,
Design and Construction,
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The scalability of VR technology amidst the pandemic drove a unique way of collaboration, which will continue to influence our ways of working into the future.
CUSTOMER STORIES
See how companies are transforming the way that they learn and train
CENTRE FOR HEALTHCARE INNOVATION | 4-MIN READ
How CHI is scaling up specialised simulation training in VR with Meta Quest
- "The Total Economic Impact™ of Meta Quest" – a commissioned study conducted by Forrester Consulting on behalf of Meta, July 2025.
- A commissioned study conducted by Forrester Consulting on behalf of Meta, April 2025. Base: 108 decision-makers involved in learning and development technology decisions in healthcare and life sciences organisations in North America and Europe.
- A commissioned study conducted by Forrester Consulting on behalf of Meta, April 2025. Base: 108 decision-makers involved in learning and development technology decisions in manufacturing organisations in North America and Europe.
- A commissioned study conducted by Forrester Consulting on behalf of Meta, October 2025. Base: 209 decision-makers from NA and EMEA who are involved in learning and development and/or instructional or curricular technology decisions.