Since 2020, companies and employees alike have discovered the need for technology that helps them feel connected no matter where they work. At Microsoft, we've largely refined the Teams telecommuting tool and late last year we talked about Mesh, a new three-dimensional experience built into the software.
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An even more immersive experience for Microsoft Teams
“Over the years, we have learned that a thriving workplace fosters authentic human connections that enable employees and teams to build meaningful, trusting relationships so they can achieve their highest potential,” explains Microsoft.
So, according to Microsoft, the new Mesh tool presents itself as a solution that allows different members of the same company to connect like never before in an immersive 3D space, making virtual meetings and events feel more like in-person contacts. Digital engagement is evolving from audio to video and now to spatial interaction.
To use Mesh, simply go to the View menu of a Teams meeting. Here we choose the “Immersive Space” option and with just a few clicks we can transform a classic meeting (understandably 2D) into a brand new immersive 3D experience.
Mesh offers a range of “ready-to-use” virtual environments that companies can customize with everything from informational videos to logos without having to enter any code. Through the Unity engine and Mesh resource kit, it is possible to create personalized immersive experiences adapted to the needs of each business.
Microsoft says that the Mesh solution has been tested for almost two years by some privileged customers such as Accenture and pharmaceutical company Takeda, who praised the benefits of these more immersive meetings.
For a more immersive experience, Microsoft's Mesh solution is currently only available in the desktop version and on Meta Quest VR headsets. Microsoft is offering a free six-month trial to anyone who already has a business account.
We'll now see if this new mesh functionality will appeal to employees, but nothing is less certain given the relatively low interest (even from Microsoft) in this type of immersive technology…
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