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Mixed Reality in Education Market to Grow by USD 0.33 million from 2024-2028, Driven by Growth in MR Classrooms and AI-Driven Market Transformation: Technavio Report

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NEW YORK, Sept. 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — The Global Mixed Reality in Education Sector Market  size is estimated to grow by USD 0.33 million from 2024-2028, according to Technavio. The market is estimated to grow at a CAGR of almost 66.18

%  during the forecast period.  Increase in number of MR classrooms is driving market growth, with a trend towards increase in number of technology partnerships  However, increase in number of substitutes  poses a challenge – Key market players include 3D4Medical Ltd., Acer Inc., Alchemy Ltd., Alphabet Inc., Avantis Systems Ltd., Avegant Corp., Eon Reality Inc., fotonVR, GIGXR Inc., HP Inc., HTC Corp., Lenovo Group Ltd., Magic Leap Inc., Meta Platforms Inc., Microsoft Corp., Nearpod Inc., Osterhout Design Group, RedboxVR Ltd., Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd., Sony Group Corp., Unimersiv, Veative Labs, VictoryXR Inc., Virtalis Holdings Ltd., and zSpace Inc..

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Forecast period

2024-2028

Base Year

2023

Historic Data

2018 – 2022

Segment Covered

Product (Hardware and Software), End-user (Higher education and K-12), and Geography (North America, Europe, APAC, South America, and Middle East and Africa)

Region Covered

North America, Europe, APAC, South America, and Middle East and Africa

Key companies profiled

3D4Medical Ltd., Acer Inc., Alchemy Ltd., Alphabet Inc., Avantis Systems Ltd., Avegant Corp., Eon Reality Inc., fotonVR, GIGXR Inc., HP Inc., HTC Corp., Lenovo Group Ltd., Magic Leap Inc., Meta Platforms Inc., Microsoft Corp., Nearpod Inc., Osterhout Design Group, RedboxVR Ltd., Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd., Sony Group Corp., Unimersiv, Veative Labs, VictoryXR Inc., Virtalis Holdings Ltd., and zSpace Inc.

Key Market Trends Fueling Growth

Mixed reality technology is gaining traction in the education sector, leading several vendors to form strategic partnerships. These collaborations enable schools and colleges to access affordable and user-friendly mixed reality hardware, software, and content, such as simulations and applications. Microsoft and Pearson, for example, are exploring mixed reality’s potential in education, with Pearson developing MR content for areas like online tutoring, nursing, and engineering using Microsoft HoloLens. Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center in Lubbock is among the institutions participating in Pearson’s mixed reality pilot program. The rising number of technology partnerships and collaborations is expected to fuel the growth of the global mixed reality market in education during the forecast period. 

Mixed reality, the fusion of virtual and real worlds, is revolutionizing the education sector. IoT devices and MR technology are merging to create learning experiences. Silicon Valley leads product innovation with MR classrooms using headmounted displays, sensors, motion trackers, and haptic devices. Affordable HMDs and MR software are key to reaching a larger student population in various regions. Data security is crucial, especially for students with ADHD, as Bodyswaps and other MR applications gain popularity. Mergers, acquisitions, and strategic alliances continue to shape this market. AR and VR are important, but mixed reality sets the new standard. Statistics show a growing trend towards MR in education, making it an exciting space for product differentiation and technological skill set development for teachers and students alike. 

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Market Challenges

The Mixed Reality (MR) market in education is experiencing growth but faces significant challenges. The high initial investment for implementing MR technology in schools and colleges, due to the cost of headsets and content development, limits its accessibility. MR’s enterprise-led nature also makes it less suitable for primary and secondary schools and some universities, as it requires extensive time for application and content creation. Furthermore, teachers need specialized training to develop and deliver MR content. The ambiguity surrounding MR’s educational use and students’ unfamiliarity with the technology also hinder its adoption. In contrast, affordable and accessible alternatives like Augmented Reality (AR) and Virtual Reality (VR) are gaining popularity. Mobile VR technology, in particular, is the most accessible option, but its limited student interaction and fewer apps offer a less experience. Consequently, the increasing number of substitutes may hinder the growth of the global MR market in education during the forecast period.The Mixed Reality (MR) market in the Education Sector is experiencing rapid growth as new technologies merge the physical and digital worlds. However, challenges persist. The earliest adopters face a technological skill set gap among students and teachers. In various regions, affordability of MR hardware like headmounted displays, sensors, and motion trackers remains a concern. Product innovation and differentiation are key for companies, with Silicon Valley leading the charge. HMDs and MR software are essential, but data security is paramount. MR can benefit students with conditions like ADHD, and IoT devices can enhance learning. Mergers, acquisitions, and strategic alliances are shaping the MR landscape. New technologies like Bodyswaps, Statistics, and haptic devices offer exciting possibilities. Augmented Reality (AR) and Virtual Reality (VR) are important, but MR is the future of education.

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Segment Overview 

This mixed reality in education sector market report extensively covers market segmentation by

Product 1.1 Hardware1.2 SoftwareEnd-user 2.1 Higher education2.2 K-12Geography 3.1 North America3.2 Europe3.3 APAC3.4 South America3.5 Middle East and Africa

1.1 Hardware-  The Mixed Reality (MR) market in the education sector is primarily driven by the hardware segment, which includes Head Mounted Displays (HMDs) and all-in-one computer systems. HMDs use special lenses and sensors to create a stereo image, enabling the user to perceive depth and a three-dimensional experience. Microsoft dominates this segment with its HoloLens, which allows users to see holographic images. However, its premium price limits access for students and educational institutions. To make MR technology more affordable, Microsoft, in collaboration with Acer, HP, and Dell, has launched new MR headsets. Lenovo, Asus, and other companies are also entering the market with their affordable MR headsets. ZSpace offers an end-to-end MR solution, including MR labs in schools and colleges. The competition in the hardware market is expected to intensify, with Avegant and other new players entering the fray during the forecast period. The hardware segment’s growth is attributed to the increasing popularity of MR labs in educational institutions. These labs provide students with collaborative learning experiences on a single MR platform. The frame rate and body motion detection are crucial factors in delivering an effective MR experience. The sensory data collected from motion sensors, gyroscopes, and accelerometers are used as inputs to the software. In conclusion, the hardware segment is expected to continue its growth in the MR market in the education sector due to the increasing demand for affordable MR headsets and the benefits of collaborative learning experiences.

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Research Analysis

Mixed reality (MR), the convergence of augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR), is revolutionizing education by providing learning experiences. MR integrates digital information into the real world, enhancing traditional classroom teaching. In drug administration education, MR enables students to interact with 3D models of molecules, improving understanding and retention. IoT devices and sensors in MR classrooms provide real-time data for analysis, enhancing the learning experience. Data security is paramount to protect student information. MR technologies cater to diverse student populations, with AR for hands-on learning and VR for simulations. New technologies and MR classrooms are being adopted in various regions, with hardware including motion trackers and headsets driving innovation. Teachers can leverage these tools to create engaging, interactive lessons, fostering a more effective learning environment.

Market Research Overview

Mixed reality (MR), the fusion of virtual and real worlds, is revolutionizing education by enhancing learning experiences. IoT devices, such as sensors and motion trackers, are integral to MR, providing and interactive environments. Data security is paramount in MR classrooms, ensuring student privacy. MR technologies, including AR and VR, cater to diverse learning needs, such as those with ADHD, through personalized experiences. Silicon Valley leads product innovation and differentiation, with new technologies emerging regularly. Mergers, acquisitions, and strategic alliances shape the MR in education market. The technological skill set required for MR is expanding, necessitating collaboration between students, teachers, and industry. Early adoption of MR in various regions is growing, with hardware like affordable head-mounted displays (HMDs) and haptic devices driving adoption. MR software development is a key focus area, with ongoing advancements in MR applications for education.

Table of Contents:

1 Executive Summary
2 Market Landscape
3 Market Sizing
4 Historic Market Size
5 Five Forces Analysis
6 Market Segmentation

ProductHardwareSoftwareEnd-userHigher EducationK-12GeographyNorth AmericaEuropeAPACSouth AmericaMiddle East And Africa

7 Customer Landscape
8 Geographic Landscape
9 Drivers, Challenges, and Trends
10 Company Landscape
11 Company Analysis
12 Appendix

About Technavio

Technavio is a leading global technology research and advisory company. Their research and analysis focuses on emerging market trends and provides actionable insights to help businesses identify market opportunities and develop effective strategies to optimize their market positions.

With over 500 specialized analysts, Technavio’s report library consists of more than 17,000 reports and counting, covering 800 technologies, spanning across 50 countries. Their client base consists of enterprises of all sizes, including more than 100 Fortune 500 companies. This growing client base relies on Technavio’s comprehensive coverage, extensive research, and actionable market insights to identify opportunities in existing and potential markets and assess their competitive positions within changing market scenarios.

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Brightview Senior Living Honored on U.S. News & World Report Best Senior Living Ratings for 2025

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More than 90 percent of communities voted on as “Best” status by residents and family members

BALTIMORE, April 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Brightview Senior Living, a senior living owner, developer, and operator with 47 communities in eight states along the East Coast, has been recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a 2025 Best Senior Living recipient. Across the industry this year, fewer than half of the senior living communities evaluated by U.S. News earned a Best ranking — yet an impressive 93 percent of Brightview communities achieved this prestigious distinction. Brightview communities have ranked Best each year that they have partnered with U.S. News & World Reports on this annual list for all three categories: Independent Living, Assisted Living and Memory Care.

Brightview Senior Living Honored on U.S. News & World Report Best Senior Living Ratings for 2025

Now in its fourth year, the 2025 Best Senior Living ratings from U.S. News evaluated over 3,800 communities in the United States. Communities are evaluated on several criteria, including resident and family members’ satisfaction with safety, care, community management and staff, value and other services and amenities.

“At Brightview, we continue to drive the importance of maintaining happy, engaged associates which in turn, creates happy and engaged residents,” said Brightview Senior Living President and CEO Doug Dollenberg, Jr. “This remarkable recognition, awarded to over 90 percent of our communities, is a testament to the unwavering dedication of our associates. Their commitment to supporting not only our residents but also one another is what truly sets Brightview apart. Today and every day, we proudly celebrate the passion and hard work of our more than 6,000 associates who bring joy, vibrancy and a spirit of celebration to our communities.”

U.S. News awards the designation of “Best Senior Living” only to those communities that satisfy U.S. News’ rigorous, data-driven standard, reflecting the viewpoints from more than 450,000 consumer surveys. Only the highest-rated communities in each care level earned a “Best” rating.

“Choosing a senior living community is a big life decision for older adults and their loved ones. U.S. News’ Best Senior Living ratings offer families a data-driven search tool, providing transparent and comprehensive assessments of quality,” said Ben Harder, managing editor and chief of health analysis at U.S. News. “We commend the communities that have earned this distinction, reflecting their unwavering dedication to resident well-being and satisfaction.”

Brightview proudly operates in eight states, offering Independent Living, Assisted Living and Memory Care – Wellspring Village™– creating a personalized and hospitable approach to senior living. This accolade comes on the heels of Brightview’s inclusion on the annual Great Place To Work® and Fortune magazine’s 2025 Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For® list, representing the only senior living company on the list.

For more information on the U.S. News Best Senior Living ratings, explore Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and X using #BestSeniorLiving. To learn more about Brightview, explore fulfilling career opportunities and find a community near you, visit BrightviewSeniorLiving.com.

About Brightview Senior Living: Brightview Senior Living builds, owns, and operates award-winning, vibrant senior living communities in eight states along the East Coast: Connecticut, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, and Virginia. We offer senior Independent Living, Assisted Living, Enhanced Care, and Wellspring Village™, a specialized neighborhood for people living with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia.

Each of our Brightview Senior Living communities focuses on five elements of wellness which we call SPICE. Spiritual, Physical, Intellectual, Cultural, and Emotional. Our amenities and programs encourage active senior living communities and development in these areas, keeping residents active and healthy.

About the U.S. News & World Report: U.S. News & World Report is the global leader for journalism that empowers consumers, citizens, business leaders and policy officials to make confident decisions in all aspects of their lives and communities. A multifaceted media company, U.S. News provides unbiased rankings, independent reporting and analysis, and consumer advice to millions of people on USNews.com each month. A pillar in Washington for more than 90 years, U.S. News is the trusted home for in-depth and exclusive insights on education, health, politics, the economy, personal finance, travel, automobiles, real estate, careers and consumer products and services.

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Advania Iceland Selects Corero Network Security to Deliver Scalable DDoS Protection for Critical Infrastructure

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LONDON, April 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Today, Corero Network Security (AIM: CNS) (OTCQX: DDOSF), the distributed denial of service (DDoS) protection specialists, announced a new partnership with Advania Iceland, part of Advania Group, one of Northern Europe’s leading IT services providers. Under a three-year agreement, Corero will enhance the resilience of Advania’s Icelandic infrastructure by delivering advanced DDoS mitigation capabilities. The deployment will ensure continuous service availability for Advania’s enterprise and government customers, while also supporting compliance with national cybersecurity regulations.

The partnership reflects a shared commitment to resilient, high-availability services. By enhancing its DDoS defense capabilities, Advania can pursue cost-effective connectivity strategies and offer greater assurance to customers operating in sensitive sectors. For Corero, the collaboration reinforces its growing presence in the Nordics and its role as a trusted enabler of secure, performance-driven infrastructure.

“For both Corero and Advania, service availability is mission-critical. Their customers — including national agencies and essential infrastructure — can’t afford downtime. We’re honored to support Advania in delivering the peace of mind their clients demand, and proud to be part of a partnership built on trust, resilience and shared values,” said Carl Herberger, CEO of Corero Network Security.

“This product is something else! We implement many vendors, but seeing a product this mature is next level—both the software and the support from the professional team. We are amazed!” said Ólafur Helgi Haraldsson, Team Manager, Operational Solutions.

This collaboration is a strategic win for both companies. Advania gains an automated solution that ensures uptime, satisfies regulatory requirements and bolsters its competitive edge — helping retain critical customers and attract new ones. For Corero, the contract underscores its position as a key ally to service providers securing vital digital infrastructure across the region.

About Corero Network Security
Corero Network Security is a leading provider of DDoS protection solutions, specializing in automatic detection and protection solutions with network visibility, analytics, and reporting tools. Corero’s technology protects against external and internal DDoS threats in complex edge and subscriber environments, ensuring internet service availability. With operational centers in Marlborough, Massachusetts, USA, and Edinburgh, UK, Corero is headquartered in London and listed on the London Stock Exchange’s AIM market (ticker: CNS) and the US OTCQX Market (OTCQX: DDOSF).

About Advania
Headquartered in Stockholm, Advania is a leading IT services provider in Northern Europe with 5,500 employees across 53 locations in nine countries. We serve about 9,000 enterprise customers who operate globally, combining international capabilities with strong local presence in their home markets.

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Alithya Takes Oklahoma State University Medical Center Live with Oracle Workforce Scheduling

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ALPHARETTA, Ga., April 17, 2025 /CNW/ – Alithya Group inc. (TSX: ALYA) (“Alithya”), an Oracle partner, has successfully implemented Oracle Fusion Cloud Workforce Scheduling as part of a transformational Oracle Fusion Cloud Human Capital Management (HCM) implementation for Oklahoma State University (OSUMC) Medical Center. Oracle Workforce Scheduling, part of Oracle Cloud HCM, skillfully balances business needs, compliance, and the employee experience by connecting data from across the organization in one native cloud scheduling solution. It empowers employees with intelligent self-scheduling, and managers with real time workforce insights, to align staff more effectively for improved patient satisfaction. This implementation by Alithya marks the first live healthcare customer running Oracle Workforce Scheduling.

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“This milestone underscores Oracle’s commitment to transforming healthcare by delivering innovative solutions on a single cloud platform,” said Lewis Thompson, Senior Vice President, HCM and SCM Product Development, Oracle. “We appreciate the trust OSU Medical Center has given us and our strong partnership with Alithya, whose expertise was instrumental in delivering a successful implementation. Together, we are driving meaningful change in healthcare.”

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“Our partnership with OSU Medical Center and Oracle reflects the trust our clients place in us to successfully implement new technologies that drive meaningful change,” said Mike Feldman, Senior Vice President, Alithya Oracle Practice. “This project showcases our Oracle team’s expertise and dedication to delivering solutions that empower healthcare organizations to operate more efficiently and strategically. In fact, we’ve helped clients go live with over 30 enterprise application projects in the last 12 months.”

About Oklahoma State University Medical Center:

Oklahoma State University Medical Center is one of the nation’s largest osteopathic teaching facilities. There are 12 residency programs and nine fellowship programs training more than 250 residents in primary care and sub-specialties annually. Along with providing a superior training ground for healthcare professionals, the Mission is to provide high-quality healthcare delivered with compassion for patients and their families.

About Alithya

Empowered by the passion and enthusiasm of a talented global workforce, Alithya is positioned on the crest of the digital wave as a trusted advisor in strategy and digital technology services. Transforming the world one digital step at a time, Alithya leverages collective intelligence and expertise to develop practical IT solutions tailored to complex business challenges. As shared stewards of its clients’ success, Alithya accompanies them through the full cycle of their digital evolutions, paving new roads to the future of their businesses.

Living up to its name, meaning truth, Alithya embraces a business model that avoids industry buzzwords and technical jargon to deliver straight talk provided by collaborative teams focused on three main pillars: strategic consulting, enterprise transformation, and business enablement.

About Oracle’s Partner Program

Oracle’s partner program helps Oracle and its partners drive joint customer success and business momentum. The newly enhanced program provides partners with choice and flexibility, offering several program pathways and a robust range of foundational benefits spanning training and enablement, go-to-market collaboration, technical accelerators, and success support. To learn more, visit https://www.oracle.com/partner/.

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