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The enterprise XR market is surging toward USD 87 billion in 2025, yet most companies are still watching from the sidelines.

Extended Reality (XR), encompassing virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR), and mixed reality (MR), is transforming how businesses train, collaborate, and innovate.

Waiting for the field to mature puts you at risk of giving rivals a competitive advantage that grows every quarter.

Today, we analyze the five signs that your team might be falling behind in adopting XR technology and why acting now could be critical.

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Sign 1: Your Competitors Are Already Piloting XR

If your competitors are already experimenting with XR, you’re at a disadvantage.

Analysts report an average 52 percent boost in speed to competence when companies add immersive training [PwC, 2020]. This means their employees can master new skills significantly faster than those relying on traditional methods, giving them an edge in productivity and innovation.

Early adopters don’t just keep the information quiet—they showcase their XR pilots at events like AWE (Augmented World Expo), signaling to top talent and investors that they’re future-focused.

These public demonstrations attract skilled professionals and funding, widening the gap. If your team isn’t exploring XR pilots, you’re not only missing operational gains but also losing ground in the talent and investment race.

Sign 2: Skill Retention Keeps Slipping

Traditional classroom training is losing its edge.

Studies show that learners forget more than half of the material within a week [Ebbinghaus, 1885]. In contrast, XR training can retain up to 80 percent of knowledge a full year later [National Training Laboratory].

This leap in retention comes from immersive experiences that engage multiple senses, making learning stick.

If your team’s skills fade quickly after training, your upskilling budget is taking a hit.

XR’s ability to lock in knowledge long-term protects that investment and keeps your workforce sharp. Falling retention rates indicate that your training methods are outdated, and XR could be the solution.

Sign 3: Training Costs Keep Rising Instead of Falling

Travel, equipment maintenance, and instructor time can lead to spiraling training expenses.

XR flips this trend. XR training can reduce costs by up to 50% by slashing travel, equipment wear, and instructor hours [Capgemini]. Employees can train in virtual environments anywhere, anytime, without the overhead.

If your training budget keeps climbing, it’s a sign you’re not tapping into XR’s cost-saving potential. Companies leveraging XR are trimming expenses while scaling training—leaving laggards to shoulder rising costs.

Sign 4: Remote Teams Struggle to Collaborate

Remote work will persist, but fragmented teams hinder productivity.

XR’s immersive workspaces tackle this head-on, slashing meeting friction, reducing travel, and creating a shared “third place” that recreates in-person energy. Think of virtual boardrooms where ideas flow as naturally as they do face-to-face.

Pioneers adopting XR collaboration tools are locking in new work rituals—like 3D project reviews or virtual brainstorming—that latecomers will struggle to replicate.

If clunky video calls or misaligned workflows are holding down your remote teams, XR could bridge the gap—and your hesitation is costing you cohesion.

Sign 5: You Are Not Attracting XR-Literate Talent

Gen Z engineers and developers expect to work in 3D environments.

They’re drawn to firms already investing in spatial tools, where they can flex their skills in immersive design and development. With the XR sector growing at over 32 percent annually [Grand View Research, 2021], your tech stack’s immersiveness could decide your next hire.

If you don't attract XR-literate talent, your organization may appear outdated.

It is that simple

Top recruits judge companies by their innovation—and a lack of XR signals you’re not in the game.

Tool of the Week

Apple Vision Pro, Apple's groundbreaking spatial computer, transforms how we blend digital and physical worlds. Launched in February 2024, its May 2025 updates, including Apple Intelligence, make it a must-have for XR enthusiasts. Despite its premium price, it offers unmatched immersion for professionals and early adopters.

• Spatial Computing: Seamlessly integrates digital content with your environment.

• Eye and Hand Tracking: Intuitive control without controllers.

• Immersive Entertainment: Personal theater with stunning visuals and Spatial Audio.

• Productivity Boost: Expands workspaces with Apple ecosystem integration.

Explore more at Apple's official page or check out apps on the App Store. For a deeper dive, read Tom's Guide review.

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Looking forward to connecting,

Bruno Filkin
Founder, Mastermind VR