In this episode of XR Industry Leaders, we dive into the world of virtual reality and its applications in the financial and banking industries, featuring the remarkable work of Capco. We interview Luigi Nicastro, Senior XR Consultant at Capco Toronto, and discuss what it takes to build a successful immersive technology program.

We explore Capco’s journey into XR and their approach to XR content creation, avatars, and virtual meetings over Zoom to enhance client experiences and drive engagement. We also discuss the challenges of security and privacy in VR, which are of utmost importance in the financial sector, and how Capco takes a diligent approach to addressing these concerns.

However, the road to innovation is not without challenges. We explore the obstacles faced by Capco during their on-the-ground experiences and XR pilot programs and how they navigated through them to achieve success.

But what lies ahead for the industry? Luigi shares his thoughts on how VR will revolutionize the financial and banking industries, offering a glimpse into the exciting future that awaits us.

Join us on this immersive journey as we uncover the remarkable innovations and achievements of Capco as they utilize virtual reality as an organization. Don't miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights into the present and future of VR in the financial and banking industries.

Timestamps:

Personal Journey into XR (00:45)
Journey for Capco in XR (1:59)
Conversations when working with banks – what leads you to success? (4:52)
Project with TD (5:56)
Content / avatars + meeting over zoom (11:22)
security/ privacy approach (13:54)
Trends in headset types (15:27)
Challenges experienced on the ground/pilot experience (17:55)
App experiences/early ArborXR (22:54)
Back in the day, content creators, first experiences in headsets (25:25)
Prediction on how VR will change industry (28:58)

About the Guest:

Luigi is a Senior XR Consultant in the Immersive team at Capco Toronto, focused on building the digital future. With a background in Metaverse development and Interaction Design specializing in user experiences, Luigi has experience in developing virtual reality programs from social hubs to medical training programs.

About Capco:

Capco, a Wipro company, is a global technology and management consultancy specializing in driving digital transformation in the financial services industry. With a growing client portfolio comprising over 100 global organizations, Capco operates at the intersection of business and technology by combining innovative thinking with unrivaled industry knowledge to deliver end-to-end data-driven solutions and fast-track digital initiatives for banking and payments, capital markets, wealth and asset management, insurance, and the energy sector. Capco’s cutting-edge ingenuity is brought to life through its Innovation Labs, award-winning Be Yourself At Work culture, and diverse talent.

Capco’s approach is tailor-made to fit each client’s problem, with an emphasis on building long-term strategic partnerships that foster collaboration and trust.

About ArborXR:

ArborXR helps organizations confidently manage VR & AR devices at scale, remotely install content, and control what users can see and do in the headset. Our mission is to help people live more meaningful lives through the power of XR. Learn more at https://arborxr.com.

Links & Resources:

Connect with Luigi on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/luigicodynicastro/
Connect with Brad on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brad-scoggin/
Connect with Will on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/willstackable/
Learn more about getting started with XR in our ultimate guide to managing VR training for work: https://arborxr.com/blog/ultimate-guide-to-managing-vr-training-for-work/

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Capco: Elevating the Financial Industry with Virtual Reality