HTC VIVE Launches VIVE Business+ for Enterprise VR Device Management

June 7, 2023 – vive Today announced the launch of VIVE Business+, the company’s new solution that allows users to manage their fleet of VIVE enterprise devices. The company also announced the launch of its VIVE XR Elite Business Edition headphones, which include a 2-year warranty for commercial use and free access to VIVE Business+.

VIVE Business+ is an enterprise-grade, web-based application that simplifies the management of HMD fleets. The VIVE Business+ platform will help eliminate tedious manual configuration and time-consuming individual headset updates and allow users to register and manage all of their VIVE headsets, unlocking the full potential of the company's all-in-one virtual reality (VR) devices.

Key features of VIVE Business+ include:

Device Management – Users can quickly register their device and set up basic information and Wi-Fi options by scanning the QR code simply by putting on their headphones to view it. Additionally, the group management system quickly deploys updates and settings across multiple devices with just a few clicks.

Remote device monitoring – Allows fleet managers to understand equipment status anytime, anywhere, such as real-time monitoring of battery level, equipment performance and other critical data. Through remote device monitoring,

User Management- Permissions that allow organizations to add users and define administrator, editor, and viewer roles. VIVE Business+ enables organizations to maintain control over user access, whether across multiple teams or independent departments, from a single, centralized platform.

Custom batch configuration – Batch configuration allows users to wirelessly apply customizable settings across sets of headphones. This allows management of large-scale deployments and ensures a consistent experience across the entire VR fleet.

VIVE Business+ also offers advanced features designed to enhance the headset’s usefulness for organizations, including:

Kiosk Mode – Allows HMD fleet managers to capture people's attention and remove distractions by locking users into specific VR and XR experiences. With Kiosk Mode, organizations can customize tutorials, application permissions, network security, and more to ensure a centralized and controlled environment.

Visual Odometer (VO) Mode – Enables organizations to scale user rotation and deploy VR experiences without the need for extensive environment setup. VO mode allows organizations to more efficiently deploy VR-based training programs or create event experiences in a variety of settings, allowing users to jump directly into the virtual experience.

To learn more about HTC VIVE's new VIVE Business+ solution and the company's VIVE XR Elite headphones, click here.

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