#NallasOnVR: How platforms can be the game-changer for virtual reality

1. It provides a standard: One of the reasons the internet is so pervasive is because its techy-sounding protocol, TCP/IP, allows different networks to speak to each other easily. Imagine if different manufacturers/ISPs used different inoperable standards! In fact, Mark Zuckerberg himself said that the success of the metaverse depends on the interoperability of various metaverses. A platform ensures standardization to a certain degree, which brings with it its own benefits of references, benchmarks, modularity, and so on. 
2. Building better functional toolsets: A platform can provide better “building blocks” that can be used by customers in various ways, leading to more optimal outcomes. For example, our own VR platform solution, Brahmarsive, has immersive storytelling tools which are useful for, say, education at various levels. It can be used to demonstrate concepts like plant growth, and show the impact of various parameters. Similarly, Brahmarsive can be used to deliver assessments in an immersive setting, such as understanding the human body through a drag-and-snap game. By having basic tools ready to use out-of-the-box, creators will find it easier to get going. As the industry matures, things stand to get even more exciting as vertical-specific platforms might emerge, solving niche use cases. For example, an education-focused VR platform could have various kinds of assessment environments, and a gaming one might have power-up or streaming features.
3. Taking care of common requirements like payment gateways: This needs no explanation. It’s akin to how Shopify has made the life of entrepreneurs easier – not just by providing an interface, but by integrating payments, shipping, and even online advertising onto its platform.

The common thread, you will see, is to remove barriers in the way of bringing an idea to life.