International Media Coverage for Gerald Ferreira Virtual Reality

The Digital Revolution and the Future of Virtual Reality

The digital revolution is giving rise to exciting new technologies. Businesses that adopt these innovations early may gain a significant competitive advantage, but they must also navigate the risks and rapid changes that come with emerging tech.

We spoke with industry experts across the region to gain deeper insight into the future of virtual reality and its long-term impact.

Expert Insight on Virtual Reality in Africa

Gerald Ferreira, owner of South African company Virtual-Reality, shared his perspective on the future of the technology:

“People should think about this technology in the same way as a smartphone. If you take a long term view – 10, 15 or 20 years – then VR will be so realistic that you will be able to interact with people anywhere in a VR environment.

Back in 1998, one of my biggest problems was internet infrastructure, but that is now developing very quickly. It is not a problem in South Africa, and it is spreading across the continent. If you take a long term view, I think the infrastructure will be there.

We are getting a lot in enquiries from across Africa. Companies from other countries are interested in sponsoring us to go there and talk about VR because the interest is so high. The potential is limitless.”

The Next Big Thing

Virtual reality positioned as one of the next major technological shifts in the digital era.

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Virtual reality continues to evolve rapidly, moving from experimental technology into a mainstream platform for communication, training, entertainment, and business applications. As infrastructure improves across Africa and globally, adoption is expected to accelerate significantly over the coming years.