What is being launched?
Microsoft is taking a groundbreaking step by making Microsoft Mesh, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint accessible on Meta Quest. This includes:
- Microsoft Mesh: An immersive experience that integrates with Teams for seamless collaboration.
- Microsoft 365 Apps: The essential productivity tools, now in VR, enhance your work with the flexibility and engagement that only VR can offer.
Why this is important
The integration signifies a leap towards flexible, collaborative, and engaging work environments. By combining the familiarity of Microsoft's productivity suite with the immersive capabilities of Meta Quest VR, businesses can unlock new levels of productivity and collaboration.
Microsoft Mesh & Microsoft 365 on Meta Quest
These applications are available on Meta Quest 2, Meta Quest Pro, and Meta Quest 3, enabling organisations to use VR for business purposes securely and at scale with Meta Quest for Business.
Key features and benefits
- Microsoft Mesh: Offers personalised avatars, immersive meeting rooms, and advanced tools for enhanced collaboration.
- Microsoft 365: Enables viewing, sharing, editing, and collaborating on documents and presentations in a virtual environment, bringing a new dimension to your productivity tools.
How to get started with Microsoft Apps on Meta Quest
- Verify your account: Ensure your subscription provides access to Mesh.
- Download Apps: Find and download Mesh and M365 apps from the Meta Quest Store with your credentials.
- Enhance collaboration: Start using these apps for more immersive meetings and productive work sessions.
Unbound: Your expert partner
Unbound specialises in advising and equipping organisations with Meta Quest hardware, software, and applications, ensuring seamless integration of VR into your business operations. From selecting the right hardware to navigating the software landscape, Unbound is your expert partner.
FAQs: Navigating Microsoft Apps on Quest
- How do I access these apps on Meta Quest?
Download from the Quest Store with appropriate credentials. Licensing requirements apply, particularly for Microsoft Mesh. - Is Quest for Business required?
While not mandatory, Quest for Business is recommended for securely and scalably deploying and managing headsets. - Do I need Intune to use these apps?
No, Intune is not required for Mesh or M365 on Quest. However, the integration with Quest for Business offers additional device management capabilities. - Can I push apps to all managed headsets?
Currently, bulk deployment from the Quest Store is not available, but this feature is expected in 2024. - What is unique about using these applications in VR?
The applications function similarly to their traditional counterparts, with the added benefit of the immersive environment that offers more space and flexibility.
The future is now
This collaboration between Microsoft and Meta is more than just a technological advancement; it is a transformation in how we perceive and interact with our workspaces. As the digital and physical worlds converge, the possibilities for innovation, efficiency, and connectivity are limitless.
We help organisations
Unbound is at the forefront of this transformation, ready to guide businesses in adopting and integrating VR solutions. With a focus on Meta Quest hardware, software, and applications, Unbound ensures that organisations can fully leverage the potential of VR to revolutionise their workflows.
Embrace the future of work with Microsoft Apps on Meta Quest and discover a new level of productivity and collaboration with the expert guidance of Unbound.