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Modernizing Space Planning & Design with Virtual Reality Tools

Virtual reality tools are revolutionizing space planning and design, helping commercial integrators enhance communication and accelerate decision-making. Dan Gundry, in his podcast 'NOC Your SOCs Off', discusses these innovations with Patrick Higaki from Modus VR. They highlight VR's role in bridging the vision gap between clients and integrators.

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VR tools improve communication in space planning.

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VR enhances real-time visualization of design spaces.

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VR acts as a superior sales asset in commercial integration.

In the latest episode of NOC Your SOCs Off, host Dan Gundry masterfully navigates the intricate world of space planning & design and its synergy with (VR) virtual reality tools. Guest Patrick Higaki, Director of Sales at Modus VR, sheds light on the transformative potential of VR in the commercial integration business. Recounting the inception story of Modus VR, Patrick Higaki emphasized the critical role of bridging the vision gap between clients and integrators. Clients can conceptualize their spaces in real-time through VR tools, leading to swifter and more streamlined design changes. While VR isn't a substitute for engineering tools, it is a superior sales asset that aids in informed decision-making.

Clients can conceptualize their spaces in real-time through VR tools, leading to swifter and more streamlined design changes.
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Dan GundryVice President and Managing Director

Dan is an experienced technology professional and a well-respected voice in the command and control market. Dan now leads VuWall USA, building its brand and presence in the United States and directing overall sales, engineering and operations for the division. Dan's unique career path, beginning in construction management and operations, to sales and marketing, to technologist and subject matter expert, and finally to management and administration, affords him insight and experience unparalleled within this industry. Dan regularly speaks at industry events, educating on command-and-control best practices, human factors engineering, and risk management for technology projects.

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About the Experts

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Dan Gundry

Host, NOC Your SOCs Off

Dan Gundry is the host of the podcast 'NOC Your SOCs Off' where he explores the latest trends and technologies in the command and control market. He focuses on the integration of virtual reality tools in space planning and design. His discussions aim to bridge the gap between vision and practical implementation in the commercial integration space.

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Patrick Higaki

Director of Sales

Modus VR

Patrick Higaki is the Director of Sales at Modus VR. He discusses the transformative potential of VR in the commercial integration business, emphasizing the importance of visualizing spaces in real-time through VR tools.