Oculum® Partners with DigiLens to Launch DigiSaaS

Atlanta, GA — October 14, 2024 — Oculum, a leading innovator in platform-as-a-service (PaaS) solutions for video conferencing and unified communications (UC), has announced a groundbreaking partnership with DigiLens Inc., a pioneer in waveguide display technologies. The collaboration will launch DigiSaaS, a new subscription-based service that empowers the independent software vendor (ISV) ecosystem by enabling seamless integration with DigiLens' ARGO™ smartglasses.

The Oculum platform, which is 100% encrypted and both HIPAA and GDPR-compliant, is designed to provide carrier-grade, voice-activated software solutions that will integrate directly with DigiLens’ ARGO smartglasses. This partnership marks a significant step forward in delivering immersive, remote collaboration experiences across various industries, from healthcare and manufacturing to education and beyond.

"Oculum is excited to partner with DigiLens in transforming how businesses and industries engage with remote, immersive environments. Together, we are setting a new standard for AR-based communication and collaboration," said Dan Anderson, CEO of Oculum. "Our integration with DigiLens' ARGO platform allows us to deliver shared immersive experiences to a global audience."

The partnership will also launch DigiSaaS, an industrial app store offering subscription-based services designed to meet the needs of modern industries. Powered by Oculum’s multi-tenant, white-label video conferencing and UC platform, DigiSaaS will allow users to securely participate in multi-party meetings from any device, ensuring a seamless, scalable experience.

"Oculum’s carrier-grade platform is ideal for our ARGO smartglasses and the DigiSaaS service," said Nima Shams, VP and GM of the Product Business Unit at DigiLens. "With Oculum, we can provide secure and scalable remote collaboration, elevating how users experience our smartglasses."

This partnership represents a significant milestone for Oculum as it brings its secure, high-quality communication solutions to the forefront of AR technology, further advancing the future of remote, virtual collaboration.

About Oculum®
Oculum is a leading provider of encrypted, carrier-grade video conferencing and unified communications solutions. With the support of 20 years of proven UC platform development, 110+ patents, and millions of subscribers, the Oculum platform offers secure, scalable, and immersive experiences for businesses across industries. www.oculumvc.com

Media Contact:

Terry Sullivan

terry.sullivan@oculumvc.com

About DigiLens Inc.
DigiLens is a leader in holographic waveguides used for XR displays. The company has developed a patented optical platform and photopolymer technology that deliver best-in-class solutions using a unique, low-cost contact-copy manufacturing process. DigiLens enables OEM partners to design and build XR-enabled devices for the global automobile, enterprise, consumer, avionics, and defense industries. Based in Sunnyvale, CA, DigiLens’ investors include industry leaders like Samsung Electronics, Samsung Electro-Mechanics, Diamond Edge Ventures, the strategic investment arm of Mitsubishi Chemical Holdings Corporation, Alsop Louie Partners, Optimas Capital Management, 37 Interactive Entertainment, UDC Ventures, the corporate venture arm of Universal Display Corporation, Niantic, Inc., Sony Innovation Fund, Dolby Family Ventures, Continental AG, and more. www.digilens.com

Media Contact:

Brian Hamilton

Brian.Hamilton@DigiLens.com

OCULUM Joins the Virtual Reality Augmented Reality Association

Oculum is proud to announce that it has joined the Virtual Reality Augmented Reality Association (VRARA). The virtual and augmented reality market is expected to exceed $58 billion dollars by 2028, and Oculum’s  OmniUC™ white-label video conferencing and unified communications platforms are poised for integration into the latest Smartglasses, emerging platforms, applications, and technologies.

• A carrier-grade, white-label video conferencing and unified communications platform designed specifically for multi-tenant, multi-party integration applications.  Providing our Partners with enhanced collaboration capabilities makes shared immersive experience to the masses possible. 

• 100% encrypted and fully developed on WebRTC, OmniUC™ requires no apps, plug-ins or downloads and is compatible across all modern browsers and mobile devices.

• Customizable branding enables Partners to set preferred graphical look and feel for their customers with a rich feature set including conferencing, IM/Chat, screen-share, file-share, whiteboard, recording and many others.

About Oculum

Oculum is a PaaS (Platform as a Service) modeled technology leader and innovator of video conferencing & unified communications (UC) platforms for telecom service providers and select technology industry verticals. With the support of 20 years of proven unified communications platform development, 110+ patents, and millions of subscribers, Oculum is uniquely positioned to deliver world-class virtual experiences on any type of user’s device (mobile or browser). For more information about OCULUM, contact info@oculumvc.com or visit www.oculumvc.com.

The State of ATL XR Recap

Thank you to everyone who was part of the VRARA Atlanta Chapter’s 'The State of ATL XR' event!

40+ accomplished professionals from various sectors and functions attended a compelling panel discussion with top metro Atlanta immersive agencies, educational institutions, and government contractors. We covered everything from immersive storytelling, historical preservation, and education, to gaming, training, and enterprise considerations with a focus on ROI.

You may watch the event replay here. We look forward to seeing everyone at our next chapter event and will be in touch with more information as it becomes available.

Adam Kornuth Announced as Co-Chair for VRAR Association’s Generative AI Committee

We are delighted to have Adam Kornuth help lead our community for Generative AI. 

Adam brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to his role as Co-Chair of the VRARA Generative AI Committee. He has an extensive track record of collaborating with world-class brands in the retail, media, and technology sectors, including renowned companies such as Coca Cola, AT&T, Toyota, IHG, and TEGNA, along with innovative agencies and emerging technology labs. His multifaceted career has encompassed roles in Strategy, Business Development, Marketing, Account Leadership, and Advisory positions. Kornuth is well-equipped to guide the committee towards innovative solutions that harness the potential of Generative AI for industry leaders, researchers, technology enthusiasts, and organizations worldwide.

“I’m honored to take on the role of Co-Chair for the VRARA Generative AI Committee. Virtual and Augmented reality are on the cusp of a transformative era, and the integration of Generative AI will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of these as well as so many other industries. I look forward to collaborating with experts in the field to drive innovation and foster cross-industry strategic partnerships.”

– Adam Kornuth

Watch the recording of our webinar featuring WestRock, Delta, Starbucks, Stanley and other major brands using VR/AR

We’re all witnessing a technology-supported paradigm shift. This webinar featured some the biggest brands in the world and how they are leveraging AR & VR.

Featuring:

Carolyn Dickerson, Sr. Instructional Designer - WestRock

Atlanta-based WestRock is the 2nd largest US packaging company. It is one of the world’s largest paper and packaging companies with $15 billion in annual revenue and 42,000 employees in 30 countries.

Carolyn is a learning professional with 20+ years’ experience developing solutions aimed at improving performance, connecting employees to business initiatives, and infusing fun into learning. She frequently takes on the role of building a bridge between technology and learning.  Carolyn has applied her skills in a variety of industries including broadcasting, journalism, telecommunications, transportation, and manufacturing.

Currently, she is partnering with her colleagues to leverage VR in forging a new normal for the Learning Organization at WestRock. For fun Carolyn lends her video production and photography skills to non-profit organizations.  Carolyn is a Washington, DC native but calls Atlanta home.

Dave Beck, Managing Partner of Foundry 45!

Foundry 45 uses leading-edge technologies like VR to create better process training outcomes for enterprise clients. Foundry 45 will share how Delta Air Lines partnered with them to take traditional, on-site training and recreate it in a realistic digital airport environment. Thousands of Delta employees are using the VR training they created and the results have been outstanding.