Germany is experiencing a renewed interest in the metaverse, which is focused on concrete applications in public administration and industry.
The group is currently exploring the potential of metaverse in many areas, particularly in public administration. However, a collaborative initiative of the Ministry of the Interior and Sport in Lower Saxony, the University of Münster and PricewaterhouseCoopers has already showcased the advantages of using immersive technologies in public administration.their quarterly strategies, 11% of participants were more satisfied with workshop outcomes, 16% found that communication had improved, and 58% felt a stronger sense of camaraderie among colleagues.
Internal risks demand particular attention. Implementing the necessary hardware and software requires robust cybersecurity and data protection. “The public administration will have to learn which application areas the immersive technologies can best use. Based on this, the government can also support technological development so that an open, secure, trustworthy, fair and inclusive digital environment is guaranteed for citizens, businesses and the public administration.”Lower Saxony and other German state governments are trying to explore metaverse technologies.