The outbreak, which reached global pandemic status this week, has forced companies to rely heavily on business conferencing tools as workers stop commuting to offices. These services range from video conferencing apps such as Zoom and Google Hangouts Meet to cutting edge tools inspired by “Star Wars” to make remote work more manageable. Analysts, however, warn that not every business app would see a corresponding financial gain from the demand surge. White House to meet large tech companies to discuss ways to control coronavirus outbreakNew York-based augmented reality software company Spatial also saw usage of its service double over the last month. Some analysts say the accelerated adoption of business apps cannot be dismissed as a blip.

Source: The Express Tribune March 14, 2020 07:41 UTC