The "metaverse," which has been a trending global topic of late, was one of the many topics discussed during ATxSG. Plenty was discussed about the benefits, and how it opens the doors to new opportunities and is helping create new industry standards. However, like most new technologies, it will encounter its own challenges.
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Jensen Ooi
Principal Analyst
Jensen Ooi is a principal analyst with Omdia’s Asia Pacific service provider markets team. Based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, he covers the telecommunications industry, specializing in Southeast Asia. His scope of research and advisory services includes industry trends, strategies, digital services, and business innovation.
Prior to joining Omdia, Jensen was IDC’s lead analyst for the consumer devices industry in Southeast Asia. He has been one of the judges for GSMA’s Global Mobile (GLOMO) Awards. He has been regularly quoted by international news agencies such as Reuters, Financial Times, Nikkei, Bloomberg, TechCrunch, etc. Jensen also has experience in the media industry, developing and implementing customer experience strategies.
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