FOI release

SIA use of augmented or virtual reality training

Published 23 November 2023

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1. Request

  1. What training have you delivered using augmented reality or virtual reality (AR/VR) technology?
  2. Are you currently engaging and talking with AR/VR suppliers. If yes, which suppliers?
  3. Which suppliers have you used for AR/VR training? What was the spend in the calendar year 2023 to date?
  4. What is the percentage split of AR/VR training spend between training delivered to SIA staff compared with training delivered to users of government or public services in the calendar year 2023 to date?
  5. How much budget have you allocated for AR/VR training for the 2023 to 2024 and 2024 to 2025 calendar years?
  6. What public sector procurement route have you used to procure AR/VR technology from January 2021 to date?
  7. What public sector procurement route have you used to procure AR/VR design services for education training content from January 2021 to date?

2. Response

I can confirm that the SIA does hold this information.

2.1 Question 1

None.

2.2 Question 2

No.

2.3 Question 3

None.

2.4 Question 4

Not applicable.

2.5 Question 5

Zero.

2.6 Question 6

Not applicable.

2.7 Question 7

Not applicable.

[Reference: FOI 0462]

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