The EY Sphere – which was developed for professional-services firm EY – is a 360° projection space for training and simulation purposes. Virtual avatars, AI app demonstrations, industry-specific datasets and business process simulations are arranged in distinct layers and zones around the cylinder, enabling participants to view and interact with multiple content streams simultaneously takes the difficulty out of creating, operating and benefitting from shared immersive spaces, so that any organisation can begin leveraging the power of immersive technology.

The powerful collaboration tool – which works out of the box with all the existing digital tools that companies use – can bring disparate teams together to view a single source, with all the correct spatial dynamics that being in-person brings.

Igloo says: To be recognised as a winner in two categories is a huge deal for us, particularly for our growing North American business. These awards validate our long held vision: that immersive technology should be practical, collaborative and built around real workflows.

It’s also a meaningful moment for our expanding US team and customer base. With more US clients adopting Igloo for collaboration, training and learning, this recognition reinforces that our technology is delivering genuine, measurable value across enterprise and education environments.

Igloo was designed to solve the gap between impressive installations and technology that people use day to day. Igloo Core Engine software acts as an operating system for shared immersive spaces, bringing complex AV systems together into a simple, intuitive platform that supports collaboration, decision making and learning.

Instead of forcing users to adapt to the technology, we design the technology around how teams already work. Igloo supports any content, any workflow and any sector. The result is immersive environments that feel accessible, reliable and genuinely useful, driving adoption well beyond the first demo.

We believe the future of AV lies in shared, immersive environments that remove friction from collaboration. As content becomes more complex and teams more distributed, people need spaces that help them understand, align and decide faster.

Igloo is shaping this future by making immersive spaces easier to deploy, easier to use and easier to integrate into everyday workflows. Whether it’s teams collaborating around complex data, architects reviewing designs or educators delivering more-engaging lessons, the experience is intuitive and inclusive.

Judges’ comments – Workplace Project of the Year

• It’s a compelling and innovative workplace solution that uses AI and immersive technology creatively.
• The interactive mapping and novel features enhance collaboration, engagement and the user experience.
• The project stands out for its forward-thinking design and ability to showcase how AV technology can transform workplace interactions.

Judges’ comments – Collaboration Technology of the Year

• The video submission powerfully demonstrates the platform’s capabilities and brings the entire application to life.
• The presentation clearly illustrates its potential to transform how people interact and collaborate, both in person and remotely.
• Seamless integration with unified communications platforms such as Microsoft Teams and Zoom make adoption within existing workflows straightforward.
• Despite being browser based, the platform delivers a highly immersive experience, enhanced by gesture support and intuitive control methods.
• It has strong potential for training, collaboration and next-generation engagement environments.