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Experiencing the Power of AR and Index eBooks™ with Quick Start Apps

Existing clients are reaping the benefit of mobile workforce training applications that leverage augmented reality (AR) and eBooks from Index AR Solutions. Today, Index announced availability of several Quick Start apps that allow prospective clients to experience the power and innovation of Index firsthand, with a low up-front investment. Mobile apps from Index assist learning, … Continue reading “Experiencing the Power of AR and Index eBooks™ with Quick Start Apps”


T&D World Article Showcases Index AR Solutions Mobile App Built for Duke Energy Microgrid

A recent T&D World article profiled how Index AR Solutions has been working with Duke Energy to create a mobile app virtual tour of the utility’s Mount Holly microgrid facility. Entitled “Duke Energy Now Offers Mobile Virtual Tour of Microgrid Innovation Lab,” the article describes how the microgrid is part of Duke Energy’s emerging technology … Continue reading “T&D World Article Showcases Index AR Solutions Mobile App Built for Duke Energy Microgrid”


Index AR Solutions and Knowledge Vine Convene Virtual Summit on Human Performance

In late May, executives from Knowledge Vine and Index AR Solutions co-sponsored a virtual summit on human performance (HP), gathering thought leaders across multiple industries who discussed how today’s digital workforce can use HP principles and techniques to fundamentally improve how people work. “Human performance is about ensuring safe, reliable outcomes,” said Dr. James Merlo, … Continue reading “Index AR Solutions and Knowledge Vine Convene Virtual Summit on Human Performance”


Index AR Solutions Announces Completion of Gas Technician Apprenticeship Two-Year Training Program Modernization for MidAmerican Energy

Digital Curriculum of More than 30 eBooks and 20 Visualization Apps Boosts Worker Safety and Knowledge Retention while Enabling Remote Learning, Now Available for Purchase Williamsburg, Virginia – April 14, 2020 –Index AR Solutions, a leading creator of digital workforce training, announced completion of a strategic initiative to convert MidAmerican Energy’s gas apprenticeship program to … Continue reading “Index AR Solutions Announces Completion of Gas Technician Apprenticeship Two-Year Training Program Modernization for MidAmerican Energy”


T&D World Magazine Spotlights New Digital Apprenticeship Curriculum Powered by Index AR Solutions

In the April 2020 issue of T&D World Magazine, MidAmerican Energy Company’s Mike Hoff details how the forward-thinking utility partnered with Index AR Solutions to re-imagine their natural gas apprenticeship program. Using a blend of augmented reality and eBooks created by Index, MidAmerican has successfully implemented a digital curriculum for its gas technician apprentices. Hoff … Continue reading “T&D World Magazine Spotlights New Digital Apprenticeship Curriculum Powered by Index AR Solutions”


Case study: MidAmerican Energy uses innovative technology to modernize field crew training with eBooks

A new case study published by Chartwell, Inc. details how MidAmerican Energy Company partnered with Index AR Solutions on a series of eBooks to modernize the utility’s gas apprenticeship training program. According to the case study, classroom materials used by MidAmerican to train incoming apprentices consisted mostly of three-ring binders and VHS tapes that were … Continue reading “Case study: MidAmerican Energy uses innovative technology to modernize field crew training with eBooks”


Industry Visionaries Tout Augmented Reality and eBooks as New Drivers of Learning Outcomes at Index AR Solutions Fall 2019 Retreat

 At the Fall 2019 Index AR Solutions Retreat, a gathering of industry experts and visionaries shared their experience with augmented reality (AR) and how current implementations of the technology are driving substantial returns on investment. Index AR Solutions CEO Dan Arczynski kicked off the event at Kingsmill Resort in Williamsburg, noting that the company … Continue reading “Industry Visionaries Tout Augmented Reality and eBooks as New Drivers of Learning Outcomes at Index AR Solutions Fall 2019 Retreat”


Index AR Solutions Casts Vision as the Digital Interface of Today’s Workforce

At the inaugural Digital Worker Symposium, Index AR Solutions CEO Dan Arczynski cast his vision for the role his company plays in creating a digital interface for the today’s workforce. “As industries embark on digital transformation initiatives, they run the risk of overwhelming their workers in the field with data,” said Arczynski, who presented at … Continue reading “Index AR Solutions Casts Vision as the Digital Interface of Today’s Workforce”


Index AR Solutions Invited to Duke Energy Fall 2019 XR Showcase

Index AR Solutions Senior Vice President Scott Sommers presented at the Duke Energy 2019 XR Fall Showcase recently, discussing how the company’s mobile applications and eBook solutions are delivering on the promise of augmented reality to create measurable value for utilities and other industries. Index joined a select group of other pioneering companies invited to … Continue reading “Index AR Solutions Invited to Duke Energy Fall 2019 XR Showcase”


Index AR Solutions SVP Scott Sommers Presents on Global Energy Ecosystem Challenges at AUenergy Symposium

Index AR Solutions was on hand recently when Alfred University’s Inamori School of Engineering hosted the second annual AUenergy Symposium. The event featured technology demonstrations, panel discussions and student poster sessions centered around the theme of “Overcoming Challenges Faced by the Global Energy Ecosystem.” Scott Sommers, senior vice president at Index, joined representatives of regional … Continue reading “Index AR Solutions SVP Scott Sommers Presents on Global Energy Ecosystem Challenges at AUenergy Symposium”