BSD is a Canadian firm that focuses on problem-solving using tools like virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR). Working with organizations across North America has given us a unique look at interactive digital media and how they can solve problems in new and exciting ways.

1. Company Overview

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We Solve Problems with
Immersive Tech Solutions

3. Who are we?
Our focus on virtual and
augmented reality has
positioned us as a leader
in the XR industry because
of our innovative approach
to actually solving the
problem you face.
BSD is a Canada-based
company with a focus on
solving big problems using
immersive technologies.
We bring innovative
solutions to the table.
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4. Founder
I am Dan Blair
“I founded Bit Space in 2015 to change the way
we approach problems in industries that need
change the most. An interest in spatial computing
and immersive technologies is what lead us to
tackle these serious applications for innovation”
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5. 83%
Retain more after training in VR - Oculus Research
40+
Active deployments to date
93%
Participants enjoyed experience - BSD Surveys
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Immersive technology, also known as
extended reality (XR) technology, is a blanket
term that covers a variety of mediums that
combine the real world with the virtual world
in varying degrees.
These technologies can either bring you into
the virtual world (ie: virtual reality) or bring
the virtual into the real world (ie: augmented
reality).
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7. VR Growth year over year 2019 - 2021
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8. 1.0 Our Services
What do we bring to the table?

9. Breakdown of services
⬡ XR Strategy Consulting
⬡ Custom VR & AR Application Development
⬡ Custom Web Platform Integrations
⬡ Pilot Testing & Measurement
⬡ Innovation Strategy
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10. We’re
Problem
Solvers
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11. 2.0 Our Process
How we work

12. How We Approach Problems:
1.0 Identification
During the identification
stage we focus heavily on
the problem presented and
work towards identifying a
potential solution.
2.0 Action
Action is where we move
into development, building
the solution which is
intended to solve the
problem
3.0 Implementation
During the implementation
phase we deploy the tool
and put it into practice.
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4.0 Measurement
During the measurement
phase we are piloting and
executing on QA changes for
the solutions.
5.0 Support
During the support phase
we are there for you to
ensure the long term stability
and usability of your solution
6.0 Partnership
Beyond the solution, we
explore ways to further work
together to tackle future
problems. We prefer long
term engagements.

13. 3.0 Our Portfolio
Examples of our work

14. Level Up VR
An immersive VR experience
focused on taking youth onto
job sites for the first time and
exploring the hazards they
may encounter.
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15. “Bit Space developed a VR
training app for iOS and Android
devices that immerses users into
different environments to teach
them about workplace health and
safety.
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Community Liaison - Torin Proulx

16. This project challenged
us to really focus on
optimization and the
scalability of the
environment. This tool
was built for the Oculus
Quest standalone
hardware.
What Did We Learn?
Because this tool was
geared towards events
deployments and the
target audience is
younger we had to
consider the physical
location more than
average.
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18. Power Tools
A complex virtual reality tool
for simulating power tools
and safe work practices on
the job.
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19. “Bit Space Development Ltd.
developed five virtual reality
modules to promote hazard
awareness in the construction
industry.
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Executive Director - Carol Paul

20. In this application we
had a heavy focus on
interacting with power
tools in a VR
experience. We needed
to understand the
dangers and know
what PPE was required.
What Did We Learn?
We worked with
experts in the field to
create the learning
objects and a process
that learners would go
through that mimicked
safe work practices on
a real job site.
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22. IBEW 2085 - Safety VR
A 360 degree photo-driven
virtual reality course
exposing new entrants to
hazards and safe work
practices on various
construction sites
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23. “Bit Space Development Ltd. built VR
learning modules to virtually train
electricians from remote areas.
Bringing the job site to classrooms,
electricians could get safety
certificates without traveling.
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Director of Apprenticeship & Training -
Chris Taran

24. This application
challenged us to think
about how a high
quality experience can
be delivered to remote
locations. Both from the
software and hardware
components.
What Did We Learn?
The entire experience
does not need a
network connection
once installed. All 5
modules can run from a
stand alone VR headset
or your smartphone
with a VR viewer.
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26. XR Development Process
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Framework Foundation
We have developed solid
foundations both for the VR
deployment and web portion of our
solutions which help cost reduction
& rapid deployment
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Interaction
Creating a solid human-computer
interaction is key to solving a
problem. How the user experiences
software is totally different in VR.
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Content
The most important part of the
solution is the content driven by the
experts (you). We provide the
medium to explore this content, The
topics are brought forward by you .
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27. An Example Timeline Of A Project
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Q1
Sprint1 Sprint 2 Sprint 3
Q2
Sprint 1 Sprint 2 Sprint 3
Q3
Sprint 1 Sprint 2 Sprint 3
Q4
Sprint 1 Sprint 2 Sprint 3
Content
Development
Pilot
Deployment
Planning

28. 4.0 Measuring
Success
How do we measure success?

29. Performance Metrics
Engagement:
How are users
interacting with your
software? Are people
enjoying the
experience? Are
users able to
complete the tasks?
Retention:
Are people retaining
the content which
was delivered? Are
we able to quiz the
users and show an
increase in
knowledge which
has been shown to
them?
Performance:
Are users working
faster or more
accurately after
augmenting their
workflow? Has the
process been
improved?
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30. Determine
Success
Early
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31. 5.0 Next Steps
Where to go from here?

32. The first step is to identify the pain point, what is the
challenge you are facing as an organization?
⬡ Cost of training?
⬡ Ability to transport equipment?
⬡ Material usage?
⬡ Safety while training?
⬡ Accessing sites?
Challenge Us With A Problem
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33. Will this tool be used in your facilities or on a job site? How
will this tool be shared with the masses?
⬡ Classroom engagements?
⬡ Trade Shows?
⬡ Training Facility?
⬡ Off-Site?
How Will You Deploy This Tool?
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34. There are many ways to immerse users in an experience.
⬡ Can users walk around in your experience?
⬡ Will users use their hands to interact
⬡ Will users require a custom peripheral to simulate
machinery?
⬡ Will instructors need to see / interact with the students?
⬡ Is this a multi-user or single-user experience?
Consider How Users Will Interact
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35. Technology changes all the time. A trusted partner will help
you navigate this world.
⬡ Innovation is taking the non-obvious opportunities
⬡ Try the hardware, experience games
⬡ Book an ideation session, we can help you explore this
world.
Take Risks
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Thanks!
Any questions?
You can find us at:
@bitspacedevelop
info@bitspacedevelopment.com
Credits
⬡ Try The Trades - 93% engagement
⬡ BSD Portfolio - 40+ engagements
⬡ Venturebeat - 83% better retention

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