Whoa, okay, where do I even start with this? So, there’s this Aussie company, xReality Group—probably using more tech wizardry than I’ll ever understand—which just scored a whopping contract. We’re talking millions, but in AUD, so you gotta do a little math to get it in USD, but close enough, right?
Anyway—hang on, I might be jumping ahead—Operator XR, their offspring? Yeah, they’re hooking up with the Texas Department of Public Safety. Massive deal, like, policeman-VR-goggles all over the Lone Star State, improving tactics and all that jazz. I kinda imagine it like a video game but, for real stakes, you know?
Now, Texas DPS is huge—like, we’re talking covering 30 million people huge. So, they’re planning to use this tech to keep officers sharp, ready, and, I hope, safer. Can you imagine that level of pressure? I’d probably just hide behind the VR couch—wait, do VR couches exist?
This CEO, Wayne Jones, throws in some business vibes by saying it’s a “strategic milestone.” I guess it pushes their big agenda—getting into more states, showing off what they can do. It’s a bit like the friend who’s always hustling, showing off their latest gig and you’re just, “Oh, nice!”
For the first part of this deal—grab your calculators—it’s worth roughly $2.8 million USD. That’s covering all the cool VR gear and that essential tech support. Kicks off in Q2 2026, which sounds futuristically far but isn’t. And there’s extra support lining up if everything goes peachy.
Then there’s this grant they’ve got, about $1.4 million USD from Australia (thanks, mate!) to juice up their AI stuff. Real-time feedback and automated scenarios? Sounds sci-fi but exciting, if I’m honest.
Oh, and they’ve got plans spanning over two years to level up even more. Maybe it’s just me, but I kinda wish I could see all this in action, like a candid behind-the-scenes reel.
Alright, before I wander off again—there it is. A tech-story with a splash of Texas and a sprinkle of Aussie charm, I guess?
