Microsoft Experience Center

The Microsoft Experience Center is a space within the SOVA Innovation Hub where can you immerse yourself in cutting edge digital applications and interact with technology experts. The Microsoft Experience Center is designed with Southern Virginia in mind, focusing on content directly related to industries prevalent throughout the region like agriculture, manufacturing, healthcare, and small business.

Agriculture
The space will feature a FarmBeats interactive display. FarmBeats is a project initiated by Microsoft to enable data-driven farming to help produce high crop yields. Utilization of low-cost censors in soil and drones coupled with machine learning algorithms and the knowledge of farmers will help meet the growing demands.

Manufacturing, Healthcare, and Retail
The Microsoft HoloLens is a mixed reality device that will be available at the Microsoft Experience Center. The HoloLens is designed to increase effectiveness in the workplace and facilitate seamless collaboration.