HTC has today announced Vive Business Edition (Vive BE) to capture the demand from industries worldwide to employ virtual reality technology in commercial applications. Available from June 2016, Vive BE allows individuals and organizations to order Vive VR systems with additional services adapted for business and commercial environments. Alongside the full Vive VR system, Vive BE comes with commercial licensing, a dedicated Business Edition customer support line and a 12-month limited warranty. Businesses will be able to buy multiple Vive BE systems, with the option to order large quantities.

Priced at $1,200 USD, features of Vive BE include:

• Complete Vive BE System
  • Vive BE Headset
  • Vive BE Controllers x2
  • Vive BE Base Stations x2
  • Vive BE 3-in-1 Cable
  • Vive BE Face Cushions x4
• Dedicated Vive Business Edition customer support line
• 12-month limited warranty (certain exclusions and limitations apply)

Vive is an end-to-end VR platform capable of delivering room-scale technology, with the feature being readily adopted for use in the commercial space.

Vive BE will launch in 5 markets in June 2016 (U.S., Canada, UK, Germany & France) and will be rolling out globally in the coming weeks.