The metaverse is an evolution of the internet that will transform how people interact with the world. CIOs must understand the evolutionary phases, enabling technologies, products, services and markets of the metaverse to drive competitive advantage. In this episode, Marty Resnick provides an overview of what the metaverse is and why CIOs should care. He covers topics such as non-fungible tokens (NFTs); identity; diversity, equity and inclusion; and more.Marty Resnick is a VP analyst on Gartner’s Technology Innovation team based in Atlanta. His primary focus areas are continuous foresight, innovation, design thinking, human augmentation, immersive experiences, the metaverse, and the selection, recommendation and implementation of strategic emerging technologies through trendspotting, tech radars, and the emerging tech wheel.