Australian-based SLCN TV have added a new show to their in-world offerings. Real Biz in SL will feature interviews and stories with personalities and real-world businesses involved with Second Life. You can view each of the shows live in-world by checking the schedule or you can stream them via their website (QuickTime required). … [Read more...] about New TV show on business in Second Life launches
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Enterprise 2.0 forum – Business IS getting it
At today’s Enterprise 2.0 Executive Forum at Sydney's Luna Park, I was encouraged to see that business is actually starting to get its head around virtual worlds as something much more than a brand recognition exercise. There were two events during the day that confirmed it: Westpac and Second Life Westpac's Chief Technology Officer, David Backley, gave a wide-ranging … [Read more...] about Enterprise 2.0 forum – Business IS getting it
Enterprise 2.0 forum – Luna Park’s the perfect venue
On Tuesday 19th February, Luna Park will play host to the Enterprise 2.0 Executive Forum. Hosted by Ross Dawson's Future Exploration Network, this is a forum where Australian business will hear about the innovations occurring with Web 2.0 and virtual worlds like Second Life. Yours truly is attending as a media partner for the event and I'm looking forward to discussing with … [Read more...] about Enterprise 2.0 forum – Luna Park’s the perfect venue
Ad Farms, ABC Valentines and Addiction Survey
Three mini stories in one today: 1. Ad farms are the target of the latest Linden Lab crackdown. There's likely to be widespread praise for this move. 2. Second Life's ABC Island is having a Valentine's Day event: "Bring your sweetheart or come and make new friends, or both! Celebrate Valentine's Day (Thurs 14 Feb TODAY!) at ABC Island at 8pm AEDT on the ABC Park ice rink, … [Read more...] about Ad Farms, ABC Valentines and Addiction Survey
Interview – Sakai Openlife (Openlife founder)
As we reported earlier this week, Openlife is a promising new alternative grid to Second Life. Its founder, Sakai Openlife (RL: Steve Sima) is based in Brisbane and we caught up with him via Openlife's Live Chat for a discussion on everything Openlife. Lowell: Sakai - Openlife came out of the blue for me but it's obviously been a labour of love for you - can you give a … [Read more...] about Interview – Sakai Openlife (Openlife founder)