There's no denying the demand by business for virtual environments that allow for replication of real world products and processes. Forterra's OLIVE platform, TeamingStream's NoviCraft, Second Life and OpenSim grids are just four environments used extensively by business for prototyping products or business. Archi-ME is a new entrant in that space. Created by UK-based company … [Read more...] about Archi-Me: CAD to virtual world
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Metaplace: worlds embedded
Raph Koster has announced the ability to embed a Metaplace world within a webpage. Significant? Indeed it is. One of the reasons video sharing services like YouTube, Vimeo and Blip.tv have become ubiquitous has been their embed features. By offering the same portability, Metaplace has further established a firm foothold in the virtual world sphere. At this stage you'll still … [Read more...] about Metaplace: worlds embedded
VastPark: community collaboration for enterprise
VastPark have announced the launch of VastPark 3C (Community Collaboration Centre), which "connects an easy-to-use social network platform with an immersive real time meeting system, allowing users to self organise within a collaborative environment." It's another noteworthy integrated virtual worlds / social media entry into the enterprise market - like its competitors … [Read more...] about VastPark: community collaboration for enterprise
Open source virtual environments living server-free
Most people familiar with the Second Life grid are also aware of the existence of OpenSim technology, commonly thought of as the Open Source alternative to Second Life. With OpenSim, you can create your own virtual environment grid without needing to pay for licensing. The grid can be made open to the public, or be kept private, only available to those on your side of the … [Read more...] about Open source virtual environments living server-free
Frenzoo: Avatar Style
Although originally billed as being for teenage girls, the Frenzoo concept has proven to be of interest to a much wider audience. Even though it's early days yet, the site still being in beta, there's already a thriving community of folks participating in Frenzoo, with a wide range of ages and nationalities, and both genders, being strongly represented. What is Frenzoo … [Read more...] about Frenzoo: Avatar Style