We covered Telstra's new islands a month ago, but I thought it was worth paying another visit to see what progress had been made on what had been touted as a Sydney CBD replica. Here's what I saw: I think the pictures pretty much speak for themselves. Telstra deserve plaudits for their work to date in Second Life, but SydSim is looking increasingly like an exception to … [Read more...] about SydSim – is that progress?
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SydSim is on its way
Telstra have announced the development of a replica of the Sydney CBD on their suite of islands. It's a development with business firmly in mind: "At SydSim, real world businesses will soon be able to explore the commercial opportunities available in the virtual world, by renting an office or shopfront at the virtual location of their existing real world premises. This is an … [Read more...] about SydSim is on its way
2008 predictions review
A year ago we made some predictions on virtual worlds from an Australian perspective, and it's time to review them: 2008 - how did we go? Prediction 1: Australia will see its first legal action in regards to a virtual world - Second Life is likely to be the battlefield and it’s likely to involve an intellectual property dispute or financial regulation issues. Fail - there … [Read more...] about 2008 predictions review
Telstra responds on first anniversary in Second Life
Today I was contacted by Craig Middleton, BigPond's Group Manager, Corporate Affairs, after seeing our story on Telstra's first anniversary in Second Life. He's provided his list of Telstra BigPond's achievements in Second Life: "ACHIEVEMENTS ~~~~~~~~~~~~ * We have built and maintained a leading position as the most popular real life brand presence in SL in the world, which … [Read more...] about Telstra responds on first anniversary in Second Life
Telstra in Second Life: one year on
It's actually just past a year since Telstra launched its Second Life presence. The reason we haven't covered the anniversary until now is due to having a request for a comment in to Telstra on the first anniversary. There's been no response, so I'll reply on my observations and hopefully your comments on Telstra in Second Life. The first theme that comes to mind is … [Read more...] about Telstra in Second Life: one year on