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
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The Telstra Experience Centre in Second Life
You may or may not be aware, but early to mid March marks two significant Australian anniversaries in Second Life: a year since the Telstra BigPond and ABC presences in Second Life launched. We'll be writing more on both in coming days, but today I stumbled across another Telstra presence in Second Life. Two islands, Telstra Experience and Telstra Innovation aren't part of … [Read more...] about The Telstra Experience Centre in Second Life
Cisco’s Second Life launch for network processor
If you're one of those people who get excited by networking hardware, then you may be interested in Cisco's upcoming launch in Second Life of its latest network processor, Quantum. Cisco are not surprisingly being coy about the technical details of the processor prior to the launch - suffice it to say the in-world build has a walk-through area that contains the word … [Read more...] about Cisco’s Second Life launch for network processor
Virtual Sydney CBD slowly taking shape
As we've previously mentioned, SydSim is Telstra's replica Sydney CBD that started development in November 2007. In December I was critical of the build's nature. I dropped in again this week and there's been some significant progress i.e. a lot more buildings and other objects. It's starting to show some potential although I'm still uncertain as to how engaging it'll be. … [Read more...] about Virtual Sydney CBD slowly taking shape
New TV show on business in Second Life launches
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