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Archive for June, 2010

  • Cisco announced the long rumored tablet computer today to some 12,000 attendees at CiscoLive! the companies annual communications and collaboration industry conference. Called the Cius (pronounced “see us”), the tablet is a really impressive concept with an Android operating system and a camera in the front and the back for use in web conferencing, collaboration and sharing.   Cius in docking station Cisco calls it “a first-of-its-kind collaboration business tablet.” Though the demo John Chambers (Cisco’s, CEO) gave was geared towards education and consumers, the company says they are targeting business first. One representative mentioned that “the price tag was not to exceed $1,750″ which drew a gasp from the crowd in the booth. The spokesperson also said that the...

    Cisco Announces Android-based Tablet Named Cius (See Us)–a Future Tool for Virtual Events

    Posted on June 30, 2010 | No Comments
    Cisco announced the long rumored tablet computer today to some 12,000 attendees at CiscoLive! the companies annual communications and collaboration industry conference. Called the Cius (pronounced “see us”), the tablet is a really impressive concept with an Android operating system and a camera in the front and the back for use in web conferencing, collaboration and sharing.   Cius in docking station Cisco calls it “a first-of-its-kind collaboration business tablet.” Though the demo John Chambers (Cisco’s, CEO) gave was geared towards education and consumers, the company says they are targeting business first. One representative mentioned that “the price tag was not to exceed $1,750″ which drew a gasp from the crowd in the booth. The spokesperson also said that the... Read More
  • ON24, Inc., webcasting and virtual event solutions provider, thinks businesses that have ridden out the global financial chaos are ready for Virtual Briefing Centers that let them save time and money with online gatherings. In about a month, the San Francisco-based firm will roll out “always on” Internet venues that companies can use for anything from showcasing products to traininge mployees or briefing workers on health plan coverage. “This is a complete turn-key application,” ON24 chief marketing officer Denise Persson told AFP on Monday. “It is where things are moving, into the cloud.” ON24 Centers allow visitors to slip into “theaters” for presentations; access documents or other data, and chat by instant messaging with others attending virtual briefings. An animated...

    ON24 to Launch Virtual Briefing Centers

    Posted on June 30, 2010 | No Comments
    ON24, Inc., webcasting and virtual event solutions provider, thinks businesses that have ridden out the global financial chaos are ready for Virtual Briefing Centers that let them save time and money with online gatherings. In about a month, the San Francisco-based firm will roll out “always on” Internet venues that companies can use for anything from showcasing products to traininge mployees or briefing workers on health plan coverage. “This is a complete turn-key application,” ON24 chief marketing officer Denise Persson told AFP on Monday. “It is where things are moving, into the cloud.” ON24 Centers allow visitors to slip into “theaters” for presentations; access documents or other data, and chat by instant messaging with others attending virtual briefings. An animated... Read More
  • Solution Providers are driving a higher percentage of their sales and profits from emerging vendors across the board.  UBM Everything Channel’s virtual trade show highlights technology channel opportunities in the emerging market.  The virtual event created by UBM Studiosprovided a 3D interface facilitating online interaction between vendors and solution providers took place Wednesday, June 23, 2010 from 11 AM – 5 PM Eastern.This virtual event, How to Win with Emerging Technologies, highlighted several interesting emerging technologies, the opportunities available when partnering with small and new companies as well as the innovation arms of larger companies and where they play in the emerging technology landscape. The event offered an Auditorium that delivered industry presentations, an Exhibit Hall with booths from  Applicure,...

    UBM Everything Channel’s Virtual Trade Show Brought Technology Vendors and Solution Providers Together to Discuss How to Win with Emerging Technologies

    Posted on June 28, 2010 | No Comments
    Solution Providers are driving a higher percentage of their sales and profits from emerging vendors across the board.  UBM Everything Channel’s virtual trade show highlights technology channel opportunities in the emerging market.  The virtual event created by UBM Studiosprovided a 3D interface facilitating online interaction between vendors and solution providers took place Wednesday, June 23, 2010 from 11 AM – 5 PM Eastern.This virtual event, How to Win with Emerging Technologies, highlighted several interesting emerging technologies, the opportunities available when partnering with small and new companies as well as the innovation arms of larger companies and where they play in the emerging technology landscape. The event offered an Auditorium that delivered industry presentations, an Exhibit Hall with booths from  Applicure,... Read More
  • As healthcare industry stakeholders embrace new technologies they are empowering themselves to expand their connection to, improve their communications with, and better serve their employees, constituents, customers, and peers. Not only are digital interface and ongoing interactions with their audience(s) important, behavioral tracking, data capture, in-depth reporting, and extended engagements are of increasing relevance to their overall communications strategy. The challenges of the times are growing: - Access to healthcare providers is becoming more challenging. - Time and financial constraints are making travel – and time away from the office – more difficult. - We live in an increasingly On-Demand world. - Breaking through the increasing clutter and noise is key to success. - The need for more meaningful data...

    The Healthcare Industry’s Foray into the Virtual World

    Posted on June 25, 2010 | No Comments
    As healthcare industry stakeholders embrace new technologies they are empowering themselves to expand their connection to, improve their communications with, and better serve their employees, constituents, customers, and peers. Not only are digital interface and ongoing interactions with their audience(s) important, behavioral tracking, data capture, in-depth reporting, and extended engagements are of increasing relevance to their overall communications strategy. The challenges of the times are growing: - Access to healthcare providers is becoming more challenging. - Time and financial constraints are making travel – and time away from the office – more difficult. - We live in an increasingly On-Demand world. - Breaking through the increasing clutter and noise is key to success. - The need for more meaningful data... Read More
  • VenueGen said today that it’s taking its 3D virtual meeting tools to a new audience, with a version aimed at freelancers, small businesses, bloggers, and do-good organizations. Company president Jeff Crown said that most of the existing virtual world products for businesses, such as those offered by Inxpo and Unisfair, are out of reach for smaller organizations, because they cost tens of thousands of dollars per year. And VenueGen’s initial service, which it launched at the DEMO conference coproduced by VentureBeat, was similarly priced for large enterprises. But with the new VenueGen Thunder, the pricing starts at $90 per month, and companies can also apply for a free three- to 12-month trial. Rather than requiring organizations to work with VenueGen...

    VenueGen Lowers Pricing to Take Virtual Meetings to the Masses

    Posted on June 25, 2010 | No Comments
    VenueGen said today that it’s taking its 3D virtual meeting tools to a new audience, with a version aimed at freelancers, small businesses, bloggers, and do-good organizations. Company president Jeff Crown said that most of the existing virtual world products for businesses, such as those offered by Inxpo and Unisfair, are out of reach for smaller organizations, because they cost tens of thousands of dollars per year. And VenueGen’s initial service, which it launched at the DEMO conference coproduced by VentureBeat, was similarly priced for large enterprises. But with the new VenueGen Thunder, the pricing starts at $90 per month, and companies can also apply for a free three- to 12-month trial. Rather than requiring organizations to work with VenueGen... Read More
  •   ivent, Yorkshire-based event company, has expanded its offering with the launch of a virtual events division. Company’s new division, virtual ivent, offers advanced virtual event solutions combining the best of both 2D and 3D immersive virtual event platforms. This leap to the front of the pack is a result of virtual ivent’s recent win of an exclusive UK reseller contract with American company Venuegen, which has spent more than three years developing a sophisticated virtual meetings and events platform. Virtual ivent has joined forces with 3D Web Consultancy Kohdspace to handle the design and delivery of a variety of virtual event solutions including conferences, seminars, expos, product launches and exhibitions. “Virtual events allow companies to reduce their event costs...

    iVENT Management Expands with Virtual Events Division

    Posted on June 23, 2010 | No Comments
      ivent, Yorkshire-based event company, has expanded its offering with the launch of a virtual events division. Company’s new division, virtual ivent, offers advanced virtual event solutions combining the best of both 2D and 3D immersive virtual event platforms. This leap to the front of the pack is a result of virtual ivent’s recent win of an exclusive UK reseller contract with American company Venuegen, which has spent more than three years developing a sophisticated virtual meetings and events platform. Virtual ivent has joined forces with 3D Web Consultancy Kohdspace to handle the design and delivery of a variety of virtual event solutions including conferences, seminars, expos, product launches and exhibitions. “Virtual events allow companies to reduce their event costs... Read More
  • San Jose location to better serve the company’s extensive enterprise and technology customers Growing by more than 30% year over year, virtual events pioneer INXPO has experienced increased demand for the company’s award-winning virtual business solutions. To provide integrated services and support to the company’s extensive roster of enterprise and technology customers, INXPO recently announced the opening of its West Coast offices in San Jose, CA. “Silicon Valley is the heart of technology innovation and it is only natural that we locate our offices here. We are working with many key partners and clients here to transform the Web from pages and files to events and destinations. This location also enables us to provide our customers with the caliber of...

    INXPO Announces Opening of West Coast Office to Meet Increasing Market Demands for Virtual Business Solutions

    Posted on June 23, 2010 | No Comments
    San Jose location to better serve the company’s extensive enterprise and technology customers Growing by more than 30% year over year, virtual events pioneer INXPO has experienced increased demand for the company’s award-winning virtual business solutions. To provide integrated services and support to the company’s extensive roster of enterprise and technology customers, INXPO recently announced the opening of its West Coast offices in San Jose, CA. “Silicon Valley is the heart of technology innovation and it is only natural that we locate our offices here. We are working with many key partners and clients here to transform the Web from pages and files to events and destinations. This location also enables us to provide our customers with the caliber of... Read More
  • VCopious Announces SAP Software License Agreement SAP Global Marketing unveils proprietary virtual environment software platform at SAPPHIRE® NOW Conshohocken, PA – June 10, 2010 – VCopious, a leading virtual environment software platform, today announced a perpetual software licensing agreement with SAP Global Marketing (NYSE: SAP), where SAP will use the VCopious platform for multiple business uses to enhance interaction with partners, customers, and employees.  SAP utilized this new platform to deliver an enhanced, interactive experience at SAPPHIRE® NOW, SAP’s international conference held simultaneously in Frankfurt, Germany, and Orlando, Florida, from May 17-19, 2010.  “SAP delivered what I believe to have been the most impactful and innovative experience yet for our customers and partners with SAPPHIRE NOW.  Partnering with VCopious, we...

    VCopious Announces SAP Software License Agreement

    Posted on June 22, 2010 | No Comments
    VCopious Announces SAP Software License Agreement SAP Global Marketing unveils proprietary virtual environment software platform at SAPPHIRE® NOW Conshohocken, PA – June 10, 2010 – VCopious, a leading virtual environment software platform, today announced a perpetual software licensing agreement with SAP Global Marketing (NYSE: SAP), where SAP will use the VCopious platform for multiple business uses to enhance interaction with partners, customers, and employees.  SAP utilized this new platform to deliver an enhanced, interactive experience at SAPPHIRE® NOW, SAP’s international conference held simultaneously in Frankfurt, Germany, and Orlando, Florida, from May 17-19, 2010.  “SAP delivered what I believe to have been the most impactful and innovative experience yet for our customers and partners with SAPPHIRE NOW.  Partnering with VCopious, we... Read More
  • UBM Studios, provider of user engagement interface, announced that Michael O’Sullivan has joined as Creative Director. Mike has been involved with award-winning Interactive Design to educate and engage users while enabling marketers to reach their targeted audiences and drive business forward for the last 11 years. O’Sullivan will be in charge for developing creative strategy and will handle routine creative production for the UBM Studios Virtual Product Suite.  O’Sullivan will report to Steve Arend, Chief Innovation Officer, UBM Studios and will be located in the UBM Studios Chicago office.   “UBM Studios is focused on connecting the art and science between technology, content and users,” said Kate Spellman, SVP/Managing Director, UBM Studios.  “Michael is amazing talent and will make an...

    Michael O’Sullivan Appointed as Creative Director of UBM Studios

    Posted on June 22, 2010 | No Comments
    UBM Studios, provider of user engagement interface, announced that Michael O’Sullivan has joined as Creative Director. Mike has been involved with award-winning Interactive Design to educate and engage users while enabling marketers to reach their targeted audiences and drive business forward for the last 11 years. O’Sullivan will be in charge for developing creative strategy and will handle routine creative production for the UBM Studios Virtual Product Suite.  O’Sullivan will report to Steve Arend, Chief Innovation Officer, UBM Studios and will be located in the UBM Studios Chicago office.   “UBM Studios is focused on connecting the art and science between technology, content and users,” said Kate Spellman, SVP/Managing Director, UBM Studios.  “Michael is amazing talent and will make an... Read More
  • 20-year healthcare publishing and communications industry veteran Frank Iorio will lead market development efforts for virtual events as Director of Health Sciences Virtual Solutions In response to strong industry demand for its online events solution, VirtualEvents365 added 20-year healthcare publishing and communications industry veteran Frank T. Iorio as Director of Health Sciences Virtual Solutions. Mr. Iorio will perform a key business development role for the company’s integrated online event technology and professional event services in the health sciences industry. “Frank brings valuable experience and knowledge to our expanding healthcare industry efforts,” noted Tom Wieser, Vice President of Virtual Event Solutions. “Because virtual events offer such wide-ranging business improvement opportunities to the industry, we are experiencing fast-growing demand for our solutions...

    CGS VirtualEvents365 Taps Industry Veteran Frank Iorio to Meet Growing Demand in the Healthcare Market

    Posted on June 22, 2010 | No Comments
    20-year healthcare publishing and communications industry veteran Frank Iorio will lead market development efforts for virtual events as Director of Health Sciences Virtual Solutions In response to strong industry demand for its online events solution, VirtualEvents365 added 20-year healthcare publishing and communications industry veteran Frank T. Iorio as Director of Health Sciences Virtual Solutions. Mr. Iorio will perform a key business development role for the company’s integrated online event technology and professional event services in the health sciences industry. “Frank brings valuable experience and knowledge to our expanding healthcare industry efforts,” noted Tom Wieser, Vice President of Virtual Event Solutions. “Because virtual events offer such wide-ranging business improvement opportunities to the industry, we are experiencing fast-growing demand for our solutions... Read More
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