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Archive for March, 2011

  • Recently a Black Hat (hacker’s conference) had a flaw in the registration process that would have allowed people to view the video streams without paying. The issue was a test registration page that was accidentally used during the event. The person who found it reported it and it was immediately fixed. No one was able to use it. There have been reports of other platforms that have had issues all of which have been minor but these are a warning that we need to be more diligent in testing our registration systems and processes. Same goes for physical event producers…I received a letter a few months ago from an event that I had attended saying that their system had been...

    2010 Virtual EvenVirtual Environments Need to be Secure and the Producers Operating these Environments Need to be Vigilantt Resource Book pdf

    Posted on March 30, 2011 | No Comments
    Recently a Black Hat (hacker’s conference) had a flaw in the registration process that would have allowed people to view the video streams without paying. The issue was a test registration page that was accidentally used during the event. The person who found it reported it and it was immediately fixed. No one was able to use it. There have been reports of other platforms that have had issues all of which have been minor but these are a warning that we need to be more diligent in testing our registration systems and processes. Same goes for physical event producers…I received a letter a few months ago from an event that I had attended saying that their system had been... Read More
  • What is the definition of a Virtual Event? Everything below…and maybe more but here is the official definition of a virtual event: A virtual event is an occurrence of people gathering together where some or all of the attendees are not physically in the same location but are connected in a common environment. The common environment might be one of many types but is usually enabled through the use of computers and the Internet. Webcast A Webcast is a transmission of an audio or visual or a combination of audio-visual media file either live or on demand over the internet. Webcasts generally use the streaming media technology, which broadcasts the content from a single source to multiple viewers or listeners...

    Virtual Event Definitions

    Posted on March 30, 2011 | No Comments
    What is the definition of a Virtual Event? Everything below…and maybe more but here is the official definition of a virtual event: A virtual event is an occurrence of people gathering together where some or all of the attendees are not physically in the same location but are connected in a common environment. The common environment might be one of many types but is usually enabled through the use of computers and the Internet. Webcast A Webcast is a transmission of an audio or visual or a combination of audio-visual media file either live or on demand over the internet. Webcasts generally use the streaming media technology, which broadcasts the content from a single source to multiple viewers or listeners... Read More
  • John Pollard, Mediasite Product Manager, Sonic Foundry, is thoughtful guy, and his webcast, The Hybrid Event Strategy Quiz: Real-Life Answers for Virtual Event Questions, reflects this. I loved this webcast because John slips his cheat sheet, shows his work and helps to ace the Hybrid Event Strategy Quiz with flying colors.   The Hybrid Event Strategy Quiz is a good webcast for people who are seeking answers of these and other important questions: Should they offer a hybrid event? Which sessions should they put online if they decide to go hybrid? How much should they charge for a virtual event pass? And how many people can they bank on attending? Where does social media fit in this scenario? How much...

    Real-Life Answers for Virtual Event Questions

    Posted on March 21, 2011 | No Comments
    John Pollard, Mediasite Product Manager, Sonic Foundry, is thoughtful guy, and his webcast, The Hybrid Event Strategy Quiz: Real-Life Answers for Virtual Event Questions, reflects this. I loved this webcast because John slips his cheat sheet, shows his work and helps to ace the Hybrid Event Strategy Quiz with flying colors.   The Hybrid Event Strategy Quiz is a good webcast for people who are seeking answers of these and other important questions: Should they offer a hybrid event? Which sessions should they put online if they decide to go hybrid? How much should they charge for a virtual event pass? And how many people can they bank on attending? Where does social media fit in this scenario? How much... Read More
  •   WHAT: Michael Kushner, VP of Digital Strategy, UBM Studios, will participate on a panel titled, “How to Make Virtual Events Satisfy Customers and Deliver Profitability,” at the MTO Summit (March 21-22, 2011 in Chicago). Kushner has a track record of significantly growing revenue and profit by monetizing content/information through innovative, interactive delivery platforms in both domestic and global markets. Michael Kushner has held various sales and business development positions at companies such as Frost & Sullivan, Forbes, Inc., Freedom Technology Media Group, Reed Elsevier and The Nielsen Company. The panel of participants will discuss: How to pick the right business model, which mitigates risk and provides profit Do you repackage current face-to-face content or does virtual require original content?...

    UBM Studios’ Michael Kushner, VP of Digital Strategy, to Participate in MTO Summit in Chicago

    Posted on March 17, 2011 | No Comments
      WHAT: Michael Kushner, VP of Digital Strategy, UBM Studios, will participate on a panel titled, “How to Make Virtual Events Satisfy Customers and Deliver Profitability,” at the MTO Summit (March 21-22, 2011 in Chicago). Kushner has a track record of significantly growing revenue and profit by monetizing content/information through innovative, interactive delivery platforms in both domestic and global markets. Michael Kushner has held various sales and business development positions at companies such as Frost & Sullivan, Forbes, Inc., Freedom Technology Media Group, Reed Elsevier and The Nielsen Company. The panel of participants will discuss: How to pick the right business model, which mitigates risk and provides profit Do you repackage current face-to-face content or does virtual require original content?... Read More
  •    Hear feedback about Virtual Edge Summit 2011 from attendees at the physical conference. Share your thoughts below about the conference and stay tuned for updates as we look to 2012! Video was edited and produced by Performedia, a provider of high-end production capabilities. share: Digg this post Recommend on Facebook Share on Google+ Share on Linkedin share via Reddit Share with Stumblers Tweet about it Print for later Bookmark in Browser Tell a friend

    Attendee Feedback at Virtual Edge Summit 2011

    Posted on March 17, 2011 | No Comments
       Hear feedback about Virtual Edge Summit 2011 from attendees at the physical conference. Share your thoughts below about the conference and stay tuned for updates as we look to 2012! Video was edited and produced by Performedia, a provider of high-end production capabilities. share: Digg this post Recommend on Facebook Share on Google+ Share on Linkedin share via Reddit Share with Stumblers Tweet about it Print for later Bookmark in Browser Tell a friend Read More
  • Virtual environment software platform is now available as an appliance for network/hosted enterprise deployment. vcopious has announced the launch of VC2, the first ever “virtual spaces” application server appliance. The vcopious VC2 application can reside both within network enterprise deployments or hosted environments. The vcopious solution offers immersive networking, socializing and tracking tools as well as a proprietary management system (VCMS) to enable self-service virtual environment building tools in either 3D or 2D.  The VC2 application can be hosted behind a company’s firewall to ensure all data remains secure. “The appliance strategy will revolutionize the virtual space market in a way that will evolve the industry from a service one-off event industry to an integrated software industry with long-term customer relationships,” said...

    vcopious Launches the First Virtual Spaces Application Server Appliance

    Posted on March 15, 2011 | No Comments
    Virtual environment software platform is now available as an appliance for network/hosted enterprise deployment. vcopious has announced the launch of VC2, the first ever “virtual spaces” application server appliance. The vcopious VC2 application can reside both within network enterprise deployments or hosted environments. The vcopious solution offers immersive networking, socializing and tracking tools as well as a proprietary management system (VCMS) to enable self-service virtual environment building tools in either 3D or 2D.  The VC2 application can be hosted behind a company’s firewall to ensure all data remains secure. “The appliance strategy will revolutionize the virtual space market in a way that will evolve the industry from a service one-off event industry to an integrated software industry with long-term customer relationships,” said... Read More
  • This post is republished with permission by TSNN. Written by Rachel Wimberly, Editor-in-Chief, TSNN. Tarsus Advon’s MTO Summit Chicago (www.mtosummit.com/Chicago), on tap March 21-22 at the InterContinental Hotel in Chicago, is shaping up to be a can’t-miss event for show managers and meeting planners who are looking for innovative technology solutions and education to solve their technology challenges. To see who’s already signed up to attend click Here. share: Digg this post Recommend on Facebook Share on Google+ Share on Linkedin share via Reddit Share with Stumblers Tweet about it Print for later Bookmark in Browser Tell a friend

    MTO Summit Chicago is Place to Be for Event Technology

    Posted on March 10, 2011 | No Comments
    This post is republished with permission by TSNN. Written by Rachel Wimberly, Editor-in-Chief, TSNN. Tarsus Advon’s MTO Summit Chicago (www.mtosummit.com/Chicago), on tap March 21-22 at the InterContinental Hotel in Chicago, is shaping up to be a can’t-miss event for show managers and meeting planners who are looking for innovative technology solutions and education to solve their technology challenges. To see who’s already signed up to attend click Here. share: Digg this post Recommend on Facebook Share on Google+ Share on Linkedin share via Reddit Share with Stumblers Tweet about it Print for later Bookmark in Browser Tell a friend Read More
  • Pleasanton, CA, March 9, 2011 WHAT: Michael Doyle, Executive Director and Founder of the Virtual Edge Institute (VEI), will participate on a panel titled, “How to Make Virtual Events Satisfy Customers and Deliver Profitability,” at the MTO Summit (March 21-22, 2011 in Chicago). Doyle is a recognized thought leader, frequent speaker and blogger on topics related to the use of virtual technologies for business. The Virtual Edge Institute (VEI) is an organization dedicated to advancing the development and adoption of digital event and meeting technology and best practices for collaboration and marketing. WHY: Virtual programming has become a critical channel for delivering content. Given that the diverse strategies of incorporating virtual into your content and marketing strategies, how do you...

    Virtual Edge Institute Founder Michael Doyle Speaking at MTO Summit on Virtual Events

    Posted on March 9, 2011 | No Comments
    Pleasanton, CA, March 9, 2011 WHAT: Michael Doyle, Executive Director and Founder of the Virtual Edge Institute (VEI), will participate on a panel titled, “How to Make Virtual Events Satisfy Customers and Deliver Profitability,” at the MTO Summit (March 21-22, 2011 in Chicago). Doyle is a recognized thought leader, frequent speaker and blogger on topics related to the use of virtual technologies for business. The Virtual Edge Institute (VEI) is an organization dedicated to advancing the development and adoption of digital event and meeting technology and best practices for collaboration and marketing. WHY: Virtual programming has become a critical channel for delivering content. Given that the diverse strategies of incorporating virtual into your content and marketing strategies, how do you... Read More
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