In this week’s summary of digital meetings, events, learning and community, InterCall rolls out new version of its virtual environments and webcast studio platform; bXb’s BOBtv won the 2012 EIBTM Technology Watch Award for innovation and use of technology; ON24 to host Virtual Learning Edge; and Citrix’s launches new version of GoToMyPC App for Kindle Fire and Android.
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InterCall Rolls Out New Version of its Virtual Environments and Webcast Studio PlatformInterCall has unveiled the tenth version of its Virtual Environments and Webcast Studio Platform which promises to be more powerful, user-friendly and engaging.
The new version integrates seamlessly with InterCall Unified Meeting and empowers users to start virtual meetings from within their virtual environments. Intuitive video wall makes search faster and easier. It also allows users to organize information in groups for easy retrieval. Some additional features include redesigned conference hall, new embedded webcast player, enhanced Q&A, interactive chat, webcast announcements, and background templates. Executive Vice President of Event Services Mike Nessler said Version 10 delivers powerful features and functionality, while keeping the user and administrative interfaces easy to use. Read more.. |
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bXb’s BOBtv Won the 2012 EIBTM Technology Watch Award for Innovation and Use of TechnologyEIBTM has named BOBtv winner of this year’s EIBTM Technology Watch Award, recognizing it for innovation and use of technology. bXb Online’s BOBtv is a video curation and distribution platform which extends the reach of events by making event content available for remote attendees either live or on-demand.
The EIBTM Technology Watch Award honor companies for innovation in the global meetings and events sector. ”BOBtv is uniquely designed for the industry to create new value for all stakeholders. We are grateful for this important recognition by EIBTM at this stage in our journey. As a company, we are working hard to earn EIBTM’s spotlight on BOBtv,” said Tony Lorenz, CEO of bXb Online. Read more.. |
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ON24 to Host Virtual Learning EdgeON24 will host a free virtual conference titled Virtual Learning Edge; the event will focus on latest virtual learning solutions, technologies and trends, and will begin at 8:30 am PT on Thursday, November 15.
Virtual Learning Edge will explore the power of virtual environments as well as help attendees to build or enhance their own virtual learning environment. It’ll feature a keynote session from Josh Bersin, CEO & President of Bersin & Associates. Attendees will be able to access resources on virtual learning such as guidebooks and whitepapers. In addition to Bersin, other speakers include Doug Harward, CEO & Founder, Training Industry and Tom Masotto, VP Product Management, ON24, Inc. Click here to register. |
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Citrix Launches New Version of GoToMyPC App for Kindle Fire and AndroidCitrix has launched new version of Android client for the popular product, GoToMyPC. The new app works on Android phones, tablets as well as Kindle Fire devices and enables users to work on PC and Mac from anywhere. The app is free to use but requires a GoToMyPC subscription for your host Mac or PC. The GoToMyPC app is available for Android on Google Play and the Amazon Appstore for Android.
“We believe having secure remote access on your mobile device gives you better work-life balance because you’re no longer tied to your desk. Now with the new GoToMyPC app for Android and Kindle Fire, you can access your computer from anywhere,” said Lisa Reeves, vice president and general manager, Access & Cloud Line of Business, Citrix. Read more.. |
