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Sunday, October 17, 2010

Virtual events, Executive Summary Monday Oct 18, 2010

Here is a collection of reports about virtual events and their uses.  

 75 percent of business decision-makers said they attended three or more Web-based events during the past 12 months.
"By now, you may already be aware of the huge business benefits of Virtual Events and Virtual Business Solutions. According to American Business Media and Forrester Research, 75 percent of business decision-makers said they attended three or more Web-based events during the past 12 months. And a recent study conducted by ROI of Engagement found that virtual events delivered as effectively as physical attendance in satisfaction and retention."
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virtual attendees can interact with the moderators or presenters
Successful Hybrid Event Case Study: Event Camp Twin Cities 2010 – Hypergrid Business:
"Now imagine an online event that is really an event where virtual attendees can interact with the moderators or presenters and where attendees, both virtual and in-person, gain value from what is being presented. That was Event Camp Twin Cities 2010. This was the first opportunity I had to witness a truly hybrid event where the virtual and in-person audiences melded into a hybrid whole."
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industry is now on the threshold of a v‑business revolution.
Session Recap: Can Hybrid Events Be Interactive And Social? | Event Camp Twin Cities:
"While e-business was the buzz of the 1990s, Westcott said the industry is now on the threshold of a v‑business revolution. “We’re going to transform the Web from pages and links and search boxes to the kinds of experiences you’re having today.” Webcasts have traditionally failed to be interactive, often consisting of a monologue rather than the dialogue found at virtual events. The next step is to turn content into a conversation that helps people learn."  
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"UBM Studios Milicruit, the recognized leader for virtual career fairs for veterans, today announced that its Veterans Day Virtual Career Fair (www.veteranscareerfair.com), will include more than 50 industry leading employers and government agencies as well as veterans, military personnel and spouses together in a fully interactive online environment.  The virtual career fair which is free for veterans to attend will open on November 4, 2010 at 11:00 AM EST and will be available on demand for one week"  
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GovGrid offers agencies cheap, quick regions and mini-grids – Hypergrid Business


"“The focus of GovGrid is to provide a safe, secure space for people who work in or for government so that they can learn more about using virtual worlds,” says the GovGrid website. “Government professionals can also enter to meet others who work in similar areas and deal with the same challenges and issues. And the technology can be used to create 3D spaces for the purpose of exploring plans, designs, concepts, and solutions. These spaces can also be shared with others in government or with citizens. And virtual worlds have proven to be a low cost, viable solution for training.

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In case you are interested in looking further into open sim options, here is a well-organized tutorial :  
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 The five stages of OpenSim users — which are you? – Hypergrid Business:  
 "If you’re completely new to OpenSim and everything that goes along with it, start out by renting land in ReactionGrid. ReactionGrid is a PG-grid, with a strong focus on education and business, and is the destination of choice for educators and businesses first coming to OpenSim. Founded in 2008, the company quickly became one the most trusted names in the field. Brand-name clients include IBM and Microsoft, and the company has been featured in a Microsoft case study and in a Dell customer case study."


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And a convenient overview  
An OpenSim grid primer – Hypergrid Business:  


"There are a lot of different kinds of OpenSim grids out there — it can get a little confusing. Well, a lot confusing.  Here’s a quick primer."
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A useful viewer for working in multiple grids



Surfing the Grid with Imprudence   Grid Hopper! -

And a way to transfer content  



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