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Founded in 2007, '''VenueGen''' is a [[3D]] [[web conferencing]] platform where users can meet, share and present information in real-time. The on-demand [[Software as a Service]] (SaaS) enables users to coordinate online meetings, conferences and trainings where they can interact with virtual representations of other guests around virtual rooms.<ref>{{cite web |author=Adam Lewis |title=VenueGen New Collaboration Capabilities for 3D Web Meetings |publisher=SMBnow |date=July 16, 2010 |accessdate=2010-10-21 |url=http://www.smbnow.com/articles/VenueGen-New-Collaboration-Capabilities-for-3D-WebMeetings}}</ref>
'''VenueGen''' is a [[3D]] [[web conferencing]] platform where users can meet, collaborate, share and present information in real-time. The on-demand [[Software as a Service]] (SaaS) enables users to select a meeting room, upload their content, and enter a virtual room where they can interact with virtual representations of other guests.<ref>{{cite web |author=Adam Lewis |title=VenueGen New Collaboration Capabilities for 3D Web Meetings |publisher=SMBnow |date=July 16, 2010 |accessdate=2010-10-21 |url=http://www.smbnow.com/articles/VenueGen-New-Collaboration-Capabilities-for-3D-WebMeetings}}</ref> VenueGen's virtual meeting spaces resemble board rooms, training rooms, and meeting halls where users can conduct online meetings, conferences and trainings.


==Technology==
==Technology==
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[[File:VenueGen_Virtual_Meeting.jpg|thumb|left|Multiple documents can be shared simultaneously on large screens within the virtual meeting rooms.]]
[[File:VenueGen_Virtual_Meeting.jpg|thumb|left|Multiple documents can be shared simultaneously on large screens within the virtual meeting rooms.]]


* Screen sharing and content sharing supports integration of word processing, spreadsheet, presentation and digital media files, viewable on a 25 foot display screen in the virtual rooms
* Screen sharing and content sharing supports integration of word processing, spreadsheet, presentation and digital media files
* User uploaded content is viewable on a 25 foot display screen in the virtual rooms
* [[VoIP]] enabled [[positional]] audio enables users to hear in surround sound and identify others speaking around the room
* [[VoIP]] enabled [[positional]] audio enables users to hear in surround sound and identify others speaking around the room
* Multi-person chat allows for private conversations between guests during an ongoing presentation
* Multi-person chat allows for private conversations between guests during an ongoing presentation
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* Each avatar makes conversational gestures that are driven by user’s voice
* Each avatar makes conversational gestures that are driven by user’s voice
* Users have the option to control their avatar’s facial expressions and body language
* Users have the option to control their avatar’s facial expressions and body language
* At present, 31 virtual board rooms, training rooms, and meeting halls can accommodate up to 50 guests
* Over 30 virtual rooms can accommodate up to 50 guests


==History==
==History==

Revision as of 19:13, 22 October 2010

VenueGen
Company typePrivate
IndustryTelecommunications software and services
Founded2007
HeadquartersResearch Triangle Park, North Carolina (United States)
Websitewww.venuegen.com

VenueGen is a 3D web conferencing platform where users can meet, collaborate, share and present information in real-time. The on-demand Software as a Service (SaaS) enables users to select a meeting room, upload their content, and enter a virtual room where they can interact with virtual representations of other guests.[1] VenueGen's virtual meeting spaces resemble board rooms, training rooms, and meeting halls where users can conduct online meetings, conferences and trainings.

Technology

VenueGen is a browser-based plug-in that is based on a MMO interface and runs 3D graphics technology.[2] The virtual meeting software is installed by logging on the VenueGen website. VenueGen runs on Windows XP, Windows Vista, and Windows 7 operating systems and is compatible with browsers Mozilla Firefox 2.0 or above and Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 or above.[3] Features of VenueGen software[4] include:

Multiple documents can be shared simultaneously on large screens within the virtual meeting rooms.
  • Screen sharing and content sharing supports integration of word processing, spreadsheet, presentation and digital media files
  • User uploaded content is viewable on a 25 foot display screen in the virtual rooms
  • VoIP enabled positional audio enables users to hear in surround sound and identify others speaking around the room
  • Multi-person chat allows for private conversations between guests during an ongoing presentation
  • High resolution graphics resemble businesslike environments
  • Users can upload images of themselves to create and customize their own 3D model avatars
  • Each avatar makes conversational gestures that are driven by user’s voice
  • Users have the option to control their avatar’s facial expressions and body language
  • Over 30 virtual rooms can accommodate up to 50 guests

History

VenueGen was founded by David Gardner in 2007. The virtual meeting software became commercial beta in early 2010[5] and competes with web conferencing competitors WebEx, GoToMeeting, Fuze Meeting, and Dimdim.

References

  1. ^ Adam Lewis (July 16, 2010). "VenueGen New Collaboration Capabilities for 3D Web Meetings". SMBnow. Retrieved 2010-10-21.
  2. ^ Xenia von Wedel (December 12, 2009). "Virtual Collaboration Becomes Business Reality with VenueGen". SYS-CON. Retrieved 2010-10-19.
  3. ^ "VenueGen System Requirements" (PDF). Retrieved 2010-10-21.
  4. ^ Laurie Blake (November 19, 2009). "VenueGen offers a virtual, and fun, meeting place Workplace". Workplace. Retrieved 2010-10-19.
  5. ^ Dean Takahashi (March 21, 2010). "DEMO: VenueGen lets businesses stage quick and easy virtual meetings". VentureBeat. Retrieved 2010-10-19.