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'''VenueGen''' is an on-demand [[3D]] [[web conferencing]] platform where users can meet, collaborate, share and present information in real-time. The software 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 around the room.<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> Board rooms, training rooms, and meeting halls provide virtual spaces for online meetings, conferences and trainings.
Founded in 2007, '''VenueGen''' is a [[3D]] [[web conferencing]] platform where users can meet, share and present information in real-time. The on-demand [[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>


==Technology==
==Technology==
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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 venues can accommodate up to 50 guests
* At present, 31 virtual board rooms, training rooms, and meeting halls can accommodate up to 50 guests


==History==
==History==


VenueGen was founded by David Gardner in 2007. The software became commercial beta in early 2010<ref>{{cite web |author=Dean Takahashi |title=DEMO: VenueGen lets businesses stage quick and easy virtual meetings |publisher=VentureBeat |date=March 21, 2010 |accessdate=2010-10-19 |url=http://venturebeat.com/2010/03/21/venuegen/}}</ref> and competes with web conferencing competitors [[WebEx]], [[GoToMeeting]], [[Fuze Meeting]], and [[Dimdim]].
VenueGen was founded by David Gardner in 2007. The virtual meeting software became commercial beta in early 2010<ref>{{cite web |author=Dean Takahashi |title=DEMO: VenueGen lets businesses stage quick and easy virtual meetings |publisher=VentureBeat |date=March 21, 2010 |accessdate=2010-10-19 |url=http://venturebeat.com/2010/03/21/venuegen/}}</ref> and competes with web conferencing competitors [[WebEx]], [[GoToMeeting]], [[Fuze Meeting]], and [[Dimdim]].


==References==
==References==

Revision as of 18:56, 22 October 2010

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

Founded in 2007, VenueGen is a 3D web conferencing platform where users can meet, share and present information in real-time. The on-demand SaaS enables users to coordinate online meetings, conferences and trainings where they can interact with virtual representations of other guests around virtual rooms.[1]

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, 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
  • At present, 31 virtual board rooms, training rooms, and meeting halls 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.
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