VenueGen
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| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Telecommunications software and services |
| Founded | 2007 |
| Headquarters | Research Triangle Park, North Carolina (United States) |
| Website | www.venuegen.com |
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.[1] Board rooms, training rooms, and meeting halls provide virtuspaces for users to participate in 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:
- 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 simulate businesslike environments
- Users can upload images of themselves to create and customize their own photo-realistic 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 venues can accommodate up to 50 guests
History
VenueGen was founded by David Gardner in 2007. The software became commercial beta in early 2010[5] and competes with web conferencing competitors WebEx, GoToMeeting, Fuze Meeting, and Dimdim.
References
- ^ Adam Lewis (July 16, 2010). "VenueGen New Collaboration Capabilities for 3D Web Meetings". SMBnow. Retrieved 2010-10-21.
- ^ Xenia von Wedel (December 12, 2009). "Virtual Collaboration Becomes Business Reality with VenueGen". SYS-CON. Retrieved 2010-10-19.
- ^ "VenueGen System Requirements" (PDF). Retrieved 2010-10-21.
- ^ Laurie Blake (November 19, 2009). "VenueGen offers a virtual, and fun, meeting place Workplace". Workplace. Retrieved 2010-10-19.
- ^ Dean Takahashi (March 21, 2010). "DEMO: VenueGen lets businesses stage quick and easy virtual meetings". VentureBeat. Retrieved 2010-10-19.