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Case Study: Intel's Embedded Conference in Second Life

IBM has been the only company to post a case study on meeting savings on  in Second Life.  This case study shows shifting a real life conference to a virtual world conference saved Intel 265,000 of their 300,000 budget (savings from air travel is not included in this amount).  

By using a little creativity and forward thinking companies do not have slash existing face to face conferences in these economic hard times.  Using Second Life vs. an internal program, non employees are able to attend.  Companies can meet their customers face to face or avatar to avatar.

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Obama Administrator to appear in Second Life

Kevin Werbach, served on the FCC segment of the Obama transition team, remains as an Administrator as a part-time advisor on broadband issues.

Wagner James Au reports that Werbach, who is a veteran the Virtual World Second Life, will make an appearance this week:

Webach wil be in-world this Wednesday at 1PM PDT on the Metanomics show:  "The Age of Obama: Virtual Worlds,Open Government, and Policy"

Announcing Helix Innovation Hive Event

You are invite you to learn about the NEW Helix Innovation Hive, an initiative that will help change the way you and your organization grow – not just survive – in the current economic environment, and beyond.

On June 25, from 7:30am to 10:00am, we are launching the Helix Innovation Hive and unveiling our first report, Virtual Worlds: A Universe of Opportunity.  It will be held at the Toronto Cricket Club, with a complimentary continental breakfast:

1. Introduction: Helix Innovation Hive
In these disruptive times, we live in a world of great change and uncertainty. There are two major themes of particular concern today:

                                                     a. Relentless Change in Unforgiving Times

                                                     Many organizations are striving to reinvent themselves in our volatile economic climate. How                                                            does your organization stay relevant to customers, while protecting its competitive edge, and                                                              spending more efficiently on innovation?

b. Uncertain Career Assurance and Growth
Have you had to rethink your professional growth trajectory in light of the economic downturn?  Helix’s Innovation Hive can help you develop and sustain your personal innovation leadership, while strengthening your network of professional contacts.

Helix continually has these conversations with our clients, partners and colleagues. We are responding to these challenges by starting a NEW social networking and research community to support innovation and networking at a grass roots level, with both face-to-face experiences and online communities.

2. Launch: Report on Virtual Worlds
Helix is launching its NEW report on Virtual Worlds, titled ‘Virtual Worlds – A Universe of Opportunity’ at the event. The report, based on a two-year comprehensive research program, is designed to offer insights into the universe of Virtual Worlds. The complete 152-page report is priced at $2,999. You will hear from the authors of this report and also see a demonstration of Helix’s new Virtual World Conference Center. The Conference Center was officially launched in Ottawa with the Canadian Advanced Technology Alliance (CATA) on May 19 at the CATA Innovation Gala.

Reserve today to hold your seat at this exclusive event. We have limited seating for 48 people. The deadline for reservations is June 10.

To RSVP
Contact Alex Watson at:
Phone: 647-477-6254
Email: alex@helixcommerce.com

Event Details
Date: June 25, 2009
Time: 7:30am to 10:00am
Location: Founders Room, Toronto Cricket Club
Address: 141 Wilson Ave., Toronto, Ontario;
Cost: None, complimentary continental breakfast will be served

The Helix team is looking forward to seeing you at our inaugural launch event of our NEW Helix Innovation Center and Virtual World offerings.

Help Support Local Canadian Television Stations

Join us with CATA (Canadian Advanced Technology Alliance) on Friday May 22nd noon - 1:00 PM EDT to help support CTV and our local TV stations.

SLURL:http://slurl.com/secondlife/Bountiful/195/189/26

You can also Search Helix in Second Life and teleport to the Innovation Center

Helix and CATA announce their Canadian Innovation Conference Center in Second Life

Tonight at the CATA (Canadian Advanced Technology Alliance) Innovation Gala, Helix and CATA announced their Canadian Innovation Conference Center in Second Life.  Check out the conference center and join the group to receive the latest news and events.

http://slurl.com/secondlife/Bountiful/195/189/26   

Helix offers full Virtual World (VW) Services, designs and develops VW experiences for real world companies.  Our services include

• Virtual World Strategy and Benefits
  
• Customized Builds (Strategy to Run)
  
• Conferencing Services (Build or Rent)
  
• Customized Avatar Creations
  
• Customized Island Experiences
  
• Customized Market Research
  
• Marketing and Brand Campaigns
  
• Product & Marketing Solutions
  
• Training & Development
• Recruiting Experiences

For more information please contact us  helixvirtualworlds@helixcommerce.com

www.helixcommerce.com

www.helixvirtualworlds.com

CTV and CATA Call for Canadian Residents of Second Life to Protest at Parliament to Save Our Local TV Stations

CATA Supports Local Television; calls for “Virtual Protest”!

Ottawa, May 18, 2009 -- The Canadian Advanced Technology Alliance (CATA) has joined the call of Ottawa TV station CTV, to support local TV by calling for a review of how cable and satellite companies misuse content from TV stations.

“Basically, our local TV stations create the content, and the cable and satellite companies take it for nothing and get paid to do so,” said John Reid, CATA President.  “This is a disaster for local High Tech companies, which often rely on their TV station for that all-important first piece of profile.  Coverage is hugely important in establishing a reputation and product awareness.  If the local TV companies falter, we will be facing another blow against High Tech -- which is already weak because of the economic climate.  This system has to be fixed.”

CATA is calling on local High Tech companies to join the CTV petition, and to gather for a “virtual protest meeting” in Second Life.  Second Life is a virtual 3D world where people can socialize, gather, chat and explore.  CATA’s Second Life community is being championed by Helix Commerce International Inc.

 

In Second Life you can join us in front of the Parliament building at the newly opened, Helix CATA Canadian Innovation Center on Friday, May 22^nd from12 Noon – 1:00 PM

SLURL: http://slurl.com/secondlife/Bountiful/195/189/26   Be sure to join the CTV group to receive updates and show your support.

In the meantime, CATA is urging its High Tech members to join CTV Ottawa’s Open House at 1500 Merivale Road in Ottawa on May 23, 2009 between 10am and 1pm. This is the community’s opportunity to tour the facilities and meet the professionals who deliver local television, both in front of the cameras and behind the scenes. 

“If you want to continue to have access to a powerful media platform, sign the online petition,” said Mr. Reid.  He asked his members to visit www.savelocal.ctv.ca/ottawa to help keep local TV news and programming available in the community.