[October 10, 2008] realXtend Supports Interconnected Network of 3D Virtual Worlds Tweet (Wireless News Via Acquire Media NewsEdge) Working in cooperation with the City of Oulu, Finland and Oulu Innovation, Global Connexus announced that the realXtend open source virtual reality platform adoption is accelerating, extending the support of an interconnected network of 3D virtual worlds with multi-user experiences. Nokia and the City of Oulu, Finland have joined the supporters of the realXtend project aimed at developing virtual world platforms on an open source basis. "Nokia supports the realXtend project and objective of creating an open platform and interoperability for virtual worlds," said Jari Alvinen, director, Compatibility and Industry Collaboration of Nokia. "realXtend has gained remarkable co-operation and adoption with other virtual world developers and solution providers. The large scale strategic development of this technology will spearhead virtual worlds for everyone." "Our strategy in Oulu is to support companies that combine technological expertise with cultural and artistic skills," said Matti Pennanen, Mayor, City of Oulu, Finland. "Interactive content and creative industries are a part of our future mission. The City of Oulu already provides free wireless internet access to citizens and visitors. With the creation of realXtend in Oulu, our region steps in the exciting frontier of virtual world technology." The realXtend virtual reality platform is a non-profit project administered by Oulu Innovation with its first public release in February 2008 amid vast international interest. The key developers are Ludocraft, a games studio, and Admino Technologies, which specializes in scalable server technologies. The objective is to develop a standardized 3D-web of virtual worlds by making virtual world technologies available to everyone, free of charge. ((Comments on this story may be sent to [email protected])) ((Distributed on behalf of 10Meters via M2 Communications Ltd - http://www.m2.com)) ((10Meters - http://www.10meters.com)) Copyright ? 2008 Wireless News [ Back To TMCnet.com's Homepage ]