Simulations International and ProtonMedia Partner To Deliver Enterprise Virtual World Collaboration

Jan. 21, 2009 - PRLog -- Simulations International, a global provider of consulting, simulations and emerging technologies for training, announced today a strategic partnership with ProtonMedia to co-sell ProtoSphere®, the industry-leading solution for 3D immersive virtual worlds used for collaboration, communication and learning.

The partnership blends Simulations International’s deep knowledge and experience using simulations, avatars and emerging  technologies for training with ProtonMedia’s expertise in the field of virtual worlds, 3D modeling and online collaboration for corporate and government customers.

“It’s pretty clear that companies are looking for cost-effective and innovative ways not only to train their employees, but to find ways to collaborate, share ideas and socially network with each other to solve complex business issues. Partnering with ProtonMedia gives us a way to offer a complete solution to our customers and our teams will be working very tightly together.” said Lori Kavle, President and CEO of Simulations International.  “We believe that the real value in using the ProtoSphere® virtual environment is that no matter where your employees are located, whether it‘s at corporate headquarters, a home office or in another country, you can create a real virtual work environment and have productive interaction with your peers.  On top of that, you can extend the collaboration to your customers and partner network to accomplish a true sense of business community.  Creating your own avatar gives you a real feeling of presence.  We’ve found that people who are highly engaged pay attention to what’s happening in the virtual rooms, unlike conference calls where it’s easy to “check out”.  It’s just a great fit.”  

“We’re very excited about our partnership with Simulations International” said Ron Burns, President of ProtonMedia. “Our customers will benefit from our combined knowledge and experience in delivering cost-effective and efficient solutions for collaboration, meetings, and training needs. In these challenging economic times, using an immersive virtual world system such as ProtoSphere® allows customers to eliminate the costs of travel and shift the expense of multiple communication technologies to one stream-lined system for a secure, “always-on” environment.  Partnering with Simulations International allows us both to broaden our solutions and services to our customers.”

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About Simulations International, LLC
Simulations International is a global provider of consulting, simulations and emerging technologies for training and a woman-owned business. We offer consulting services as well as design and development of training programs for blended, simulated, mobile and virtual environments. For more information, please visit www.simulationsintl.com.


About ProtonMedia, LLC
ProtonMedia is the leading provider of virtual world technology for the enterprise. Our flagship product ProtoSphere® is a secure, private virtual world environment for collaboration and learning. As the premier virtual world platform for the enterprise, ProtoSphere® features a suite of communications and social networking tools designed to overcome linear communications and create a networked, learning organization. For more information or to download a free trial, visit www.protonmedia.com.