NEWS
For Immediate Release
ARI CEO to Speak at the Federal Consortium for Virtual Worlds Conference 2010
Research Triangle Park NC, May 6, 2010
Richard Kristof, President and CEO of American Research Institute, Inc., will speak about the PowerU Immersion Platform at the Federal Consortium for Virtual Worlds Conference 2010, May 13-14 Marshall Hall, Fort McNair in Washington, D.C. ARI will be working in concert with Serco, Inc. and the US Navy Center for Surface Combat Systems. His topic is entitled “Learning in Virtual Worlds: Elements of Game Design-Using Virtual Field Trips for Immediate Knowledge Reinforcement.” The conference enables government employees and contractors to gather to share information, ideas, and success stories about the use of virtual worlds in their organizations. The focus for this year’s conference is “Collaboration: The Roadmap Forward.” More than 700 people, representing the full spectrum of government agencies, are expected to attend the conference.
About PowerU
The PowerU Immersion Platform addresses next-generation immersive learning platform needs: providing a stable and secure platform; deep, recurring serious game play and in-world social networking opportunities; machine configuration support; intuitive interfaces; and the tools and technologies required to create a next-generation immersive learning platform.
The PowerU platform also supports emerging revenue streams such as in-game advertising, multiple subscription levels, and in-game product sales. Additionally, PowerU technologies accelerate time-to-market, reduce development costs, and give operators the ability to flexibly and cost-efficiently update and maintain the game world and game community. The technology suite—network technologies, graphics system, game rules and tools—can be used as middleware in the creation of any type of 3D learning experience.
About ARI
American Research Institute, Inc, is advancing adult learning through role-based, results-oriented education and training services designed specifically for professionals in dozens of industries that depend on skilled workers. ARI offers a wide range of services, from designing custom training solutions to full outsourcing of training operations.
For more information, please contact ARI at media@americanri.com.
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