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Idea - Virtual worlds will be disruptive for consumers & businesses

Posted Mon Apr 06 22:29:43 PDT 2009

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Virtual worlds will be disruptive for consumers & businesses

Originated by Mitch Kapor

Software pioneer and investor Mitch Kapor believes the virtual worlds technology popular in the gaming industry will enter the mainstream as a platform for businesses. Its ability facilitate face-to-face-like interaction will enable corporations to conduct meetings and conferences from remote geographic locations in a way that far exceeds the capabilities of video-conferencing.

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