Teleplace

"From the initial feature set details Teleplace does seem to be an fascinating experience targeted at a clearly defined market. As compared to the typical WebEx or Lotus Sametime sessions which are very limited in functionality, and lifespan that ends with the session, Teleplace's persistent feature can [take] collaboration to a much higher level." Read the article >

"But let users interact through avatars, and they will stay plenty engaged, the thinking goes. The software used by Intel, from Palo Alto (Calif.) startup Teleplace, uses light, music, and color cues to highlight documents under discussion. To find a file, users simply utter its name—say, "press release on global warming"—and avatars are whisked to the corresponding room. Missed a meeting? No problem. Attendees can save work, including notes and a chat transcript, for later use." Read the article >

"Just about any imaginable application can be shared there in real-time...gives workers from different sides of the globe a chance to work in the same office, communicating by voice and instant message. But it's what will be inside the building that counts..." Read the article >