Forterra Systems said that it will ship 2.3 release of its OLIVE (On-Line Interactive Virtual Environment) software platform, with IT readiness enhancements for web process integration, user authentication, and client packaging.
The company said that the new version enables integrating 3D meetings and events into existing web-based communities to foster enhanced brain-storming and design sessions, decision-making and relationship building.
According to Forterra, the 2.3 version capabilities includes an enhanced user authentication that enables OLIVE developers or IT staff to implement any authentication mechanism they desire; and web-based Content Management System (CMS) integration that supports web processes for registration of new users, client download, user authentication, and joining OLIVE meetings;
The new version also comes with capabilities, including Custom Installer Process; User Interface enhancements including an Audio Tuning wizard; Telephony Integration; Media Dashboards; and a Scenario Editor. In addition, it also includes an Artificial Intelligence (AI) API for non-player character development. Now 3rd party AI middleware vendors can be integrated to OLIVE to create and control computer generated avatars inserted into training scenarios, the company added.
The company said that the addition of an API to integrate artificial intelligence middleware with a new Scenario Editor and a Media Dashboard feature will enable virtual Emergency Operation Centres to embed rehearsal environments around the various disasters.
Dave Rolston, CEO of Forterra, said: Everyone is excited about the transformational capabilities that virtual worlds will provide to business processes, but there have been historical challenges getting the platforms IT ready and widely used by all types of users. We are pleased to provide the features to now support the large-scale deployments our most advanced customers are planning for.
