Sapphire Technologies are an Information and Communications Technology recruitment company running out of Australia and New Zealand. They've launched their Second Life presence on Vedior Asia Pacific. It's a fairly standard office building with podcasts, free t-shirts and lots of desks with computers linked to the Sapphire Technologies website. The ability to meet up with … [Read more...] about Sapphire Technologies
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REA Group on the way into SL
Jana Gillespie, director of Big-Bit Australia Pty Ltd has let us know that the REA Group, best known for its site realestate.com.au, has signed on for an SL presence. There's nothing to see at this stage but the island is present in search and is called 'Real Estate Life': The presence will represent the group's worldwide operations and contain a community area with events … [Read more...] about REA Group on the way into SL
Ricoh’s Australian Connection
Australian Developer Inside This World has completed a striking build for the Belgian subsidiary of printer / fax / photocopier behemoth Ricoh. The interior of the build is a static display of current models and associated information. It's not the sort of build that's going to attract return visitors however that wasn't the intention as explained by the developer on his … [Read more...] about Ricoh’s Australian Connection
The PIER opens
Owned by Sydney-based Carys Dahlstrom (and virtual dog Wullie!), the PIER is becoming one of the more popular social venues. Although its been around quite a while (I remember spending some time there months ago), it's had a facelift and a move to a new sim. The (re)opening was held last weekend: In Carys Dahlstrom's own words: "I guess I just want a 'safe' place for … [Read more...] about The PIER opens
Interview – the SLCN TV Team – Part 2
We finish up our Q&A with the effusive SLCN TV team with a discussion on SL competitors and what's inspirational about SL. Part 1 of the interview can be found here Lowell: So what do you see as the biggest challenges for the SL platform in the coming 12 months? Starr: Living up to the inflated expectation of the broader population as they realise what cool fun they are … [Read more...] about Interview – the SLCN TV Team – Part 2