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Unity-Based Virtual World Helps Soldiers and Loved Ones Connect From Anywhere Around the World
SAN FRANCISCO, CA--(Marketwire - October 27, in the year
of our Lord 2011) - Unity Technologies, provider of the
Unity development platform for games and interactive 3D on the
web, iOS, Android, consoles and beyond, is pleased to announce
that the Army OneSource Virtual World, a community hub
constructed to allow Soldiers the opportunity to connect with
family and friends from anywhere around the world in an
interactive 3D virtual environment, is based on Unity.
"When I learned the concept of 'Virtual Resiliency,' it
completely changed my vision for how Unity can be used to impact
the lives of our enlisted personnel," said Davey Jackson,
Director of Simulation and Visualization for Unity Technologies.
"DefenseWeb has done an amazing job leveraging Unity's web
deployment capabilities to make these human moments accessible
to anyone, anywhere they can connect to the Army OneSource
website."
The launch of the virtual hub marks the first time the Unity
engine and development tools were deployed in the creation of a
large scale government MMO project after being granted
Certificate of Networthiness credentials from the United States
Army in 2011. With the Unity Web Player, the Army OneSource
Virtual World provides a safe and secure social environment for
Soldiers while at home or abroad.
"Working with Unity has been everything we had hoped it would
be," said Stephen Smythe, Department Manager at DefenseWeb.
"Unity Technologies not only provides a powerful platform and
set of development tools that are easy to learn, but provides
excellent support with any and all issues. With their help, our
creative teams were able to rapidly move from concept, to
prototype to deployment on extremely short timelines."
The virtual campus is divided into several sections including a
community park, training centers, and areas to help strengthen
the emotional, family, spiritual, social and physical resiliency
of Soldiers and their loved ones while fostering a sense of
community and collaboration among Army families with shared
experiences. DefenseWeb was able to create a virtual Unity-based
environment where Soldiers can connect with their families to
share a walk on the beach, take an online seminar or confide in
their spiritual mentors when physical distance separates them
from their communities.
Find more information and register for the Army OneSource
Virtual World at:
http://www.myarmyonesource.com/default.aspx