IBM and Forterra teaming up on virtual world for spooks

IBM and Forterra teaming up on virtual world for spooks

Even spooks need their virtual worlds. Where else, after all, could they rehearse their training missions against the bad guys of the world?

Forterra Systems and IBM said today that they’re teaming up to create virtual worlds for U.S. intelligence-gathering agencies. The so-called “Babel Bridge” project… Continue Reading

Roundup: Forterra, Appfuel, AOL’s plans? and more

Roundup: Forterra, Appfuel, AOL’s plans? and more

Here’s a summary of the latest action. See below for more:
1) In-Q-Tel invests in Forterra Systems, a private virtual world creator
2) Appfuel, another Facebook ad network, but with better ad targeting
3) AOL to spin out advertising arm?
4) Project Playlist, for sharing music playlists on other… Continue Reading