IDC Interactive Digital Center FAQ

In preparation for our forthcoming meeting, I have prepared some documents for your review, as a base for a constructive discussion including:

• IDC Consortium Description: http://www.eonreality.com/idc/idcconsortium/index.htm

• IDC Consortium Seminar Invitation: http://www.eonreality.com/news/events/2007/idcJan07.htm

• Samsung Board Member, Goran Malm has accepted the position as an EON Board Member. Mr. Malm is a personal friend of Jack Welsh with whom he worked many years with as President at GE Asia- Pacific see announcement: http://www.eonreality.com/news/news_releases/2007/press_releases_070105_1.html

• IDC Description PowerPoint This is an upgrade of the previous PowerPoint describing EON’s activities. Please see in particular EON’s new growth areas around EDC/RMP and augmented tele presence.: PDF
http://www.eonreality.com/files/presentation/Interactive_Digital_Center_built_in_PP.pdf (25 MB) PowerPoint
http://www.eonreality.com/files/presentation/Interactive_Digital_Center_built_in_PP.ppt (170 MB)


IDC Frequently Asked Questions

A. What can EON & the IDC bring to the Local Partner?
EON and the IDC bring the following to the local Partner:
0. Leading Global Visualization Technology Developers
NVIDIA, Christie Digital, HP and EON Reality have formed a strategic Consortium with the goal of establishing a de facto standard for real-time visualization solutions world wide. In addition, Microsoft has been selected as a leading technology provider for the IDC Consortium. http://www.eonreality.com/idc/idcconsortium/index.htm

1. Leading edge technology
See Product Videos Select for Example EON Touchlight and EON I-Crystal, ESA, EPLA etc: http://www.eoncollaborate.com/login/eonproducts/


2. Open new Customer focused Visualization Market for the Region, with Tangible Revenues in the Commercial area, Simulation based learning and R&D see:
See Customer Videos Select for example Arizona Decision Center: http://www.eoncollaborate.com/login/eonmediaplayer/

See Customer Case Study Videos:
http://www.eonreality.com/eon-case_studies.html



3. The local Partner has an opportunity in Phase 2 to expand and become an RDC, Research & Development Center, see PowerPoint: www.eonreality.com/files/presentation/EON_R&D_built_in_PP.ppt


4. The local Partner will become a stake holder in the creation of the World’s Largest Online Interactive 3D Experience Streaming Service & 3D Library.

This is a mix between “YouTube for 3D” to Second Life for Business” and it is addressing the rapidly growing need among our customers

See http://www.eonreality.com/eonexperience/index.html Launch of extended EonExperience with on line 3D Virtual Reality meetings capability and deployment of 30,000 Interactive 3D models prioritized on customer requests

EON EonExperience R&D plan, (mainly focused on EonExperience), please visit http://www.eonreality.com/files/presentation/Generic_EonExperience_R&D_specification.doc (8 MB)

5. The local Partner has an opportunity in Phase 3 to expand and become an EDC, Experience & Discovery Center
As an extension of location-based display solutions (for example, kiosks at trade shows, or rides at amusement parks), the market for more advanced, immersive 3D experiences in entertainment, edutainment and discovery is rapidly growing. EDC integrates hardware, software and services creating next-generation 3D environments that enhance entertainment, edutainment and learning experiences.

Please find the detailed EDC presentation at http://www.eonreality.com/files/presentation/EDC.pdf (5 MB)


B. Why and how are our customers using EON/IDC?
By using EON software solutions companies can now effectively capitalize on existing investments in Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) to increase sales, communicate product functionality more effectively, and decrease the cost of service, training and technical support
Please see: http://eonreality.com/


HOW can the IDC generate revenues and provide services to other companies?
Please see:
PDF http://www.eonreality.com/files/presentation/Interactive_Digital_Center_built_in_PP.pdf (25 MB)

PowerPoint http://www.eonreality.com/files/presentation/Interactive_Digital_Center_built_in_PP.ppt (170 MB)

C. How much does the Local Partner need to invest?
This depends on the scope of the IDC. Typically the total investment is approximately $3 MUSD, $1 MUSD from local Partner, $1M USD from EON and $1 MUSD from IDC Consortium
D. What is the role of the Local Partner, EON and VAR in the IDC?
Local Partner, Eon and VARs are forming a Partnership in IDC and IDC Consortium