Linden Lab Announces it's new creation Second Life Enterprise Beta

A virtual workplace solution is what the Second Life Enterprise Beta offers consumers.
Linden Lab creator of the virtual world Second Life launched a secure and flexible virtual workplace solution officials announced today.
Second Life Enterprise appeals to business because the program can be installed behind the firewall to ensure to privacy and protection. Organizations have complete control over the access of information.
It runs completely with an organization’s network, and it provides the same level of security controls as their internet, official said. It enables confidential information for prototypes, information and training materials to be shared securely.
“Second Life Enterprise is built to be security optimized and to be more reliable,” Web Content Strategist Brett Atwood said.
14 organizations are participating in the Beta program, including companies like IBM, Northrop Grumman, and the U.S. Navy.
“Second Life Enterprise Beta is a perfect complement to our existing work offerings, enabling us to offer a virtual work experience tailored to meet the specific needs of a broad range of organizations,” said Mark Kingdon, CEO of Linden Lab.
Along with the launch of the Enterprise, Linden Lab announced the creation of The Second Life Work Marketplace.
Set to launch in 2010, The Marketplace enables customers to browse, test and purchase content from developers.
Second Life Enterprise is designed to be completely immersive and interactive.
Atwood said that Second Life Enterprise has a 3-D spatial aspect that is better than 2-D.
With an increasing globalization of the workforce and high cost of travel, more organizations are turning to virtual worlds to conduct meetings and conferences.
“By 2012 more than 70% of organizations will use private virtual worlds,” Atwood said.
Second Life Enterprise includes features like seven prepackaged virtual regions, including an auditorium, two conference centers and a number of regions where users can test virtual items and practice building, officials said.
Businesses use Second Life Enterprise for virtual meetings, conferences, recruiting, complex simulations and more.