The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) is offering professional services with a diverse selection of Virtual World Platforms.
Virtual World Platforms
OLIVE: On-Line Interactive Virtual Environment
Teleplace: Virtual Application Collaboration Tool
VastPark: Virtual Enterprise Software
web.alive: 3D Virtural Conferencing Environment
Virtual Worlds in Government
Promotes teleworking
"Greener" than travel
Global
Collaborative meetings and educational spaces
Simulations
Shared skills community
Cost-effective traning
Social networking and events
Secure hosting
Identity, Credential & Access Management
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Service Description
NITC can provide the Application Development and Hosting Services to create a Virtual World to enhance collaboration across agencies, support prototyping, provide analytical work spaces.
What's Included
- An internet-accessible 3D virtual environment that enhances collaboration, learning, and interaction among individuals and organizations in geographically diverse locations
- A shared repository of 3D objects and avatars
- Robust and scalable NITC Hosting Services in a secure federal Enterprise Data Center
- Integration with NITC Identity and Access Management Services (eAuthentication) to ensure identity of users
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Selections can be made from a sliding scale of services to create the ideal Virtual World:
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Application Development and Maintenance
- 3D Virtual Place developmentent
- Simulation development
- Integration with existing learning environments - Software Licensing
- Hosting Services
- Help Desk support
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Application Development and Maintenance
How We Charge
Charges depend on the number of services chosen and include the following:
- Software licenses
- Development of the virtual environment
- Number of concurrent users
- Hosting costs
- Non-standard customization
- Level of support
Service Level Metrics
| Measure | Target SLA |
|---|---|
| Monitoring | 24 x 7 |
| Service Desk Support | Prime hours or as contracted |
| Response | 24 x 7 On Call System Engineers |
| Site Availability | 99.99% *excluding planned downtime |
Cost Saving Tips
- Engage NITC early in the scoping phase of a new project to identify requirements.
- Reduce travel costs while broadening collaboration and communication.
- Simulate experiences that would be too costly or dangerous in real life.
- Foster social interaction between geographically dispersed team members or customers.
USDA CONTACT
Chris North, Director
OCIO, Enterprise Applications Services (EAS)