Company:Virtway

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Short description: Spanish simulation game developer
Virtway
TypeSoftware development
IndustryEnterprise Solutions
Founded1999
HeadquartersOviedo, Spain
Key people
Jose Antonio Tejedor, CEO
ProductsEducational (serious) games
Websitevirtway.com

Founded in 1999 in Oviedo, Spain, Virtway started as an IT firm and evolved into a pioneering entity in enterprise metaverse solutions. In 2006, the company shifted its focus, transitioning into the realm of 3D development and later delving into the metaverse domain. This strategic pivot positioned Virtway as a key player in offering innovative enterprise solutions within the metaverse, catering to diverse business needs and setting a new standard in virtual business environments and interactions.

Overview

Virtway is a game development studio located in Oviedo, Spain. Initially founded in 1999 as a general IT consulting firm, it shifted its focus in 2006 to 3D development and video games as an independent branch of the Indigo Group holding.

History

Virtway began as an IT consulting firm and evolved into a company focusing on simulation systems and 3D development, particularly in the realm of video games and virtual training systems. Founded in 2016, Virtway has dedicated thousands of hours to creating a user-friendly 3D virtual world. This development has been a result of close collaboration with businesses of various sizes, ensuring that their solutions seamlessly integrate into diverse corporate environments.

Services

Training & Onboarding

Virtway provides solutions to streamline the training and onboarding process for new hires, utilizing its virtual environment for efficient and interactive learning experiences.

Engagement

The company offers tools to create immersive experiences aimed at captivating audiences, enhancing customer and employee engagement.

Sales & Marketing

Virtway's platform supports innovative approaches to sales and marketing, enabling companies to reach out to their audience in unique, virtual settings.

Education

Virtway's technology is also applied in educational contexts, offering interactive learning environments for various educational needs.

Events & Expos

The platform is utilized for hosting virtual events and expos, providing memorable and impactful experiences.

Enterprise Metaverse & AI Technology

Virtway's Enterprise Metaverse combines advanced AI technology with virtual world capabilities. This integration aims to provide more than just a tool but also a community that redefines modern business practices.

Key Developments and Projects

Virtual Training System (VTS)

Virtway developed a simulation system named VTS (Virtual Training System), aimed at facilitating learning through gaming. This platform was presented at the 2008 Games + Learning + Society conference in collaboration with Robb Lindgren from Stanford University. The system has been applied in various training domains, including firefighting and the iron/steel industry

Molina Digital

Molina Digital, Virtway's first large-scale 3D project, recreated the Spanish town of Molina de Segura. It enabled users to engage in a virtual environment where they could chat, drive cars, and play Pétanque through a web browser. The project also included an interactive theatre application allowing users to take roles in a virtual play.

3D Virtual Visit to Llanes

Contracted by the regional government of Asturias, Virtway developed a 3D virtual visit to the city of Llanes. This project involved using x3d technology and porting landmarks to Google Earth KML models.

Born To Run and Partnership with ICYou

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