Industry Leaders Unite for 3December Initiative

Strategic Insights -

Alias/Wavefront, an SGI company, has announced significant industry support for its 3December initiative, a global annual event designed to build a community among professionals in industrial design, film and video, computer games, and interactive and visualisation sectors. Scheduled to take place on December 3, 2000, in over 50 cities worldwide, 3December aims to attract up to 100,000 people during a 24-hour period. Key hardware vendors and software partners supporting the event include Intel, SGI, and IBM.

Key Takeaways:

  • 3December is a global annual event scheduled to take place on December 3, 2000, in over 50 cities worldwide.
  • The event aims to build a community among professionals in industrial design, film and video, computer games, and interactive and visualisation sectors.
  • Key hardware vendors supporting the event include Intel, SGI, and IBM.
  • Intel is the global sponsor of 3December 2000, demonstrating its commitment to the development of innovative tools for 3D professionals.
  • SGI will support events through co-branding and demonstrations of their high-end workstations, including Maya and Studio/Tools software products.
  • IBM plans to exhibit its IntelliStation workstations and demonstrate their capabilities with 3D graphics design.
  • Alias/Wavefront's Conductors partners, such as Cycore and Pulse Entertainment, are also sponsoring the event and providing support.

Statistics:

  • The 3December event is expected to attract up to 100,000 people during a 24-hour period.
  • The event will take place in over 50 cities worldwide.
  • Intel is the global sponsor of 3December 2000.
  • SGI will support events through co-branding and demonstrations of their high-end workstations.

Sources:

  • "Business/High-Tech Editors Participate in 3December Initiative." Business Wire. 28 Sept 2000.
  • "3December: A Global Community for 3D Professionals." Alias/Wavefront. 2000.
  • "SGI Announces Support for 3December Initiative." Business Wire. 28 Sept 2000.
  • "IBM to Support 3December Event." Business Wire. 28 Sept 2000.