NATO Takes Innovative Lead With the Introduction of Mobile Virtual Training
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Posted on February 21, 2012 at 9:28:01 AM
NATO Takes Innovative Lead With the Introduction of Mobile Virtual Training
LONDON, February 21, 2012/PRNewswire/ --
Summary
A NATO commissioned serious game is the first of its kind to be scheduled for
large-scale deployment on Android and iOS mobile devices. It will be used by military
personnel in operational areas throughout the world. The serious game, developed
completely in VBSWorlds, a Caspian Learning/Bohemia Interactive Simulations product, will
be on show at the Allied Command Transformation Immersive Learning Workshop held at the
NATO Modelling & Simulation Centre of Excellence (NATO M&S COE).
A serious game commissioned by NATO and designed to improve the effectiveness of
personnel during Maritime Interdiction Operations will be on show at the Allied Command
Transformation Immersive Learning Workshop held at the NATO Modelling & Simulation Centre
of Excellence (NATO M&S COE) this week.
The serious game, created by a leading training and simulation partnership including
Caspian Learning, ECS and Bohemia Interactive Simulations, with the powerful military
simulation [http://www.vbsworlds.com ] software, VBSWorlds, has been designed specifically
to operate alongside NATO's Nexus Virtual World platform.
By developing the serious game with existing NATO training assets, instructors and
students are able to immerse themselves in the interactive training scenario. The serious
game is fully SCORM compliant and performance can be tracked through a learning system.
Once complete, the finished scenario will be deployed not only to PC and web but also
to handheld mobile devices including windows based devices, iOS and Android.
Several versions of the game, including the mobile version, will be shown off at the
Allied Command Transformation Immersive Learning Workshop this week.
Lee Rushworth, a spokesman for Caspian Learning said, "We are delighted to continue to
work with NATO on highly innovative, transformational training projects and we look
forward to continuing to work on future projects of even greater scale."
The mobile version of the 'Boarders Ahoy' simulation will be available to view and
play on the Android Marketplace shortly.
About Caspian Learning
Caspian Learning are a multi award-winning serious games technology and design
company. Formed in 2002, they are the developer of the acclaimed Thinking Worlds, whose
globally unique technology allows instructional designers to create fully immersive 3D
sims & games at costs previously restricted to 2D development. They are the global leader
in the use of 3D games and simulations [http://www.thinkingworlds.com ] technology for
performance improvement, having developed over 100 sims or games for clients all over the
world including IBM, BBC, QinetiQ, Accenture, Volvo, the Ministry of Defence and the
European Union among others.
About Bohemia Interactive Simulations
Bohemia Interactive Simulations (BISim) is a leading global provider of simulation
technologies [http://www.caspianlearning.co.uk ] and integrated training solutions for
military and civilian organizations. With origins in the gaming industry, BISim has
repeatedly delivered high fidelity, low cost, disruptive technology into the virtual,
tactical military simulation domain. BISim has successfully exploited game-based
technology with stunning visuals and applied this to a range of unique, military-specific
simulation products.
More information about 'Boarders Ahoy', VBSWorlds or simulations for training
[http://www.caspianlearning.co.uk ], contact lee.rushworth@caspianlearning.co.uk, Tel:
+44(0)191-5561043
Source: Caspian Learning
LONDON, February 21, 2012/PRNewswire/ --
Summary
A NATO commissioned serious game is the first of its kind to be scheduled for
large-scale deployment on Android and iOS mobile devices. It will be used by military
personnel in operational areas throughout the world. The serious game, developed
completely in VBSWorlds, a Caspian Learning/Bohemia Interactive Simulations product, will
be on show at the Allied Command Transformation Immersive Learning Workshop held at the
NATO Modelling & Simulation Centre of Excellence (NATO M&S COE).
A serious game commissioned by NATO and designed to improve the effectiveness of
personnel during Maritime Interdiction Operations will be on show at the Allied Command
Transformation Immersive Learning Workshop held at the NATO Modelling & Simulation Centre
of Excellence (NATO M&S COE) this week.
The serious game, created by a leading training and simulation partnership including
Caspian Learning, ECS and Bohemia Interactive Simulations, with the powerful military
simulation [http://www.vbsworlds.com ] software, VBSWorlds, has been designed specifically
to operate alongside NATO's Nexus Virtual World platform.
By developing the serious game with existing NATO training assets, instructors and
students are able to immerse themselves in the interactive training scenario. The serious
game is fully SCORM compliant and performance can be tracked through a learning system.
Once complete, the finished scenario will be deployed not only to PC and web but also
to handheld mobile devices including windows based devices, iOS and Android.
Several versions of the game, including the mobile version, will be shown off at the
Allied Command Transformation Immersive Learning Workshop this week.
Lee Rushworth, a spokesman for Caspian Learning said, "We are delighted to continue to
work with NATO on highly innovative, transformational training projects and we look
forward to continuing to work on future projects of even greater scale."
The mobile version of the 'Boarders Ahoy' simulation will be available to view and
play on the Android Marketplace shortly.
About Caspian Learning
Caspian Learning are a multi award-winning serious games technology and design
company. Formed in 2002, they are the developer of the acclaimed Thinking Worlds, whose
globally unique technology allows instructional designers to create fully immersive 3D
sims & games at costs previously restricted to 2D development. They are the global leader
in the use of 3D games and simulations [http://www.thinkingworlds.com ] technology for
performance improvement, having developed over 100 sims or games for clients all over the
world including IBM, BBC, QinetiQ, Accenture, Volvo, the Ministry of Defence and the
European Union among others.
About Bohemia Interactive Simulations
Bohemia Interactive Simulations (BISim) is a leading global provider of simulation
technologies [http://www.caspianlearning.co.uk ] and integrated training solutions for
military and civilian organizations. With origins in the gaming industry, BISim has
repeatedly delivered high fidelity, low cost, disruptive technology into the virtual,
tactical military simulation domain. BISim has successfully exploited game-based
technology with stunning visuals and applied this to a range of unique, military-specific
simulation products.
More information about 'Boarders Ahoy', VBSWorlds or simulations for training
[http://www.caspianlearning.co.uk ], contact lee.rushworth@caspianlearning.co.uk, Tel:
+44(0)191-5561043
Source: Caspian Learning