Comments on: Open Text Buys 3D Interface Innovator Vizible http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/04/08/open-text-buys-3d-interface-innovator-vizible/ Startup and Technology News Thu, 26 Nov 2009 12:47:50 -0800 hourly 1 By: Willy http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/04/08/open-text-buys-3d-interface-innovator-vizible/comment-page-1/#comment-2732526 Willy Tue, 05 May 2009 21:27:15 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=54854#comment-2732526 Open Text buys tax credits. This was likely the same situation as previous acquisitions (small companies with multi-million dollar lose carry forwards at 10 cents on the dollar). SHHHHHHH! don't tell revenue canada Open Text buys tax credits. This was likely the same situation as previous acquisitions (small companies with multi-million dollar lose carry forwards at 10 cents on the dollar). SHHHHHHH! don’t tell revenue canada

]]> By: AMD Launches 3D Media Browser: Does Anyone Care? | Güncel Teknoloji Haber Takibi http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/04/08/open-text-buys-3d-interface-innovator-vizible/comment-page-1/#comment-2695834 AMD Launches 3D Media Browser: Does Anyone Care? | Güncel Teknoloji Haber Takibi Mon, 13 Apr 2009 12:48:56 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=54854#comment-2695834 [...] screenshots and video below remind me a lot of the (now dead) Pogo Browser initiative from AT&T, and also of Cooliris, which offers a similar desktop [...] [...] screenshots and video below remind me a lot of the (now dead) Pogo Browser initiative from AT&T, and also of Cooliris, which offers a similar desktop [...]

]]> By: AMD Launches 3D Media Browser: Does Anyone Care? | Güncel Teknoloji Haber Takibi http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/04/08/open-text-buys-3d-interface-innovator-vizible/comment-page-1/#comment-2695835 AMD Launches 3D Media Browser: Does Anyone Care? | Güncel Teknoloji Haber Takibi Mon, 13 Apr 2009 12:48:55 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=54854#comment-2695835 [...] screenshots and video below remind me a lot of the (now dead) Pogo Browser initiative from AT&T, and also of Cooliris, which offers a similar desktop [...] [...] screenshots and video below remind me a lot of the (now dead) Pogo Browser initiative from AT&T, and also of Cooliris, which offers a similar desktop [...]

]]> By: The Far Edge » Blog Archive » AMD Launches 3D Media Browser: Does Anyone Care? http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/04/08/open-text-buys-3d-interface-innovator-vizible/comment-page-1/#comment-2693722 The Far Edge » Blog Archive » AMD Launches 3D Media Browser: Does Anyone Care? Sat, 11 Apr 2009 01:55:31 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=54854#comment-2693722 [...] screenshots and video below remind me a lot of the (now dead) Pogo Browser initiative from AT&T, and also of Cooliris, which offers a similar desktop [...] [...] screenshots and video below remind me a lot of the (now dead) Pogo Browser initiative from AT&T, and also of Cooliris, which offers a similar desktop [...]

]]> By: idea-pedia » Blog Archive » Worth Reading : AMD Launches 3D Media Browser http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/04/08/open-text-buys-3d-interface-innovator-vizible/comment-page-1/#comment-2693151 idea-pedia » Blog Archive » Worth Reading : AMD Launches 3D Media Browser Fri, 10 Apr 2009 18:25:39 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=54854#comment-2693151 [...] screenshots and video below remind me a lot of the (now dead) Pogo Browser initiativefrom AT&T, and also of Cooliris, which offers a similar desktop [...] [...] screenshots and video below remind me a lot of the (now dead) Pogo Browser initiativefrom AT&T, and also of Cooliris, which offers a similar desktop [...]

]]> By: Technic News » AMD Launches 3D Media Browser: Does Anyone Care? http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/04/08/open-text-buys-3d-interface-innovator-vizible/comment-page-1/#comment-2692886 Technic News » AMD Launches 3D Media Browser: Does Anyone Care? Fri, 10 Apr 2009 15:01:36 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=54854#comment-2692886 [...] screenshots and video below remind me a lot of the (now dead) Pogo Browser initiative from AT&T, and also of Cooliris, which offers a similar desktop [...] [...] screenshots and video below remind me a lot of the (now dead) Pogo Browser initiative from AT&T, and also of Cooliris, which offers a similar desktop [...]

]]> By: infoyourway.com » AMD Launches 3D Media Browser: Does Anyone Care? http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/04/08/open-text-buys-3d-interface-innovator-vizible/comment-page-1/#comment-2692807 infoyourway.com » AMD Launches 3D Media Browser: Does Anyone Care? Fri, 10 Apr 2009 13:57:58 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=54854#comment-2692807 [...] screenshots and video below remind me a lot of the (now dead) Pogo Browser initiative from AT&T, and also of Cooliris, which offers a similar desktop [...] [...] screenshots and video below remind me a lot of the (now dead) Pogo Browser initiative from AT&T, and also of Cooliris, which offers a similar desktop [...]

]]> By: Tech World » AMD Launches 3D Media Browser: Does Anyone Care? http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/04/08/open-text-buys-3d-interface-innovator-vizible/comment-page-1/#comment-2692750 Tech World » AMD Launches 3D Media Browser: Does Anyone Care? Fri, 10 Apr 2009 12:40:54 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=54854#comment-2692750 [...] screenshots and video below remind me a lot of the (now dead) Pogo Browser initiative from AT&T, and also of Cooliris, which offers a similar desktop [...] [...] screenshots and video below remind me a lot of the (now dead) Pogo Browser initiative from AT&T, and also of Cooliris, which offers a similar desktop [...]

]]> By: Trade Jim News » AMD Launches 3D Media Browser: Does Anyone Care? http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/04/08/open-text-buys-3d-interface-innovator-vizible/comment-page-1/#comment-2692733 Trade Jim News » AMD Launches 3D Media Browser: Does Anyone Care? Fri, 10 Apr 2009 12:25:21 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=54854#comment-2692733 [...] screenshots and video below remind me a lot of the (now dead) Pogo Browser initiative from AT&T, and also of Cooliris, which offers a similar desktop [...] [...] screenshots and video below remind me a lot of the (now dead) Pogo Browser initiative from AT&T, and also of Cooliris, which offers a similar desktop [...]

]]> By: AMD Launches 3D Media Browser: Does Anyone Care? http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/04/08/open-text-buys-3d-interface-innovator-vizible/comment-page-1/#comment-2692723 AMD Launches 3D Media Browser: Does Anyone Care? Fri, 10 Apr 2009 12:15:25 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=54854#comment-2692723 [...] screenshots and video below remind me a lot of the (now dead) Pogo Browser initiative from AT&T, and also of Cooliris, which offers a similar desktop [...] [...] screenshots and video below remind me a lot of the (now dead) Pogo Browser initiative from AT&T, and also of Cooliris, which offers a similar desktop [...]

]]> By: Mike Betts http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/04/08/open-text-buys-3d-interface-innovator-vizible/comment-page-1/#comment-2691503 Mike Betts Thu, 09 Apr 2009 15:32:07 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=54854#comment-2691503 I know the guys at Vizible as well, they are a strong team of smart entrepreneurs that were in the 3D visualization game for media way ahead of the curve. Congrats to them on a successful exit, OpenText is a great home for their core product, I hope it becomes a successful business unit for OpenText. Damn there is a lot of negativity in the TC comments these days. Good coverage Robin, thanks. I know the guys at Vizible as well, they are a strong team of smart entrepreneurs that were in the 3D visualization game for media way ahead of the curve. Congrats to them on a successful exit, OpenText is a great home for their core product, I hope it becomes a successful business unit for OpenText.

Damn there is a lot of negativity in the TC comments these days.

Good coverage Robin, thanks.

]]> By: Open Text Buys 3D Interface Innovator Vizible | Digital Asset Management http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/04/08/open-text-buys-3d-interface-innovator-vizible/comment-page-1/#comment-2691092 Open Text Buys 3D Interface Innovator Vizible | Digital Asset Management Thu, 09 Apr 2009 07:04:54 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=54854#comment-2691092 [...] News   Open Text Buys 3D Interface Innovator Vizible by Robin [...] [...] News   Open Text Buys 3D Interface Innovator Vizible by Robin [...]

]]> By: Rex Guo http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/04/08/open-text-buys-3d-interface-innovator-vizible/comment-page-1/#comment-2690854 Rex Guo Thu, 09 Apr 2009 02:49:07 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=54854#comment-2690854 Totally agree. This is at best a tech *demo*, not a product or anything game-changing! Totally agree. This is at best a tech *demo*, not a product or anything game-changing!

]]> By: senhaku http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/04/08/open-text-buys-3d-interface-innovator-vizible/comment-page-1/#comment-2690684 senhaku Thu, 09 Apr 2009 00:27:50 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=54854#comment-2690684 Mickey mouse applications and tools that's not used to address real usage issues will remain as they are. Let's see if OpenText can harness on the purchase and integrate it into their suite of product for the business community. Mickey mouse applications and tools that’s not used to address real usage issues will remain as they are. Let’s see if OpenText can harness on the purchase and integrate it into their suite of product for the business community.

]]> By: Open Text、3Dインタフェースのイノベーションを行うVizibleを買収 http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/04/08/open-text-buys-3d-interface-innovator-vizible/comment-page-1/#comment-2690582 Open Text、3Dインタフェースのイノベーションを行うVizibleを買収 Wed, 08 Apr 2009 23:20:54 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=54854#comment-2690582 [...] ［原文へ］ [...] [...] ［原文へ］ [...]

]]> By: Ray http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/04/08/open-text-buys-3d-interface-innovator-vizible/comment-page-1/#comment-2690511 Ray Wed, 08 Apr 2009 22:27:06 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=54854#comment-2690511 Go to their site and check out the demo video. How can you pass judgement on a dynamic UI technology from a screenshot? Go to their site and check out the demo video. How can you pass judgement on a dynamic UI technology from a screenshot?

]]> By: Smart Babes Are Sexy Blog http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/04/08/open-text-buys-3d-interface-innovator-vizible/comment-page-1/#comment-2690175 Smart Babes Are Sexy Blog Wed, 08 Apr 2009 19:03:17 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=54854#comment-2690175 ill give my comments only after that ill give my comments only after that

]]> By: Chad http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/04/08/open-text-buys-3d-interface-innovator-vizible/comment-page-1/#comment-2690171 Chad Wed, 08 Apr 2009 19:01:40 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=54854#comment-2690171 It wouldn't surprise me if this was a firesale. I used the Pogo browser as part of their beta program, and didn't come away super excited. Basically it was a FF'ish clone with a "3D Homepage". Additionally the technology to implement a 3D experience was not straightforward in my opinion. It wouldn’t surprise me if this was a firesale. I used the Pogo browser as part of their beta program, and didn’t come away super excited. Basically it was a FF’ish clone with a “3D Homepage”. Additionally the technology to implement a 3D experience was not straightforward in my opinion.

]]> By: Joe Fresh http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/04/08/open-text-buys-3d-interface-innovator-vizible/comment-page-1/#comment-2689948 Joe Fresh Wed, 08 Apr 2009 17:14:51 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=54854#comment-2689948 I tire of these disgruntled employee comments... I too know Vizible .... they performed. ...deal with your anger management problems "true pic"....please. I tire of these disgruntled employee comments…

I too know Vizible …. they performed.

…deal with your anger management problems “true pic”….please.

]]> By: True Pic http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/04/08/open-text-buys-3d-interface-innovator-vizible/comment-page-1/#comment-2689612 True Pic Wed, 08 Apr 2009 13:39:46 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=54854#comment-2689612 @Robin. I have friends that worked at Vizible that provided this info. The company was mismanaged and their revenues never materialized. They essentially bet the company on the AT&T deal and the Pogo browser project. When that didn't work out and AT&T pulled out of the deal, Vizible was left with no money and no plan...just a few (probably unenforceable) patents. Your article glorifies the company ("innovator") and makes it seem this was a huge deal for Vizible's shareholders when in fact Vizible was a complete failure and the shareholders got wiped out. You should do your research before you publish. @Robin. I have friends that worked at Vizible that provided this info. The company was mismanaged and their revenues never materialized. They essentially bet the company on the AT&T deal and the Pogo browser project. When that didn’t work out and AT&T pulled out of the deal, Vizible was left with no money and no plan…just a few (probably unenforceable) patents.

Your article glorifies the company (”innovator”) and makes it seem this was a huge deal for Vizible’s shareholders when in fact Vizible was a complete failure and the shareholders got wiped out. You should do your research before you publish.

]]> By: <fb:name linked="false" useyou="false" uid="571872717">Robin Wauters</fb:name> http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/04/08/open-text-buys-3d-interface-innovator-vizible/comment-page-1/#comment-2689585 Robin Wauters Wed, 08 Apr 2009 13:24:24 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=54854#comment-2689585 That was my first reaction too, but they haven't gotten back to any of my questions about this so far. Will update if and when they do. That was my first reaction too, but they haven’t gotten back to any of my questions about this so far. Will update if and when they do.

]]> By: TuanAnhBB http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/04/08/open-text-buys-3d-interface-innovator-vizible/comment-page-1/#comment-2689577 TuanAnhBB Wed, 08 Apr 2009 13:20:15 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=54854#comment-2689577 I'm sorry but what do you mean by "transforms consuming just about any type of content into a rich, visual 3D experience" ? I’m sorry but what do you mean by “transforms consuming just about any type of content into a rich, visual 3D experience” ?

]]> By: FreeGamblingGames http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/04/08/open-text-buys-3d-interface-innovator-vizible/comment-page-1/#comment-2689575 FreeGamblingGames Wed, 08 Apr 2009 13:18:30 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=54854#comment-2689575 a great union for this two companies/ a great union for this two companies/

]]> By: True Pic http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/04/08/open-text-buys-3d-interface-innovator-vizible/comment-page-1/#comment-2689574 True Pic Wed, 08 Apr 2009 13:18:21 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=54854#comment-2689574 This was a fire sale of assets. Vizible effectively closed its business and laid everyone off at the end of last year. They shopped themselves after the AT&T deal went south. I would be shocked if OpenText paid more than $1 million for the assets. This was a fire sale of assets. Vizible effectively closed its business and laid everyone off at the end of last year. They shopped themselves after the AT&T deal went south. I would be shocked if OpenText paid more than $1 million for the assets.

]]> By: <fb:name linked="false" useyou="false" uid="571872717">Robin Wauters</fb:name> http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/04/08/open-text-buys-3d-interface-innovator-vizible/comment-page-1/#comment-2689561 Robin Wauters Wed, 08 Apr 2009 13:10:34 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=54854#comment-2689561 From what I've gathered, the team that founded this company didn't raise all that much funding, and most of it came from some angel investors in their first years as a company (early 2000). AT&T was most likely a strategic investment tied to the Pogo Browser project. The latest numbers I was able to dig up was that Vizible had $10 million in revenues back in 2007. From what I’ve gathered, the team that founded this company didn’t raise all that much funding, and most of it came from some angel investors in their first years as a company (early 2000). AT&T was most likely a strategic investment tied to the Pogo Browser project.

The latest numbers I was able to dig up was that Vizible had $10 million in revenues back in 2007.

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