3D tech leaps into the classroom

New research from the University of Melbourne has used 3D technology to broadcast virtual reality surgical operations via 3D TV, reports IT Wire.

The technology will enable future surgeons to experience their teachers' surgical expertise first-hand from the classroom or their own homes through 3D televisions. Professor Steven O'Leary from the Department of Otolaryngology at the University of Melbourne says the new technology would improve surgical training for students.

“The university has shown that early surgical training is improved by the addition of virtual reality to the training program; it is becoming clear that 3DTV is a way of getting the message across to young surgeons around the county,” he says.

Technomedia Solutions has been selected by Margaritaville Holdings as lead audio visual design and integration partner, says PR Newswire.

This will be to assist in designing and delivering the most technologically advanced audio visual systems available for the Margaritaville resort and restaurant properties.

Following on the heels of great success with its existing properties, Margaritaville Holdings is developing plans to expand aggressively with a number of new locations over the next several years.

Air transport IT specialist, SITA, has acquired Com-Net Software, one of the largest providers of integrated audio-visual passenger communication systems to airports, airlines and mass transit facilities in North America, writes Asia Travel Tips.

Francesco Violante, CEO of SITA, says Com-Net's flight information display systems (FIDS) and cutting-edge digital audio paging systems will greatly enhance SITA's airport management offering and will ensure SITA's customers have best-in-class technology at airports.

“We can now offer the most advanced capabilities worldwide. Customers will be able to deploy our FIDS offering standalone or as part of our SITA Airport Management Solutions, which aims to transform airport operations,” Violante adds.