Deep integration enables both the HTC VIVE end-users and
remote meeting participants to collaborate in a common virtual
environment through Agora's video, voice, and messaging
technology
SANTA CLARA, Calif.,
June 24, 2021 /PRNewswire/
-- Agora, Inc. (NASDAQ: API), a pioneer and leading
platform for real-time engagement (RTE) APIs, today announced its
Video Software Developer Kit (SDK) is now pre-integrated within the
HTC VIVE Sync App, the leading virtual reality (VR) and extended
reality (XR) remote collaboration and meeting application.
By integrating Agora's Video SDK, HTC VIVE Sync App can enable
more seamless remote collaboration between HTC VIVE users and
non-VR users within the same virtual environment. This provides
users the ability to share in the same immersive experience on any
device, without requiring a VR headset. Additionally, users are
able to share their screens and files in the collaborative meeting
environment, making the VR experience more accessible, productive
and enjoyable for all participants.
"Extended reality, coupled with real-time engagement, will drive
the next-generation of workplace collaboration," said Tony Zhao, Founder & CEO of Agora. "We are
excited about our work with HTC VIVE and the potential of XR live
streaming because it enables seamless human connections between the
real world and the metaverse, and between different metaverses, all
through the power of Agora's network."
Last month, Agora first announced its ISV partnership with
HTC VIVE at VIVECON, where the global leader in premium VR launched
their latest headsets for enterprise. On the heels of that
announcement, this integration marks the first big step for Agora
in helping develop more accessible, innovative and powerful
real-time engagement applications for audiences around the
globe.
As the upswing in market demand for more real-time engagement
collaboration continues to accelerate, more and more people are
finding new and innovative ways to stay connected. Extended reality
has become an increasingly more popular way to engage with the
immersive experience it offers.
"The Agora RTE solution is the platform needed to bridge the
virtual and physical world providing everyone a unique view into
what's happening within the virtual world and be able to interact
with it," said Cher Wang, CEO of
HTC. "Its ease of use is an important piece of our innovation
puzzle in creating meaningful human connections."
The VIVE Sync app, with Agora Video SDK, is the perfect hybrid
collaboration tool, connecting both the virtual and physical
worlds.
About Agora
Agora's mission is to make real-time engagement ubiquitous,
allowing everyone to interact with anyone, in any application,
anytime and anywhere. Agora's platform provides developers simple,
flexible and powerful application programming interfaces, or APIs,
to embed real-time video and voice engagement experiences into
their applications. For more information about Agora and its
partnerships, visit: www.agora.io.
About HTC
HTC VIVE is the premier virtual reality (VR) platform and
ecosystem that creates true-to-life VR experiences for businesses
and consumers. The VIVE ecosystem is built around premium VR
hardware, software, and content. The VIVE business encompasses
best-in-class XR hardware; VIVEPORT platform and app store; VIVE
Enterprise Solutions for business customers; VIVE X, a US$100M VR business accelerator; and VIVE ARTS
for cultural initiatives. For more information, please visit
www.vive.com.
HTC, VIVE, and the VIVE logo are the trademarks or registered
trademarks of HTC Corporation. All other names of companies and
products mentioned herein may be the trademarks of their respective
owners.
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