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MultiGen-Paradigm and the Design
Exchange Partner for the Toronto 2008 Olympic Bid; Realtime 3D Model of
Proposed Olympic Venues to be Used for Bid Presentations
SAN JOSE, Calif., Nov. 30, 2000-- MultiGen-Paradigm, the leading
developer of realtime 3D solutions, announced today that the DXNet Advanced Visualization Centre,
located at the Design Exchange in Toronto, is using MultiGen-Paradigm's urban simulation tools and
technology to create a virtual Toronto for the city's 2008 Olympic bid (TO-2008).
MultiGen-Paradigm's realtime 3D capabilities will give Toronto a significant competitive edge when
presenting the city as an ideal venue for the Games. This project also marks MultiGen-Paradigm's
continued role as a pioneer in the visual simulation industry and its commitment to bring realtime 3D to
new markets.
"We have partnered with the Design Exchange, which is helping TO-2008 fulfill its goal of becoming
the host city for the 2008 Olympic Games," said Jon Zucker, urban simulation/GIS market manager for
MultiGen-Paradigm. "The Design Exchange has assembled a team of talented professionals who are
building an incredible realtime 3D model of the city. TO-2008 will use this virtual reality tour to present
the bid to various groups including the International Olympic Committee, international sports federations
and international media."
TO-2008 believes this realtime 3D model of the Olympic venues and the city will help put it over the
top in its bid to host the 2008 Games. The other cities bidding for the 2008 Games are Beijing, Istanbul,
Osaka and Paris.
"We feel that our partnership with MultiGen-Paradigm will give the city of Toronto the competitive
edge it needs to win this bid," said Alice Lee, director of business development for the DXNet
Advanced Visualization Centre. "The realtime 3D capabilities of our model will stand out from the
competition and allow the International Olympic Committee to have a more realistic view of the
proposed Olympic site and its advanced design."
"The virtual reality model is an excellent tool for us to plan for the location and design of venues to
ensure consistency with the City of Toronto's long-term plans," said Ana Kirkham, TO-2008 vice
president, finance and operations. "It will help us to ensure a risk-free bid and provide a long-lasting and
multi-application legacy for the Toronto and greater Toronto area business community. We are grateful
to MultiGen-Paradigm and the Design Exchange for their exceptional work on this project."
The realtime 3D model was unveiled for public display today at the Design Exchange in Toronto and
will be used during formal bid presentations to various groups. The selection of the host city for the
2008 Olympic Games will be announced on July 13, 2001 at the International Olympic Committee
session in Moscow, Russia.
About the Advanced Visualization Centre
The DXNet AVC is Canada's premier broadband design portal, online resource and 3D design
showcase. Housed in the Design Exchange, it includes opportunities for online showcasing, a private
network with collaboration and project management, and virtual reality showcasing. The Design
Exchange (DX) is the only design promotion centre of its kind in North America. DX is a not-for-profit
educational organization committed to promoting greater awareness of design as well as the
indispensable role it plays in fostering economic growth and cultural vitality. DX is located at 234 Bay
Street in the former Toronto Stock Exchange building.
About the Toronto 2008 Olympic Bid
TO-2008 is a non-profit organization working to bring the 2008 Olympic Games, Paralympic Games
and Cultural Festival to Toronto. Since its inception, TO-2008 has involved athletes, youth, the
community, businesses and individuals eager to see Toronto host the Olympic Games. TO-2008 is
strongly supported by Torontonians, Ontarians and Canadians, as well as all three levels of government.
The 2008 Olympic Games, Paralympic Games and Cultural Festival will provide a significant, lasting
legacy for youth, sport, culture and community renewal -- a legacy of which all Canadians and the world
can be proud.
About MultiGen-Paradigm
MultiGen-Paradigm, a Computer Associates company, which has its headquarters in San Jose,
Calif., is the leading supplier of realtime 3D software for visual simulation, urban simulation,
entertainment and simulation-based training applications. MultiGen-Paradigm's suite of modeling tools,
including MultiGen Creator(TM), is used to create 3D objects and scenes for use in realtime
applications. The company defines and supports OpenFlight(R), the industry-standard realtime 3D
scene description database format.
MultiGen-Paradigm is also a world leader in visual and audio simulation, sensor and IR solutions,
dome-based simulation, and virtual reality products for use on SGI's(TM) IRIX(R) and Windows
NT(R) workstations. Vega and AudioWorks2 are recognized as the premier software for development
of these applications. MultiGen-Paradigm's Services Groups develop custom large area databases,
realtime applications and turnkey image generator systems. MultiGen-Paradigm's customers include US
Air Force, Lockheed Martin, Boeing, Raytheon, the Air Force Research Laboratory, US Navy Man
Flight Simulator, US Army, Bergmann Associates, Bechtel Engineering, Krauss Maffei, the Israeli Air
Force, British Aerospace, Disney Imagineering, Full Sail, LEGO A/S, Nintendo Company Ltd. and
Sony Interactive Entertainment. Further information about MultiGen-Paradigm and its products can be
found on the World Wide Web at http://www.multigen-paradigm.com.
All trademarks, trade names, service marks and logos referenced herein belong to their respective
companies.
CONTACT:
MacKenzie Kesselring
Darcy DeBok, 503/225-0725
darcyd@mkinc.com
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