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ADVANCING USER EXPERIENCES BY BRIDGING THE CLIENT, CLOUD, AND NETWORK ECOSYSTEMS

RESEARCH • INITIATIVES • DEVELOPMENT • SOLUTIONS

THE INTERNATIONAL FUTURE COMPUTING ASSOCIATION

TIFCA is a non-profit network of technology, media, and standards organization thought leaders that share common interests.  Our mission is to develop frameworks and initiatives that enable technology adoption.

Together we:

  • Learn what users need from their technologies, products, and experiences
  • Identify challenges that could delay adoption of new technologies
  • Collaborate on solutions through the CORA ecosystem
The International Future Computing Summit: Educators, Innovators, Leaders

OUR ECOSYSTEM

CORA (Create Once Reach All) is an ecosystem of supportive technologies, methods, and frameworks that deliver the same digital content across multiple platforms and devices. The CORA ecosystem works to deliver content in its ideal form by leveraging client device, cloud service, content development, and network ecosystems.

FROM CLIENT TO CLOUD TO NETWORK

PC • Mobile • Console • Streaming
Cloud Service Providers (CSP) • Edge • 5G • Broadband • Telecom
CPU • GPU • Infrastructure • ISV • IHV
Platforms • OS • Metaverse • Security
Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) • Game Engines and Development
Collaboration Tools • SAAS • Cloud Gaming • Streaming
Enterprise • Healthcare • Education • Entertainment

Examples of the CORA Create Once Reach All Ecosystem include Client, Cloud, Network, PC, Mobile, Console, Streaming, Cloud Service Providers (CSP), Edge, 5G, Broadband, Telecom, CPU, GPU, Infrastructure, ISV, IHV, Platforms, OS, Metaverse, Security, Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI), Game Engines and Development, Collaboration Tools, SAAS, Cloud Gaming, Streaming, Enterprise, Healthcare, Education, Entertainment.

THE TIFCA COMMUNITY

  • A collaboration history with 50+ leading organizations
  • Relationships with standards, trade groups, and companies from around the globe
  • Virtual member meetings that drive research, white papers, and framework development
  • Annual summit event supported by global media references and credits
  • Helps accelerate technology adoption
  • Participants meet potential new partners and customers
  • Shared discovery of challenges and collaborative solutions
  • Top level insights and education
  • Seen as industry leaders
TIFCA Meeting

OUR USER EXPERIENCE GOALS

Users want the ability to access their content at any time, from any place, and on any device. To help contribute to this ideal, TIFCA is focusing on the following priorities:

  • Improving on-demand access and reliability of user content by finding ways for the CORA ecosystem to scale more.
  • Enabling users to run a wider choice of content by making it easier to distribute computing services and capability.
  • Bringing affordability to users by adding more cost effectiveness to content and compute distribution.
  • Diversifying the choice of client devices and platforms by leveraging the capabilities of the client, cloud, and network ecosystems.
User Experience

TOOLBOX

  • Extensive and varied expertise in client, cloud, network, and related technologies
  • Ecosystem Initiative and Framework Development
  • Standards Organization Affiliation
  • Industry Association Cooperation
  • Industry Forums and Events
  • Customer Insights
TIFCA's Toolbox

EVENTS

The International Future Computing SummitREMOTE WORK AND PLAY
Client, Cloud, Network:
Building the Future of Computing Lifestyles Together
WAS HELD DECEMBER, 2022
@IFCSUMMIT,#IFCSUMMIT

ALSO INTRODUCED AT THE SUMMITThe Remote Work and Play Forum

The International Future Computing Summit

SEE THE SESSIONS

From client to cloud to the network between them, the International Future Computing Summit is the industry event that gathers market-leading innovators and influencers to discuss what’s next for users and the industry that supports them.

This year’s theme is Remote Work and Play, and the summit will focus on the industry’s future as well as its challenges and solutions for meeting the needs of employers, team leaders, and users wishing to engage and support this lifestyle.

Summit features include:

  • Industry-leading presentations
  • Discussion of latest products and technologies
  • Highlights of future trends

TOPICS & AGENDA

Topics and Agenda

  • Productive tools and technologies
  • Client, Cloud, Network perspectives
  • Effective leadership in the remote work era
LEARN MORE

SEE THE SPEAKERS!

International Future Computing Summit Speakers

  • Tools, technology, and service leaders
  • Computing lifestyle innovators
  • Analysts and consultants
SESSIONS ONLINE

PAST SUPPORTERS

Past supporters of the International Future Computing Summit

  • Technology and software innovators
  • Tools
  • Client, cloud, network
FORUM GATHERING Q1, 2023

ASSOCIATION NEWS

Experience Things at Immersed FIRST!

By TIFCA News

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Immersed continues to shape up. The new public discount code is “ImmerseMe”, and this takes $75 off the full registration rate. The earlier discount block is completely sold out.

Our advice is to register now because there will be unique first-access content and prototype announcements and reveals at Immersed. The top, top people will be there, and this event is designed to help this industry grow by having all the tools needed under one roof. Media, investment, industry, expertise, you name it.  Whoever is serious about getting involved in this market needs to be at Immersed.

Details will be revealed later, but in addition to presentations, there will be awesome exhibitions put together by the likes of Jaunt, Next Galaxy, ImmersiON-VRelia, the Canadian Film Centre (this is the group that works with David Cronenberg), and more. Only the absolute best will be speaking and exhibiting, and it’s a very rare opportunity to be involved with something like this.  Looking forward to seeing everyone at Immersed!

November 6, 2014
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Next Galaxy Corp. Joins The ITA

By TIFCA News

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“The Immersive Technology Alliance has been instrumental in not only bringing exposure to individual VR companies, but, importantly, to the VR industry as a whole. ITA is recognized as the epicenter of immersive technology and leading medium for companies from all aspects to collaborate to advance technology, ensure interoperability and define standards that are necessary for consumer Virtual Reality to become mainstream globally. With our unique offerings in VR audio and content, it was appropriate for Next Galaxy to get on the ground floor with other pioneers and visionaries to help immersive technologies reach its full potential.” – Mary Spio, Founder and President, Next Galaxy Corp.

The ITA is proud to welcome Next Galaxy Corp. to the alliance.  Next Galaxy Corp. continues to earn headlines for being the founder of CEEK – a fully immersive social entertainment and educational hub for VR – a metaverse platform.  Called CEEKARS, Next Galaxy Corp has also developed a 360-degree audio headphone specifically designed for virtual reality devices such as the Oculus Rift.

Mary Spio will be speaking at Immersed this coming November 23-24 in Toronto, Ontario.  Next Galaxy Corp. will also be giving a very early look at both the CEEK and CEEKARS technologies in the exhibit hall.  Immersed promises to be an exciting conference for all!

October 30, 2014
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Immersed Hits Twenty-Five Speakers and Counting!

By TIFCA News
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“Angel investors will surely take an interest in Ontario’s best immersive-tech startups, and the Network of Angel Organizations Ontario is grateful for the opportunity to learn more about this new and exciting technology.” – Mark Lawrence, Director, Network of Angel Organizations Ontario.Immersed is an industry-building conference that specializes in content and technologies such as virtual reality, augmented reality, 3D, and more.  The investment community, media, and top industry experts will all be there.

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October 21, 2014
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The University of Central Florida Joins The ITA

By TIFCA News
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“The Interactive Systems and User Experience Research Cluster of Excellence at the University of Central Florida is proud to join the Immersive Technology Alliance.  As an academic leader in virtual reality and immersive experiences over the past several years, we are looking forward to assisting alliance members in promoting and helping to support innovation in this space to bring immersive technology to the masses.” – Dr. Joseph J. LaViola Jr., Director, Interactive Systems and User Experience Research Cluster of ExcellenceThe Immersive Technology Alliance is both honored and excited to welcome Dr. LaViola Jr. and the University of Central Florida to the alliance.  Just some of their research tracks include 3D user interfaces, pen & multitouch computing, human-robot interaction, motion tracking, and games, training, and learning.

October 14, 2014
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Let’s GET IMMERSED!

By TIFCA News
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The Immersive Technology Alliance is proud to reveal Immersed, the industry building content & technology event for virtual reality, augmented reality, 3D, gesture technology, and more!

Immersed takes place November 23 and 24, 2014 (Sunday, Monday) in Toronto, Ontario. We have a wide range of speakers on the docket with more that will be regularly announced leading up to the show. We’ve also arranged a public exhibit on the Sunday afternoon so people can grasp why this industry is so exciting. Read More

October 9, 2014
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Cloudhead Games Joins The ITA!

By TIFCA News

“Cloudhead Games is an indie studio with a diverse and accomplished crew that includes AAA blockbuster game development experience. We are building The Gallery: Six Elements, a richly narrative adventure and exploration game from the ground up for virtual reality. The Gallery is fueled by intuitive physical interaction and puzzles, nestled within a deeply immersive environment. As long time VR enthusiasts, we are eager to connect with other VR pioneers through the Immersive Technology Alliance to learn and to contribute to shaping the future of Virtual Reality.” – Denny Unger, CEO of Cloudhead Games.

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Cloudhead Games’ The Gallery: Six Elements is one of the most anticipated VR games headed to market.  Greenlit on Steam, it has blossomed from a successful Kickstarter to CMF (Canada Media Fund) support.  Their work has been featured by the likes of Joystiq, Polygon, “Rock, Paper, Shotgun”, and more!

October 2, 2014
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Hear What Technology Giants Envision for the Remote Work and Play Industry at the International Future Computing Summit

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The International Future Computing Summit

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Remote Work and Play Industry Gathering December 6, 2022 Toronto, Canada - September 20, 2022 - From client to cloud to the network between them, the International Future Computing Summit is inviting market leaders and innovators across the Remote Work and Play industry and the CORA (Create Once Reach All)…

TIFCA’S Client-to-Cloud Portal and Ecosystem Report Released

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