MCLEAN, Va. and SAN DIEGO, Feb.

By Neil Gonzales SAN MATEO -- A video game is helping area university students prepare for careers in business and information technology.

IBM (NYSE: IBM) Research announced a new project, dubbed "Sametime 3-D," demonstrating the integration of Lotus Sametime with several virtual environments. The project showcases the business value virtual environments can bring to the future of unified communications.

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., Sept.

Image Metrics, the leading developer of performance-driven computer generated (CG) facial animation in video games and film, today announced that Dave Rolston, Ph.D., has joined its board of directors.