Voyager 360 History: 1999 - 2010
Our VR journey started off with a humble beginning as Voyager Communications Group, Inc. (aka Voyager360.com)
10 January 1999
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Voyager 360 Launched
Voyager Communications Group, Inc. launches Voyager360.com — and disrupts the world with the introduction of the first nationwide OPEN Multiple Listing Service (MLS).
17 March 2002
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Kayyah.com is launched
Voyager announces SuperIDX — the worlds first IDX MLS platform to include the use of 360 virtual tours with residential listings, and FSBOs.
10 August 2004
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Anthony Benez hired
Becomes senior web designer at Voyager Communications Group
21 October 2004
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Kayyah IDX Announced
Kayyah generation 2 is launched now with Google Maps (beta). First Open MLS and IDX platform to make use of Google Maps data with a 360 virtual tour. 360 camera kits skyrocket by 317%, and Kayyah subscriptions jump 288%. Project Columbus was launched in 2007 with the release of the 1st-generation iPhone.
6 May 2006
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Open MLS Institute forms
Voyager 360 joins the Open MLS Institute with David Barry ESQ, Glenn Kellman (CEO, Redfin), Catalist Homes, e-ListState.com and Trust MLS.
9 October 2006
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EyeSee360 Partnership
Voyager360 cements relationship with virtual tour lens provider, EyeSee360 at Carnegie-Mellon University. Voyager adds new on-demand 360 SaaS module into Kayyah generation 3 platform.
12 December 2006
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VR Workshops Announced
Voyager 360 announces fully booked Santa Fe VR Workshops for the entire 2007 calendar year.
1 September 2010
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Voyager 360 is Acquired by VPiX
Voyager announced its acquisition by VPiX for a cash and stock offer, with plans to relocate the company to Colorado Springs.