With Spatial Earth the classic globe becomes an interactive experience, the agency writes in a press release. While the traditional model could only be rotated, the digital version of Spatial Earth, which appears to float in space, allows users to zoom in at will - right down to individual streets and buildings. This means that the earth can be explored right in your own living room. The app offers access to detailed landscapes and over 2300 cities in detailed 3D visualizations, just like Google Earth.

Since it was founded in 2013, Ateo GmbH has established itself as one of the pioneers and leading digital agencies in the field of virtual reality and mixed reality in Switzerland. "Our passion is to develop digital products that are not only visually appealing, but also stable, easy to use and fun," says Sebastian Tobler, founder and Managing Director of Ateo GmbH. Over the last 10 years, VR projects have been created that allow users to learn hand hygiene in a virtual hospital environment, complete a teacher training course in front of a school class or float over the Alps in a hot-air balloon, for example. 

New shareholders strengthen the future of Ateo

Melissa Derrer has been with Ateo since 2016 and heads up the Graphics and Interaction Design departments. Xavier Heimgartner joined the team in 2018 and is head of software development. Both Ms. Derrer and Mr. Heimgartner have been an essential factor in Ateo's success with their dedicated work for more than 5 years. The ownership structure of the company should reflect this, which is why Ateo no longer has a single shareholder and managing director, but three with immediate effect.