So far distributed virtual reality is very much dominated by USA and Japan which will lead to a concentration of business, commerce and application design in these countries. «European VRML Association» (EVA) will be a roof organisation for private industry, organisations and research establishments as well as private members.
        To re-establish a world-wide equilibrium in the latest multimedia developments and to promote rapid industry adaptation of and adherence to the VRML specification in Europe of great importance is the co-operation with European CIS countries with their significant scientific potential. The activity of the STACCIS Technology Web-site will enable to establish contacts of the seven European CIS countries with EVA, involve them into the activity of EVA which will lead to the affiliating of these countries with EVA.