LG helping Rio Fans across the globe to see the Bigger Picture

The Olympics is among us and with majority of fans watching it at home, LG has made it better, thanks to OLED and other advanced TVs, those watching from a couch at home sometimes have a better view of the action than spectators at the stadium cheering for their favorite athletes to win gold at the games.

 Not only do the lucky viewers at home see the action in higher clarity but they also have the benefit of instant replay, additional camera angles and even audio commentary to enhance the play on the field.

In some cases, home spectators can see even more than the referees and players on the field, as long as the action is captured by cameras somewhere in the stadium. Despite the enormous power of modern HD equipment, there are times when even these advanced cameras fail to pick up a clear shot.

One American football team installed a ring of cameras pointing at the field that allows operators in the control room to rotate pictures and catch any moment from any angle. LG has developed a mobile 360 degree camera that can be held from a single point and capture images in every direction. It’s speculative to suggest that maybe we will see this applied to home sports broadcasts, but the technology is certainly there. It is also possible that this technology could soon give rise to 360 degree helmet-cam views or something very similar. This will ensure that every shot on goal, every close play at the plate and every foul in the paint is recorded.

THE ULTIMATE LG SPORTING EXPERIENCE.

The introduction of sports to modern man in ancient times as compared to now has rapidly changed. From creation of new sports to advancing technology in the various fields of sports, sports have been made accessible and more for one to participate and view globally.

 The close connectivity between sports and technology has brought about effective enhanced athlete performance, increased accuracy for judges and a better experience in viewing competitions. This gives an opportunity for technology to play a supporting role in sports.

In regards to this, LG plays a big role in the consumer’s sporting experience as both viewer and participant and experience of athletes in their various sporting activities. Some of the ways LG delivers this is through;

When viewing sports, one aims to create the best atmosphere and experience from the comfort of your home.  The man cave is one of the ultra-modern technologies where this experience comes to life. Apart from having sporting memorabilia on the wall, a top of the line HD TV is required. LG’s line of advanced OLED TVs is the perfect match to this man cave as it offers the highest picture clarity and can also host streaming apps eliminating the need of set boxes, bringing out the ultimate viewing experience.

When watching a game live at the stadium, the fans roars, cheers and excitement goes a long way in creating a lasting memory and unforgettable experience. When watching from home, one wishes to have such an atmosphere as such from the comfort of their houses. This is why LG introduced the wireless sound bars and surrounds speakers which provide high quality output bringing about the atmosphere of games are designed to par with the OLED TVs bringing about smart connectivity.

The introduction of live streaming of sports and events has created a gateway in making sports easily accessible and efficient as one is able to access what they want to watch at any given place and time, but with it comes some downsides to it such as poor audio quality. With the new introduction of LG’s PH and PW projectors they have redefined the whole experience of streaming games from your phone. Together with the LG 360 portable speakers, the advanced projectors which be paired with smartphones  beam high quality content while the speakers emit high quality audio making it ideal for all kinds of set ups such as vacations.

With no doubt, the rise of technological advancement of the mobile phone has risen rapidly over the last six years. This has also had a major impact on sports such as purchasing of tickets, checking the starting lineups to getting the best parking slot. With up-to-date Wi-Fi networks being existent in most stadiums, teams are in a position of building their social presence as fans are able to take selfies and videos of themselves at such events. What better way to do this than to use LG’s V10 and G5 equipped with high megapixel cameras to capture the best moments live.

Let us all embrace smart technology in shaping the future of sports.

GardaWorld International Protective Services Increases its Commitment to Africa by Incorporating KK Security to its Global Network

GardaWorld, the world’s largest privately owned security and cash services provider, announced today that KK Security will now form an integral part of its African network. The addition of KK to its network offers GardaWorld access to new growth markets. KK’s seven-country African footprint has established its position as a leading security and protective services provider on the continent. With this addition to its network, GardaWorld will now have direct presence in 18 countries in Africa.

In order to support this strong commitment to the African continent, GardaWorld has also appointed Nick Arnold as the Managing Director for East Africa. Nick brings over 20 years’ experience in Africa and wider Emerging Markets and has held senior management positions in the security industry, general management, business development and operations.

Oliver Westmacott, President of GardaWorld International Protective Services commented “The addition of KK Security to our global network and the appointment of Nick Arnold to lead our East Africa strategy are direct responses to the growing requirements of our international clients wanting us to have a strong African presence. Our clients are investing money and efforts in Africa and GardaWorld is committed to support them with their security needs wherever they are. We are truly excited about these new developments and we will continue to grow our presence in the region.”

Nick Arnold commented, “GardaWorld’s decision to grow its presence in the African market is fueled by the opportunity to extend our world-class security and protective services to international clients with growing presence on the continent. KK Security is a well-managed company with an impeccable reputation. By working closely with the existing management team, GardaWorld will build on a strong existing platform and bring opportunities previously unavailable to a regional company”.

KK Security, in a statement by Chief Executive Officer, James Omwando, commented, “KK Security is proud of the reputation that we have built in nearly 50 years of providing security with diligence and integrity. This, combined with a high-performance track record has seen us establish successful operations in seven African countries and we are now excited to be in a position to take KK to the next level. GardaWorld’s core values, commitment to its employees training and career growth, international client base and best-in-class processes makes them a perfect fit for us and we look forward to working closely with them over the coming years to grow KK.”

In briefings with KK Security Country Managers and key clients, the two companies affirmed that the inclusion of KK in GardaWorld’s global network will not impact existing management structure and that KK will continue to operate as usual. Overtime, they will work to integrate knowledge and expertise to deliver international standards and opportunities unique to each country needs and requirements.