Jambojet and Safaricom partner to promote Lipa na M-PESA service.

Low cost airline Jambojet has announced a joint campaign with Safaricom that will see customers of the budget airline who pay their airfare using the Lipa Na M-PESA service rewarded with discount vouchers and redeemable points.
Dubbed Buy and Fly with Lipa Na M-PESA and Jambojet, the three weeks campaign is aimed at increasing the bookings of the local airline by encouraging customers to book their tickets ahead of the upcoming holiday season. More than 2,000 customers will be rewarded with KSh. 500 air ticket vouchers or 10 minutes of talk time in this promotion.
The airline, which recently clocked over 2,000,000 passengers since inception, will be relying on the popular M-PESA service to drive business, especially to the holiday’s destinations of Mombasa, Diani and Malindi.
Commenting on the partnership, Jambojet CEO Willem Hondius said, “This is part of our strategy to promote air travel in the country. Without a doubt, technology remains key in our service delivery and thus working with an innovative partner like Safaricom opens up more opportunities for the business.
“This partnership provides a platform that will allow us to enhance the world class service delivery to our customer. We are proud to have the support of Safaricom. By working together, we can provide end to end solutions to our customers,” he added.
“The speed and simplicity of Jambojet’s product offering perfectly matches that of Lipa Na M-PESA, which is transforming the way payments are made across a number of industries. We are glad to partner with Jambojet to recognize and reward our customers through this promotion,” said Bob Collymore, CEO, Safaricom.
Currently, Jambojet operates 73 flights per week to on its domestic routes from Nairobi to Mombasa, Eldoret, Kisumu, Malindi and Ukunda (Diani).   It set a regional record earlier on this year by handling over two million customers in less than three years of operation. This number has continued to grow as more Kenyans and foreigners appreciate the benefits of low cost flying.
Last year Jambojet signed a codeshare agreement with Kenya Airways for its flights to Malindi, Ukunda (Diani) and Eldoret. Under the agreement, Kenya Airways is able to sell the Jambojet network to passengers coming from all their destinations across the world. The zero frills airline, which recently acquired a brand new Bombardier Dash 8 Q400 next generation aircraft to complement its existing fleet, has also indicated that they will soon be launching the regional routes.

LGs deep learning technology to tailor the future of smart home

A couple of years back, has seen tech companies battling it out to control mobile phone technology advancement.  Today, the ground has shifted and is all about the battle of smart ecosystems to win control of our homes. That’s because the mythical “smart home” of the future is actually close to being a reality now thanks to major advances in what’s known as Internet of Things technology.

Today consumers expect artificial intelligence capabilities for their appliances, embracing technology that allows them to access status, trouble shooting, and maintenance data. The increasing availability of deep learning allows smart home to be user centric, increasing the appeal of full Internet of things integration.

With the projection of approximately 30 million households expected to adopt smart home technology in the next year, with connected cameras, video door bells, connected light bulbs, and smart locks acting as promising avenues for expansion, what the future holds is very exciting; IOT has the potential to change everything in a rather meaningful and convenient way that we can all benefit from.

Already, companies are aligning their businesses in preparation for this exciting future of smart Ecosystems.  LG Electronics made a foray into IOT with the roll-out of home appliances that embrace deep learning, one of the technologies shaping the future of IOT.  LG Deep Learning allows home appliances to better understand its users using smart features such as real-time sensors and Wi-Fi connectivity. Deep Learning picks up on the user’s lifestyle patterns and stores them in the cloud. After analyzing this data, it self-evolves to provide consumers with solutions that continuously improve their daily lives.

“Our focus for Smart home technology is to offer future platform that provide complex decision making solutions while increasing device capabilities that take on responsibilities and important tasks that comprise our daily lives.” Said LG East Africa Marketing Manager, Moses Marji.

In setting the stage, LG has demonstrated their capabilities through select devices including a robot cleaner, an intuitive which recognizes objects around the room and reacts differently depending on what they are. By capturing surface images of the room, the intelligent cleaner remembers obstacles and later learns to avoid them. In addition, The Home- Bot vacuum cleaner features home view for real-time monitoring and home guard which automatically sends photos whenever movement is detected as a home security measure.

Also, the Smart air conditioner by LG analyse the daily behavior patterns of its users including which area of the house they are most likely to relax in and the area where users doesn’t go often. With this information, the air conditioner is intuitively able to make these important areas around the home cool and comfortable by providing fast cooling to specific areas.

LGs Smart refrigerator further performs a variety of convenience-enhancing actions by recognizing the ins and outs of its user’s day-to-day routines. Among other technological advancement, LG has already demonstrated future proof to offer home owners smart solutions tailor-made for the demands of modern smart ecosystems.

LG puts the focus on phone screen to bezel ratio with its latest flagship phones

The latest generation of smartphones are increasingly viewed as handheld computers rather than as phones, due to their powerful on-board computing capability, capacious memories, large screens, open operating systems and enhanced connectivity that encourage application development.

The rise in smartphone adoption has led to increased content consumption; which has further led to the increase in business usage of phones and content creation for business purposes.

Business users are relying on their mobile handsets to not only provide them with all the latest information while on the move, but also use them as platforms to develop content without having to use laptops or tablets.

The past few years have seen a shift take place from having content sent to a business user through a computer (market reports, emails, news, and meeting requests) to being able to use mobile productivity applications to create presentations, spreadsheets, or other business content while travelling.

For this to be really effective and usable, one cannot expect a business user to work on a four-inch screen and still be able to function at full capacity. Ideally, these users need a device with a larger screen that gives them enough viewing room and display real estate to be precise in their interactions.

Phone manufacturers have long been shaving down these edges to offer frame-less designs. In the quest to give users bigger and better screens without creating huge phones, manufacturers have the bezel firmly in their sights. 

Talk of a bezel-less phone has been swirling in recent months and the screen-to-body ratio has been steadily climbing in many of the top new releases. The bezel-less look is distinctly futuristic and despite some compromises, we are slowly moving towards it.

LG kicked off the widescreen trend, creating a 5.7-inch screen with an unusual 18:9 aspect ratio. Alongside the shrinking bezels, LG flagship phones have packed in more screen space without making phones too big to comfortably handle.

“The smartphone is no longer just for making calls and sending text messages. It has evolved into a life companion capable of making just about every aspect of our lives more convenient, and screen size plays a big part in this. It also allows us to share every moment of life in a more creative way,” said LG East Africa Marketing Manager, Moses Marji.

In a few years, mobile technology will become more capable with an array of features; thanks to computing advancements, cloud computing and network infrastructure. Futuristic features like virtual reality will no longer be for video games and comics, but for the mass market.    

A BETTER TOMORROW MADE POSSIBLE WITH LG

With the emergence of new and better companies as compared to the ones yesterday, it has become a constant battlefield of who can come up with either innovative, remarkable technology or eco-friendly products which has led to an improvement of our daily lives.

Other than improving the quality of products or services companies provide to consumers, companies have taken into consideration the environmental reputations they have to uphold in determining consumer appeal.  Green competition is changing the way companies approach corporate sustainability and environmentalism.

Corporates have discovered that each step they take to reduce energy consumption also strengthen their environmental credentials which lead to burnishing their image while decreasing costs. Renewables were considered prohibitively expensive, more and more corporates are making 
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hese alternative energy sources more accessible than ever.

Such eco-friendly motives also trickle down to how brand awareness is reflected to consumers as corporates nowadays tend to create adverts that appeal to the consumer and promote a worthy cause(environmental related) instead of its own products. Such motives not only improve brand awareness but also penetrate at a deeper level to employees, families and beyond.  

As business step up their eco-friendly businesses, one key pillar to support this is CSR(Corporate Social Responsibility) which is a  business approach that contributes to sustainable development by delivering economic, social and environmental benefits for all stakeholders. Such efforts aim to improve the society in some way. These efforts can range from donating money to nonprofits to implementing environmentally-friendly policies in the workplace.

At LG Electronics, they are not only committed to offering the most user-efficient products but also improve the wellbeing of its consumers and the shared environment. Its CSR framework system is tailor-made to accommodate shifting consumer needs. Each market has its own unique niche, so catering to specific demands proves beneficial to all parties as tailored approaches are proven to result in increased user satisfaction and brand loyalty.

Here in Kenya, LG has taken an initiative to support local hospitals that cater pediatric needs to those who have lost replaceable parts of the body with prosthetics. This CSR initiative with Kikuyu Hospital has been running for over 10 years and has helped many Kenyans have a ‘second – chance’ at life.

Speaking during the official handover for this year’s partnership, General Marketing Manager, LG Electronics East Africa. Moses Marji said, “We at LG are dedicated to supporting orthopedic patients who require funds that will be used to equip the unit with prosthetics, pay bills for needy patients as well as create awareness on the plight of persons with physical impairments”

LG G6 takes the mantle as the ultimate travel companion

The impact of technology, particularly smartphones on travel is evolving. Whether lazing about on beaches or scaling mountains, modern travellers come armed with technology. Today’s traveler wants to use a reliable smartphone to document his/her travels.

There is increasingly mutual penetration of the experiences from the travel context and everyday life context. Travellers have indeed gained experience using new technologies and the benefits those technologies have brought.  Smartphone is therefore an essential accessory for modern travel lers looking to stay connected.

LG G6 smartphone which has already dictated how technology will change travel in future, is designed to make it convenient than ever for travellers to stay connected to their home, work, and surrounding no matter where they are. The G6 offers everything todays connected traveler needs by making it possible for users to seamlessly take and share photographs, check schedules, search for directions and more.

When travelling, taking nice photos is a must. Nothing can let you capture life’s most memorable moments like never before than new LG G6 smartphone. The LG G6 is optimized for efficiency, reliability, and stamina. So in the air or on the ground, you can always take it the extra mile in terms of usability.

For instance, enhancements in image quality and performance make taking expansive panoramas, group shots and selfies easier than ever with its front camera that automatically snaps a picture when a face is in frame—no buttons required.

In its usability to capture even more life’s breathtaking views, the LG G6 is fitted with Dual 13MP rear cameras. The 125° wide-angle lens allows you to capture photos and videos with a wider perspective - for more friends or more inclusive scenic shots. Unlike other phones with a similar screen size, the large 5.7” display fits in your hand with easy accessibility and navigation, giving you a big screen experience without the inconvenience of a big phone.

The LG G6 is sculpted from aluminum and glass and is available in platinum and black. The 18:9 Full Vision display with rounded corners and narrow bezels conclude the harmonious design.

What more? If your phone gracefully arcs into a swimming pool, it should be fine. Take the LG G6 with you just about anywhere. With an IP68 rating, it's sealed against dust offering greater protection when off the beaten track and water resistant up to 1.5 meters for up to 30 minutes. You can’t get lost either, with its inbuilt Google assistant, LG G6 is here to help you find products and directions with ease.

The biggest win for travellers with LG G6 smartphone is its ability to withstand accidental drops or rough environment during hikes and other tough activities. LG G6 security and endurance is well recognized for passing 14 different military standards. Not to mention its use of proprietary design to dissipate heart and reduce device temperatures.

GREAT HOLIDAYS MADE POSSIBLE WITH LG

As I grew up, holidays were an essential part of our family, not only at home but to the extended family. As December came close we would schedule meetings to discuss the whereabouts of our next trip and most of the time it would be down south, Mombasa.

The beautiful sandy beaches, long palm trees free-flowing with the wind and chilled waters was always a win especially to the young ones. We were always excited to be going down south as we knew we were escaping the wraths of our school teachers giving us assignments that were to be handed by the next day. It was time to sit back, relax and have a good time with our families.

As time caught up with us and we grew older and technological advancements grew bigger, holiday experiences started to be less of having a good time and more on worrying about what you left unfinished back home. Relatives and parents started missing holidays because of work, holidays became shorter than what was initially planned or they didn’t happen at all.

With work continuing to eat up ever more personal time , the line between the office and home is blurring, shockingly over 70% of workers around the world spend more time checking up on work after normal working hours. This constant pressure from work makes it very essential for employees to make time to relax, leading to the emergence of bleisure, meaning combining business trips with leisure.

As more people use vacations to unwind, LG’s home appliances guarantee the safety of the home with its security and monitoring features, giving travelers less to worry about while they make the most of their time abroad.

Such appliances like the Hom-Bot vacuum cleaner combined with the HomeGuard that features HomeView has a unique technological feature that has real-time monitoring of the house combined with automatically sending photos whenever movement is detected.

Similarly, the SmartThingQ sensor turns home devices into smart connected appliances, and is also capable of providing alerts whenever doors and windows are opened.

“With the new state of art technology brought about by LG, The Hom-Bot vacuum cleaner not only acts as a device to clean your house but also as a monitoring device within the house itself making it a great and convenient home appliance.” said LG’s Marketing Manager Moses Marji.

Vertical Video makes a footprint in the filmmaking industry.

The LG G6 Vertical Film Festival

The growth of technology and social media in the past decade has affected the society as a whole from a technical standpoint; more so the use of social media intertwined with the new advanced smartphones in the market.

Vertical video has emerged to be the next big thing in the filmmaking industry.  Brands and innovators are now making the shift from the conventional horizontal screen to the vertical video which is easily consumed on a smartphone.

Corporate companies are fast realizing the power of storytelling through vertical videos. With a large percentage of the consumer market going digital, vertical videos have turned into one of the biggest innovations of the century.
The rise of social media platforms such as Snapchat and Instagram have enabled consumers to share live content with people all over the world. Live feeds have encouraged people to channel their creativity and share special moments from their daily lives.

The advancement of technology in the smartphone is truly impressive. Filmmakers can now shoot an entire production entirely on their smartphone. Features such as the full built-in HD, dual cameras, editing, shooting modes and stabilization have taken smartphone shooting to another level.

This innovation will soon see a tide change for video makers. This year will see global innovators in film be recognized for their efforts in disrupting the film landscape. Vertical Video will soon have its place at the Cannes Film festival; the world’s most prestigious celebration of film. LG recently held the LG G6 18:9 Vertical Film Festival to appreciate talent from around the world and get a feel of the vertical picture perspective.

Filmmakers made use of the unique features of the G6 such as the dual cameras, the expert shooting modes, the water and dust resistant features to create world class videos.
“We are committed in exceeding the expectations of our consumers and empowering amateur filmmakers to create inspiring content through their smartphones,” said Moses Marji, LG East Africa marketing Manager.

Vertical video will completely change the film industry; bringing a new era of filmmakers in a space that was typically dominated by vast production companies and household names.