The Power Four
The Power Four is a group consisting of the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC), the Big Ten Conference, the Big 12 Conference, and the Southeastern Conference (SEC). This quartet is part of the Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS) of NCAA Division I, the highest level of college football in the country, and is considered the most elite group of conferences at this level. It is a multisport league (including American football, soccer, field hockey, wrestling, etc.) that enforces strict officiating protocols, making clear communication between officials essential.
The brief
VOGO and the Power Four have been working together since 2015 as part of the League’s desire to acquire cutting-edge audio solutions for its referees, in particular the VOKKERO SQUADRA and EVO solutions. 9 years later, we’re back to equip the League with our latest innovative solutions: the VOKKERO ELITE and the VOKKERO STAFF
The deployed solution
In order to remain at the cutting edge of technology, this Power Four Conference decided during the summer of 2024 to equip its stadiums with the very latest VOKKERO ELITE and VOKKERO STAFF solutions, as well as WIIs (wireless connection boxes enabling communication between venues and remote contacts) to ensure communication between the stadiums and the command center. Designed for officials and referees, these solutions now cover all matches and competitions, thanks to kits permanently installed in stadiums and VOKKERO ELITE mobile kits, compatible in any configuration and with any refereeing procedure. VOGO provides a turnkey service, training referee teams and providing physical assistance during the first assistance during the first 15 matches, followed by remote assistance for the duration of the championships. This new mark of confidence testifies to our innovative strength and the quality of the solutions we offer.
The results
Connection to the Command Center
The integration of WII boxes and the VOKKERO O20 solution enables a direct link between the stadiums and the command center located in Rosemont (Illinois). This enables centralized supervision and better coordination of refereeing decisions.
Modernization and standardization of audio equipment
All officials and referees at the 18 university stadiums in the Power Four Conference now have access to a state-of-the-art communication system, guaranteeing greater consistency in refereeing.
Improved reactivity and reduced latency
Thanks to high quality, latency-free audio transmission with increased range, referees and officials can communicate more effectively on the pitch, reducing refereeing errors and waiting times for important decisions.
“When we decided to modernise our league, VOGO’s solution was our natural choice. We have been working with the Sportech for almost 10 years and have always been impressed by the quality and simplicity of the products offered. With this new equipment, our referees and officials can now ensure state-of-the-art competitions”
Bob D’Ostillo
Business Director
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The VOKKERO ELITE CONNECT solution is an extension of the VOKKERO ELITE radio communication system. It connects the field referee to the remote video referee, regardless of distance, via a high-quality audio chain. This solution is essential to ensure the performance of a VAR system.