{"id":195752,"date":"2025-07-11T09:20:06","date_gmt":"2025-07-11T08:20:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.vogo-group.com\/actualites\/how-are-technologies-like-vokkero-transforming-the-role-of-the-referee\/"},"modified":"2025-08-06T08:18:27","modified_gmt":"2025-08-06T07:18:27","slug":"how-are-technologies-like-vokkero-transforming-the-role-of-the-referee","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.vogo-group.com\/en-gb\/news\/how-are-technologies-like-vokkero-transforming-the-role-of-the-referee\/","title":{"rendered":"How are technologies like VOKKERO transforming the role of the referee?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The end of isolation on the field<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n

Seamless, real-time communication<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n

Thanks to the full-duplex communication<\/strong> of VOKKERO <\/strong>systems, referees can exchange information continuously<\/strong> without pressing a button, unlike traditional walkie-talkies<\/strong>. This seamless flow transforms their coordination: the video assistant referee can flag a contentious action, the central referee can ask for clarification, the assistant referee on the line monitors offsides and fouls, and the fourth official manages communication with substitutes and the scorer\u2019s table all in real time, with no delay. <\/p>\n\n

Collaborative decision-making<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n

In team sports like football<\/strong>, rugby<\/strong>, or handball <\/strong>(and many others), the central referee is no longer alone. They collaborate in real time with their entire officiating team, helping reduce errors, unify decision-making, and improve consistency from one match to the next. <\/p>\n\n

A concrete response to the pressure of major events<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n

Intercom with patented noise filter: stay focused, even under pressure<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n

The VOKKERO intercom features a patented noise<\/strong> filter that shields officials from surrounding sounds: crowd chants, stadium announcements, player shouts. This exclusive technology ensures clear, interference-free communication even in the loudest environments. An essential asset that helps referees stay focused and effective during high-intensity matches and international competitions. <\/p>\n\n

A robust and secure technology<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n

Data encryption, long battery life, and reliability across all terrains: VOKKERO<\/strong> provides technology designed to meet the demands of professional officiating far beyond the limitations of consumer-grade walkie-talkies.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n

Better synergy with video: VAR, TMO, replay…<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n

The referee at the center of a connected ecosystem<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n

VOKKERO is not limited to audio. It integrates with video assistant referee (VAR) systems<\/strong>, video replay<\/strong> tools, and TMO equipment (rugby). This interoperability streamlines communication between on-field referees and video officials. <\/p>\n\n

Increased transparency for spectators and players<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n

Better understanding of decisions, clearer adherence to the VAR protocol, and fewer misunderstandings: technology restores credibility <\/strong>to officiating. It also enables referees to explain their choices more easily to players and coaches, strengthening acceptance and trust. <\/p>\n\n

When technology becomes ongoing training<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n

A profession in transition<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n

The role of the referee is becoming more collective, more connected, and more strategic. It\u2019s no longer just about making calls, but about coordinating<\/strong>, communicating<\/strong>, and interacting<\/strong>. With VOKKERO <\/strong>systems, which are easy to deploy<\/strong>, this shift becomes an opportunity. <\/p>\n\n

Technology doesn\u2019t replace the referee; it strengthens <\/strong>them. It supports their decisions, helps improve collaboration, and restores their authority in an increasingly demanding environment. <\/p>\n\n

The future of refereeing is shaped by professional tools like VOKKERO<\/strong>, already adopted in over 25 sports<\/strong> worldwide.<\/p>\n\n

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The role of the referee has evolved significantly in recent years, driven by technological innovation. Once alone under pressure, referees can now rely on high-performance tools that are transforming their day-to-day experience on the field. Among these game-changing technologies is VOKKERO an advanced audio communication system, far beyond a simple walkie-talkie or intercom, and now essential in the world\u2019s top sporting competitions. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":17,"featured_media":60404,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_seopress_robots_primary_cat":"none","_seopress_titles_title":"","_seopress_titles_desc":"","_seopress_robots_index":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[673],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-195752","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-unclassified"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.vogo-group.com\/en-gb\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/195752","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.vogo-group.com\/en-gb\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.vogo-group.com\/en-gb\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.vogo-group.com\/en-gb\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/17"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.vogo-group.com\/en-gb\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=195752"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/www.vogo-group.com\/en-gb\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/195752\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":196153,"href":"https:\/\/www.vogo-group.com\/en-gb\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/195752\/revisions\/196153"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.vogo-group.com\/en-gb\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/60404"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.vogo-group.com\/en-gb\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=195752"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.vogo-group.com\/en-gb\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=195752"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.vogo-group.com\/en-gb\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=195752"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}