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KCM appoints 4ward-design to deliver boardroom solution

Video conferencing and home automation specialist 4ward-design has been appointed by Konkola Copper Mines (KCM) to design an executive boardroom solution for its Lusaka head office.

Comments 4ward co-founder, Darryl Katz: "We are thrilled and honoured to be brought on board to deliver a seamless boardroom solution to KCM, Zambia's largest private sector employer's new head office."

Konkola Copper Mines, an integrated copper producer, is a subsidiary of Vedanta Resources Plc, a London-listed diversified FTSE 100 metals and mining group with operations in India, Australia, Namibia, South Africa, Ireland and Zambia. KCM, currently in the process of opening their Lusaka head office has briefed 4ward-design to deliver a boardroom solution with a design which integrates and controls its various aspects via a Crestron control system.

The elements that are to be controlled are the Polycom HD Video Conference System, control of all the VC lights, projector, motorised projector screen, blinds and the DSTV system. "This project will be in keeping with our philosophy - to harmonise our client's technology experience by designing stable installations with specifically selected components and with the user experience in mind," says Katz.

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