Option supports socio-economic projects both in and outside the company walls. Candidates for support are carefully selected following thorough evaluation of both the ambitions and the technological and innovative qualities of the project.
Encouraging interest in technology Technological excellence is the life blood of Option, which is one of the main reasons it is a partner of the Belgian Roger Van Overstraeten (RVO) Society, committed to stimulating interest in technology and science among young people. Central to the Society’s many activities is the production of informative educational material concerning recent developments in science and technology. It also seeks to draw attention to the social possibilities of ICT by organizing integrated social/educational projects.
www.rvosociety.be Supporting ambitionOption is the main sponsor of the Oud-Heverlee Leuven soccer club, whose home ground is located near the company’s headquarters in Leuven, Belgium. The team currently plays in Belgium’s second division but is determined to achieve promotion to the first. Option identifies with this ambition and is helping to financially support the club in reaching its objectives.
www.ohl.be Keeping first aid on standby
Whether it is a pop concert, a sports event or a major family gathering, Red Cross volunteers are always there to help - and Option technology empowers their engagement. The Belgian Red uses Option wireless Data cards at major public events to provide secure, real-time communication between first aid posts and the crisis coordination center at their headquarters in Brussels. The new system was deployed for the first time at the Brussels 20km Run and at the Belgian soccer cup final, and will in future be used at large-scale pop concerts such as those held at the King Baudouin Stadium.
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