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Cricinfo, Dhruva Interactive to provide cricket content for mobile
MUMBAI: Dhruva Interactive has tied up with Wisden Group’s Cricinfo to provide cutting edge cricket products and applications on the mobile.
Drawing on Cricinfo’s experience as a provider of cricket content and Dhruva Interactive’s expertise as a gaming company, this partnership aims to change the way users experience cricket content on wireless devices. The bouquet of applications will be launched globally during the India-Pakistan series in January.
Dhruva Interactive CEO Rajesh Rao said, “Cricket is undoubtedly India’s favourite sport. Our exclusive tie-up with Cricinfo and Wisden will enable us to develop a series of never-before-seen applications for mobile phones across the globe. We are extremely excited to offer signature content that will extend the cricketing experience to our consumers’ handsets.”
Wisden Group CEO Tom Gleeson added, “We are delighted to be partnering with Dhruva Interactive to develop a series of innovative products and applications that will redefine the way cricket is being consumed on the mobile phone. Cricinfo has long been the home of cricket on the web, we hope to make it the No 1 destination for cricket on the mobile phone as well.”
Cricinfo Mobile creative head Anil Nair said, “Cricinfo will be the hypermarket for cricket in the wireless domain offering a range of information, fun, community and commerce-related products and services across the globe. We will partner with champions in various domains to roll out these products and services and we are very excited to be working with Dhruva Interactive on some seriously cool cricket applications.”
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Akamai appoints Fiona Zhang as regional VP, channel sales and programs for Asia Pacific and Japan
New regional VP to scale partner ecosystem amid cloud and AI demand
BENGALURU: Akamai Technologies has appointed Fiona Zhang as regional vice president for channel sales and programmes in Asia Pacific and Japan, doubling down on its partner-led growth strategy in one of its fastest-evolving markets.
In her new role, Zhang will oversee the company’s channel strategy and partner ecosystem across the region, with a focus on helping partners deliver more value to customers navigating increasingly complex cloud and security needs.
The move signals Akamai’s continued bet on its partner network to drive adoption, expand market reach and fuel revenue growth. A key pillar of this strategy is Akamai Partner Connect, the company’s unified global programme designed to simplify engagement and accelerate partner-led business.
Across Asia Pacific and Japan, demand for cloud, cybersecurity and AI-led solutions is rising sharply. Akamai is responding by expanding its network of service providers, distributors, system integrators and technology partners, aiming to bring more localised expertise and scalable solutions to enterprise customers.
Zhang brings over 15 years of experience in channel sales and programme leadership across cybersecurity, cloud and networking. Since joining Akamai in 2019, she has led channel strategy and operations in Greater China, where she drove partner-led growth across delivery, security and compute offerings.
Before Akamai, she was head of channels at Palo Alto Networks in China, where she oversaw rapid expansion and revenue growth. She began her career at Cisco, holding roles across sales, business development and channel management.
“Asia Pacific is one of the most diverse and fast-moving technology markets in the world, and that makes a channel-first strategy essential,” said Zhang. “Across APJ, our partners are doing far more than reselling. They are building capabilities, advancing AI adoption and helping enterprises navigate a complex digital landscape. My focus is on making Akamai the platform our partners want to build their business around.”
Echoing the sentiment, Akamai Technologies vice president and managing director greater China Sean Li said, “Our channel ecosystem is fundamental to Akamai’s growth strategy. Fiona’s leadership will be instrumental in strengthening our partner network and enabling partners to capture new opportunities across the region.”
With enterprises accelerating digital transformation and AI adoption, Akamai’s latest leadership move underscores a clear message. In a market driven by partnerships, the company is placing its bets firmly on the channel to lead the next phase of growth.
