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News18
3 days ago
- Business
- News18
Nation's Top BGMI Sides Set To Fight It Out At IQOO Battlegrounds Series
The qualifiers of the 32-team event is set to get underway on the 21st of July, with the finale scheduled to held between the 8th and 10th of August. High-performance smartphone brand, iQOO, has announced its largest esports event, the iQOO Battlegrounds Series, a thrilling BGMI competition executed by NODWIN Gaming. With a substantial prize pool of INR 1 crore, the tournament commences on July 21, featuring top professional teams alongside community contenders. The qualifiers will begin on July 21, including 31 of India's premier teams along with the Community Cup champion. The tournament will culminate in a grand LAN finale from August 8 to August 10, where the top 16 qualified teams will compete before a live audience, showcasing the finest BGMI action in India. 'At iQOO, we believe the future of gaming lies in creating valuable opportunities for the esports community. The iQOO Battlegrounds Series is not merely a tournament—it's our flagship gaming IP, designed to bring India's best teams to the grand stage," said iQOO CEO Nipun Marya. 'This initiative further solidifies iQOO's identity as a performance-focused brand rooted in innovation and technology, with esports being the perfect blend of both. We're thrilled to support India's top gaming talent by providing a platform that celebrates skill, passion, and ambition. With this, we aim to elevate India's esports ecosystem to the next level," Marya stated. 'This collaboration is a blend of performance-driven innovation, grassroots talent development, and world-class tournament execution. For us, the iQOO Battlegrounds Series is more than just another event; it's a step forward in shaping a sustainable, inclusive, and impactful esports ecosystem in India," Akshat Rathee, Co-founder and Managing Director, NODWIN Gaming said. 'We're proud to work alongside iQOO in creating something that not only embodies the competitive spirit and rising potential of Indian esports but also provides it a boost," Rathee added. 'The iQOO Battlegrounds Series is a statement of intent. It unites performance, creators, and competition under one banner. We're excited to bring this to life in partnership with iQOO and NODWIN Gaming," said Co-founder of Trinity Gaming Abhishek Aggarwal. ALSO READ| 'Without Her, I Wouldn't Have Been Able To…': Yamal's Touching Homage To Grandmother At Contract Extension According to the recent FICCI-EY Media and Entertainment Industry Report 2025, total participation in esports tournaments surpassed 2 million in 2024 and is projected to reach 2.8 million in 2025. The number of professional esports teams is also expected to rise from 36 in 2024 to 40 in 2025, reflecting the steady growth of India's competitive gaming ecosystem. As the mobile esports scene rapidly evolves, this collaboration signifies a powerful shift in how tournaments are organized, talent is nurtured, and fans are engaged. view comments Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Globe and Mail
30-06-2025
- Business
- Globe and Mail
Fortinet Named a Leader in the 2025 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Enterprise Wired and Wireless LAN Infrastructure for the Second Year in a Row
SUNNYVALE, Calif., June 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- News Summary Fortinet ® (NASDAQ: FTNT), the global cybersecurity leader driving the convergence of networking and security, today announced it has been recognized as a Leader in the 2025 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Enterprise Wired and Wireless LAN Infrastructure for the second year in a row. Fortinet believes this recognition reflects the strength of its industry-leading secure LAN edge portfolio, including secure networking solutions such as FortiSwitch and FortiAP. The portfolio is fully integrated with the Fortinet Security Fabric and powered by a single operating system, FortiOS, to deliver converged networking and security. 'Unlike traditional networking solutions that bolt security on after the fact, the Fortinet wired and wireless LAN portfolio was developed from the ground up with built-in AI-powered security and AI-assisted network operations. This convergence enables customers to simplify operations, improve performance, and extend security from IT into OT environments. We believe this is what continues to set Fortinet apart and make us a leader in this market,' said Nirav Shah, Senior Vice President, Products and Solutions, at Fortinet. The Fortinet Secure LAN Edge portfolio addresses evolving customer needs and delivers key benefits, including: Pervasive, built-in security at the LAN edge to reduce cyber risk: Customers can deploy intuitive architectures with integrated security and AI-assisted management via FortiAI. Fortinet's simplified licensing model avoids the complexity of managing multiple add-on subscriptions. Stronger IT and OT convergence through a unified platform: As organizations demand more of their networks while navigating staffing shortages and the cybersecurity skills gap, it becomes increasingly difficult for limited staff to maintain and secure their networks. Fortinet reduces this burden with a single platform approach that minimizes misconfigurations, eases day-to-day operations, and delivers AI-driven insights across Fortinet's wired and wireless LAN solutions. Consistent capabilities and intuitive licensing to reduce cost and complexity: Fortinet's wired and wireless LAN solutions provide enterprise-grade flexibility without trade-offs, reducing network risk and simplifying operations without inflating costs. These capabilities are all delivered through a single operating system, FortiOS, which powers the Fortinet Security Fabric across the networking and security domains. Customer Recognition Fortinet has also been recognized in the 2024 Gartner® Peer Insights™ Voice of the Customer for Enterprise Wired and Wireless LAN Infrastructure as a Customers' Choice for the seventh consecutive time. 'One of the big reasons we chose Fortinet is that their networking tools are built from the ground up with security in mind… With the Fortinet solutions, our network speed has been amazing. We used to receive frequent performance-related complaints from end-users, but we have heard zero complaints since we deployed the Fortinet networking solutions.' Ed O'Kelley, Vice President of IT, Goodwill Industries of Middle Tennessee 'FortiAPs have better availability than their competitors and easier, single-pane-of-glass management. We considered an unmanaged AP, but when we realized how tightly FortiAP integrates with the Fortinet Security Fabric, the decision was a nobrainer. We expect the FortiSwitches and FortiAPs to work together to paint a very complete security picture for our team.' Scott Scherer, Chief Information Officer, Jersey Mike's Franchise Systems, Inc. Additional Resources Download the report for more information about the 2025 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Enterprise Wired and Wireless LAN Infrastructure. Visit to learn more about Fortinet innovation, collaboration partners, product security processes, and enterprise-grade products. Learn more about Fortinet's commitment to product security and integrity, including its responsible product development and vulnerability disclosure approach and policies. Read about how Fortinet customers are securing their organizations. Follow Fortinet on X, LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram. Subscribe to Fortinet on our blog or YouTube. Gartner, Voice of the Customer for Enterprise Wired and Wireless LAN Infrastructure, Peer Contributors, 12 September 2024. Gartner Peer Insights content consists of the opinions of individual end users based on their own experiences, and should not be construed as statements of fact, nor do they represent the views of Gartner or its affiliates. Gartner does not endorse any vendor, product or service depicted in this content nor makes any warranties, expressed or implied, with respect to this content, about its accuracy or completeness, including any warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. GARTNER is a registered trademark and service mark of Gartner, Inc. and/or its affiliates in the U.S. and internationally, MAGIC QUADRANT and PEER INSIGHTS are registered trademarks of Gartner, Inc. and/or its affiliates and are used herein with permission. All rights reserved. Gartner does not endorse any vendor, product, or service depicted in its research publications, and does not advise technology users to select only those vendors with the highest ratings or other designation. Gartner research publications consist of the opinions of Gartner's research organization and should not be construed as statements of fact. Gartner disclaims all warranties, expressed or implied, with respect to this research, including any warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. About Fortinet Fortinet (Nasdaq: FTNT) is a driving force in the evolution of cybersecurity and the convergence of networking and security. Our mission is to secure people, devices, and data everywhere, and today we deliver cybersecurity everywhere our customers need it with the largest integrated portfolio of over 50 enterprise-grade products. Well over half a million customers trust Fortinet's solutions, which are among the most deployed, most patented, and most validated in the industry. The Fortinet Training Institute, one of the largest and broadest training programs in the industry, is dedicated to making cybersecurity training and new career opportunities available to everyone. Collaboration with esteemed organizations from both the public and private sectors, including Computer Emergency Response Teams ('CERTS'), government entities, and academia, is a fundamental aspect of Fortinet's commitment to enhance cyber resilience globally. FortiGuard Labs, Fortinet's elite threat intelligence and research organization, develops and utilizes leading-edge machine learning and AI technologies to provide customers with timely and consistently top-rated protection and actionable threat intelligence. Learn more at the Fortinet Blog, and FortiGuard Labs. Copyright © 2025 Fortinet, Inc. All rights reserved. The symbols ® and ™ denote respectively federally registered trademarks and common law trademarks of Fortinet, Inc., its subsidiaries and affiliates. 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Time of India
23-06-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
BMPS 2025 Grand Finals: Check date, time, prize money, final 16 teams, and all you need to know
The Semi Finals of the realme Battlegrounds Mobile India Pro Series (BMPS) 2025 have concluded, and the stage is now officially set for the highly anticipated Grand Finals. After two weeks of non-stop, high-stakes BGMI action, India's top 16 teams have secured their place in the LAN showdown, set to take place from July 4 to July 6, 2025, at Yashobhoomi, New Delhi. With a ₹2 crore prize pool on the line, the stakes couldn't be higher. BMPS 2025 Grand Finals: Qualified Teams The journey to the finals was a true test of skill, consistency, and mental resilience. From a starting pool of 32 elite squads, only 16 emerged victorious — 8 from each week of the semi-finals. Qualified from Semi-Finals Week 1 NONx Esports – Topped the charts with 111 points, combining raw aggression with smart rotations. Team Aryan – Proved their consistency and earned their place with clutch performances. Genesis Esports – Strong contenders with sharp execution and map control. Los Hermanos Esports – Battled hard to lock in their spot. Team EGGY – Steady gameplay and strategic depth. Live Events Team Forever – A powerhouse team with eyes on the title. TWOB – Came through under pressure with decisive plays. OnePlus K9 Esports – Deservedly made it with a balanced, all-around game. Qualified from Semi-Finals Week 2 Gods Omen – Rose to the occasion with impressive form. OnePlus Gods Reign – Delivered consistently to secure their slot. iQOO 8bit – A familiar fan-favorite, geared up for dominance. Team Insane Esports – Lived up to expectations in crucial matches. Rising Inferno Esports – Lit up the battlefield with explosive energy. 4TR Official – Showed tenacity and adaptability under fire. 4Merical Esports – Tactical brilliance brought them through. 2OP Official – A dynamic team ready to shake things up at the finals. These top-tier teams represent the finest talent in India's BGMI scene and are ready to put on a show like no other. Fans can expect three days of elite-level gameplay, mind-blowing strategies, and edge-of-the-seat finishes as teams battle for the championship crown. Get Ready for the Action Tickets for the BMPS 2025 Grand Finals LAN event are already live, and the buzz around this massive esports showdown is electric. More than just a competition, the Grand Finals serve as a celebration of India's rapidly expanding esports community and the relentless dedication of its players. More Excitement on the Horizon As BMPS 2025 nears its thrilling conclusion, the broader BGMI landscape is brimming with excitement. July will bring the highly awaited BGMI x Transformers mode along with the BGMI 3.9 update, promising fresh content and experiences. Additionally, the recent BGMI–JioGames collaboration hints at exciting new developments for mobile esports in India.
Yahoo
05-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
WLAN Market Bounces Back to Double-Digit Growth, According to Dell'Oro Group
Vendors Focus on Wi-Fi 7 and AI for Networks REDWOOD CITY, Calif., June 5, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- According to a recently published report from Dell'Oro Group, the trusted source for market information about the telecommunications, security, networks, and data center industries, enterprise class Wireless LAN (WLAN) revenue increased by 11 percent on year-over-year basis. The adoption of latest technology, Wi-Fi 7, continued its ascent, reaching 12 percent of units shipped worldwide. "This is the first quarter that all major vendors sold enterprise class Wi-Fi 7," said Siân Morgan, Research Director at Dell'Oro Group. "Some manufacturers have been dealing with large inventories of Wi-Fi 6E, and have been prioritizing shipments of the older technology, which still has strong adoption. Now we're coming to the end of Wi-Fi 6E growth phase, the market will shift over to Wi-Fi 7 in larger numbers." "Vendors are also putting development efforts into AI models to enhance WLAN operations," continued Morgan. "AI and Machine Learning are being used to perform cross-domain troubleshooting, to support front line support staff, and to create custom, dynamic dashboards. We expect these developments to pay off by growing recurring software revenues for WLAN vendors." Additional highlights from the 1Q 2025 Wireless LAN Quarterly Report: WLAN revenues from CommScope, Ubiquiti and Extreme grew faster than any other vendor. Shipments to North America surged, with other regions lagging behind. The Average Selling Price of Wi-Fi 7 remained lower than Wi-Fi 6E, highlighting the fact that the early Wi-Fi 7 market has been dominated by lower-cost vendors. The US Department of Justice's suit aiming to block HPE's intended acquisition of Juniper is set to begin July 9th 2025, with HPE stating it is still committed to the deal. About the ReportsThe Dell'Oro Group Wireless LAN Quarterly Report offers complete, in-depth coverage of the Enterprise Outdoor and Indoor markets, Wireless LAN Controllers and Licenses, with tables containing manufacturers' revenue, average selling prices, and unit shipments by the following wireless standards: 802.11be (Wi-Fi 7), 802.11ax (Wi-Fi 6 and 6E [6 GHz]), 802.11ac (Wi-Fi 5) Wave 1 vs. Wave 2, 802.11n, and historic IEEE 802.11 standards. The Enterprise market is portrayed by Public Cloud vs. Premises and Private Cloud deployments, by geographic region, as well as by ten Vertical markets. To purchase these reports, please contact us by email at dgsales@ About Dell'Oro GroupDell'Oro Group is a market research firm that specializes in strategic competitive analysis in the telecommunications, security, enterprise networks, and data center infrastructure markets. Our firm provides in-depth quantitative data and qualitative analysis to facilitate critical, fact-based business decisions. For more information, contact Dell'Oro Group at +1.650.622.9400 or visit Contact: Daisy Kwok Phone: +1.650.622.9400 x223 Email: Daisy@ View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Dell'Oro Group Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
CBS News
22-02-2025
- Politics
- CBS News
Boston-based engineering firm agrees to pay $53 million to Flint residents in water crisis lawsuit
An engineering firm accused of contributing to the water crisis in Flint, Michigan, more than 10 years ago has agreed to a $53 million civil settlement, the Michigan Attorney General's office announced on Friday. The lawsuit against Boston-based Veolia North America was filed on behalf of 26,000 individuals who were impacted by the lead-contaminated water. Attorney General Dana Nessel says the state will dismiss its separate lawsuit against the company in exchange for the latest settlement. "After years of drawn-out legal battles, this settlement finally closes a chapter for Flint residents," Nessel said in a statement. "While no amount of money can fully repair the damage caused to the Flint community, these funds will provide additional resources to those directly impacted, especially Flint children, by this preventable crisis." In a statement following the settlement, Veolia North America says it "stands behind its good work in Flint." "The only jury who had to consider the facts and hear the truth did not find any evidence to say otherwise," the company said, pointing to a trial in 2022 that ended in a mistrial. "For the past eight years, we have been defending our work and our reputation against baseless attacks," the company went on to say. "As the facts of the 2022 trial clearly demonstrate, the Flint water crisis was caused by government officials. It is a disgrace that nearly a decade-plus since the crisis was set in motion, still no person who was actually responsible has been held accountable. This final settlement is in no way an admission of responsibility, but the best resolution to avoid decades of costly, unproductive, and time-consuming litigation, and to bring closure for all parties involved." Flint, which was under state-appointed managers, used the Flint River for water in 2014-15, but the water wasn't treated the same as water previously supplied by a Detroit-area provider. As a result, lead leached throughout the vast pipe system. In 2019, former Republican Gov. Rick Snyder, who was in office at the time of the crisis, faced misdemeanor charges. However, those charges were later dismissed. The state was sued due to environmental regulators and other officials missing opportunities to fix Flint's water problems during the lead crisis. Flint returned to a regional water supplier in the fall of 2015. Flint families sued Veolia North America and Lockwood, Andrews & Newman, known as LAN, accusing both firms of not doing enough to get the city to treat the highly corrosive water or to urge a return to a regional water supplier. As a result, Veolia agreed to a $25 million settlement in 2024, while families reached a settlement with LAN in December 2022. Veolia claims that it was hired as a consultant 10 months after the switch to the Flint River to conduct a one-week assessment focused on carcinogens instead of lead. The company claims it received test results from government officials showing that Flint's water complied with specific lead standards. It also claims that it made recommendations to city officials, including on corrosion control, and did not contribute to the operation of the Flint Water Treatment Plant. "With this litigation now behind us, we at VNA will continue to fulfill our mission of providing clean water to millions of customers across the country and doing our part to tackle climate change, reduce pollution and promote conservation of our air, land, and water," the company said on Friday. The latest settlement adds to a list of lawsuits in the water crisis. In 2021, a judge approved a $626 million settlement with residents and others impacted. About $600 million of the money was coming from the state of Michigan, which was accused of repeatedly overlooking the risks of switching the water. That settlement is the largest reported in state history. The rest of the money was coming from the city, McLaren Regional Medical Center and Rowe Professional Services Co. Officials said more than half of the money settlement was going to children who were minors when they were first exposed to the water. Ten years after the water crisis, the city upgraded the water facility and offered tours to residents. "We want Flint residents to understand how far Flint's water infrastructure has come since the early days of the water crisis, as well as the work that still lays ahead," Mayor Sheldon Neeley said back in 2024.
