Category: Quantum Brief

Big tech firms, Google, Apple, others seek assurance on Telecom Bill’s scope on internet services

The bill was passed in the Rajya Sabha on December 21, and after it receives the President's await, it will become a law. (Image source: Moneycontrol)

Asia Internet Coalition requested the government for clarification on The Telecommunications Bill 2023, so that it is not “misinterpreted” to include regulation of internet services.

Godrej Locks aims to increase its revenue in the digital locks market by 10 percent in 2024

Currently, digital locks make 4 percent of revenue share and the business unit aims to grow it to nearly 20 percent in the next 3 years. (Image source: Moneycontrol)

In a recent report- ‘Live Safe, Live Free’, commissioned by Godrej Locks, it was identified that over 2/3rd of the respondents already use smart locks for the safety of their homes.

New DPDP rules may mandate immediate reporting of data breaches to Data Protection Board

It is important to note that platforms already report data breaches or any kind of cybersecurity incident to the Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In). (Representative Image: Towfiqu barbhuiya via Unsplash)

The details that a platform will need to communicate to the DPB, on a best-effort basis, should include a description of the breach, the date and time when the platform became aware of the breach, the location of the breach, its extent, and potential impact.

Mumbai logs in most late-night trips booked on Uber in 2023, beating Delhi

The travel month of December has seen the highest number of rides being booked in a single month, with Durga Puja and the Christmas weekend being the most popular days in terms of number of trips booked. (Image source: Moneycontrol)

Residents of Delhi NCR used Uber for their work commute the most among all cities, and had the highest number of office-hour trips booked.

Biz Moves: Top account movements of 2023

ere’s a comprehensive look at businesses that agencies in India picked up through the year. (Representative Image:PEIWEN HE via Unsplash)

A recap of the media, digital and creative businesses bagged by agencies in India.

White Rivers Media: 2024 is an open mic for hyper-personalisation

Sustainability and social values become the new currency, and brands with purpose will win hearts, says Shrenik Gandhi. (From left to right: Shrenik Gandhi and Mitesh Kothari)

Shrenik Gandhi and Mitesh Kothari, founders of White Rivers Media, touch upon the key achievements of the agency, reveal their to-do list for 2024, the advertising trends that will be in the spotlight in the coming year, and a lot more.

OYO partners with Khelo India and others to champion differently-abled talent nationwide

As part of this commitment, OYO has partnered with prominent events supporting differently-abled talent across India, including the Khelo India Para Games, Para Kabaddi Impact Tournament, and Divya Kala Mela. The company is urging its partner hotels to ensure wheelchair-friendly amenities such as ramps and wider doorways. (Image source: Moneycontrol)

As part of this commitment, OYO has partnered with prominent events supporting differently-abled talent across India, including the Khelo India Para Games, Para Kabaddi Impact Tournament, and Divya Kala Mela. The company is urging its partner hotels to ensure wheelchair-friendly amenities such as ramps and wider doorways.

BCCI to prevent Chinese brands from bidding for IPL title sponsorship rights

Last year, the Bombay High Court directed the BCCI to seek the opinion of the Supreme Court regarding the issue (Image source (from left to right): Moneycontrol and Unsplash)

The BCCI has made it clear that it will not entertain bids form Chinese companies, indicating that it will not seek relationships with countries that do not have friendly ties with India.

2023 wrap: A year of transformations for India’s gaming sector

WinZO also partnered with the Indian Institute of Technology-Delhi (IIT-D), the Delhi Technological University (DTU), the Netaji Subhash University of Technology (NSUT), and the IIITD to launch its new cyber security programme, Code Health and Security Evaluation (CHASE). (Representative Image: Omid Armin via Unsplash)

The gaming sector was hit by the 28 percent tax on the full face value of bets placed on online games. However, the year also saw India retaining its spot as a key leader in global game downloads. Future growth is expected by in- app purchases and ad revenues in casual and mid-core games.

Coca-Cola renews its partnership with ICC until 2031

During the recent ICC Men's Cricket World Cup India 2023, Thums Up and Limca Sportz were the exclusive beverage and sports drink partners, activating a host of online and offline fan engagement activations. (Representational image by Maximilian Bruck via Unsplash)

The agreement includes all men’s and women’s events at the pinnacle of the sport including the ICC Cricket World Cups, ICC T20 World Cups and ICC Champions Trophies through to the end of 2031.