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  • Yellow.ai and Infobip partner to elevate experience with Gen AI-powered customer support automation

    Yellow.ai and Infobip partner to elevate experience with Gen AI-powered customer support automation

    Mumbai: Yellow.ai, a global generative AI-powered customer service automation announced its strategic partnership with global cloud communications platform Infobip to enable enterprises with AI-powered customer support and deliver elevated customer experiences. The collaboration aims to establish a strong global synergy by leveraging combined capabilities in voice automation, CPaaS, and generative AI solutions, intending to expand market presence across North America, Europe, India, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific markets.

    By integrating proficiencies, Yellow.ai and Infobip will engage in building an end-to-end voice solution to address the increasing demand for humanized and personalized voice conversations. As part of the partnership, Yellow.ai will power its CPaaS solutions across channels such as WhatsApp, SMS, and email through Infobip’s platform to create seamless conversational experiences. Additionally, the focus will revolve around harnessing Yellow.ai’s advanced generative AI capabilities, which have already demonstrated success by deploying over 100 gen AI-powered bots within just three months for customers such as Pelago by Singapore Airlines, Oona Insurance, leading Indian NBFC companies, and the largest US housekeeping brand .

    Yellow.ai CPO & co-founder Rashid Khan said, “At Yellow.ai, we’ve consistently aimed to leverage our partner ecosystem’s synergies to drive business outcomes for our customers. Our collaboration with Infobip will strengthen our presence in existing markets and aid in devising robust go-to-market strategies for new regions such as Europe. Infobip’s expertise in creating connected experiences, coupled with our generative AI-powered customer service automation solutions, will undoubtedly empower enterprises to offer more intuitive, and personalized experiences, creating memorable conversations with their customers.”

    Infobip VP GM Asia Harsha Solanki, said, “We are committed to empowering businesses by providing them with innovative solutions to facilitate end-to-end conversational customer journeys. This strategic partnership with Yellow.ai further aims to create value for brands. Together, we will enable them to establish reliable, secure, and swift connections with their existing and new customers across geographies over their preferred communication channels. Leveraging our combined Omni channel capabilities and Gen AI-powered technologies, we will not only enhance customer journeys but also boost conversion rates, drive sales, and improve customer loyalty.”

    The partnership will target industries including retail and consumer electronics, BFSI, telecommunications, utilities, and healthcare. By jointly coordinating go-to-market strategies and customer success initiatives, Yellow.ai and Infobip are dedicated to driving ROI impact at scale for their customers globally. While the partnership initially emphasizes expanding business through existing product suites, both companies plan to collaborate on product ideation and development in the long term.

  • Breaking: Music Maestro Rashid Khan is no more

    Breaking: Music Maestro Rashid Khan is no more

    Mumbai: In a shocking development, music Maestro Rashid Khan passed away on Wednesday. He was battling with cancer on a ventilator and oxygen support for a few days.

    Rashid Khan is the nephew of Ustad Ghulam Mustafa Khan and his mentor and maternal uncle was Ustad Bissar Hussain Khan who passed away in 1993. Rashid Khan had a cerebral attack last month.

    He belongs to Rampur-Sahaswan Gharana and received multiple awards including the prestigious citizenship award ‘ Padmashri and Padmabhushan’.

    Reacting to the news West Bengal Chief Minister Mamta Banerjee expressed, ‘ This is a great loss for the entire country and music fraternity. I am in a lot of pain as I still can’t believe that he is no more.’

    Rashid Khan gave his first concert at the age of 11. He also experimented with music concerts in different styles. He passed away at the age of 55.

  • SportsBaazi on-boards global cricket star, Rashid Khan as brand ambassador

    SportsBaazi on-boards global cricket star, Rashid Khan as brand ambassador

    Mumbai: SportsBaazi, India’s premier sports gaming platform, is proud to announce the appointment of global cricket sensation, Rashid Khan, as its brand ambassador.      Known for his cricketing skills and versatility across various roles, Rashid Khan perfectly embodies the Baazigar spirit, driven by his passion and hunger for the game.

    Rashid’s popularity and familiarity with the audiences will spotlight SportsBaazi’s key communication theme, ‘Live Mein Hai Vibe.’ With a focus on the Watch and Play category, Rashid’s dynamic presence with his year-round showcase of skills for Afghanistan’s National Cricket team and in franchise leagues like Big Bash League (BBL), Indian Premier League (IPL), Pakistan Super League (PSL), resonates well with the brand’s quest for someone who is always ‘Live’ and loves to play the game all the time. His popularity as one of the most-loved foreign cricketers in India will amplify the core message of SportsBaazi – ‘Play Live. Win Live.’  

    Rashid Khan shared his excitement on the partnership and said, “I am thrilled to represent SportsBaazi and be part of this unique opportunity to build spectator engagement gaming.  The growth of skill-based games like Fantasy sports in India over the last seven years is nothing short of fascinating. It’s an honor to see sports fans transition from mere spectators to decision-makers with the ‘LIVE’ feature based on their knowledge and understanding of the games. I am delighted to be part of SportsBaazi, a platform that celebrates every sport in India uniquely.”

    SportsBaazi CMO and co-founder Puneet Dua expressed, “Rashid Khan epitomises the Baazigar spirit and has made a mark in the world of cricket with his skill and dedication, aligning perfectly with our vision. Through this association, we aim for Rashid to inspire our users to see challenges as opportunities for achieving success. Rashid has played a pivotal role in Afghanistan’s rise in world cricket, and we believe his representation will revolutionise the online fantasy sports (OFS) industry.”

    For SportsBaazi’s existing users, Rashid Khan’s popularity surged dramatically, especially after Afghanistan’s spirited performance in the World Cup ‘23. Despite falling short of the semi-finals, it was their best World Cup campaign, and Rashid’s influence on the team is evident. With 72 per cent of his 8.7 Mn social media followers being Indians, Rashid’s connection with fans, including SportsBaazi users, is undeniable.

    SportsBaazi to achieve their ‘Watch and Play’ vision, recently introduced an innovative concept where fans not only watch their favourite sports but actively participate in live skill games. This immersive experience brings fans closer to the thrill of live sports, encouraging them to test their knowledge about the sport and player dynamics. 

  • FanCode to exclusively stream Afghanistan’s tour of Bangladesh in India

    FanCode to exclusively stream Afghanistan’s tour of Bangladesh in India

    Mumbai: Digital sports platform FanCode has announced that it will exclusively live-stream Afghanistan’s tour of Bangladesh in India. The tour, comprising three ODIs and two T20Is, will begin on 23 February 10.30 a.m onwards. Fans in India can watch all the action live on FanCode website and app.

    The ODIs, which are part of the ICC World Cup Super League, will take place at the Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium in Chattogram. The Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Dhaka will host the two T20 matches on 3 and 5 March. The ODI series will be a vital fixture for Afghanistan and Bangladesh to strengthen their positions on the Super League points table.

    Top cricketing nations will look to battle it out for next year’s global showpiece event – The 2023 Cricket World Cup in India and the ODI series will be part of the inaugural 2020–2023 ICC Cricket World Cup Super League. Bangladesh is currently placed second behind England. Afghanistan is sixth after their 3-0 win against the Netherlands.

    The hosts will see experienced southpaw Tamim Iqbal returning to the ranks while the touring party will be strengthened with the return of seasoned all-rounder Mohammad Nabi and global superstar Rashid Khan.

    The live-stream on the FanCode app will include interactive live scores, in-depth sports stats, and analytics, real-time match highlights, and personalised viewing experiences among other features, said the platform.

  • HERO MOTOCORP SETS THE STAGE FOR RETURN OF TWENTY20 CRICKET

    HERO MOTOCORP SETS THE STAGE FOR RETURN OF TWENTY20 CRICKET

    The wait is over!Hero MotoCorp, the world’s largest two-wheeler manufacturer is set to bring the exciting cricketing action back with Hero Caribbean Premier League (Hero CPL),popularly known as the ‘Biggest Party in Sport’, startingfrom 18 August to 10 September 2020.

    Marking the return of the electrifying Twenty20 format of the game in the ‘New Normal’, the tournament will be conducted in a bio-secure environment to meet the safety and social distancing protocols. In a first for a cricket premier league, the matches would be played in stadiums without any spectators, with the objective to maintain social distancing.

    Dr. Pawan Munjal, Chairman & CEO of Hero MotoCorp, said, “Hero MotoCorp has always believed in supporting and promoting sporting action across the world and we are glad to be leading the efforts towards the resumption of top sporting event in the Caribbean. The Hero CPL T20marks the gradual return of live action sports after a gap of nearly four months. The Hero Caribbean Premier League is an exciting opportunity to highlight the cricketing Heroes from around the world.”

    The Hero CPL will bring the best T20 cricketersin action from the Caribbean and from around the world. This includes the likes of Andre Russell, Kieron Pollard, Rashid Khan, Ross Taylor and Dwayne Bravo.

    The Hero CPLT20 will witness participation from six popular teams –Barbados Tridents, Guyana Amazon Warriors, Trinbago Knight Riders, St Kitts and Nevis Patriots, Jamaica Tallawahs andSt Lucia Zouks.

    The tournament will see 33 games played at two venues in Trinidad and Tobago. Hero CPL 2019 runners-up – Guyana Amazon Warriors will take onTrinbago Knight Riders in the opening match, while the second game will be contested between Barbados Tridents and St Kitts and Nevis.

    Hero CPL T20 will be broadcasted on Star Sports 1 and 1HD, Star Sports 2 and 2HD, Star Sports Hindi 1 and Hindi 1HD and will also be live streamed on FanCode. Matches will be held at 7.30 PM and 3.00 AM (following day) on weekday and 7.30 PM and 11.45 PM on weekends (IST)respectively.

    First started in 2013, the Hero Caribbean Premier League (CPL) is a franchise-based T20 format cricket tournament that combines two of the most compelling aspects of Caribbean life – dramatic cricket and a vibrant Carnival atmosphere.

    For further information visit www.cplt20.com.

  • Rashid Khan joins Sourav Ganguly and Shane Watson to make his fantasy team on My11Circle

    Rashid Khan joins Sourav Ganguly and Shane Watson to make his fantasy team on My11Circle

    NEW DELHI: My11Circle, the fantasy sports platform of leading online gaming company Games24x7 has partnered with popular Afghanistan cricketer Rashid Khan. The champion cricketer will be making his fantasy teams for My11Circle's flagship "Beat The Expert" contest. The prolific leg-spinner joins former Indian cricket captain Sourav Ganguly and legendary Australian all-rounder, Shane Watson, on the platform.

    Taking the fantasy gameplay experience to the next level, in 2019 My11Circle introduced the "Beat the Expert" contest — the only fantasy sports contest that allows a player to make a team and play directly with legendary cricketers. Riding upon this product innovation, My11Circle has grown in leaps and bounds to become one of India's top fantasy sports platforms in just one year since its inception in 2019. Fantasy players from all over India have enjoyed testing their skills against Saurav Ganguly and Shane Watson.

    During the three-match England- Ireland ODI series starting July 30, My11Circle's latest Expert Rashid Khan will be making his team for every match. Players from all over India can compete with his team for more fun and for winning higher rewards on the fantasy platform. 

    Speaking on the partnership, cricket sensation Rashid Khan said, "I am excited to partner with My11Circle and make my fantasy team on the platform to play with cricket fans. It is a truly innovative, first-of-its-kind fantasy sports platform that allows fans to play directly with cricketers, and I am looking forward to this experience."

    My11Circle VP Saroj Panigrahi said, "My11Circle is already a popular destination for fantasy cricket in India, commonly referred to as the platform where you 'Play With Champions'. We are delighted to associate with champion cricketer Rashid Khan for our "Beat The Expert" contest. India's sports enthusiasts have shown immense love for the past contests as they tested their skills against legendary cricketers Sourav Ganguly and Shane Watson's fantasy teams. We hope new players visit www.my11circle.com and discover the awesome game playing experience."

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  • Insync celebrates 7 notes of music 7 maestros 7 Indian music genres on World Music Day

    Insync celebrates 7 notes of music 7 maestros 7 Indian music genres on World Music Day

    MUMBAI: Insync – an Indian Music television Channel on 21st June  – World Music day, promises its connoisseurs a day worth a Musical experience, offers a dazzling range of 24hrs concert music by the Maestros of Indian music.

     

    Since 1982, the Fete de la Musique is being celebrated every year in France in the month of June, and thus was born the World Music Day on 21st of June. Insync Committed to participate in this celebration and thereby presents 24 hour non-stop Indian Music concerts commemorating the mark of Indian music on a global platform.

     

    Featuring a never before lineup of Indian Music Maestros; Shivkumar Sharma, Hariprasad Chaurasia, Amjad Ali Khan, Rashid Khan, Ajay Pohankar, Fusion by Vijay Ghate & Group, Anup Jalota all along with other musicians.
     

    Dedicated 24hour world music best performance compilation will commence airing from 7.00 am onwards on 21st June.

     

    Insync would feature Maestros across varied genres; Fusion, Classical, Instrument, Jugalbandi, Ghazal, Sufi, etc. in this 24 hour day long celebration telecast

     

    Dharit Parikh, Head Sales & Marketing:

     

    “Insync has been a torch bearer in the Indian Music industry, standing committed in its objective of providing Live Music experience at a convenience of a TV set, brings the novel thought of providing uninterrupted 24 hour live concert by the Maestros at your home on this World Music day, signifying Indian Music presence with the global event”

     

    Ratish Tagde, Managing Director

     

    Indian Music is well positioned in the international music scenario as a one of the ancient, pure and fundamentally strong music genre. Music across the globe is all about only 7 notes and Insync being the first and the only differentiating Indian music television channel, will celebrate 7 Musical notes on the occasion of world music day by showcasing 7 premium concerts by 7 maestros from 7 Indian Music genres. Please join us in world music celebrations…..