1. Fortinet:

Fortinet is a global leader in network security, providing strong protection for online gaming platforms. They use FortiGate firewall technology to secure networks and FortiWeb to protect against attacks on web applications. Their advanced intrusion prevention systems (IPS) help gaming companies stay ahead of potential threats.

2. McAfee:

McAfee is a well-known name in cybersecurity, offering comprehensive security solutions for individuals and businesses. Gamers benefit from real-time protection against malware, ransomware, and phishing attacks. McAfee’s gaming mode optimizes system resources during gameplay, ensuring a smooth experience without compromising security.

3. Noventiq:

Noventiq is a global provider of digital transformation and cybersecurity solutions. They specialize in helping businesses adapt to the digital world securely. Their artificial intelligence algorithms keep customer data safe and detect any hacking attempts on gaming servers.

4. F-Secure:

F-Secure, based in Finland, focuses on gaming security. They provide anti-cheat solutions for game developers and platforms to prevent unfair advantages and cheating. Using behavioral analysis and machine learning, F-Secure effectively detects and blocks cheating attempts.

5. Cloudflare:

Cloudflare is a popular security and performance provider, protecting online assets, including gaming platforms. Their Web Application Firewall (WAF) safeguards gaming websites from attacks like SQL injections and cross-site scripting (XSS). With their robust network infrastructure, Cloudflare reduces delays and enhances the gaming experience.

In conclusion, as online gaming becomes more popular, so does the need for cybersecurity. These five top cybersecurity brands play a crucial role in safeguarding online gaming platforms. Thanks to their expertise, gamers can enjoy their favorite pastime with confidence, knowing their privacy and safety are in good hands. It’s a win-win for the gaming community, ensuring a secure and enjoyable environment for players of all ages.

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The tournament, which started on April 17, has so far garnered over 80 million+ gameplays to date, with live streams maintaining over 1 Lakh concurrent users. The tournament is hosted daily by various Indian cricket commentators & content creators in parallel to IPL matches.

“Concurrency of multiple users is the biggest complexity for any live streaming platform. With EPL, we have successfully implemented synchronicity with a real-life event (Live IPL Match). User response to real-time prediction during a match, along with Live commentary on the app, was hard to achieve. The kind of scale we have achieved with EPL has created a lot of new opportunities for us to experiment and implement in future”, says Ankit Mishra – Head of Engineering at Eloelo.

EloElo Premier League is a ball prediction game where users can watch the live commentary on the app, predict what happens on the next ball & win exciting prizes.

Indian Premier League (IPL), being the largest sporting event in India, has a massive fan following, and the unique format of EPL has successfully created an online community of loyal fans celebrating the experience together in the Eloelo App. The company has seen a rise in engagement time, and interestingly, users tend to predict better with each new game.

“India has the potential to become the creator capital of the world, and It is crucial to create a robust infrastructure for providing the best in class live experience to the users. Live streaming as a new social format attracts users from diverse geographies and cultures. EPL is one such product launched by Eloelo to achieve this vision. Major developments are happening in this space, and a lot more initiatives are brewing at Eloelo”, said Saurabh Pandey, Founder & CEO of Eloelo.

The success of the EPL campaign can be seen as a positive reinforcement of bridging the gap between creator & user interactions. Eloelo has seen an unprecedented spike in its users in the past 2 months grossing over 3.5 Million overall users. The company sees that users are now creating deeper connections with their creators. Creating savvy and relatable content is upping the social game!

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Zooppy provides a glimpse of the recent news and developments in the movie industry conjoined with a critical bird’s eye view of new releases in theatres and other streaming platforms. The core of the business is to leverage the patented technology to offer online Movie based skill competitions

Launching this movie based game, Yuva Pushpakar CEO  commented, “The increasing popularity of Marvel and star wars has led to the emergence of fantasy movie leagues in India. This is a new way of  film experience that combines elements of films, game and fantasy sport. It is also an entirely new way to connect with both your friends and favourite films.”  He further added that Moreover, during the pandemic, the mobile gaming industry has gained mainstream recognition and is also a way for people to keep in touch with their families, relatives and friends. With this increasing trend, we aim to provide unique experiences where we are providing customers to participate or interact with movie business proactively.

This YouTube based online fantasy game where users can create a playlist of 8 videos and join many contests. A zone for ‘Movie nerds’ is created to showcase their knowledge and interest in cinema through Quizzes, Puzzles, etc. The users can win cash contests of their choice and compete for real cash. The audience can also create multiple playlists and join multiple contests to increase your chances of winning. The users who join more contest will have a more chance of winning.  The users also can check the progress & results of the contest in Mycontest section.

About Quarous Technologies

Quarous Technologies Pvt Ltd is a technology company offers unique apps for businesses which are cloud powered, high quality and serves both offline and dynamic data, with a secure connection to back-end infrastructure on cloud or in the enterprise. The company is led by Kerala based tech enthusiasts Yuva Pushpakar, Athul P. Raj, Mefin Thomas, Renjith Robert and Deepak Uthaman.

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The report says 70% of gamers feel that the time they spend gaming online has increased and changed as compared to the pre-lockdown period. Likewise, 68% observe that this surge has been particularly initiated under the influence of an increase in more disposal time at hand.

Though the rise in online gaming has impacted the crucial day-to-day routine for many people, it has also proven beneficial in several ways, the report. Considering the isolated conditions that the lockdown has forced upon all, more than half of the gamers reiterate that gaming provides relief and helps them feel positive and at other times, less depressed, said the paper released by WATConsult, the globally awarded hybrid digital agency from the house of Dentsu Aegis Network (DAN) India.

Titled ‘Online Gaming During COVID-19 Pandemic’, the report speaks about the impact that the pandemic has had on the online gaming scenario in India.

According to Heeru Dingra, CEO, WATConsult, “Content consumption patterns are in a constant state of evolution, moving in tandem with rapidly changing scenarios. Thus, to identify and understand the same, WATPapers was brought to life. To be released every month, these reports will decode current and on-going trends, providing some comprehensive insights. Just like our periodically published reports under Recogn, these too will be an invaluable resource for marketers, helping them demystify the ever-permutating consumer behaviour.” 

She further added, “Undoubtedly, the pandemic has made almost all industries witness changes and the same stands true when it comes to Online Gaming. People have suddenly found themselves in a unique position of having extra time on their hands, which has led to an increase in online gaming. But there are several other nuanced factors that come into play. The report aims to decipher these very factors in order to provide useful insights.”

WATPapers are monthly published short reports based on the primary research conducted by Recogn, the agency’s research division that provides consumer and business insights to the audience. It will be delving into the different aspects of the digital industry, consumer behaviour and more. Additionally, it also covers some relevant topics like Adoption of ‘Work from Home’ by Indians and Future of Education in India: Online Learning & Home Schooling.

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