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Push Technology Appoints Riaz Mohammed as CTO

Push Expands Senior Team to Support Increased Business Momentum
Push Technology, the pioneer and leader in real-time data streaming and messaging solutions, has announced the appointment of Riaz Mohammed as its new CTO. Riaz has extensive experience in a variety of industries including Banking and Finance, Utilities, Transportation, Automotive, and Government.
During his career Riaz has contributed to and developed numerous solutions and platforms, most notably in the fields of predictive analytics, market surveillance and trade monitoring, and In-Memory Data Grids and streaming analytics. In his previous role as Technical Director at Hazelcast, Riaz was responsible for driving innovation and growth. He led a high performing team of Solution Architects/Pre-sales that affected thought leadership, messaging, streamlining processes and resource planning. Under his technical sales strategy and solution architecture remit, he helped the company generate sustainable revenue growth in the region of 6X.
Prior to Hazelcast, Riaz worked at Software AG as a Senior Solutions Engineer in the Financial Services sector. Working in pre-sales, Riaz worked closely with sales, product management and consultants to support sales cycles. He was involved in strategic engagement planning, solution design, creating architecture artefacts and hands on development of prototypes. In other roles, Riaz has held senior developer positions at Nomura, JP Morgan and Deutsche Bank.
Riaz said: “Push Technology has a reputation for removing the real-time, event-data consumption, enrichment and delivery challenges faced by many organizations, especially in Financial Services and eGaming. Its solutions enable companies to focus on what matters – the future growth of their businesses. I’m very excited to be joining the team at a time when platforms such as Diffusion are becoming integral to the enablement of digital transformation strategies.”
John Pocock, Executive Chairman and CEO at Push Technology, comments: “Riaz is joining Push at a critical juncture as we are seeing first-hand a rapid escalation in the adoption of real-time streaming technologies. Riaz adds significant experience to the Push team and will play a key role in helping us achieve revenue objectives that will fuel our continued growth.”
About Push Technology
Push Technology pioneered and leads the market in real-time, event-data streaming and messaging solutions that power mission-critical business applications worldwide. Push’s Diffusion Intelligent Event-Data Platform is purpose-built to simplify and accelerate event-driven, real-time application development, reduce ongoing operational costs, and speed time-to-market. Diffusion consumes raw event data in any size, format or velocity; enriches event data dynamically in-flight; and delivers event data reliably and at massive scale with secure, fine-grained, role-based access control.
Leading brands, across industries including financial services, transportation, energy, retail, healthcare, eGaming, and Internet of Things companies, use the Diffusion Intelligent Event- Data Platform to drive customer engagement, fuel revenue growth, and streamline business operations. Diffusion is available on-premise, in-the-cloud, or in hybrid configurations, to fit the specific business, regulatory, and infrastructure requirements of the event-driven applications operating in today’s everything connected world. Learn more at www.pushtechnology.com.
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Goldex Casino by N1 Partners: a new brand tailored for top GEOs

N1 Partners continues to strengthen its position in the iGaming market by expanding its portfolio with the launch of a new brand — Goldex Casino.
Goldex Casino is strategically focused on key Tier-1 GEOs, including Australia, New Zealand, Canada, Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Norway, Ireland, Denmark, and Slovenia. The product supports eight languages with localised content, ensuring broad reach and engagement.
Goldex Casino features a portfolio of over 5,000 games, while its unique Journey Map system transforms gameplay into a personalised adventure with rewards of up to €/$5,000 and 1,000 free spins. VIP players benefit from an exclusive program offering tailored bonuses, higher limits, dedicated account management, and a final prize — a Rolex Sky-Dweller or its cash equivalent of €20,000.
Special attention has been paid to adaptive design across devices, an intuitive interface, and a suite of features that enhance the user experience and drive player retention. Fully licensed, the brand guarantees a high level of transaction security.
With Goldex Casino, partners gain a robust tool to scale traffic across top GEOs and secure long-term profitability. Join N1 Partners and achieve top-tier results together.
On a related note, N1 Partners is currently running its large-scale N1 Puzzle Promo. All registered teams earn puzzle pieces for driving traffic to N1 brands, including Goldex Casino, with the most active participants competing for luxury prizes. The ultimate reward – a private Robinson helicopter, awarded to the winning team at the end of the promo. The campaign runs until the end of the year.
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Flying High with N1 Partners at iGB L!VE: Branded Helicopter and London VIP Bus Tour for N1 Puzzle Promo Leaders

At iGB L!VE 2025 in London, the N1 Partners made a statement for its top partners — loud, bold, and airborne.
N1 Partners delivered an unforgettable iGB L!VE experience for one of their high-performing teams — Traffic Squad. Currently ranked in the top three of the year-long global N1 Puzzle Promo leaderboard, they’re chasing the ultimate prize: a Robinson R22 Beta II helicopter. The special day, arranged by N1 Partners, featured a unique journey through London aboard the red Wealth Bus, followed by an exclusive flight over the city center in an N1-branded helicopter.
“This ride left me speechless, to be honest.” “Amazing.” “Absolutely breathtaking.” And finally: “Truly one of the best experiences of my life!” — representatives of the Traffic Squad team shared their impressions of the helicopter ride.
iGB L!VE became another key step in N1 Partners’ global Puzzle Promo. The exclusive N1 merch distributed at the conference was more than just swag — it served as an additional puzzle piece that boosted partner teams on the leaderboard.
During the conference, the N1 Partners team held dozens of strategy sessions with affiliates, exploring top-converting offers and traffic-boosting tactics. “This year in London was a genuine level-up for us,” said Alexa Bond, Head of Affiliates at N1 Partners. “We brought more than deals — we delivered experience. From strategy sessions to skyline views, our focus stays the same: give partners the tools and energy to be number one.”
N1 Partners remains open to new collaborations. Ready to unlock your next revenue milestone? Drive traffic and start climbing toward that Robinson R22 helicopter. This is your moment — join the N1 Puzzle Promo.
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How Sports Micro-Influencers Are Building Active Communities and Driving Brand Engagement

When you think of micro-influencers and communities, there’s a good chance you think of social media. Influencers are a product of the online world, and until now, this is where they have always existed. There is, however, a change beginning to happen, especially in the world of sports influencers.
Content creators, while still conducting the bulk of their business online, are now beginning to create active communities in the real world through organised events. This provides businesses with the opportunity to collaborate with them and shine a spotlight on their products, giving potential customers the chance to experience them firsthand.
An Influencer Revolution
This influencer revolution, if you will, is happening in streets and parks all around the world. Currently, there is a trend, particularly in the fitness and sports influencer space, for active involvement and building real-world communities. This trend presents some incredible opportunities both for micro-influencers and the brands they represent.
Trends are, by their very nature, cyclical, and we are starting to see a major shift in the way people want to engage with one another. We have spent the last decade or more glued to our screens, building communities, swiping right, and creating digital relationships. There is a growing revolt against this type of interaction.
Head down to your local park a few evenings a week, and there is a good chance you will see a stampede of active young people come flying past you, chatting with one another and very often wearing the same sports gear.
The running club boom is just one example of how online communities are now beginning to engage in the real world. Micro-influencers are starting to organize meet-ups and host events, all of which are encouraged to drive engagement and foster real-world connections.
Gen Z audiences, in particular, have shown a strong craving for authenticity, and this shift into the real world highlights that. Social media allows people to build carefully curated profiles, but this is stripped back when you attend one of these events and get a chance to really engage with communities.
A Unique Opportunity
This genuine engagement presents a powerful opportunity for sports brands and marketers, and we are seeing it unfold in real-time. A quick Google search of run clubs or meet-ups taking place in New York in June 2025 shows sponsored events from Lululemon, Gym Shark, and several other major brands.
There are also several coffee shops within the city hosting running clubs, and some holding hiking events and a monthly cycle.
These are moving endorsements from online to the real world. Let’s say, for example, you are a small sports shop in Austin and you want to target customers in the city. Teaming up with a local micro-influencer and hosting a running event or hike with them will not only get you exposure, but it will also allow you to let attendees try your products.
This has been extremely effective for many sports brands in the last few years, and given the current appetite for these kinds of events and clubs, you can rest assured that if they like your product, attendees will do the heavy lifting for you on social media.
Brand Benefits
What’s more, these kinds of events are extremely cost-effective. You don’t need to spend any money setting up the event; all you need to do is create a partnership with a micro-influencer, provide them with some free samples, and you’re good to go. Of course, the more involved you are with the event, the better.
Unlike many social media opportunities, these in-person events can be an excellent way for micro-influencers and brands to interact in real-time. This presents a unique opportunity to showcase shared values, demonstrate products, and genuinely engage with potential customers.
Of course, this also helps the online influence of micro-influencers grow stronger. Once people have had a chance to engage with online communities in real life, they are more likely to keep that engagement going online. This, in turn, empowers the endorsements of micro-influencers, which is hugely beneficial for businesses.
This change also marks a new era in the world of digital and social media marketing. Businesses now have the chance to collaborate in the real world, and we at SGG Media have a network of micro-influencers who have the power to make these kinds of events and interactions happen. Marketing evolves, and this is an exciting new era that businesses should look to throw their arms around and embrace.
Author: Troy Paul, CEO of SGG Media
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