MUMBAI: Strengthening its technological team, Network 18 has roped in Times Network’s Rajat Nigam as group chief technology officer (CTO). 

Speaking to Indiantelevision.com, Nigam says, “I am excited to be in the team and my role in Network18 will be managing the technology and technical infrastructure of all Network 18 products be it television, radio or digital.”

Reliance Infocomm, which is scheduled to launch Jio and 4G by December 2015, will use Nigam's expertise for the development of that sector too.

Prior to joining Network18, Nigam was senior vice president and head technology and broadcast operations at Times Network. He is an industry veteran with over 20 years of experience in the field of television, radio, sports etc.