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Republic, Samsung forge content-tech partnership

In an unprecedented move in India's media and tech space, Republic Media Network and Samsung have unveiled what is set to be the most innovative brand collaboration in the country’s content-tech industry. This dynamic partnership combines Republic's extensive news coverage with Samsung's cutting-edge Z Series and Galaxy S24 Ultra devices, bri...

BSNL launches free Intranet TV in Puducherry

Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) has launched three game-changing services in Puducherry, transforming digital connectivity and entertainment for millions. These services include the much-anticipated Intranet TV (BiTV), the expansion of the National Wi-Fi Roaming Facility, and the introduction of Intranet Fibre-based TV (IFTV). The standou...

Netflix bags US rights for next 2 women’s FIFA WC

Netflix has acquired exclusive U.S. streaming rights for the FIFA Women’s World Cup in 2027 and 2031. The announcement was made in a joint statement by FIFA and Netflix, marking a significant milestone in sports broadcasting, UNI reported from California. “This is a landmark moment for sports media rights,” said FIFA President Gianni Infan...

Urmila Venugopalan to head MPA in APAC as Belinda Lui retires

The Motion Picture Association (MPA) of America has announced Urmila Venugopalan, currently Executive Vice-President of Strategy and Global Operations, will become the organisation’s new President and Managing Director for the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region, effective January 31, 2025.

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Netflix announces sports series on boxing legend Tyson

Netflix has announced that its newest sports series will take an unflinching look at the life of legendary boxer and cultural icon Mike Tyson.

Known as the youngest heavyweight champion in history (at the age of 20 in 1986), Tyson’s legacy extends far beyond the ropes of the boxing r...

Prime Video to limit in India number of TV sets having access per subscription

There may be some not-so-good news for Prime Video subscribers in India in the new year as OTT platforms, in general, tighten their financial belts and look at additional revenue streams, including a global crackdown on password sharing.

From January 2025, Prime Video will limit the ...

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“This initiative will empower subscribers to pay online and subscribe to the channels they want to watch and get it activated on their TV sets in real-time without any delay. Without needing to undertake any software development, LMOs can approach Mobiezy for their pre-built and pre-integrated solution that uses NXTDigital’s news APIs and can be up and running with their own mobile apps within just a few days.”

RU Ediriwira, Group CTO, NXTDigital Limited

“With the launch of Partnership for Growth 3.0 we intend to expand our network with 40 new NXTHUBs, each offering up to 650 live TV channels and broadband. Our efforts are focused on harnessing the convergence of technologies, developing robust apps and creating new business models that will help the overall ecosystem, delivering the best experience to our subscribers. We hope to achieve a stronger foothold in the rural regions of the country and grow our subscriber base.”

N.K. Rouse, COO, NXT Digital Ltd

“One of the key principles of the Hinduja Group is ‘Partnership for Growth’. After 2.0 saw the launch of HITS to connect LMOs in even the most remote locations through the only satellite-based cable TV platform in India; 3.0 focuses not just on strengthening the overall ecosystem we have built, but harnessing the convergence of technologies – to be delivered through a national network of NXTHUBs. Video and broadband are only the beginning of the digital highway of services that we have developed for roll-out backed by a robust suite of innovative apps developed by service providers exclusively for our LMOs and subscribers.”

Vynsley Fernandes, MD & CEO, NXTDigital Limited

“Wireline broadband is becoming ever more important not only in connecting homes across the country but also small to large enterprises-to the digital economy. The NXTHUBs will be the perfect point-of-presence to offer broadband services to cater to these consumer needs.”

Yugal Kishore Sharma CEO, ONEOTT Intertainment Limited

Amazing and grim battle for survival. Guess it will end up in Supreme Court. All that NCLT asked Zee to do was to file a reply to Invesco petition for a EGM. Now this is getting too serious. So far Invesco has been hammered for demanding an EGM. What is Zee upto? Ofcourse my lawyer community knows better!