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Comparing comms OTT to telecom services erroneous: BIF

Industry body Broadband India Forum (BIF) yesterday contested telecom operators' suggestion to bring internet call and messaging apps like WhatsApp, Telegram, and Google Meet under the ambit of telecom licences.

Disney names Karamehmedovic as ABC News prez

Almin Karamehmedovic has been named president of ABC News, it was announced yesterday by Debra OConnell, President, News Group and Networks, Disney Entertainment, to whom Karamehmedovic will continue to report.

Shaan Lalwani named ‘Earth Champion’ of the month by Sony BBC Earth

Sony BBC Earth has recognized Shaan Lalwani as its 'Earth Champion' for the month, highlighting her commitment to environmental conservation through her creation of a biodegradable cleaning detergent formula. Lalwani’s eco-friendly initiative began after witnessing the devastating effects of chemical pollution on marine life during her travel...

Jagran New Media promotes Rajesh Upadhyay to executive president

Jagran New Media, the digital division of the Jagran Group, has promoted Rajesh Upadhyay to the prestigious position of Executive President. Upadhyay, who has been with the organization as Editor-in-Chief since September 2017, announced the promotion in a LinkedIn post, expressing his deep joy and gratitude for the opportunity. In his post...

Disney hires Adam Smith as chief product and technology officer for entertainment, ESPN

Disney has taken a significant step to strengthen its technology leadership by appointing Adam Smith, a long-time YouTube executive, as the new Chief Product and Technology Officer for Disney Entertainment and ESPN. Smith will oversee the development and deployment of technology across Disney's vast entertainment portfolio, including its sports ...

Promax India Awards 2024 to host virtual event August 22

The 22nd edition of the Promax India Awards, celebrating the best in media, entertainment marketing and design, is set to take place virtually on August 22, 2024. The awards ceremony, scheduled for 4 pm, will be streamed live on Promax India's official Fa...

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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!