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Govt revamps PM-WANI initiative to simplify public WiFi access

The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) yesterday announced a major citizen-focused upgrade to the PM-WANI framework, introducing QR-based login for laptops, short-duration Wi-Fi plans and standardised hotspot names to make p...

Neeraj Mahendru elevated to AVP – Sony LIV at SPNI

Sony Pictures Networks India (SPNI) has elevated Neeraj Mahendru to the position of Associate Vice President – Sony LIV, strengthening its leadership team as the company continues to expand its digital business and advertising pa...

Satcom veteran Gaurav Kharod passes away

The satellite communications and broadcasting industry is mourning the loss of Gaurav Kharod, a respected industry leader who most recently served as Regional Vice President for Asia-Pacific at Intelsat. News of his passin...

SPNI promotes Rupen Thakkar as Vice President and Head Counsel

Sony Pictures Networks India (SPNI) has elevated Rupen Thakkar to the position of Vice President and Head Counsel – Networks (Television and Sony Sports Network), StudioNext and Corporate.

Amazon CEO Andy Jassy terms Prime Video ‘profitable’ biz

Amazon CEO Andy Jassy told shareholders that he is excited about the growth and trajectory of Prime Video, noting that it all starts with great content, which is what is most important to customers.

Subhash Chandra launches new dialogue platform

Essel Group Chairman and mentor Subhash Chandra has announced the launch of a new public engagement platform, Sach.org.in, as the conglomerate prepares to mark 100 years of its journey. Reflecting on the milestone, Chandra described the occasion as an emotional moment, recalling t...

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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!