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Disney launches dedicated unit to explore emerging tech use

The Walt Disney Company has launched the Office of Technology Enablement to explore the transformative potential of emerging technologies, such as artificial intelligence (AI) and mixed reality, across its film, television, and ...

Jio IPO likely in 2025; firm valuation estimated at $100bn

Indian billionaire Mukesh Ambani targets a 2025 Mumbai listing for his telecom business Jio, valued by analysts at over $100 billion, and plans to launch his retail unit's IPO much later, two people familiar with the matter told Reuters.

Reliance Industries' boss Ambani hasn't update...

WhatsApp bans over 8.5mn accounts in India

WhatsApp reported banning over 8.5 million accounts in India during September 2024, with 1,658,000 accounts being proactively banned before receiving user reports. This action is part of WhatsApp’s monthly compliance under the IT Rules 2021, which mandate...

Spanish PM seeks stronger ties with Indian film industry

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez, on his recent visit to India, expressed a keen interest in strengthening ties with the Indian film industry, marking what he called “the beginning of a process of closer collaboration between the two filmmaking communities.” During a meeting in Mumbai on October 29, Sanchez met with key members of the Pro...

PVR INOX, Star Sports to screen PL matches in Indian theatres

PVR INOX Limited has partnered with Star Sports to bring live Premier League action to theatres across major cities in India, marking the debut of Star Sports Select Screenings. Football enthusiasts can now enjoy matches featuring top teams like Manc...

‘Vijay 69’ set to premiere on Netflix on Nov. 8

Anupam Kher's much-anticipated film ‘Vijay 69’ is all set to make its debut on Netflix on November 8, 2024. The film has generated considerable buzz among audiences for its unique storyline and Kher's compelling performance. ‘Vijay 69’ follows the journey...

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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!