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ZyXEL Partners with QNAP for 10G Ethernet Powered NAS Solution
NEW DELHI: ZyXEL Communications, a leading provider of secure broadband networking, Internet access, connected home and routing products, today announced their partnership with QNAP which is a leading commercial Network Attached Storage (NAS) provider to create affordable, high performance 10G Ethernet powered NAS solution packs for small to mid-size companies (SMB). The solution packs include ZyXEL’s XGS1900 series Web-managed smart 10G Ethernet switches and QNAPs TS-870U-RP NAS appliance.
To capitalize on the benefits of virtualization, SMBs need a lightning fast network and high performance storage solution. Field-tested to ensure optimal performance, the ZyXEL 10G switches and QNAP NAS solution pack meets the SMBs unique needs. The joint solution assures compatibility with a range of virtualization platforms offering data centres operators the reliability of a robust solution at an attractive price point.
“ZyXEL being a leading Telecom brand plays a crucial rolei n bringing telecom and high end technologies within a reach of common man. It believes in providing end to end solution to its dedicated partners and customers with a commitment of stability, performance and affordability. In this process we are happy to take forward our relationship with QNAP to the next level by integrating our 10G solution with their high end storage solution as well as integrating IP Surveillance requirements with them as they are one of the most innovative and strongest storage brand globally”, said Pinaki Chatterjee, Executive Director Distribution Channel & Business Development, ZyXEL India.
Together, the ZyXEL 10G switches and QNAP NAS alleviate network congestion and deliver back-up and disaster recovery capabilities to SMBs. This is critical as more connected devices are added to the network, and the popularity of applications like video processing, business analytics and multimedia that demand large bandwidths and big storage keep escalating.
On the partnership of with ZyXEL “Networking company “for 10 G solutions for QNAP Small & medium storage, Sanjay Biswal Sales Manager-India, QNAP said “QNAP has happily announced about go to market strategy with ZyXEL for their XGS 1900 Series switches. The XGS -1900 series switches are robust & cost effective network switch for small & medium segment customers. It will help both the organization for provide cost effective High Speed DATA Storage solutions. The High Speed Storage will be used for Surveillance Purpose/ Media and Broadcasting / DATA Centre and high speed data access scenario”.
Constrained by limited resources, many SMBs utilize affordable virtualization technology to improve operational efficiency and maintain data security. Leveraging virtualization enables SMBs to make better use of their resources – both infrastructure and staff
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Network18 Q4 revenue grows 9.7 per cent, EBITDA at Rs 30 crore
PAT improves to Rs 306.6 crore, margins steady amid cost pressures.
MUMBAI: Not all news is breaking, some of it is quietly improving. Network18 Media & Investments Limited appears to be doing just that, tightening losses and stabilising margins even as costs continue to weigh on the business. For FY26, the company reported revenue from operations of Rs 1,955.1 crore, up from Rs 1,896.2 crore in FY25, signalling modest top-line growth in a challenging media environment. Total income stood at Rs 1,978.2 crore, compared to Rs 1,913 crore a year earlier.
Profit after tax came in at Rs 306.6 crore for the year, a sharp turnaround from Rs 3,225.4 crore in FY25, largely reflecting the absence of large exceptional items that had inflated the previous year’s numbers. On a more comparable basis, the company’s operating performance showed signs of gradual stabilisation.
However, the quarterly picture remained under pressure. For the March quarter, Network18 reported a loss of Rs 53.1 crore, narrower than the Rs 98.1 crore loss in the same period last year, but still indicative of ongoing cost challenges.
Expenses continued to track high. Total expenses for FY26 stood at Rs 2,235.7 crore, up from Rs 2,197.8 crore in FY25. Key cost heads included operational expenses of Rs 765.9 crore, employee benefits of Rs 475.9 crore, and marketing, distribution and promotional spends of Rs 427.1 crore, underlining the continued investment required to sustain reach and engagement.
At an operating level, margins remained under strain. Operating margin stood at 2.33 per cent for FY26, marginally higher than 1.77 per cent in FY25, while net profit margin remained negative at -13.02 per cent, though improved from -14.89 per cent.
On the balance sheet, total assets rose to Rs 8,957.6 crore as of 31 March 2026, from Rs 8,317.5 crore a year earlier. Equity strengthened to Rs 4,958.7 crore, while borrowings increased to Rs 3,112.8 crore, reflecting a higher reliance on debt to support operations.
Cash flows told a mixed story. While financing activities generated Rs 83.9 crore, operating cash flow remained negative at Rs -24 crore, highlighting ongoing pressure on core cash generation. Cash and cash equivalents, however, improved to Rs 33.9 crore from Rs 1.8 crore.
The numbers point to a company in transition growing revenues, trimming losses, but still grappling with structural cost pressures. In a sector where scale often comes at a price, Network18 seems to be inching towards balance, one quarter at a time.
