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ILJIN, SingTel launch bandwidth services in Korea
CALIFORNIA(US) : ILJIN C2C Ltd. a joint venture between Iljin Corp a subsidiary of the ILJIN group, and C2C Pte Ltd, a subsidiary of Singapore Telecommunications Limited (SingTel) has secured the NSP (Network Service Provider) license from the Korean MIC (Ministry of Information and Communication), enabling the company to own and operate telecommunications infrastructure facilities in Korea.
ILJIN C2C will provide city-to-city connectivity to carriers, ISPs and ASPs in Korea using the C2C cable network, which has been operating since December 2001. It will provide customers connection to key Asian cities and to USA, India and interconnection to other cable networks such as i2i, APCN2, SMW3, China-US and Japan-US cables.
C2C cable network has an initial capacity of 160 gigabits per second and is upgradeable to 7.68 terabits. GNG Networks is the Korean landing party as well as a shareholder of C2C. C2C’s trans-pacific link between Japan and USA is expected to be completed by first quarter 2003, enabling the network to reach Los Angeles and San Francisco directly. Currently, C2C already provides onward connectivity to the US via China-US and Japan-US cables.
C2C offers a wide range of bandwidth services with flexible contract schedules, which includes short-term leases and IRUs (Indefeasible Right of Use). C2C’s bandwidth services are complemented by carrier grade offerings, such as co-location and city-to-city connectivity with round-the-clock network management and maintenance service through C2C’s 24X7 Network Operations Centers located in Singapore and Hong Kong.
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CNN-News18 to host Fury in the Gulf conclave on West Asia crisis
Three-hour summit to unpack geopolitical fallout and impact on India
MUMBAI: CNN-News18 is set to host a special three-hour broadcast, Fury in the Gulf – War Conclave, on April 7, aiming to decode the escalating West Asia crisis and its far-reaching implications for India.
Scheduled from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM, the conclave comes at a time when tensions between Iran and the United States are reshaping global geopolitics and triggering economic uncertainty. With India’s deep energy ties, trade links and large diaspora in the Gulf, the developments carry significant domestic relevance.
Built around the theme ‘Conflict, Consequences, and The Future,’ the programme will feature six curated sessions combining one-on-one interviews and panel discussions. The focus is to cut through the clutter and offer viewers a clearer understanding of the fast-evolving situation.
Key sessions include ‘Diplomacy in Times of War’ featuring Shashi Tharoor, and ‘World After the Iran Conflict’ with voices such as Ram Madhav, Reuven Azar, representatives from the European Union and the Iranian Deputy Envoy. Another session titled ‘Another Dunkirk?’ will bring together K. J. S. Dhillon and Jitin Prasada among others.
CNN-News18 editorial affairs director Rahul Shivshankar said, “In times of war, clarity becomes the most powerful tool. Fury in the Gulf – War Conclave brings together credible voices to address the questions and confusion that arise amid an overwhelming influx of information.”
He added that the initiative is aimed at delivering “facts, perspective, and insight” at a time when misinformation can easily cloud public understanding.
Echoing the sentiment, CNN-News18 CEO– English and business news Smriti Mehra said the conflict marks a defining global moment, with consequences that extend well beyond the region. She noted that the conclave seeks to present the crisis with “depth, nuance and responsibility” so audiences can better grasp its real-world impact.
As geopolitical tensions continue to dominate headlines, the conclave positions itself as an attempt to bring order to the noise, offering viewers a structured, insight-led look at a complex and rapidly shifting global situation.
