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Dibakar Dey joins Act Fibernet as head of service delivery
PUNE: Dibakar Dey has been appointed head of service delivery at Act Fibernet in Pune, where he will oversee operational performance and work to elevate customer experience across the company’s services.
The move follows a productive stint at OneOTT intertainment Ltd, where Dey served as general manager and regional head east for One Broadband. In that role, he focused on expanding both home and enterprise broadband businesses by building alliances with ISPs, cable operators, SAP partners and SMEs. He also steered the delivery of networking solutions such as SD Wan, ILL, P2P and peering, while cross selling value added services including OTT, IPTV and voice.
Dey brings with him more than a decade of experience across broadband, television distribution and media sales. At IndiaCast Media, he rose through the ranks to associate director, managing subscription revenues, channel placement and distribution strategies across a large cable and satellite footprint. His work included launching new channels, improving placement strategies and driving revenue growth through strategic deals with distribution partners.
Earlier in his career, he held sales and distribution roles at Star India, where he worked across multiple channel clusters and helped boost subscription revenues and market penetration in key territories.
With experience that spans from channel line ups to fibre lines, Dey now takes charge of service delivery at Act Fibernet, aiming to keep both networks and customer satisfaction running at full speed.
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Hyundai launches updated Ioniq 5 with 84 kWh battery, 690 km range
Priced at Rs 55.7 lakh, adds design, tech and safety upgrades.
MUMBAI: Charge it up, stretch it out, Hyundai’s latest electric upgrade is going the distance, quite literally. Hyundai Motor India Limited (HMIL) has introduced an updated version of its Ioniq 5, packing in a larger 84.0 kWh battery that delivers a claimed range of up to 690 km (ARAI-certified), marking a significant leap in everyday usability for its flagship electric SUV.
Built on Hyundai’s Electric Global Modular Platform (E-GMP), the refreshed IONIQ 5 aims to balance performance with practicality, reducing range anxiety while making long-distance electric travel more viable. The upgrade builds on a model that has already secured global recognition, including the World Car of the Year title.
The changes aren’t just under the skin. On the outside, the SUV gets a sharper, more futuristic look with redesigned front and rear bumpers, new skid plates, sporty alloy wheels, a revised rear spoiler and updated V-garnish lighting, all while retaining its signature Parametric Pixel design.
Inside, Hyundai has focused on making the experience more intuitive. The cabin now features a redesigned three-spoke steering wheel with illuminated pixel elements, dual 12.3-inch displays, and a reworked wireless charging pad integrated with physical controls for seat functions small tweaks that aim to improve day-to-day usability.
On the tech front, the IONIQ 5 gets Hyundai’s Connected Car Navigation Cockpit (ccNC), Controller Over-the-Air (C-OTA) updates, and now supports wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. New additions such as Active Sound Design and in-car payment integration for EV charging reflect a push towards a more seamless, connected ownership experience. Remote immobilisation via Bluelink has also been introduced as an added security layer.
Safety sees incremental upgrades too, with features like Parking Collision-Avoidance Assist (Rear) and side parking distance warnings enhancing manoeuvrability in tight urban spaces.
The updated IONIQ 5 is available in four colour options Gravity Gold Matte, Midnight Black Pearl, Titan Grey and Optic White with an Obsidian Black interior theme.
Priced at Rs 55.7 lakh (ex-showroom), the new IONIQ 5 positions itself as a more rounded offering, less about futuristic promise, and more about making electric mobility fit seamlessly into everyday life.
