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ONEOTT iNTERTAINMENT launches its enterprise networking solutions brand “CELERITYX”
Mumbai: India’s fourth largest private internet service provider ONEOTT iNTERTAINMENT Limited (OIL), the broadband subsidiary of Hinduja Global Solutions (HGS) announced that it is foraying into the fast-growing enterprise solutions segment in India, leveraging its expertise in technology and domain knowledge gained through its B2C business.
The new brand – CelerityX offers a portfolio of bespoke digital solutions for enterprise customers of any scale or strength.
“CelerityX” combines the word “Celerity”, meaning swiftness or speed, with the letter “X”, which connotes advanced, cutting-edge technology. The brand name reinforces the strong focus on speed, agility, and technology.
CelerityX is all about making networking as easy as using a couple of clicks. The brand offers a comprehensive suite of enterprise solutions, including cutting-edge Broadband over Satellite (BoS), Fiber, and 5G MESH networks, as well as zero-touch digitally enabled industry solutions, across on-premises, cloud, and platform economy environments. Irrespective of the size and scale of the enterprise, CelerityX solutions empower businesses to achieve new heights of efficiency and performance, including significant improvement in productivity and uptimes and definitive reduction in costs.
Digital Media Business whole-time director at HGS and head Vynsley Fernandes said, “We are thrilled to introduce CelerityX to the business world. The brand drives forward our value proposition of making networking faster and simpler for enterprises that demand speed, performance, and reliability. CelerityX will leverage the installed pan-India infrastructure, footprint and network of not only NXTDIGITAL and OIL but also a host of partners who want to monetise their assets.”
CelerityX chief business officer at OIL and business head Sameer Kanse, said, “As an enterprise solutions business, CelerityX is committed to providing innovative solutions and exceptional customer experience. With CelerityX, complexity meets simplicity to empower enterprise businesses for unprecedented success. We provide a complete suite of enterprise networking and connectivity solutions to simplify, secure, and enhance the performance of applications in the cloud economy through a digitally enabled service experience.”
CelerityX is a digitally-enabled networking solution brand that leverages the over 350 city network built by OIL and works extensively with over 10,000 partners of NXTDIGITAL, the Digital Media division of HGS across India to create a pervasive, high-uptime and managed network. CelerityX offers a single interface for feasibility, service delivery visibility, assurance, and billing, allowing enterprises to focus on business outcomes while it manages the network delivery.
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Havas hits 2025 targets, posts 3.1 per cent organic growth
Net revenue rises to €2.78 bn as AI push and acquisitions lift performance
PUTEAUX, FRANCE: Havas delivered a solid set of full-year results for 2025, beating its own guidance as steady organic growth, tighter cost control and an aggressive push into artificial intelligence lifted margins and cash flow.
The advertising and communications group reported organic net revenue growth of 3.1 per cent for the year, slightly ahead of its guided range of 2.5 to 3.0 per cent. Net revenue rose to €2.78 billion, while adjusted Ebit climbed to €358 million, translating into a margin of 12.9 per cent, up 50 basis points from last year.
Net income increased 11.1 per cent to €210 million, with group share of net income rising 9.2 per cent to €189 million. Operating cash flow after working capital jumped 53 per cent to €360 million, reflecting improved collections and disciplined spending.
The fourth quarter capped the year on a strong note, with organic growth of 3.7 per cent, driven by momentum across Europe and North America. For the full year, North America led with organic growth of 4.9 per cent, while Europe posted 2.0 per cent growth. Latin America returned to growth, and APAC and Africa were supported by India.
Chairman and CEO Yannick Bolloré, said 2025 marked a “transformative year” for Havas, its first full year as a listed company. He credited the rollout of the group’s Converged.AI operating system and a client-centric model for delivering on guidance in a highly competitive market.
Havas continued its acquisition spree, buying majority stakes in 11 agencies during the year across Europe, Australia and New Zealand, strengthening its media, creative, health and data capabilities. The group also struck strategic partnerships with AI players Vurvey Labs and Akkio to deepen its agentic AI capabilities.
Looking ahead, Havas guided for organic growth of 2.0 to 3.0 per cent in 2026 and an adjusted Ebit margin of between 13.2 and 13.5 per cent. The group plans to maintain a dividend payout ratio of around 40 per cent and pursue five to ten bolt-on acquisitions during the year.
Havas also confirmed its medium-term ambition of lifting margins to between 14 and 15 per cent by 2028, underlining confidence in its AI-led strategy and diversified geographic footprint.
