Brands
Travelxp launches HD French feed on Orange
Channel 119 debut expands reach across France and territories
MUMBAI: Travelxp has tuned into a bigger French audience, launching its dedicated HD feed on Orange France and stepping up its push across Europe.
From 5 February, the global travel channel is available on channel 119 in the operator’s Basic package under the “Discovery & Lifestyle” category. The rollout is not limited to mainland France. It stretches across French overseas departments and collectivities including Guadeloupe, Martinique, Guyana, La Réunion and Mayotte, along with Saint Pierre and Miquelon, Saint Barthélemy, Saint Martin, Wallis and Futuna and French Polynesia. Monaco and Andorra are also part of the footprint.
In effect, Travelxp has planted its flag across France and 12 additional French speaking territories in one sweep.
The move strengthens the broadcaster’s European distribution strategy and bolsters its dedicated French feed, offering high definition travel programming known for cinematic visuals and culturally rooted storytelling. From destination led series and heritage deep dives to culinary trails and immersive local experiences, the content is crafted for viewers with a taste for the world beyond their doorstep.
Travelxp managing director Europe and Africa Sumant Bahl, said the Orange partnership reinforces the brand’s steady momentum across Europe. He described France and its extended territories as central to the network’s regional strategy, adding that the launch allows Travelxp to deliver premium travel stories to a globally curious and discerning audience.
With this latest addition, Travelxp is not just expanding distribution. It is extending an invitation to travel, one channel click at a time.
Brands
FSS names Anand Krishnamurthi head of global digital delivery
Tech veteran to drive AI-first, cloud-led transformation in payments globally
CHENNAI: Financial Software and Systems (FSS), an AI-first payment infrastructure company, has appointed Anand Krishnamurthi as head of global digital delivery.
In his new role, Anand Krishnamurthi will lead FSS’s global digital delivery capabilities, focusing on AI-first and cloud-led transformation while ensuring predictable, high-quality outcomes for customers worldwide. He will be based in Chennai and report to V. Balasubramanian, CEO of FSS.
Bringing 28 years of experience in technology and digital transformation across banking, capital markets, financial services, and insurance, Anand has held senior leadership positions at Cognizant and NuSummit. He is recognised for scaling multi-geography delivery teams, leading mission-critical platforms, and embedding AI-driven automation in complex, regulated environments.
“What drew me to FSS is its deep payments expertise, strong product DNA, and the scale at which its platforms power real-world financial ecosystems,” said Anand Krishnamurthi. “I aim to strengthen delivery predictability, execution rigor, and engineering quality, building empowered teams that deliver measurable customer outcomes. FSS has a unique opportunity to create real-time, AI-infused payments infrastructure that is resilient, secure, and globally scalable.”
V. Balasubramanian added, “Anand’s track record in leading multi-geography delivery programs and AI-first operating models makes him the ideal leader for FSS as we accelerate our AI-driven digital payments business. His leadership will help us raise the bar for outcomes globally.”
This appointment is part of FSS’s broader push to build an AI-powered, cloud-native delivery organisation capable of meeting the evolving needs of banks, fintechs, and financial institutions worldwide.
