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BSkyB’s sues IT provider EDS
MUMBAI: British pay TV broadcaster BSkyB has filed a legal claim alleging “deceit, negligent misrepresentation and breach of contract” against US-based IT provider Electronic Data Systems (EDS).
The suit concerns an EDS contract to build and implement a customer call centre for Sky which was terminated in 2002. BSkyB CEO James Murdoch had signalled that the company was planning legal action against an IT provider when it unveiled annual results earlier this month.
A report in The Herald indicates that BSkyB had hired EDS four years ago in a deal worth around £61m over two years, to design and operate computer systems to handle inquiries at call centres across the UK.
The contract, which covered software, technical infrastructure, systems integration and refurbishment, was axed after BSkyB became convinced the system would not be delivered as agreed. In a statement to the London Stock Exchange, BSkyB said it was taking the action after EDS “failed to perform its contractual obligations”.
The broadcaster took over sole responsibility for development of the system and has invested more than £170m since the middle of 2000. Another £50m is expected to be invested over the next four years as the computer system goes into full operation.
However, in a Guardian report, EDS stated that it had terminated the contract two years ago because Sky repeatedly changed its requirements.
An EDS spokesperson added, “We will defend this absolutely. The language they have used is really inflammatory and any analysis of what EDS undertook some four years ago will show that EDS behaved absolutely properly.”
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TV9 to host What India Thinks Today Summit 2026 in Delhi
PM Narendra Modi to keynote two day forum on India and the world
NEW DELHI: TV9 Network is gearing up to host the fourth edition of its flagship What India Thinks Today Summit 2026 on March 23 and 24 in the national capital, bringing together a wide spectrum of voices to debate India’s place in a shifting global order.
The summit will open with a keynote address by Narendra Modi, setting the tone for this year’s theme, “India and the world”, as the country positions itself at the crossroads of economic growth, geopolitical shifts and technological change.
From cabinet ministers to chief ministers, business leaders to cultural figures, the event promises a crowded stage and a lively exchange of ideas. Union ministers such as Piyush Goyal and Jyotiraditya Scindia are expected to attend, alongside state leaders including Mohan Yadav, Pushkar Singh Dhami, Bhajan Lal Sharma, Nayab Singh Saini and Bhagwant Mann.
Political voices from across the aisle, including Smriti Irani, Akhilesh Yadav and Asaduddin Owaisi, will also join the conversation, ensuring that the debates are as diverse as they are dynamic.
Adding a cultural and sporting touch, personalities such as yoga guru Swami Ramdev, poet Kumar Vishwas and cricketing names like Sourav Ganguly, Axar Patel and Arshdeep Singh are set to share the stage. Global business leaders and diplomats will further widen the lens, reflecting the summit’s international outlook.
Speaking ahead of the event, TV9 Network managing director and chief executive officer Barun Das, said India stands at a unique moment in history, combining demographic strength, technological capability and entrepreneurial energy. He noted that in uncertain times, honest conversations and bold ideas will shape the country’s trajectory.
The summit will explore themes ranging from economic growth and governance to innovation, sustainability and culture, positioning itself as a platform for dialogue at a time when the world is in flux.
With a packed agenda and a high-profile guest list, What India Thinks Today Summit 2026 aims to do more than just talk. It seeks to capture a moment where India is not only part of the global conversation, but increasingly helping lead it.
