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Conax obtains CA certificate from SARFT
MUMBAI: Conax AS received the State Administration of Film and Television (SARFT) CA certification for supplying its conditional access solution to the Chinese market. Conex, a leading supplier of conditional access technology for digital TV made the announcement on 11 May 2004.
Conax has fulfilled all the requirements set by the Chinese SARFT for its conditional access system Conax CAS5. The system has received SARFTs class A certification, the highest certification level for CA systems in China. This certification qualifies Conax for large scale operations in the Chinese market. SARFT reports directly to the State Council and is responsible for controlling the access to satellite and cable networks in China as well as supervising their operations
Conax Shenzhen Representative Office’ chief representative and general manager Oystein Larsen said, “Receiving this CA certification is a vital step in Conax commitment to succeed in the Chinese market and we are proud of being granted this official approval. Conax is well established in China with a Representative Office in Shenzhen, and highly prepared to serve this promising market”.
He further added, “We are working on several interesting projects at the moment and expect to have our conditional access solution operational in the market in the near future”.
Conax CAS5 is a world class conditional access system for DVB/MPEG-2 transmissions, designed for applications like satellite feeds to cable head ends, contribution links, closed user groups and large-scale DTH operations. Conax CAS5 is built on Conax’ strong security technology platform and long experience, and it offers operators conditional access technology which meshes a variety of operational requirements and business models. Conax CAS5 support is available with a large number of STBs and the most important multiplexer platforms, providing maximum flexibility for the operators.
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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.
