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Dutch cable op Essent Kabelcom partners with Irdeto Access
MUMBAI: The second largest cable operator in the Netherlands, Essent Kabelcom, has selected Irdeto Access, a world leader in content security solutions and subsidiary of multinational media group Naspers, to be part of its new market development model, aimed to boost the roll-out of digital cable television.
Essent Kabelcom, which serves approximately 1.7 million households in the Netherlands, has developed a digital TV offering that responds to consumer demand for digital quality. This trend, fuelled by the sales of wide-screen and plasma TVs, home cinema sets and DVDs, is now complemented by an extensive bouquet of quality digital TV and audio channels that do justice to the investments consumers have made in
their entertainment equipment.
A key component in Essent Kabelcom’s groundbreaking TV Home package is the involvement of a number of consumer electronic market leaders, whose digital set-top boxes licensed by Irdeto Access will be available through normal retail channels. This approach ensures availability and choice for the consumer. The certified set-top boxes have been thoroughly tested against stringent quality and technology
requirements of Irdeto Access and Essent Kabelcom, thus ensuring easy installation and flawless operation.
The bouquet offered by Essent Kabelcom is protected by Irdeto Access’ content security solution; Irdeto PIsys. Irdeto PIsys is a modular conditional access system allowing operators to encrypt and manage their pay-media content on any transmission platform including cable, satellite, terrestrial or IP based networks. It is designed to provide the highest levels of protection possible against the theft of content, assets and revenues, and may be scaled to handle millions of subscribers.
Essent Kabelcom manager digital television Marc Maters said, “We are excited to be able to launch a truly new business model that meets the requirements of our subscribers in terms of choice, price and quality. We believe that our package, built on partnerships with Irdeto Access and trusted consumer electronic A-brands, will boost the migration from analogue to digital television. Essent Kabelcom has chosen Irdeto Access for its flexible service model, entirely tailored to our business needs, in addition to its proven technology and support. Irdeto Access has demonstrated that it can deliver a state-of-the-art product that complies with all our requirements to facilitate a horizontal market model for digital pay-television. Of course we’ll make sure that our current subscribers can keep on using their existing equipment.”
According to Irdeto Access CEO Graham Kill, Essent Kabelcom’s new business model will become the benchmark in Europe for cable operators that want to boost digital television. “We are proud to be selected as the preferred partner in Essent Kabelcom’s innovative market development model. This partnership with Essent Kabelcom reflects our flexibility towards customers’ requests and our commitment to embarking on new journeys with visionary customers that recognise our healthy and pragmatic approach to today’s market needs,” he said.
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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.
