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MagnaQuest bags foreign order for CMB solution ‘MQSubscribe’
MUMBAI: The Seychelles based Triple-play operator Intelvision Ltd has selected MQSubscribe, the Convergent Customer Management & Billing (CMB) solution by MagnaQuest, to handle its requirements of billing and customer management for all the services offered to its subscribers.
As part of the deployment, MQSubscribe will be integrated with Middleware for Broadband services, VoIP Soft-switch, SIP server for VoIP services and a CA System for Pay TV services. Intelvision provides Pay TV, Broadband and VoIP services.
Intelvision CEO Trishend Kambaran said, “MagnaQuest’s track record, global presence, expertise in deploying solutions for the convergent media domain and the know-how of interfacing with broadband middleware, soft switches and CA Systems, gave us the confidence to choose them to support us in managing our operations.”
Intelvision is keen on leveraging the capabilities of MQSubscribe, to handle its PayTV, Broadband and VOIP billing needs, ensuring improved efficiency in operations. In effect, the MQSubscribe architecture enables seamless integration with CA System, Soft-switch and Middleware, states an official release.
MagnaQuest CEO Vijay Debbad said, “We are glad to be chosen by Intelvision Ltd to handle their operations including Pay TV, Internet and VOIP. MQSubscribe has evolved from just being a PayTV solution to one which can handle tri-media services. With this win, MagnaQuest has strengthened its position in Africa. We look forward to support Intelvision’s operations and future growth.”
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News18 hosts Tamil Nadu town hall ahead of 2026 polls
MK Stalin headlines ‘Next Big Leap’ event from 10am on 23 February in Chennai with leaders and icons.
MUMBAI: Tamil Nadu’s political pot is simmering and News18’s town hall is stirring it up just in time for the 2026 assembly elections boilover. Set for 23 February from 10am onwards in Chennai, the News18 Network Town Hall gathers heavyweights under the banner ‘The Next Big Leap for Tamil Nadu’ to dissect the state’s political pulse, economic edge, and cultural clout. With the 234-seat assembly contest looming as a fiercely competitive showdown, the event spotlights how Tamil Nadu’s identity-driven politics and engaged voters continue to ripple across national debates.
Chief minister MK Stalin leads the charge with a keynote on the theme, sketching his government’s blueprint for governance, development, and staying power pre-polls. Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin chimes in on ‘Voices, Vision & Way Forward’, unpacking generational shifts and fresh narratives. From the opposition corner, AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami tackles ‘Baton Change at the Ballot?’, floating alternatives to the status quo.
Economic vibes get a nudge from industries minister TRB Rajaa on ‘Investment Story Intact?’, probing the state’s draw for big bucks. BJP’s K Annamalai dives into ‘People, Trust & Political Ideology’, positioning his party in the Dravidian-dominated turf. IT Minister Palanivel ThiagaRajan explores ‘Code, Capacity & Citizenship’, on tech’s role in citizen-focused services. TVK’s KG Arunraj questions if ‘Winds of Change are Possible’ in this pattern-prone state.
A panel on innovation features IIT Madras director Prof V Kamakoti, M&M’s Velusamy R, and Electronic Industries Association’s Dr Sasikumar Gendham, musing how AI and knowledge hubs are remaking opportunities. Culture gets its due with composer Anirudh Ravichander on ‘Tamil Music for the World’.
CNN-News18, editorial affairs director Rahul Shivshankar noted, “The News18 Network Tamil Nadu Town Hall… reflects our core editorial focus, to capture the political mood of the state and spotlight the ideas that will shape the next phase of governance and growth.”
Network18, CEO of English & business news Smriti Mehra added, “As Tamil Nadu moves closer to a defining electoral moment… we see it as our responsibility to drive informed and meaningful conversations.”
Network18 managing editor for South, Vivek Narayan said, “The News18 Network Townhall in Tamil Nadu is designed as a platform where policy, politics and public interest intersect.”
Backed by associate partners Tata Motors Commercial Vehicles and Reliance Industries, the live event streams on CNN-News18, News18 Tamil, CTV, and Youtube from 10am on 23 February perfect for catching the sparks, even if you’re not knee-deep in Dravidian drama.
