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NDS opens testing centre in Korea
HONG KONG: News Corp technology arm NDS today announced the opening of its set-top box (STB) testing and integration laboratory in Seoul, South Korea.
The lab will support NDS’s agreements with many leading Korean set-top box manufacturing companies, providing them with the ability to test and integrate NDS technology into their products in Seoul. The center has been recognized as a significant boost for the rapidly expanding pay-TV market in Korea, according to a company release.
The Korean STB manufacturers who have immediately started integration projects at the center include DMT, emTech, Global Tech, HDT, Humax, LGE, Samsung and Seodu Inchip.
NDS opened the lab in Korea because it is home to the largest number of set-top box manufacturers in the world, and Korea also has a rapidly growing domestic pay-TV market. The laboratory also functions beyond its domestic requirements, and provides support for the entire Asia Pacific region including, China, Taiwan, India, Australia and New Zealand, the release says.
Among the broadcasters and network operators the Asia Pacific region that have opted for NDS products are SkyLife in South Korea, CCTV and Sichuan Provincial Network in China, and China Network Systems in Taiwan.
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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.
