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TIBA chosen as Intelsat’s primary video sales channel
MUMBAI: Intelsat and TIBA announced a strategic partnership on Wednesday whereby TIBA, the Latin American carrier for video, audio, data and internet services, will act as the primary sales channel for long-term Intelsat video services provided over the IS-805 satellite at 304.5ºE.
The targets of this sales strategy include cable systems in Mexico, the Caribbean and Central and South America. Both the companies expect that the collaboration will allow far more rapid expansion of the number of broadcasters on the existing Intelsat 805 video community, informs an official release.
The IS-805 satellite currently hosts a number of regional broadcasters; it offers simultaneous coverage for the whole of South America, Mexico, the Caribbean, the 48 contiguous U.S states and part of Western Europe in a single beam. Each of its C-band transponders enables television programmers to distribute to or from anywhere in the larger geographic coverage area thus providing access to TV markets serving a potential audience of over 900 million people, the release added.
Intelsat media and entertainment unit president Jon Romm said, “By partnering with TIBA, a very well known broadcast company in this particular target region, we are able to maximize our assets by increasing the satellite’s accessibility among target customers who want to distribute programming there. We believe that taking our relationship with TIBA one step further significantly enhances our video strategy in this region and cements our commitment to providing valuable and reliable video services worldwide.”
“TIBA is extremely proud and pleased at having been chosen as Intelsat’s primary video sales channel for long-term, cable distribution services in Latin America,” said president and CEO of TIBA Norberto Alvarez Vitale.
He further added, “This partnership demonstrates the strong commitment of both companies to continue to build a relevant, useful and reliable video neighbourhood in this region. We believe that partnering to provide services in this manner will offer enhanced benefits to customers joining the satellite community and will make the Latin American video market more competitive.”
This partnership strengthens the existing relationship between Intelsat and TIBA, who have collaborated since 2003 on a Latin American antenna seeding program, adds the release.
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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.
