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Netgear completes TR-069 interoperability testing with SupportSoft
BANGALORE: Netgear a provider of technologically advanced, branded networking products and SupportSoft a of Real-Time Service Management (RTSM) software, announced in Santa Clara, California that they have successfully conducted interoperability testing of the DSL Forum CPE WAN Management protocol, known as TR-069, in the SupportSoft Digital 360° Interoperability Lab.
The independent compatibility testing of DSL Forum’s TR-069 specification ensures that a service provider’s operational support center can easily configure, activate, and manage equipment such as Netgear’s DSL CPE (Customer Premise Equipment) using software solutions such as SupportSoft’s ServiceGateway.
This enables service providers to effectively control the costs of deployment and support of their CPE device, as well as tightly manage triple play service delivery. TR-069 compatibility provides Netgear DSL CPE channel partners and end-users with the assurance that they are well-positioned to easily and confidently handle the increasingly essential convergence of data, voice, and entertainment services.
“Our service provider customers now have the remote CPE management capabilities they need, thereby giving us the competitive advantage offered by demonstrating interoperability with SupportSoft’s solutions and the TR-069 specification,” a release quotes Netgear director of broadband services products David James. “We have also benefited from SupportSoft’s vast service provider experience in helping to develop and validate our TR-069 compatibility and implementation strategy.”
“CPE equipment interoperability with industry standards and software can give digital service providers a competitive advantage by allowing the remote management of CPE equipment that is essential for the delivery of future services,” a release also quotes SupportSoft director of product management Richard Caballero. “NETGEAR understands that interoperability is another step forward in providing their digital service provider customers with the tools they need to successfully deploy services now and in the future.”
TR-069 provides the necessary framework for efficient and scalable deployment of new services on the DSL broadband infrastructure, including combined delivery of voice, video, and high-speed data services.
SupportSoft lab testing has validated that Netgear’s DSL CPE devices and SupportSoft ServiceGateway software interoperate in accordance with the DSL Forum TR-069 specification.
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News18 India launches Command Centre war explainer with Arya
New show shifts from debates to decoding global conflicts and impacts
MUMBAI: News18 India has rolled out a new war-focused programme, Command Centre, featuring Gaurav Arya, as it looks to offer viewers a sharper, more grounded take on global conflicts amid rising tensions in West Asia.
Positioned as an “insider war room”, the show moves away from conventional panel debates and instead focuses on explaining military developments, decoding strategy and connecting global events to their everyday impact, from fuel prices to economic shifts.
The format leans heavily on visuals and data. The studio has been designed like a command hub, complete with large LED war maps, real-time graphics and an alert system to track developments as they unfold.
At the centre of it all is Arya, who brings his military background to simplify complex war strategies for viewers. His signature line, “Seedhi baat samjhiye”, anchors the show’s promise of clarity over noise.
News18 India managing editor Jyoti Kamal said, “Command Centre, featuring Major Gaurav Arya is designed to deliver accurate insights and a clear perspective on how evolving conflicts impact everyday life, from household budgets to national security. With expert voices analysing every development in real time, the show goes beyond headlines to decode what’s happening now, what it means, and what could come next.”
Echoing the intent, Gaurav Arya added, “In times of war, confusion is the biggest threat. With News18 India’s Command Centre, we are bringing viewers inside the war room, decoding strategies, tracking every escalation, and explaining, in the simplest terms, what it means for India and for every household. Seedhi baat samjhiye, this is where you understand not just what is happening, but what happens next.”
The weekday show will air in the afternoon slot and will also feature Gaurav Shukla, adding to its editorial depth.
With its mix of analysis, visuals and a clear focus on impact, the show reflects a broader shift in news consumption. Viewers are no longer just watching events unfold, they are looking to understand what those events mean for them.
