Archives April 2026

Mumbai, April 09: Garware Hi-Tech Films (GHFL), leader in Sun Control, Specialty Polyester Films and Paint Protection Films, is set to showcase its latest innovations at Media Expo 2026, India’s most preferred exhibition for branding and advertising solutions. Reinforcing its commitment to innovation and evolving customer needs, GHFL will unveil three advanced product solutions designed for modern commercial, corporate, and branding environments.

At the exhibition, GHFL will introduce Graphic Films, Cloaking Films and PDLC Smart Films a forward-looking portfolio that blends privacy, functionality, and visual impact. Graphic Films offer versatile and high-performance solutions for branding and advertising applications. With their adhesive-backed flexibility, these films can be used across signage, window graphics, vehicle wraps, and decorative surfaces, empowering businesses to create visually compelling and impactful brand experiences.

Cloaking Films are specialized privacy solutions designed for glass surfaces in offices, conference rooms, and sensitive environments. These films enable clear visibility through glass while restricting the visibility of digital screens, ensuring confidential information remains protected without compromising openness in workspace design.

PDLC Smart Films represent the next generation of intelligent glass film technology, provides privacy on demand. By enabling instant switching between opaque and transparent states with the application of electricity, these films provide dynamic privacy control, making them ideal for conference rooms, modern offices, and adaptive architectural spaces.

Commenting on the showcase, Mr. Deepak Joshi, Director – Sales & Marketing, Garware Hi-Tech Films, said: 

“Innovation continues to be at the core of Garware Hi-Tech Films. Our participation at Media Expo 2026 reflects our focus on expanding beyond traditional applications into advanced visual communication and smart surface solutions. These new offerings are designed to meet the evolving needs of modern workspaces and branding environments.” The newly introduced solutions will be available through Garware’s expanding network, ensuring seamless accessibility and professional application support across key markets.

Adding to this, Mr. Rajat Dhingra – Vice President Sale & Marketing said: 

“With these new solutions, we are strengthening our specialty films portfolio to cater to the growing demand for branding, privacy, aesthetics, and functionality. Our aim is to provide solutions that are not only technologically advanced but also practical, versatile, and aligned with current market trends.“

With its presence at Media Expo 2026, Garware Hi-Tech Films continues to push the boundaries of innovation in branding, privacy, and smart film technologies reinforcing its position as a trusted partner for future-ready solutions.

New Delhi, Apr 09: OptiValue Tek, a global digital engineering and AI-led technology consulting firm, has announced a major milestone in its defence technology journey with the securing of a multi-million dollar government order. Building on its recent entry into the defence sector through the launch of its indigenous Integrated Counter-UAV Defence System (ICUDS), this development marks a significant step in the company’s expansion into mission-critical national security solutions.

Awarded via the Government e-Marketplace (GeM), the deal represents a large-scale defence contract involving advanced sensing and detection technologies aligned with OptiValue Tek’s recently launched Integrated Counter-UAV Defence System (ICUDS). The order underscores growing confidence in the company’s ability to build cutting-edge, indigenous defence technologies.

This development follows OptiValue Tek’s strategic entry into defence with ICUDS—an AI-driven counter-drone platform designed to detect, track, and neutralize modern aerial threats, including autonomous and RF-silent drones that can evade traditional systems. The platform is engineered to support a wide range of operational environments across defence, army, and naval applications, where real-time threat detection and response are critical.

Built on a multi-layered sensor fusion architecture, ICUDS combines RF intelligence, acoustic detection, and electro-optical surveillance to deliver fast and accurate threat identification. As drone threats become more sophisticated and widespread, such advanced systems are becoming essential for safeguarding critical assets and strengthening operational readiness across defence forces.

Commenting on the development, Ashish Kumar, Founder and Managing Director, OptiValue Tek, said: 

“This multi-million dollar order is a strong validation of our technology vision and our commitment to building indigenous, future-ready defence solutions. As aerial threats continue to evolve, there is an increasing need for intelligent systems that can operate with speed, accuracy, and reliability across complex environments. Our ICUDS platform is designed to meet these challenges while supporting India’s Atmanirbhar Bharat vision.”

OptiValue Tek’s growing presence in defence technology reflects a broader strategic shift toward building AI-powered, mission-critical systems that go beyond enterprise digital transformation to support national security, infrastructure protection, and next-generation innovation.

Bhubaneswar, Apr 9 (BNP): Odisha is accelerating its journey toward industrial growth and prosperity with the inauguration and foundation-laying of 36 new industrial projects at Bhubaneswar’s Bhuinpura industrial hub, involving a total investment of ₹40,811 crore.

Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi said the projects mark a significant milestone in Odisha’s transformation from a state of potential to one experiencing tangible prosperity. Of the 36 projects, 25 have already been inaugurated, while the remaining 11 had their foundations laid during the event. These initiatives are expected to generate over 59,000 new jobs across the state.

The projects span a diverse range of sectors including green energy equipment, downstream industries, textiles and apparel, plastics, tourism, food processing, defense manufacturing, IT, automobiles, and cement. The Chief Minister emphasized that these projects will drive rapid economic growth, strengthen local industries, and create employment opportunities for the youth.

During the event, Mr. Majhi held a roundtable with industrialists from across India to discuss project implementation, offering government support in land, electricity, water, and connectivity. “The Odisha government is committed to providing all necessary assistance to ensure timely project execution and smooth industrial development,” the Chief Minister said.

He also noted that over the past 18–20 months, the state government has laid foundations or inaugurated 109 projects worth ₹2.5 lakh crore, creating 1.76 lakh jobs, positioning Odisha as a leading industrial destination in eastern India.

Officials and industry representatives highlighted that these new investments will significantly enhance the state’s industrial ecosystem, promote sustainable growth, and strengthen Odisha’s role in India’s manufacturing and export landscape.

Bhubaneswar, Apr 9 (BNP): Odisha is witnessing a major boost in its textile and apparel industry, with significant investments creating thousands of new employment opportunities. A recently inaugurated project, with an investment of around ₹750 crore, has already generated jobs for over 5,800 youth. On Wednesday, the foundation stone for another unit of Page Industries was laid in Bhubaneswar, with a ₹258 crore investment expected to create 3,500 more jobs. The ceremony also marked the inauguration of an MAS India clothing factory in Bhubaneswar.

 Pic Credit: Pexel

The Chief Minister highlighted that the state government is focusing on weaving and apparel industries, where relatively low investments can generate high employment, especially for women. By promoting skill development, industrial growth, and women’s empowerment, Odisha aims to establish new apparel units across districts like Khordha, Cuttack, and Ganjam, boosting the local economy.

During the event, the Chief Minister interacted with young professionals from Salepur and Mayurbhanj working in Tamil Nadu’s textile industry to understand their expertise and work practices. The Minister of Handlooms, Textiles, and Handicrafts, Pradeep Bal Samant, appreciated the government’s commitment to leveraging industry for job creation and skill development, calling Odisha’s textile growth a “golden chapter” in the state’s industrial progress.

Officials added that with multiple investment proposals amounting to nearly ₹7,800 crore under active consideration, the state is accelerating the expansion of its textile and apparel sector, creating opportunities for local talent, reducing unemployment, and positioning Odisha as a hub for sustainable industrial growth.

Apr 9: Odisha is emerging as a trailblazer in India’s shift toward renewable energy, focusing on solar and wind projects in Western Odisha. The state is promoting clean energy, green manufacturing, and ESG-driven practices to ensure sustainable growth.

#Odisha is accelerating India’s green transition by emerging as a pioneer in renewable energy services. The State is driving sustainable growth through clean energy, innovation, and ESG-led practices while developing solar and wind energy hubs in Western Odisha.

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— Energy Odisha (@EnergyOdisha) April 8, 2026

With a goal to achieve 50% green energy consumption in the services sector by 2047, Odisha is also developing export-oriented green technology clusters. Officials say the strategy combines innovation, investment, and environmental responsibility, aiming to position the state as a global leader in renewable energy and sustainable development.

By integrating ESG frameworks into major projects, Odisha is setting an example for responsible growth that balances economic progress with environmental care, helping India move toward a greener, cleaner future.

New Delhi, Apr 9 (BNP): The deployment of 5G networks in India is encountering challenges due to potential interference with older aircraft radio altimeters, which are critical for safe landings. Some legacy altimeters are not compatible with 5G signals and could also face issues with future 6G networks operating in the upper C-band (4.4–4.8 GHz).

Bharat Bhatia, president of the ITU-APT Foundation of India, which collaborates with the government and industry on telecom policies, said that replacing these older altimeters is the only long-term solution. However, the process could take time due to similar replacement demands in other developing countries.

Currently, regulatory rules in India restrict 5G operations near airports: within 2.1 km of runway ends and 910 metres of the runway centerline, covering the terminal areas of most Indian airports. These measures aim to prevent interference and ensure aviation safety while 5G networks continue to expand.

Officials emphasized that coordinated efforts between telecom providers and aviation authorities are essential to maintain both technological growth and flight safety. Upgrading aircraft altimeters will be a gradual process, balancing the country’s push for faster networks with aviation requirements.

Taipei, Taiwan – Apr 09: AVer Information Inc., an award-winning provider of AI audio-video solutions, today announces that the  UE1 USB Extender and the HUB30 4K BYOM Matrix Switcher have officially joined the Barco ClickShare Alliance as Compatible peripherals, providing users with a simple, reliable BYOM meeting room solution. Listed under Barco’s “USB-Hub/Switch/Extender” category, these solutions are now validated to provide a stable hardware foundation for Barco’s “Bring Your Own Meeting” (BYOM) wireless ecosystem, helping cameras and peripherals connect instantly when users launch their meetings from their laptop.

Validated Stability for Pro AV Infrastructure In complex meeting environments, the distance between the camera and the ClickShare Base Unit often exceeds standard cable limits, which can lead to meeting delays and the need for additional technical support. By achieving official compatibility, AVer ensures that its connectivity infrastructure maintains the signal integrity and power delivery required for enterprise grade video conferencing, so rooms stay reliable even when devices are spread across large spaces.

• UE1 (Pro AV Camera Extender): As a high-performance USB extender, the UE1 is specifically designed for AVer’s Pro AV and PTZ cameras. It allows integrators to overcome the 5-meter USB cable limit, enabling integrators to place cameras where they capture the best view of participants. This compatibility guarantees that when a user clicks the ClickShare Button, the Pro AV camera at the far end of the room is instantly recognized without latency or signal loss, so meetings begin smoothly without last‑minute troubleshooting.
• HUB30 (BYOM Switcher): The HUB30 acts as a 4×2 Matrix Switcher and the central “brain” of a professional meeting room. It enables intelligent switching between multiple cameras and sources while providing 100W USB-C PD charging to the host laptop. Additionally, its compatibility with ClickShare CX-series units ensures that the complex switching of Pro AV peripherals happens seamlessly in the background.

“While many partners focus solely on the camera, AVer recognizes that the success of a wireless meeting depends on the reliability of the infrastructure behind it,” said David Kuo, President at AVer. “By bringing the UE1 and HUB30 into the Barco ClickShare Alliance program, we are providing IT managers with a validated blueprint for extending Pro AV capabilities into the wireless BYOM era.”

Why Official ClickShare Compatibility Matters for Meeting Rooms

• Validated Interoperability: Rigorous testing ensures that AVer’s extension and switching logic work in harmony with ClickShare’s wireless handshake, so devices show up reliably and meetings start on time.
• Pro AV Scalability: The UE1 allows for large-room deployments where the ClickShare unit and PTZ cameras cannot be co-located, simplifying upgrades to bigger spaces without having to redesign cabling from scratch.
• Intelligent Power Delivery: The HUB30 maintains a “one-cable” experience for the user by managing laptop charging alongside the wireless ClickShare workflow, reducing cable clutter.

Experience the AVer x Barco Integration

Ready to simplify your professional meeting space? Explore how AVer and Barco ClickShare work together to deliver a frictionless BYOM experience, and view our officially compatible USB hubs, switches, and extenders on the Barco ClickShare Alliance Page.