MUMBAI: Network1 News and Information Syndicate (NNIS) has announced that its news and feature service subscribers will also have access to live coverage from its news bureau network from metros locations. Simultaneously, NNIS has enhanced its focus to news breaking from Congress and BJP headquarters in Delhi to capture real-time developments during the ongoing assembly elections as also the ensuing general elections.

 “While NNIS has succeeded in getting great recognition for the quality of its content plus the choice it makes in selection and production, it is now very heartening to share that we have launched a Live service which would enable all our clients to get top quality Live coverage during the elections and beyond. We stand for quality, integrity backed by an excellent team to leave its mark in India and beyond,” said NNIS CEO Arup Ghosh in a release.

In addition to television, the firm has also built a strong presence among online portals and mobile value added service (VAS) providers with its offerings in multiple Indian languages since it was set up in April 2010.

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“We have been in the media all our lives and know what it takes to create premium content. In the past, our association with media houses helped them create great branding. Now, it is our turn to create our own brand in NNIS which shall make maximum impact in times to come,” added Shireen Sethi.

“With a Network of over 200 reporters, equally deft at handling news and feature reports, NNIS will also use live hunting units equipped with high definition equipment,” said Sethi.

“Acquiring the best that there is in technology from news capturing, processing to transmission - allowed us to leap frog a complete generation. The new generation equipment offers twin advantages to media houses as they get quality, speed and reliability,” explained NNIS CTO and co-founder Kamal Dixit.

NNIS claims to not work on legacy systems, it is in a position to offer news and feature content at prices that can help channels to reduce their operational expenses thus becoming profitable.