SeaChange International Inc. (SEAC)

Overview

SeaChange International, Inc. is a leading provider in the video delivery sector, focusing on advertising, streaming platforms, and the rapidly growing market of Free Ad-Supported Streaming TV (FAST) products and services. This company plays a crucial role in the video and advertising content distribution chain by facilitating aggregation, licensing, management, and worldwide distribution. Established in 1993 and headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, SeaChange International, Inc. serves a diverse clientele, including cable system operators, telecommunications companies, satellite operators, broadcasters, and other content providers. The company employs a combination of direct sales processes and partnerships with systems integrators and value-added resellers to market its comprehensive range of products and services efficiently.

Products and Services

Operator TV Platform Solutions: This encompasses integration with customer’s current network and OTT video management solutions in a single deployment, offering digital video broadcasting - cable / quadrature amplitude modulation networks combined with OTT streaming. It focuses on providing an immersive multiscreen experience and on-demand services, supported by pre-integrated solutions like multi-content delivery networks (including Broadpeak, Edgeware, and HBO), multi-digital rights management, and seamless integration with existing network components.

StreamVid: A cloud-based OTT video platform tailored for operators and content owners, StreamVid facilitates streaming services with features such as content ingestion, workflow automation, user management, content protection, billing and entitlement, and user applications for various devices including mobile and Smart TVs.

Advanced Advertising: Offering a unified ad tech solution, it enables insertion of adverts into various video feeds, encompassing broadcast, internet protocol television, and OTT. This solution supports the modern needs of content providers and distributors in monetizing their video content effectively.

Xstream Platform: This cloud-based content monetization platform offers a wide range of capabilities for the generation and distribution of FAST channels. It enables streaming via content aggregation and targeted insertion of advertisements from various demand sources, addressing the growing demand for ad-supported content.

Professional and Technical Support Services: In addition to its product offerings, SeaChange provides extensive professional services, maintenance, and technical support to ensure the successful implementation and continuous operation of its solutions. They also offer managed services, taking on the operation of certain technologies and processes to ensure efficiency and reliability for their clients.