SeaChange Debuts Nitro(TM) Multi-Screen User Interface Software with Major MSO as First Customer

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Next-Generation HTML5 Interface Supports Seamless Content Navigation and Control across Multiple Devices, Including Multi-Room DVR, Virtual Channels, Recommendations and Social Media

ACTON, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- SeaChange International (NASDAQ: SEAC), the leading global multi-screen video software company, today introduced its Nitro(TM) multi-screen user interface software, enabling video operators to provide consumers with a consistent look and feel as they navigate and manage linear and on-demand content across mobile, PC, tablet and TV screens. A major multiple system operator (MSO) is the first Nitro customer with an initial deployment planned for later this year.

SeaChange Nitro is the consumer face of multi-screen video, leveraging HTML5 to give users intuitive features and functionality for controlling video content on any screen they choose. Key Nitro features include support for linear and on-demand video viewing, multi-room DVR, virtual channels, TV listings, bookmarking, search and recommendation, and handheld-as-a-remote capability, the latter transforming enabled mobile devices into in-home remote controls. The Nitro experience transcends devices, allowing operators to maintain a common look and feel across any screen their subscribers use.

Nitro continues to blur the line between television and social media with support for "virtual parties," whereby users can enjoy a common VOD experience from different locations by communicating, sharing commenting and inviting others to participate. Nielsen research indicates that "70 percent of tablet owners and 68 percent of smartphone owners said they use their devices while watching television."

The combination of Nitro with SeaChange's Adrenalin multi-screen video back office gives operators a complete platform that encompasses every aspect of multi-screen services, from the end-user experience to content delivery, management and monetization. Upcoming versions of Nitro will open up to third-party back-offices, giving operators the flexibility to add the Nitro experience to any existing delivery infrastructure.

"The introduction of the Nitro user interface is a natural complement to our Adrenalin platform, which is already deployed in several multi-screen services worldwide," said Shiva Patibanda, general manager, in-home solutions, SeaChange. "SeaChange has proven that our software can handle the rigors of managing and delivering multi-screen video through Adrenalin; now we've created a dramatically compelling front end that makes it as easy as possible for consumers to enjoy that video how, when and where they choose."

SeaChange will demonstrate Nitro next week at The Cable Show, booth 1753, June 14-16 at McCormick Place in Chicago. For more information or to schedule a meeting, please visit http://www.schange.com/News/Events/The-Cable-Show-2011.

About SeaChange International

SeaChange International (NASDAQ: SEAC) is the global leader in multi-screen video and one of the largest software companies worldwide. The Company provides innovative, Emmy award-winning solutions and services for back office, advertising, content, in-home devices and broadcast to hundreds of media companies, including blue chip companies such as Comcast, Virgin Media, AT&T, Hutchison Whampoa, Vodacom and DISH Network. Headquartered in Acton, Massachusetts, SeaChange has product development, support and sales offices around the world. Visit www.schange.com.

Note to editors: Use the following link to download a sample screen shot of the Nitro user interface. http://www.schange.com/Images/Nitro_Home 


    Source: SeaChange International

Released June 8, 2011