SeaChange International, Inc. (NASDAQ: SEAC) today announced that it has achieved the industry’s highest Final Cut Pro performance using its 10G IP the Universal MediaLibrary (UML) Grid storage platform.  A single UML node with 72 high-capacity SATA drives delivers 78 simultaneous Apple Pro Res HQ streams (220Mbps each), totaling 17Gbps throughput over two active/active 10G IP network links.  With these numbers, the UML can support more simultaneous SD/HD streams for playout or editing.

The SeaChange Universal MediaLibrary (UML) Grid Storage is a high-availability storage solution that utilizes iSCSI architecture and offers high performance, full redundancy, and massive scalability demanded by media-centric organizations today.  It features efficient media workflows with a design that achieves the highest real-time performance. At the same time, it employs a media-centric file layout that allows space efficiency for small files and high-streaming performance for large media files. The UML Grid is also well suited for multi-user environments because of its client-based bandwidth control, integration with LDAP and Active Directory for IT-friendly multi-user access administration, and file notification that allows efficient media inventory management.  Furthermore, the UML Grid allows dynamic online expansion in less than 10 seconds, scaling both capacity and performance simply by adding a UML node to the grid.

“With the highest video playout density and storage density, the SeaChange Universal MediaLibrary Grid supports more Final Cut Pro users in a multi-user collaborative environment at a lower cost than alternative storage products,” said Bang Chang, Vice President for Storage Products, SeaChange.  “The UML Grid also provides advanced management features required for multi-user environments such as bandwidth control and integrated access control with LDAP and ActiveX. Moreover, instant online vertical and horizontal expansion allows the UML Grid to scale performance and capacity as content and users grow.”



SeaChange International's Broadcast Group develops and supports IP-based media workflows for hundreds of broadcasters, content providers, and media companies globally with thousands of HD, SD, and 3D channels on air today. Its extensive product line includes media servers, storage solutions, and applications for multi-screen publishing, monetization, and delivery.

About SeaChange
SeaChange International (NASDAQ:SEAC) is a global leader in the delivery of multi-screen video. 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.