Telewest TVDrive Box Empowered by SeaChange Middleware; U.K. Cable Operator Providing Ultimate Control for Viewers

SeaChange TV Navigator is the software application that providesunique PVR capabilities enabling viewers to actually pause livetelevision broadcasts; record two programs simultaneously, whilewatching a third; using a simple intuitive interface. Telewestcustomers can chose from a vast library of on-demand options withfast-forward, rewind, and pause functionality through their Teleportservice, or use their TVDrive PVR for alternative live televisionprogramming. Viewers have ultimate control and choice including HighDefinition programs.

"The powerful combination of TVDrive and Teleport providesTelewest viewers with a completely new way to experience television --with control and freedom never before possible," said Eric Tveter,president and chief operating officer of Telewest. "SeaChange TVNavigator software has afforded us extraordinary advantages inleapfrogging our competition and providing our viewers with a servicethat truly stands out."

Unique to SeaChange TV Navigator is the ability for the subscriberto save a program from the beginning even as the program is ending.Now, the temporal constraints of television are eliminated as viewerscan rewind a program or sporting event at their convenience, or simplyaccess alternatives from the on-demand library.

"At Telewest, SeaChange's middleware and IP Video systems workseamlessly together to provide real interactive television functions,such as deciding late in a program that you'd like to rewind it," saidBill Styslinger, president and CEO, SeaChange. "Telewest today standsout as a showcase for the future of television. It is with a greatdeal of pride that we can point to our middleware platform, our VODsystems, and even the contribution of our content services by way ofour U.K.-based On Demand Group, to Telewest's success."

The SeaChange TV Navigator middleware platform provides anelectronic programming guide for viewers making it simple to browseprogramming schedules days ahead, to access on-demand choices and toschedule personal recordings. In addition to PVR and VOD, it supportsgames, internet access, mail, and chat applications. Also unique toSeaChange, TV Navigator enables complete DVDs to be streamed, completewith menus and functionality never before available through televisionon-demand.

SeaChange: the world's leader in on-demand television

First deployed in 2000 and now supporting over 100 cable and telconetworks delivering video services, SeaChange's on-demand servers andsoftware are the foundation for the majority of commercial on-demandtelevision services around the world. In 2004, the National TelevisionAcademy awarded the first-ever Emmy to SeaChange for accomplishmentsenabling on-demand's widespread availability.

SeaChange's subsidiary The ON Demand Group(http://www.ondemand.co.uk) specializes in transactional televisionproducts, services and solutions for communication networks and mediaorganizations. ODG is also a partner in Film Flex, together withDisney and Sony Pictures, providing a high-quality movie on-demandservice for Telewest and ntl in the U.K.

SeaChange International

SeaChange International (Nasdaq: SEAC) provides digital videosystems that are changing television. Its powerful server and softwaresystems enable television operators to provide new on-demand servicesand to gain greater efficiencies in advertising and content delivery.With its Emmy-winning MediaCluster technology, thousands of SeaChangesystems are helping broadband, broadcast and satellite televisioncompanies to streamline operations, expand services and increaserevenues. SeaChange is headquartered in Maynard, Massachusetts and hasproduct development, support and sales offices throughout the world.Visit www.seachange.tv.

MediaCluster is a registered trademark of SeaChange International,Inc.