Sezmi
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Video distribution, Cloud computing |
| Founded | January 1, 2007 in Belmont, California, United States |
| Founder | Phil Wiser, Buno Pati |
| Defunct | September 26, 2011 |
| Fate | Consumer operations ceased; acquired by KIT Digital in 2012; later sold to Totalmovie |
| Headquarters | Belmont , United States |
Area served | 36 metropolitan areas in the United States |
| Products | Subscription-based video service, set-top DVR device with intelligent antenna |
Sezmi functioned as a cloud-based platform designed to facilitate video distribution for television providers, delivering content to IP-enabled devices such as smartphones and tablets.
Established in 2007 by Phil Wiser and Buno Pati in Belmont, California, Sezmi began as a subscription-based video service available in 36 metropolitan regions across the United States. The company provided a set-top DVR device capable of recording free over-the-air broadcasts while also compiling Internet video content. To improve signal reception in less accessible areas, the system utilized an intelligent antenna. On September 23, 2011, Sezmi declared it would cease its consumer operations by September 26, 2011.
In January 2012, KIT Digital acquired Sezmi for a total of $27 million—comprising $16 million in cash and $11 million in stock—thereby obtaining 18 patents associated with over-the-top (OTT) technology. Subsequently, later that same year, Totalmovie purchased Sezmi from KIT Digital.
Service areas
Sezmi's operations once spanned 36 prominent metropolitan locations within the United States, including: