Samim Group

What Samim Group does

Samim Group (legal entity: Samim Engineering Group) is a privately held, Istanbul-headquartered manufacturer of professional broadcast infrastructure, founded in 2003. The company designs and produces modular hardware and software for live television production, signal contribution and distribution, and IP-based studio communications, serving national broadcasters, government broadcasters, studios, and related media facilities. Its product catalog spans SDI routers and multiviewers (e.g., SDE-4800, CSR-4032, SDE-3206), video processors and embedders/de-embedders (UDC-3455, SAE-3390, SAD-3395), distribution amplifiers, changeover units, audio/video delay lines, fiber converters, CWDM optical multiplexers, and a serverless matrix-free IP intercom system (IIP-2000 series). On the software side, Samim sells a Media Asset Management (MAM) system, a TV Channels Automation System, a Broadcast Media Monitoring (SBMM) solution, and a Recording Management System, with AI microservices (speech-to-text, OCR, face recognition) embedded in select products.

The company monetizes primarily through one-time capital equipment hardware sales, supplemented by software licenses and professional services such as training, remote support, and system configuration. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed; the sales motion is enterprise field sales with multi-year contracts targeting national and government broadcasters. Distribution is direct in Turkey and through a regional partner (Origene In) in India, with broader global reach claimed via IBC trade show participation. The company is founder/management-owned, employs 51–100 people, and discloses no funding rounds, M&A, or public financials.

Name

Samim Group

Legal name

Samim Engineering Group

Website

https://samimgroup.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2003

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Broadcast Infrastructure Equipment

NAICS

Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing (334220), Audio and Video Equipment Manufacturing (33431), Other Communications Equipment Manufacturing (33429)

SIC

Radio & Tv Broadcasting & Communications Equipment (3663), Communications Equipment, Nec (3669)

akta.pro primary industry

Playout Infrastructure & Hardware (Servers, Storage, SDI/IP Gateways) (MPAHAKAJ)

akta.pro secondary industry

Media Transport & Contribution (SRT/RIST, Satellite/IP, Fiber) (MPAHAKAD)

Keywords

• Broadcast infrastructure equipment
• SDI video routing
• Media asset management software
• IP-based intercom systems
• Fiber optic transport

Headquarters

HQ city

Istanbul

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Hardware Sales: Sale of professional broadcast hardware including modular cards, rackmount frames, routers, multiviewers, converters, distribution amplifiers, embedders/de-embedders, intercom panels, and delay systems. Products sold as one-time capital equipment purchases.
2. Software Licenses: Media Asset Management (MAM) system, TV Channel Automation System, Broadcast Media Monitoring software (SBMM), and Recording Management System sold as software licenses.
3. Professional Services: Technical support, training, remote services, system configuration, and deployment assistance provided alongside product sales.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Samim Group manufactures and sells professional broadcast infrastructure hardware and software for live production, signal contribution, and media automation. Its product line includes modular SDI routers, multiviewers, up/down/cross converters, embedders/de-embedders, distribution amplifiers, changeover switchers, SDI-over-fiber converters, CWDM optical multiplexers, IP-based intercom panels and beltpacks, and software platforms for Media Asset Management, Broadcast Media Monitoring, TV Channels Automation, and Recording Management.

Product overview

Samim Group offers a comprehensive portfolio of broadcast, media, and communication solutions organized as modular platform-plus-cards architecture. The core product line includes Live Broadcast Infrastructure solutions supporting 3G/HD/SD-SDI and 12G-SDI for 4K, encompassing SDI routers (SDE-4800, CSR-4032, SDE-3206), video processors (UDC-3455), changeover switchers (CHO-3360), distribution amplifiers (DVD-4214), and embedders/de-embedders (SAE-3390, SAD-3395). Signal contribution products include TSP-1000 IP/TS multiplexer, SDI over fiber converters (EOD-3902, OED-3904), CWDM optical mux/demux (OMD-1800), and audio decoder (MCD-1080). Software solutions comprise Broadcast Media Monitoring (SBMM) with speech-to-text AI, Media Asset Management (MAM) with AI microservices (OCR, face recognition), TV Channels Automation System, and Recording Management System. The IP-based Studio Intercom System features serverless/matrix-free architecture with panels (IIP-2000-T10D, IIP-2100-10R), beltpacks (IIP-2000-BP), and analog interfaces (IIP-2100-AG). All modular products are housed in SRM frame systems (SRM-0655, SRM-0310) and controlled via CPX-1036 control panels.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• SBMM: SAMIM Broadcast Media Monitoring solution - a robust software tool designed for monitoring mass media broadcasts and YouTube channels.

Products and services

• Live Broadcast Infrastructure Solution
• Production Control Room Solution Comprehensive and customizable package of products dedicated to setting up a production control room (PCR) operational infrastructure, including fast servers, advanced video switchers, and graphics systems for ingesting, distributing, routing, processing, and controlling audio/video for live or pre-recorded productions.
• SDI Over Fiber Solution SDI to fiber converter solution enabling broadcasters to send pre-recorded, taped, or live production signals to remote sites and distant TV broadcast studios without quality loss. Supports various SFPs and includes fiber optic multiplexers and de-multiplexers.
• Audio Video Delay Solution Modular and standalone video delay lines for 3G/HD/SD-SDI and AES streaming signals, used for profanity control, frame synchronization, and lip sync correction. Includes web-based interface for real-time configuration and monitoring.
• Broadcast Media Monitoring (SBMM) Robust software tool for monitoring mass media broadcasts and YouTube channels, featuring 24/7 multi-channel recording, speech-to-text AI conversion, and advanced search capabilities for tracking mentions of individuals, brands, or keywords.
• Media Asset Management System (MAM) Smart and comprehensive solution for enriching, classifying, searching, editing, preparing, and publishing multimedia assets. Uses BPM technology to manage operational processes from ingesting to publishing with support for AI microservices (OCR, speech-to-text, face recognition).
• TV Channels Automation System Comprehensive solution for automating, improving, and accelerating processes of ingesting, preparing, and broadcasting content in television networks. Covers four main areas: content ingest, content tagging/enrichment, content archive, and content distribution/broadcast.
• Recording Management System Solution for recording and receiving media assets from various inputs including satellite/terrestrial antennas, live streams, and SDI signals, with storage management via LTO or storage spaces.
• IP-Based Studio Intercom System IP-based communication solution built on serverless and matrix-free architecture for broadcasters, production facilities, and professional media environments. Supports professional codecs (PCM, G.711, G.722), web-based management, conversation recording, and integration with IP and analog devices.
• SDE-4800 SDI Matrix Switcher with Multiviewer Modular video matrix switcher with multiviewer capability supporting up to 48x48 SDI router configuration. Features 3RU frame with redundant power supplies, clean and quiet switching, and built-in multiviewer functionality for professional broadcast environments.
• TSP-1000 IP/TS Multiplexer IP/TS multiplexer supporting ASI inputs, satellite signals (DVB-S/S2), terrestrial signals (DVB-T/T2), and TS-over-IP. Features mux/demux cores for multiplexing, de-multiplexing, PSI/SI processing, and data injection of hundreds of services over DVB-ASI and IP outputs.
• DLY-3421 Video and Audio Delay Line Single-channel 3G/HD/SD-SDI video and multi-channel digital audio delay line for standalone deployment. Independently introduces desired delays to active video, embedded audio, and AES inputs with web-based configuration.
• UDC-3455 Up/Down/Cross Converter Professional up/down/cross converter for converting video signals between SD, HD, 3G, and 12G formats. Designed for live broadcasting, video production, and event management applications.
• SAE-3390 Audio Embedder Audio embedder module for embedding eight audio pairs to 3G/HD/SD-SDI signal from analog/digital audio inputs. Features optical I/O, frame synchronization, timing adjustment, and test tone generation.
• SAD-3395 Audio De-Embedder Audio de-embedder module for extracting eight audio pairs from 3G/HD/SD-SDI signal to analog/digital audio outputs. Supports audio delay up to 10 seconds with gain application.
• DVD-4214 12G-SDI Distribution Amplifier 12G-SDI distribution amplifier supporting 12G, 6G, 3G, HD, SD-SDI, and DVB-ASI formats. Configurable as single-channel 1-to-8 or dual-channel 1-to-4 module with reclocking and cable-loss equalization.
• CHO-3360 Changeover Switcher Modular automatic and manual changeover device for broadcast environments. Accepts up to three input signals and delivers two independent output lines with built-in signal analysis and bypass relay.
• EOD-3902 Electrical to Optical Converter Dual-channel electrical to optical converter for 3G/HD/SD-SDI/ASI signals. Features input signal detection, two converters on one card, loss compensation, and input signal re-clocking.
• OED-3904 Optical to Electrical Converter Dual-channel optical to electrical converter for 3G/HD/SD-SDI/ASI signals. Features input signal detection, fiber link detection, loss compensation, and input re-clocking.
• OMD-1800 CWDM Optical Multiplexer/Demultiplexer 18-channel CWDM optical multiplexer/demultiplexer for bidirectional transmission of multiple optical signals over a single fiber. Supports wavelengths from 1270nm to 1610nm with 20nm spacing. Passive device requiring no external power.
• AOF-0216 Audio-Over-Fiber Transceiver Multi-channel audio-over-fiber transceiver supporting up to 16 AES channels in TX, RX, or Bi-Directional modes. Features pluggable I/O modules, TDM-based lossless transmission, and SFP flexibility.
• MCD-1080 Multichannel Audio Decoder Multichannel audio decoder supporting simultaneous decoding of eight compressed audio streams from DVB-ASI or IP inputs. Supports MPEG1 Layer2 and HE-AAC decoding with configurable gain and silence detection.
• IIP-2000-BP IP Intercom Beltpack Wired IP-based intercom beltpack panel with 2 keys for half-duplex/full-duplex communication. Features 1.44 TFT display, PoE power, web-based configuration, and digital audio processing (echo cancellation, noise reduction, AGC).
• IIP-2000-T10D Desktop IP Intercom Panel 10-button desktop IP intercom panel enabling matrix-free communication among 10 users. Features plug-and-play deployment, serverless architecture, and recording capabilities.
• IIP-2100-10R 1RU IP Intercom Panel 1RU IP-based intercom panel providing integrated audio communication over IP network with fast, secure, and reliable communication capabilities.
• IIP-2100-AG Analog Audio Interface Multi-channel analog audio interface enabling seamless integration of ten channels of analog line-level audio input and output over network connections for connecting to CCUs, mixers, and amplifiers.
• IPG-3440 SDI to IP Gateway SDI to IP gateway bridging traditional SDI infrastructures with modern IP-based broadcast networks. Converts SDI signals into SMPTE ST 2110 compliant IP streams for next-generation media environments.
• CPX-1036 Router Control Panel Compact and configurable router control panel with 36 RGB illuminated push-buttons and OLED display. Connects to routers via TCP/IP for flexible signal routing and control operations.
• SRM-0655 3RU Rackmount Frame 3RU rackmount frame for SAMIM modular products, housing up to 15 modules with single slot back panel or up to 8 modules with double slot back panel. Provides power, cooling, and control for installed modules.
• SRM-0310 1/3-Rack 1RU Frame Compact 1/3-rack-width 1RU frame for single modular card deployment. Features integrated web interface, front-panel status display, and SNMP/REST API support for small-scale or edge installations.
• CSR-4032 12G SDI Switcher 12G SDI switcher delivering 32x 12G/6G/3G/HD/SD-SDI inputs and 36 outputs in 2RU design. Features hot-swappable power supplies, redundant network interfaces, HDR/Dolby support, and multiview capability.
• SDE-3206 Compact 32x6 Signal Router Compact 32x6 signal router supporting 3G/HD/SD-SDI and DVB-ASI with re-clocking. Features LAN-based control, optional BPS panel, and clean/quiet switching for selected outputs.

Quantifiable outcome

• Supports 24/7 continuous operation with proven reliability in numerous deployments running non-stop for years

Named customers3 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration9 records

AI capability7 records

Feature6 records

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• AJA Video Systems: Manufacturer of professional video I/O, conversion, and broadcast infrastructure mini-converters and openGear cards. Highly comparable to Samim's converter, embedder/de-embedder, and fiber transport product lines.
• Ross Video: Broadcast production systems provider with overlapping routers, multiviewers, production switchers, and automation products aimed at the same live production and news/sports verticals as Samim.
• Imagine Communications: Broadcast playout, networking, and advertising management vendor with a comparable SDI-to-IP transition story and overlapping product categories (routing, gateways, automation). Competes for the same tier-1/2 broadcaster accounts.
• Evertz Microsystems: Canadian broadcast infrastructure manufacturer offering SDI/IP routers, multiviewers, gateways, and processing gear that overlap directly with Samim's modular card-based platform. Both sell into national broadcasters and sports production environments.
• Blackmagic Design: Broad portfolio of professional broadcast video hardware (converters, routers, switchers, multiviewers) at price points that put direct competitive pressure on Samim's modular card family across SDI and 12G-SDI workflows.
• Grass Valley (Belden): Long-established broadcast infrastructure vendor (routing, switching, playout, IP gateways) serving the same national broadcaster and production studio customer base as Samim. Direct product overlap in routing and playout infrastructure.

Broad incumbents

• Harmonic Inc. Broad broadcast and media infrastructure vendor (encoding, playout, contribution) with overlapping TS multiplexer and IP transport products such as Samim's TSP-1000, addressing the same tier-1 broadcasters and operators.
• Vizrt Group: End-to-end broadcast graphics, playout, and newsroom systems vendor with a broader portfolio than Samim but overlapping automation/MAM/playout software capabilities and a similar tier-1 broadcaster customer base.
• Sony Electronics (Professional Solutions): Global incumbent in broadcast cameras, switchers, and production infrastructure serving the same national broadcaster and large studio customers that Samim targets; competes on scale, brand, and integrated end-to-end workflows.

Emerging players

• TAG Video Systems: IP-native broadcast monitoring and multiviewing vendor focused on SMPTE ST 2110 and cloud workflows; competes with Samim's multiviewer and monitoring stack, especially as broadcasters move to software-defined monitoring.

Market position

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Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights8 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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