ABS Broadcast

What ABS Broadcast does

ABS Broadcast (legal entity: Advanced Broadcast Services Limited) is a London-based, founder-owned broadcast services provider founded in the early 1990s by Sass Jahani. The company manages 60+ television channels from its Park Royal facility, delivering end-to-end broadcast operations including linear channel playout, FAST playout, content preparation and repurposing, satellite downlink and IP delivery, OFCOM compliance recording, managed studios, and business continuity/disaster recovery services. It has completed 200+ channel launches globally and distributes content across 50+ satellites and 200+ platforms.

The company's core technology is the proprietary ABSolute software suite — three cloud-based modules: ABSolute BMS (Broadcast Management System for rights, EPG, FPC, playlist scheduling, and sales campaigns), ABSolute VOD (automated VOD workflow for catch-up and archive delivery to OTT platforms with metadata aggregation and quality checks), and ABSolute MAM (web-based Media Asset Management with compliance logging and EBU compliance scanning). A fifth-generation playout system is being built with tight BMS integration, and the company offers flexible SLA tiers from low-cost to high-availability deployments.

ABS generates revenue through managed services contracts (linear and FAST playout, distribution, compliance, studios), subscription-based software licensing of the ABSolute suite with support and development updates, usage-based pay-as-you-go DR services, and project-based channel launch professional services. GTM is enterprise field sales targeting television channels and content owners internationally, leveraging decades of relationships with satellite operators and platforms. The company is privately held, profitable, and self-funded under continuous founder ownership.

Name

ABS Broadcast

Legal name

Advanced Broadcast Services Limited

Website

https://abs.tv

Company type

Private

Founded year

1990

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

ABS Broadcast is a London-based, founder-owned managed broadcast services provider that operates the proprietary ABSolute software suite to deliver linear playout, FAST, VOD, MAM, satellite distribution, and compliance services for 60+ television channels globally.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Broadcast Services

NAICS

Television Broadcasting Stations (51612), Media Streaming Distribution Services, Social Networks, and Other Media Networks and Content Providers (516210), Television Broadcasting Stations (516120)

SIC

Television Broadcasting Stations (4833), Services-Motion Picture & Video Tape Distribution (7822)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Ad Tech for OTT (SSAI/CSAI, Ad Decisioning, Measurement) (MPAHAJAG), Live Streaming & Low-Latency OTT Orchestration (LL-HLS, DASH, WebRTC) (MPAHAJAK), Enterprise/Creator Video Hosting & OTT SaaS Platforms (MPACAAAL)

Keywords

• Broadcast management software
• Channel playout services
• Media asset management
• Video on demand delivery
• Satellite distribution services

Headquarters

HQ city

London

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Broadcast Services: Full-service broadcast operations including linear channel playout, FAST playout, service monitoring, compliance recording, and managed studios. Revenue generated through service provision contracts with TV channels and broadcasters.
2. Software Licensing (ABSolute Suite): Proprietary cloud-based software for broadcast management, VOD, and MAM licensed to television channels. Includes support, training, and regular development updates.
3. Content Distribution: Distribution services across satellite, VOD, OTT/IPTV, streaming, CDN, social media, and mobile/Smart TV apps. Revenue from delivery and distribution infrastructure usage.
4. Channel Launch Services: Professional services for new channel launches including OFCOM licence application, EPG acquisition, bureau scheduling, and distribution planning. Project-based revenue.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

ABS Broadcast provides end-to-end channel origination and distribution services supported by a proprietary cloud-based software suite (ABSolute BMS for broadcast management, ABSolute VOD for video on demand, and ABSolute MAM for media asset management). Offerings include managed playout services, channel launch support, and multi-platform distribution across satellite, OTT, IPTV, social media, and mobile applications for television channels and content owners.

Product overview

ABS Broadcast offers a suite of three cloud-based software products under the ABSolute brand: ABSolute BMS (Broadcast Management System), ABSolute VOD (Video on Demand), and ABSolute MAM (Media Asset Management). ABSolute BMS serves as the core platform for managing broadcast rights, EPG scheduling, and playlist automation for linear channels. ABSolute VOD extends the platform to handle non-linear content delivery, automating workflows for packaging and delivering VOD to multiple OTT platforms. ABSolute MAM provides the asset management layer, enabling secure upload, quality checks, and compliance logging. These three products are designed to work together as an integrated suite for television channel management and playout operations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ABSolute® BMS: Cloud-based Broadcast Management System designed to streamline channel management across every aspect of the digital chain, including database catalogue, rights management, EPG, playlist building, sales campaigns, music jukebox, graphics scheduling, and reporting.
• ABSolute® VOD
• ABSolute® MAM

Products and services

• ABSolute BMS Cloud-based broadcast management software solution for managing channel workflows, scheduling, and broadcast operations for television channels and content owners.
• ABSolute VOD Video on demand software platform enabling television channels and content owners to deliver on-demand content to viewers.
• ABSolute MAM Media asset management software for organizing, storing, and retrieving broadcast media assets for television channels and content owners.
• Channel Origination Services Managed channel origination and playout service providing end-to-end broadcast operations for television channels on behalf of content owners.
• Multi-Platform Distribution Services Managed multi-platform distribution service delivering television channel content to viewers via satellite, OTT, IPTV, social media platforms, and mobile applications.
• Channel Launch Services Service supporting the launch of new television channels, providing setup, operational go-live, and ongoing origination support for content owners and broadcasters entering the market.

Quantifiable outcome

• More than 60 channels and international broadcasters globally use ABSolute software every day
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Air Pro PlayoutcoreTechnology or IntegrationUnique partnership between ABSolute BMS and Air Pro playout enabling streamlined graphics changes to keep channels fresh and controlled. Dynamic graphics can be updated on air in seconds through this integration.
• Satellite Operators (Eutelsat, SES, Yahsat, Arabsat, Galaxy, Intelsat, Express)coreTechnology or IntegrationLong-standing relationships with major satellite operators providing access to 50+ satellites globally. Most popular frequencies on most popular satellites enabling worldwide coverage.
• Major Sales HousescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorIntegrated with all major sales houses for easy commercial insertion. Flexible break pattern generation with export of break files for delivery directly to sales houses.
• VOD and OTT SystemscoreTechnology or IntegrationABSolute VOD integrated to a range of VOD and OTT systems enabling metadata aggregation and content delivery to multiple platforms.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Globecast: Global broadcast and media services provider (part of Orange) offering content management, playout, satellite distribution, and OTT delivery; directly comparable to ABS on managed playout and multi-platform distribution for TV channels.
• TVN Live Production Group / TVN Broadcast Services: International broadcast services company providing playout, satellite, and content distribution; competes with ABS in managed channel services and multi-platform delivery for broadcasters.
• Red Bee Media: UK-headquartered managed broadcast services company providing linear channel playout, media management, and access services to broadcasters globally; competes most directly with ABS in channel origination and EPG/scheduling.

Emerging players

• Piksel: OTT platform and video management provider offering metadata, scheduling, and content delivery for broadcasters and operators; overlaps with ABSolute BMS/MAM functionality for OTT-native channel operators.
• Simplestream: UK-based cloud video and OTT platform provider for broadcasters and rights holders; comparable to ABS in launching and operating FAST/OTT channels with end-to-end content workflows.
• Ateme: Video compression and OTT delivery specialist serving broadcasters and content owners; comparable to ABS in OTT distribution workflows and FAST channel enablement.
• Bitmovin: Cloud-native video streaming infrastructure provider with OTT encoding and player SDKs; relevant as an emerging technology alternative that could commoditize parts of the ABSolute VOD/MAM stack.

Broad incumbents

• Imagine Communications: Large US-headquartered broadcast technology vendor offering playout automation, ad insertion, and media management software; overlaps with ABS's ABSolute suite but as part of a much broader portfolio serving larger broadcasters.
• Evertz Microsystems: Canadian broadcast infrastructure vendor offering playout routers, automation, and IP-based broadcast workflows; competes with ABS at the infrastructure and automation layer used by managed service operations.
• Harmonic: Established provider of video infrastructure, cloud playout, and OTT streaming solutions; comparable to ABS in playout and video distribution for broadcasters and content owners.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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