- Business
- Technicolor S.A. Technicolor SA (Euronext Paris: TCH.PA), now operating as Vantiva SA following a 2022 rebranding after spinning off its Technicolor Creative Studios division, provides technology products and services for the communication, media, and entertainment industries; it designs, develops, and manufactures connected home solutions including broadband gateways, modems, Wi-Fi routers and extenders, fiber gateways, fixed wireless access devices, Android TV set-top boxes, dongles, and smart media devices under brands such as SURFboard; it also offers HomeSight remote care and monitoring platforms using TV interfaces, sensors, and IoT integration for elderly care, as well as Smart Spaces monitoring systems for self-storage facilities with real-time environmental controls. Founded in 1893 and headquartered in Paris, France, with key operations in Rennes (France), Norcross (USA), Chennai (India), Beijing (China), Seoul (South Korea), Edegem (Belgium), and Manaus (Brazil), the company serves pay-TV operators, network service providers, broadcasters, enterprises, and consumers across Europe, the Americas, Asia-Pacific, and other regions through its Connected Home division, which holds significant market share in broadband equipment outside China. Previously encompassing Supply Chain Solutions for DVD, Blu-ray, and media logistics, Technicolor S.A. sold this division in April 2025 to funds managed by Variant Equity Advisors, rebranded as Conectiv, to streamline focus on core connectivity technologies; it acquired CommScope's Home Networks business in January 2024 in exchange for a 25% stake, enhancing its broadband and video portfolio with added expertise in customer premises equipment; and announced restructuring in February 2025 amid financial challenges, including operational closures to improve efficiency.