SureWest Communications has upgraded its SeaChange International-based VOD service to VODlink 5.0, the latest generation of SeaChange's VOD software applications platform. The upgrade at SureWest's Kansas City system also enabled the operator to introduce SeaChange's Watch & Buy T-Commerce application.SureWest plans to use Watch & Buy to allow subscribers to purchase, for home delivery, DVD and Blu-ray disc versions of Warner Bros.' on-demand streamed movies directly through their VOD.In addition to launching Watch & Buy, SureWest is leveraging VODlink 5.0 to provide its subscribers with faster VOD navigation and program launch times along with enhanced graphics. VODlink is integrated with SeaChange's Axiom on Demand VOD back office at SureWest.