Brightcove Powers Japan’s Newest Streaming Service, J:COM’s “Animal Watch”
Brightcove (NASDAQ: BCOV) has recently announced a partnership with JCOM Co., Ltd. (J:COM), Japan’s largest cable TV company, to launch a new streaming service called Ikimono Watch (“Animal Watch”). This collaboration aims to provide viewers across Japan with high-quality and engaging content from zoos and aquariums.
According to Chiyo Yanagita, Country Manager at Brightcove Japan, the decision by J:COM to choose Brightcove as its streaming technology partner highlights the platform’s reliability, security, and scalability. The Ikimono Watch app, designed to work with J:COM set-top boxes, was developed using Brightcove’s Android SDK. The Video Cloud platform securely hosts video content sourced from various zoos and aquariums in Japan, ensuring a seamless viewing experience for users.
Mr. Masaki Uchiyama, J:COM General Manager, Next Gen. Platform Development Department, Service Planning Division, praised Brightcove’s expertise in video distribution and content management, emphasizing the crucial role of Video Cloud in the success of the Ikimono Watch project.
J:COM now joins a prestigious list of media companies that rely on Brightcove for their streaming services, such as Acun Medya, BBC Studios, NHL, and Yahoo. This partnership underscores Brightcove’s position as a trusted provider of streaming technology solutions for businesses worldwide.
For more information on this collaboration and Brightcove’s services, visit Brightcove.com.
About JCOM Co., Ltd.
JCOM Co., Ltd. (J:COM) is Japan’s largest multiple system and multiple channel operator, offering a wide range of services including cable television, high-speed internet, telephony, and IoT-based solutions to millions of households across Japan.
About Brightcove Inc.
Brightcove is a leading provider of reliable, scalable, and secure streaming technology solutions that enable businesses to connect with their audiences effectively. With a global presence and a track record of innovation, Brightcove empowers organizations to deliver content seamlessly across various platforms and devices.
Media Contacts:
Brightcove
Joseph J. Nuñez
Director of Global Communications and Public Relations
jnunez@brightcove.com
JCOM Co., Ltd.
Public Relations
TEL: 080-5965-0001 (Uchikawa)
E-Mail: uchikawam@jupiter.jcom.co.jp
