Brightcove Powers Japan’s Newest Streaming Service, J:COM’s “Animal Watch”
7.6.2024 07:00:00 EEST | Business Wire | Press release
Brightcove (NASDAQ: BCOV), the world’s most trusted streaming technology company, announced today that it is welcoming JCOM Co., Ltd. (J:COM), Japan’s largest cable TV company, as a new customer. As the streaming technology partner for J:COM, Brightcove is powering the media company’s newest streaming service, Ikimono Watch (“Animal Watch”), which plans to broadcast content from across Japan’s zoos and aquariums.
“J:COM is Japan's biggest and most respected cable company. We’re honored to collaborate closely with them on this new venture to provide a high-quality and engaging streaming experience for viewers across Japan,” said Chiyo Yanagita, Country Manager, Brightcove Japan. “J:COM’s decision to choose Brightcove is a testament to our platform’s reliability, security, and ability to scale and grow with the service.”
The new streaming app, Ikimono Watch, works with J:COM set-top boxes and was built with Brightcove’s Android software development kit (SDK). Brightcove’s Video Cloud securely houses all of the video content sourced from zoos and aquariums across Japan, and the Video Cloud API is integrating with the app’s content management system (CMS) to retrieve content and ensure a smooth, efficient viewing experience.
“By choosing Brightcove's platform, we were able to ensure a smooth launch for our ‘Ikimono Watch’ project. The company’s experience in video distribution and handling various types of content has contributed greatly to the efficient and successful introduction of our new streaming service. Video Cloud is indispensable to the strategy of Ikimono Watch, and we look forward to its future growth,” shared Mr. Masaki Uchiyama, J:COM General Manager, Next Gen. Platform Development Department, Service Planning Division.
J:COM joins a roster of media companies that rely on Brightcove to power their streaming capabilities, including Acun Medya, AMC Networks, BBC Studios, Canela Media, LIXIL Corporation, MotoAmerica, NHL, One31, REELZ, SBT TV, SHISEIDO, SKY Mexico, The Academy of Motion Pictures and Sciences, The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences, Wacoal and Yahoo.
For more information, visit Brightcove.com.
About JCOM Co., Ltd.
Established in 1995, JCOM Co., Ltd.(J:COM) is Japan's largest multiple system and multiple channel operator. In system operation, J:COM provides cable television, high speed internet access, telephony, mobile, electric power service, and services based on IoT devices to customers through 11 consolidated subsidiaries at the local level serving 5.68million subscribing households in Sapporo, Sendai, Kanto, Kansai, and Kyushu-Yamaguchi regions. The number of serviceable households or “homes passed” in J:COM franchise areas is 22.42 million. In channel operation, J:COM invests in and operates 14 thematic channels which are provided to CATV, satellite and telecom operators.
※ The above subsidiaries and household figures are as of Mar 31, 2024.
About Brightcove Inc.
Brightcove creates the world’s most reliable, scalable, and secure streaming technology solutions to build a greater connection between companies and their audiences, no matter where they are or on which devices they consume content. In more than 60 countries, Brightcove’s intelligent video platform enables businesses to sell to customers more effectively, media leaders to stream and monetize content more reliably, and every organization to communicate with team members more powerfully. With two Technology and Engineering Emmy® Awards for innovation, uptime that consistently leads the industry, and unmatched scalability, we continuously push the boundaries of what video can do. Follow Brightcove on LinkedIn, X, Facebook, Instagram, Threads, and YouTube. Visit Brightcove.com.
To view this piece of content from cts.businesswire.com, please give your consent at the top of this page.
View source version on businesswire.com: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240606741108/en/
Contact information
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
About Business Wire
For more than 50 years, Business Wire has been the global leader in press release distribution and regulatory disclosure.
Subscribe to releases from Business Wire
Subscribe to all the latest releases from Business Wire by registering your e-mail address below. You can unsubscribe at any time.
Latest releases from Business Wire
Ubitus Partners with Maizuru City, Kyoto to Launch AI Data Center Project, Advancing the Deployment of a Top-Tier AI GPU Center in Japan29.1.2026 08:00:00 EET | Press release
Ubitus K.K. (Headquarters: Shinjuku, Tokyo; Representative Director & CEO: Wesley Kuo), a global leader in cloud streaming and AI solutions, today announced that it will hold a land signing ceremony and press conference with Maizuru City, Kyoto Prefecture, on January 29, 2026. At the event, Ubitus will officially unveil its comprehensive plan to construct an AI Data Center in Maizuru City, marking the company’s transition into the physical construction phase of its initiative to build a top-tier AI GPU center in Japan. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260128944842/en/ Ubitus will launch its Maizuru City AI Data Center project on January 29, marking the first step toward building a top-tier AI GPU center in Japan. Powered by NVIDIA Blackwell GPUs and NeoCloud, the project strengthens Japan’s AI infrastructure and regional development. This land agreement represents the first major milestone following Ubitus’ sel
Galderma Unveils ‘Wake Up To Restylane’, Underscoring Restylane as the Ideal Hyaluronic Acid Treatment for Always-On Natural Beauty29.1.2026 08:00:00 EET | Press release
Galderma (SIX: GALD), the pure-play dermatology category leader, has launched ‘Wake Up To Restylane’, a global campaign that showcases Restylane as an everyday beauty ally. Aligned with the growing desire for effortless, authentic results that restore facial balance and improve skin quality, the campaign highlights Restylane’s unique ability to deliver personalized results that move naturally with expressions to help people look and feel good.1,6,12-18 This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260128829353/en/ The launch was unveiled at the IMCAS World Congress 2026 in Paris, where Galderma also presented new clinical data reinforcing Restylane’s efficacy across key facial areas such as the chin, jawline, temples, as well as the décolletage, underscoring its unique position as the only HA portfolio offering a variety of formulations for tailored outcomes.1,8-11 “What's compelling about ‘Wake Up To Restylane’ is its focu
Lattice to Showcase Advanced Edge AI Solutions at the FPGA-forum 202628.1.2026 23:00:00 EET | Press release
Lattice Semiconductor (NASDAQ: LSCC), the low power programmable leader, today announced its exhibition plan for the upcoming FPGA-forum 2026 taking place February 11 – 12, 2026 in Trondheim, Norway. As part of the event, Lattice Corporate Vice President of Software Solutions and Applications Engineering Eleena Ong will deliver a keynote presentation exploring how rapidly maturing AI technologies can turn FPGA platforms into innovation canvases for a much broader range of developers, sparking new application possibilities. Lattice will also deliver a technical presentation and host a demo showcase focused on how its low power FPGA solutions are advancing connectivity and edge AI applications. Who: Lattice Semiconductor What / When (GMT+1): Lattice Demo Showcase (Table #3), Feb 11-12 Keynote Feb. 11, 9:30 a.m. “Unlocking the Next Wave of FPGA Innovators with Generative and Agentic AI” Technical Presentation Feb. 12, 10 a.m. “Smaller. Cooler. Smarter: Lattice FPGAs’ Path to Uncompromised
Egon Zehnder Elects German Herrera as New Chair28.1.2026 21:01:00 EET | Press release
Egon Zehnder, the world’s premier leadership advisory firm, today announced that, in accordance with its established governance and three-year election cycle, German Herrera has been elected as the Firm’s next Chair by its worldwide partnership. Herrera will assume the role effective March 1, 2026. He will succeed Michael Ensser, who has held the position since 2022, in a planned succession at the conclusion of his regular term. Herrera joined the Firm in 1998 in Bogotá and has helped shape the Firm’s global presence, taking on a broad range of leadership roles, from co-leading the Global Family Business Advisory Practice to serving on the Executive Committee and the Market Council. Most recently, Herrera has guided Egon Zehnder’s U.S. market through a period of impressive growth and transformation, which today includes 15 offices and more than 150 consultants. As the first Latinx person in this role in the industry, he actively forges strategic partnerships and joint ventures. With ex
De' Longhi Group - Record Preliminary 2025 Revenues of €3.8 Billion, up 10.4% at Constant Exchange Rates28.1.2026 20:25:00 EET | Press release
Below are the preliminary 2025 revenues for the De’ Longhi S.p.A. Group: This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260128191504/en/ 12 months, revenues at € 3,801.5 million, growing at 8.7% (+10.4% at constant currency); fourth quarter, revenues at € 1,340.0 million, growing at 5.7% (+8.2% at constant currency). Fabio de' Longhi, CEO of the Group, stated: "The Group achieved solid growth at constant currency of 10.4% in 2025, characterized by consistent results throughout the year. We are particularly pleased with the excellent performance achieved in the fourth quarter, which successfully overcame the challenges posed by the current market environment. The household division consolidated its recent growth momentum during the quarter, with organic growth of 5.2% against a challenging year-over-year comparison. This performance was primarily driven by the structural trend in coffee, amplified by strategic media investmen
In our pressroom you can read all our latest releases, find our press contacts, images, documents and other relevant information about us.
Visit our pressroom