Japan: TV everywhere

Japanese cable operator J:COM has launched a TV Everywhere service using technology from Concurrent.The operator has deployed Concurrent’s MediaHawk VX unified content delivery solution to deliver multiscreen video-on-demand services to mobile devices and personal computers. The new TV Everywhere service, branded Xvie, allows J:COM subscribers to view J:COM On Demand video on various IP connected consumer electronics devices, including iPads, iPhones, and Android devices. The service allows programmes to be started on one screen, paused, and continued on other screens.