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- J-Stream Inc. (4308.T) provides end-to-end video business solutions centered on its proprietary content delivery network (CDN), specializing in the distribution of video and audio content over the Internet; core services include live streaming, on-demand streaming, video production encompassing content planning, recording, editing and live site direction, website development, encoding of existing videos, digital rights management (DRM), billing and settlement systems, e-commerce platforms, and video advertising planning and production; additional offerings encompass mobile content delivery for Japan's major carriers, Flash-based rich content for PCs and mobiles, and application customization for authentication, copyright protection and overseas access restriction. The company operates primarily in Japan with offices in Tokyo and Osaka, serving media companies, content providers such as music and film producers, corporations for IR, recruitment, training and product promotion, and multi-channel operators including cable television; it targets diverse sectors like entertainment, education, events, corporate briefings and advertising across devices including PCs, mobiles, gaming platforms, digital signage and TVs. Founded on May 29, 1997, and headquartered at Shiba 256 Square Bldg. 6F, 2-5-6 Shiba, Minato-ku, Tokyo 105-0014, Japan, J-Stream holds the largest market share in Japan's online video platform sector and maintains a capital base of 2.18 billion yen. In a major recent development, the company completed the acquisition of IPL Co., Ltd. on September 30, 2025, enhancing its capabilities in content-related services as IPL reported strong financials for the period ending December 31, 2024.