The San Francisco-based company is setting up an office in Tokyo that will operate as a wholly-owned subsidiary from the third-quarter. The division will be led by Hirotoshi Wakiyama, the former president of Japanese operations for Netmanage, a US Web connectivity firm.
The company’s DNA (Delivery Network Accelerator) software helps to transfer and download media and other files across the Internet websites.
BitTorrent’s offers a managed, peer-assisted networking platform that reduces bandwidth for high-performance content delivery applications. While peer-to-peer technologies might not have had the best press of late, BitTorrent said its platform is a secure platform for peer-assisted delivery of content including on-demand video, software and video games.
Japan already boasts one of the world’s most advanced broadband and mobile networks.
BitTorrent said there is an increasing demand for content delivery software among Japanese content publishers and consumer electronics firms. Plus Japanese mobile device manufacturers are keen to embed BitTorrent’s software into their CE devices.
BitTorrent said is working with Japanese device makers like Buffalo Technology and Planex Communications to integrate DNA into network attached storage devises, wireless routers and set-top boxes.
Having a physical presence in Japan promises an unparalleled level of support to our Japanese partners and commitment to customer success, said Ashwin Navin, president and co-founder of BitTorrent.
