Cognacq-Jay Image
France-based private audiovisual services firm providing broadcast playout, OTT/FAST delivery, AI-powered video processing, and disaster recovery to broadcasters, telecom operators, OTT platforms, and content owners across Europe, the US, and MENA.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1995
- HeadquartersMoulineaux, France
- Headcount251–500
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingServices
What Cognacq-Jay Image does
Cognacq-Jay Image (CJI) is a France-headquartered private audiovisual services company founded in 1995 in Issy-les-Moulineaux, with a secondary office in Los Angeles. The company delivers a 360-degree portfolio spanning broadcast infrastructure (playout, head-end, disaster recovery, and 24/7 NOC supervision), digital media distribution (OTT, VOD, FAST/AVOD, secure media exchange via subsidiary SmartJog), AI-powered video processing (Ignifai platform, acquired via Leankr in July 2024), system integration, personnel delegation, and consultancy. Operationally it manages 500+ channels and roughly 20 live broadcasts per month, serving broadcasters, telecommunications operators, OTT platforms, and content owners in France, the rest of Europe, the United States, and the MENA region.
Underlying the services are several proprietary platforms: Ignifai (computer-vision–based automated video processing including smart thumbnails, auto trailer, ad cue points, smart video edit, credits detection, and metadata enrichment); Harmony (workflow orchestrator); IPPlayout (cloud-based playout); SmartJog (ultra-secure media exchange); and head-end infrastructure supporting ABR encoding (SD to 4K), HLS/DASH packaging with CMAF and SCTE35, NPVR, multi-DRM, and CDN connectivity. CJI holds a recognized leadership position in Disaster Recovery on the French market and commits to a 99.99% SLA for broadcast solutions.
Cognacq-Jay Image was historically part of the TDF Group before 80% of equity was sold to three longstanding directors (including Technical Director Alain Lorentz and Operations Director Nicolas Basdevant) in January 2020, establishing independence. Revenue derives primarily from multi-year managed-services contracts, professional services (consulting and system integration), AI-platform licensing, and personnel delegation, all priced on a quote/enterprise basis with no public tiers. Named customers include beIN Media Group, Canal+, France Télévisions, Disney, OCS, France.tv, Orange, Molotov, Arte, Free (Iliad), Bouygues Telecom, SFR, Radio France, RAI, and L'Équipe; marquee engagements include the beIN CONNECT OTT platform across 24 MENA countries (notably for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022).
Cognacq-Jay Image firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Cognacq-Jay Image
- Legal name
- Cognacq-Jay Image
- Website
- https://cognacqjayimage.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1995
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 251–500 employees
- Short description
- France-based private audiovisual services firm providing broadcast playout, OTT/FAST delivery, AI-powered video processing, and disaster recovery to broadcasters, telecom operators, OTT platforms, and content owners across Europe, the US, and MENA.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Cognacq-Jay Image industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Broadcast and Digital Media Services
- NAICS
- Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services (51821), Computer Systems Design and Related Services (54151), Media Streaming Distribution Services, Social Networks, and Other Media Networks and Content Providers (51621)
- SIC
- Communications Services, Nec (4899), Services-Computer Programming, Data Processing, Etc. (7370)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Enterprise/Creator Video Hosting & OTT SaaS Platforms (MPACAAAL)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- DRM/Encryption Packaging Integration (CENC, Key Rotation) (MPAHAHAK), Data Center Operations & Managed Services (Remote Hands, NOC/SOC) (HDABANAA)
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Where Cognacq-Jay Image is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Moulineaux
- HQ country
- France
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices2 records
Markets served
Cognacq-Jay Image business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Personnel, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Operations, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- Managed Services: Ongoing managed and supervised audiovisual services including playout operations, OTT platform management, content distribution, and 24/7 monitoring/NOC services. Operated for TV and OTT operators with service level agreements.
- Consulting Services: Strategic consulting for audiovisual and media projects including market analysis, digital strategy, project implementation, and operational reorganization.
- Personnel Delegation / Staffing: Technical personnel outsourcing providing IT, broadcast, project management, and development experts for short, medium, and long-term engagements.
- Co-Working Spaces: Flexible workspace rental in Issy-les-Moulineaux for media professionals ranging from individual offices to 400 sqm spaces, meeting rooms, and co-working facilities.
- System Integration: Design, deployment, and implementation of production and broadcasting infrastructure including MAM, Newsroom, Playout, and OTT platforms with ongoing operational support.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Other | Multi-year contract | Enterprise custom solutions |
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels8 records
Cognacq-Jay Image product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Cognacq-Jay Image is a 360-degree audiovisual services provider for enterprise media clients, offering Broadcast Services (Playout, Head-End, Disaster Recovery Plan/PRA, and 24/7 Supervision) and Digital Media Services (VOD, OTT, SmartJog secure media exchange, FAST channels, Ignifai AI platform, and System Integration). It supplements these with Consulting and Personnel Delegation services and Co-working Spaces, all delivered as managed services with 24/7 NOC operations and a 99.99% SLA commitment.
Product overview
Cognacq-Jay Image is a 360-degree audiovisual services provider offering a comprehensive portfolio of broadcast, digital media, and AI-powered solutions. The core offering consists of Broadcast Services (Playout, Head-End, Disaster Recovery/PRA, and 24/7 Supervision) and Digital Media services (VOD, OTT, SmartJog, FAST channels, Ignifai AI platform, and System Integration). The Ignifai AI platform, a commercial brand of subsidiary Leankr SAS, provides automated video processing capabilities including Ad Cue Points, Smart Thumbnails, Auto Trailer, Smart Video Edit, Credits Detection, Auto Edit, and Media Library. Additional services include Consulting & Personnel Delegation and Co-working Spaces. The company operates primarily in Europe and the United States, supporting broadcasters, telecom operators, OTT platforms, and content owners.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- Ignifai: AI-powered SaaS platform for video content processing, including automatic trailer creation, intelligent content cropping, and optimized ad tagging. A commercial brand of Leankr SAS.
- SmartJog
- Harmony
- IPPlayout
Products and services
- Broadcast Services End-to-end broadcast infrastructure services including Playout, Head-End, Disaster Recovery Plan (PRA), and 24/7 Supervision (Media NOC) for television channels and content distribution, targeting TV broadcasters, telecom operators, OTT platforms, and content owners.
- Digital Media Services Digital distribution services including VOD, OTT, SmartJog media exchange, FAST channels, Ignifai AI applications, and system integration for multi-screen content delivery to operators, platforms, and content owners.
- Playout Automated 100% IP-based playout services for creating channels, from event channels and backup/disaster recovery to premium channels, with on-premise (IPPlayout) and cloud deployment options.
- Head-End (Tête de réseau) Network head-end services for live contributions and content distribution, including IP network headend, linear stream ingest, ABR encoding (SD to 4K), HLS and DASH packaging with CMAF and SCTE35 support, NPVR, and DRM application.
- Disaster Recovery Plan (PRA) Business continuity and disaster recovery (Plan de Reprise d'Activité) services ensuring continuous content availability regardless of technical issues, backed by a 99.99% SLA. Recognized leader of Disaster Recovery on the French market.
- Supervision (24/7 Media NOC) 24/7 monitoring and operations services (Media NOC) ensuring optimal service quality and rapid incident response for broadcast, OTT, and live event operations.
- VOD (Video on Demand) Multi-format Video on Demand streaming solution supporting TVOD, EST, and SVoD business models for on-demand video distribution to operators and content owners.
- OTT (Over-the-Top) Multi-screen OTT content delivery solution for live and on-demand streaming to various devices, supporting catchup, TVOD, EST, and SVoD business models, including 4K UHD live streaming for premium sports and events.
- SmartJog Media Exchange Ultra-secure digital media exchange platform for file transfer and content management and distribution across various media ecosystems, wholly owned by Cognacq-Jay Image.
- FAST (Free Ad-Supported Television) Channels Free Ad-Supported Television (FAST) channel creation and monetization solution for operators, pure players, and rights holders to maximize advertising revenue, paired with AVOD audience monetization.
- Ignifai AI Platform AI-based SaaS platform for automated video content processing, including automatic trailer creation, intelligent content cropping, smart thumbnails, ad cue points, credits detection, auto edit, and media library management. Commercial brand of subsidiary Leankr SAS.
- Harmony Workflow Orchestrator Workflow orchestration platform for managing complex media workflows and content processing pipelines across the broadcast and OTT ecosystem.
- System Integration Professional services for design, deployment, and implementation of production and broadcasting infrastructure including MAM, Newsroom, Production, Playout, and OTT platforms, with 24/7 technical support.
- Consulting & Personnel Delegation Strategic consulting services and personnel outsourcing for audiovisual projects, including technical infrastructure outsourcing, operational team reorganization, broadcast studio creation, and comprehensive OTT platform integration.
- Co-working Spaces Flexible workspace rental in Issy-les-Moulineaux, ranging from 5 to 400 square meters, with meeting rooms, high-speed Wi-Fi, and views of the Seine, targeting media and entertainment professionals.
Quantifiable outcome
- FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022: Successfully managed peak consumption during France-Morocco match, generating triple expectations
- +5 more outcomes
Companies that use Cognacq-Jay Image
Customer profileNamed customers15 records
Segments5 records
Ideal customer profiles4 records
Cognacq-Jay Image technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Integration7 records
AI capability5 records
Feature7 records
Cognacq-Jay Image partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Nine partnerships are on record, tiered major and core.
- Challenge2Media (C2M)majorStrategic alliance in service innovation for media sector. CJI welcomes Challenge2Media in an alliance focused on innovation and serving media stakeholders.
- BeNarativecoreStrategic partnership for cloud-based live video production and automated clipping. Integration enables reduced time-to-clip, controlled unit costs, and industrialized multi-platform publishing under CJI's NOC supervision with SLA tailored to broadcast environments. Both partners targeting rapid deployments and preparation of major tenders with joint go-to-market approach.
- EasyToolscoreFive-year partnership using EasyTools' modular software for TV channel creation. Enables CJI to create channels in under 24 hours instead of several weeks. Solutions include low-latency encoders/transcoders, SRT/IP gateways, descrambling, blackout and time-delay tools. Cloud-like pay-as-you-go software licenses for instant deployment.
- Alpha Networks - Tucano Media ServicescoreJoint go-to-market for managed media services through Tucano Media Workflow. CJI provides live encoding and packaging integrated with Alpha Networks' product ecosystem. Services include IP network headend, linear stream ingest, ABR encoding, HLS/DASH packaging, NPVR, DRM, and CDN connectivity with 24/7 supervision.
- VianeosmajorStrategic partnership integrating CJI's advanced AI capabilities into Vianeos' content management platform. CJI's Ignifai applications (Smart Thumbnails, Smart Video Edit, Auto Trailer, Ad Cue Points) combined with Vianeos' O.one platform to provide comprehensive content management solution for broadcasters and media operators.
- Leankr (Ignifai)coreStrategic investment/acquisition of Leankr and its Ignifai AI platform. Ignifai provides AI-powered media processing including automatic trailer creation, intelligent content cropping, and optimized ad tagging. Platform developed over 10 years specifically for media industry with deep sector knowledge.
- Alpha NetworkscoreOver a decade-long strategic partnership providing end-to-end OTT solutions. Alpha Networks' Tucano modular software integrated with CJI's live encoding, packaging, and operations services. Supports beIN Media Group's OTT platform in MENA region. Partnership enables scalability, security, and flexibility in broadcasting solutions including low latency UHD live streaming for sports, DRM management, and end-to-end OTT deployment.
- iKOMGmajorStrategic cooperation for sports broadcasting globally. iKOMG provides satellite capacity and live event broadcasting services with comprehensive satellite and teleport facilities. CJI provides advanced live head-end and playout solutions with 99.99% SLA commitment. Partnership enables seamless round-the-clock sports broadcasts worldwide.
- Synamedia (Quortex)majorPartnership for 4K UHD World Cup channel deployment using Synamedia Quortex just-in-time processing. CJI provided head-end optimization, secure workflows, content transformation, and 24/7 operations. Successfully launched beIN CONNECT's 4K UHD channel for FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 in MENA region with low latency and high image quality.
Scale indicators7 records
Recent moves9 records
Expansion highlights6 records
Cognacq-Jay Image competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Ateme: French-headquartered provider of video compression, OTT delivery and broadcast contribution solutions to operators, broadcasters and content owners. Directly comparable to CJI on encoding/packaging, OTT headend and cloud playout, with a similar size and customer profile in Europe and MENA.
- Broadpeak: French provider of CDN, OTT streaming and video delivery solutions, particularly for telco operators and pay-TV operators. Overlaps with CJI's OTT, head-end and content delivery offerings, especially with Orange, SFR and Bouygues.
- Harmonic: US-based vendor of video infrastructure including cloud playout, encoding, OTT delivery and storage for broadcasters and operators. Closely comparable to CJI's IPPlayout cloud playout, head-end and OTT stack across similar enterprise customers.
- Bitmovin: Austrian/German-headquartered video streaming infrastructure provider offering encoding, player, analytics and AI-based content-aware encoding. Comparable to CJI's OTT and Ignifai AI capabilities, particularly for online video and OTT platforms.
Broad incumbents
- Synamedia: Global video technology vendor (spun out of Cisco) offering video processing, OTT, content security (DRM) and Quortex just-in-time cloud streaming. Larger and broader than CJI; also a CJI technology partner (Quortex used for the 4K UHD World Cup channel).
- Evertz: Canadian broadcast and media infrastructure vendor offering playout, routing, IP conversion and monitoring. A broader incumbent that overlaps with CJI's broadcast and playout portfolio across large broadcaster customers.
- Imagine Communications: Global vendor of broadcast playout, advertising management, and IP-based media infrastructure. Operates at greater scale than CJI and serves overlapping TV broadcaster and OTT customers.
- AWS Elemental Media Services: Amazon's cloud-based media services (MediaLive, MediaPackage, MediaConvert, MediaTailor) for live and on-demand video workflows. Represents the hyperscaler competitive threat to CJI's cloud playout, head-end and OTT managed services.
Emerging players
- Mux: US-based video API platform providing encoding, streaming, playback and analytics to OTT and SaaS companies. A smaller, developer-focused player that competes for a subset of CJI's OTT and video infrastructure workloads, particularly with digital-native content owners.
Regional players
- Net Insight (incl. former Velocix): Swedish provider of media transport, contribution and OTT delivery (with Velocix CDN assets). Comparable to CJI on live contribution, playout and OTT distribution; primarily serves European and APAC broadcasters rather than the French market directly.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat6 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
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Cognacq-Jay Image leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles6 records
Cognacq-Jay Image subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries2 records
Cognacq-Jay Image funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
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Investors
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Cognacq-Jay Image M&A and investment
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Frequently asked questions about Cognacq-Jay Image
What does Cognacq-Jay Image do?
Cognacq-Jay Image is a 360-degree audiovisual services provider for enterprise media clients, offering Broadcast Services (Playout, Head-End, Disaster Recovery Plan/PRA, and 24/7 Supervision) and Digital Media Services (VOD, OTT, SmartJog secure media exchange, FAST channels, Ignifai AI platform, and System Integration). It supplements these with Consulting and Personnel Delegation services and Co-working Spaces, all delivered as managed services with 24/7 NOC operations and a 99.99% SLA commitment.
Is Cognacq-Jay Image a public or private company?
Cognacq-Jay Image is a private company. It is classified as management employee owned and is currently operating.
When was Cognacq-Jay Image founded?
Cognacq-Jay Image was founded in 1995. It employs 251 to 500 people.
Where is Cognacq-Jay Image based?
Cognacq-Jay Image is headquartered in Moulineaux, France, in the Europe region.
How does Cognacq-Jay Image make money?
Five revenue lines are on record. Managed Services are the primary driver. The others are consulting Services, personnel Delegation / Staffing, co-Working Spaces and system Integration.
Who are Cognacq-Jay Image's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Ateme, Broadpeak, Harmonic and Bitmovin. Broad incumbents are Synamedia, Evertz, Imagine Communications and AWS Elemental Media Services. Mux is listed as an emerging player. Net Insight (incl. former Velocix) is listed as a regional player.
Does Cognacq-Jay Image have an API?
No public API is recorded for Cognacq-Jay Image.
What industry is Cognacq-Jay Image in?
Cognacq-Jay Image's product category is Broadcast and Digital Media Services. Its primary akta.pro industry code is MPACAAAL, Enterprise/Creator Video Hosting & OTT SaaS Platforms, with a secondary code of MPAHAHAK, DRM/Encryption Packaging Integration (CENC, Key Rotation). Its NAICS code is 51821 and its SIC code is 4899.