Verbatim Japan and I-O Data Announce Continued Provision of Blu-ray Drive/Disc Products
Verbatim Japan and I-O Data announced their commitment to providing a secure environment for customers to use Blu-ray drives/discs through continued supply and new product proposals, even amidst a shrinking market. Both companies will strengthen their partnership to meet long-term storage and business needs.
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Verbatim Japan Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; President: Takayuki Sekiyama; hereinafter, Verbatim Japan) and I-O Data Device, Inc. (Headquarters: Kanazawa City, Ishikawa Prefecture; Representative Director and Chairman: Akio Hosono; hereinafter, I-O Data) are working to create an environment where customers who require Blu-ray drive/disc products can use them with peace of mind. We would like to inform you that we will strengthen the partnership between both companies and strive to continue product provision.
### ■ Background
In recent years, the market environment surrounding Blu-ray drives/discs has changed significantly. There is a growing trend of shrinking production and sales of related products both domestically and internationally, and market uncertainty is intensifying. In fact, announcements regarding the discontinuation of Blu-ray drive/recorder products have been made one after another in the industry, and concerns about future availability are rapidly increasing.
Verbatim Japan and I-O Data are endeavoring to maintain product supply so that customers who require Blu-ray drives/discs can use them with peace of mind.
### ■ Current Initiatives
- Efforts to supply Blu-ray drives/discs according to necessity
Given the current situation where a certain number of customers rely on Blu-ray drives/discs for backup, long-term storage, and business use, we are working to secure materials and adjust our production system to ensure continuous product provision.
- Proposal of new products tailored to needs
The new PC Blu-ray recorder 'BD Reco' (announced on February 4, 2026) recently released by I-O Data has garnered significant interest. We reconfirm that there is indeed a persistent need to 'record data that you want to keep on a disc at hand.' Based on these market needs, Verbatim Japan and I-O Data will continue to plan and improve Blu-ray related products and will propose solutions tailored to needs in the future.
Verbatim is an optical disc manufacturer with its own optical disc production factory.
**Awarded the 'BCN AWARD 2026' for the second consecutive year in three categories: 'CD Media Division,' 'DVD Media Division,' and 'BD Media Division' in the recording media category.**
*The 'BCN AWARD' is an award that recognizes the achievements of the top-selling vendor in PC-related and digital home appliance products based on annual (January to December) sales data from nationwide mass retailers' POS data ('BCN Ranking').
### ■ Background
In recent years, the market environment surrounding Blu-ray drives/discs has changed significantly. There is a growing trend of shrinking production and sales of related products both domestically and internationally, and market uncertainty is intensifying. In fact, announcements regarding the discontinuation of Blu-ray drive/recorder products have been made one after another in the industry, and concerns about future availability are rapidly increasing.
Verbatim Japan and I-O Data are endeavoring to maintain product supply so that customers who require Blu-ray drives/discs can use them with peace of mind.
### ■ Current Initiatives
- Efforts to supply Blu-ray drives/discs according to necessity
Given the current situation where a certain number of customers rely on Blu-ray drives/discs for backup, long-term storage, and business use, we are working to secure materials and adjust our production system to ensure continuous product provision.
- Proposal of new products tailored to needs
The new PC Blu-ray recorder 'BD Reco' (announced on February 4, 2026) recently released by I-O Data has garnered significant interest. We reconfirm that there is indeed a persistent need to 'record data that you want to keep on a disc at hand.' Based on these market needs, Verbatim Japan and I-O Data will continue to plan and improve Blu-ray related products and will propose solutions tailored to needs in the future.
Verbatim is an optical disc manufacturer with its own optical disc production factory.
**Awarded the 'BCN AWARD 2026' for the second consecutive year in three categories: 'CD Media Division,' 'DVD Media Division,' and 'BD Media Division' in the recording media category.**
*The 'BCN AWARD' is an award that recognizes the achievements of the top-selling vendor in PC-related and digital home appliance products based on annual (January to December) sales data from nationwide mass retailers' POS data ('BCN Ranking').
FAQ
Why was this announcement made?
Despite the shrinking Blu-ray drive/disk market, the two companies are cooperating to provide an environment where customers can continue to use products with peace of mind.
What is 'BD Rec'?
It is a new Blu-ray recorder product for PCs announced by I-O Data, designed to meet data storage needs.
What is the 'BCN AWARD 2026' that Verbatim Japan won?
It is an award that honors the top annual sales volume vendor of PC and digital home appliances based on nationwide retail POS data. Verbatim Japan won in three categories of recording media.