Adobe Systems Inc.

SUPER SPONSOR

Adobe helps people and businesses communicate better through its world-leading digital imaging, design and document technology platforms for consumers, creative professionals and enterprises. Adobe's revenue in its last fiscal year exceeded $1.2 billion. For more information about Adobe, visit www.adobe.com.

Lynx Corporation

SPONSOR

Since its foundation in 1990, Lynx Corporation has developed DTP and medical imaging related software. In the DTP field, Lynx developed software such as Designer’s Tools in 1998, Fuchi Shokunin (Edge Expert) in 1999, DBPublisher in 2000, Mentsuke Shokunin (Plating Expert) in 2002, and Fuchi (Edge) Design in 2007. Lynx’s mission is to develop applications to lessen everyone’s work-load. Visit http://www.lynx.co.jp/ (Japanese only).

MacSTATION

SPONSOR

SInce its foundation, MacStation has been providing  total Mac system configuration mainly for customers in design, DTP, prepress and publishing business. MacStation helps with not only LAN, but also WAN in order to better collaborate with customers, effective large-capacity server deployment to deal with managing increasing data and helping managing them, and other services that are required in customer operations. Visit http://www.macstation.co.jp/ (Japanese only).

MdN Corporation

SPONSOR

Since the debut of MdN magazine for digital creators in 1989, MdN Corporation has provided design possibilities and techniques through its magazine, books and events.  MdN has garnered a wide fan base of DTP and Web design professionals through MdN,  a monthly magazine loaded with indispensable information for graphic design and visual art professionals, and web creators, from web producers to designer. Visit www.impressholdings.com/companies/mdn.htm.

Morisawa & Company, LTD.

SPONSOR

Since its revolutionary invention of the world's first phototypesetting system, Morisawa has devoted itself to research and development with "the future of type" in mind.  Its range of media channels continues to widen through the advancement of IT.  Morisawa has sold fonts and DTP-related systems such as editing and printing software to the printing, prepress, publishing and a wide range of other industries.  Through its wide knowledge and communication, Morisawa continues to provide products that meet customer needs. It's Morisawa's undying passion to contribute to society through development of "type" culture, which the company sees as a precious asset of mankind.
Visit www.morisawa.co.jp/english/.

OKI Data Corporation

SPONSOR

OKI Data, under its business brand “OKI Printing Solutions,” manufactures and sells a full range of printers that support business needs from black and white to full color. OKI Data garners good reputations from users for the products based on its unique and advanced technology, and for the rich know-how as a manufacturer specializes in printers in 120 countries and regions in the world. OKI Data was the first in the industry to offer a PostScript printer that supported A3 extended – its high quality printing enhanced for small types and thin lines was highly valued by design and DTP professionals, leading to the solid reputation as the staple of printers. OKI Data continues to offer cutting-edge printers and the solutions that leverage them while having a commitment to listen to the users and to their satisfaction. Visit http://www.okidata.co.jp/ (Japanese only).

Software Too Corporation

SPONSOR

Software Too Corporation provides cutting-edge software such as graphics, visual and communication tools that stretch productivity and possibilities with creative professionals in Japan. By quickly adapting to the changing times and new values in the fields of prepress work-flow, DTP, 3D CG, and image editing, we support technologies, idea and concepts that meet potential needs of our customers. Visit http://www.swtoo.com/company_info/index_e.html.

Visual Processing Japan

SPONSOR

VPJ offers system integration focusing on network database solution in creative production fields such as printing, publishing, advertising and video/film industries. VPJ offers variety of support from building system structure to on-going operation support using many contents producing solution products such as digital asset management software “WebNative.” VPJ has wide range of integration experiences, helping setting 200 systems domestically: building large-scale DAM system in enterprise-level sales promotion department, on-line data delivery for advertising company, production workflow system for publishing company and data management service toward customers at printing company. Visit www.vpj.co.jp (Japanese only).

Japan Association of Graphic Arts Technology (JAGAT)

PARTNER

Established in 1967, Japan Association of Graphic Arts Technology (JAGAT) is a non-profit organization recognized by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry. JAGAT promotes development and improvement of printing and its related industries.  Beyond printing, the organization's activities include hosting PAGE events, study groups, and publishing technological information to encourage the development of digital publishing such as cross-media and network media. Visit www.jagat.or.jp (Japanese only).

Japan Publishing Consortium (JPC)

PARTNER

Japan Publishing Consortium is a non-profit organization established to provide a forum for discussing technical problems, exploring standardization solutions, and fostering education around cutting-edge technologies, in order to enrich the future of publishing-related industries such as printers, publishers, service bureaus, and web production companies. Visit www.jpc.gr.jp (Japanese only).

PhotoshopWorld Japan

PARTNER

Aiming to be the biggest community for creators in Japan with Photoshop as the common language, PhotoshopWorld Japan began providing three services as of June 2006, under NAPPJ Inc.: running a community website, producing original art collections, and hosting events and seminars. PhotoshopWorld Japan continues to provide world-class resources for honing skills, improving creativity and increasing productivity of Japanese creators, while striving to be the indispensable database treasure trove of tips, techniques, ideas and inspirations for creators centered around Photoshop. Visit www.photoshopworld.jp (Japanese only).