ICS Corporation

The current president, Toshirō Kogure, along with 13 tax accountants, founded "Himeji IC S Calculation Center Co., Ltd." at 50 Kōjō, Himeji City. They began operations as a calculation center while selling the CK-3 terminal dedicated to financial accounting.

Opened the Okayama branch (Calculation Center) in Heiwa-cho, Okayama City.

Moved headquarters to Nishi-nenmatsu, Himeji City.

With the launch of the office computer "FF Series" dedicated to financial accounting, shifted from calculation center to selling office computers.

Released the groundbreaking low-cost Nic series. It gained explosive popularity among users for its ease of use.

Subsequently announced the composite account keyboard (utility model pending) and Nic-12.

Announced the Nic-22 equipped with a 20-megabyte hard disk.

Subsequently announced the fully automated general ledger system and the fully automated payment slip issuance system (both utility models pending), drawing considerable attention.

Changed company name to "ICS Corporation". Opened the Yonago branch in Showa-cho, Yonago City.

Transitioned to an office computer sales company with the launch of the "NIC-Junior Series".

Established "ICS Himeji City Welfare Co., Ltd.", a large-scale employment facility for severely disabled persons under a third-sector model jointly funded with Himeji City.

Announced the simple software "Japanese BASIC" developed independently by IC S.

Completed the headquarters building and moved headquarters to Sanjo-cho, Himeji City.

Commenced founding of "ICS Himeji City Welfare Co., Ltd."

[Engages in system development and outsourced calculation services.]

Established "ICSM Media Research Co., Ltd." as a company specializing in various event planning.

Introduced two models, the "Nic-1800 Series (16-bit 8-inch FD)" and "Nic-1500 Series (16-bit 5-inch FD)", to adapt to user diversification.

Moved the Yonago office to Higashimachi, Yonago City.

Announced the OCR-based "Handwritten Accounting Slip Automatic Reader / Auto Reader", achieving complete automation of input work and monopolizing industry attention with a groundbreaking data entry method.

Moved the Okayama office to Oogemojomachi, Okayama City.

Announced the "Fully Automatic Double-Sided Ledger System" using the single-sheet ledger double-sided automatic printing device / JK Printer (domestic / overseas patent pending).

Announced the "Nic-2700 Series" equipped with up to 80 MB HD.

Announced the "Nic-3500 Series". Its speed, functionality, and convenience made it popular from the start, further expanding the user base.

Announced the "Consumption Tax Integrated System". The completion of this pioneering system enabled a fundamental tax reform and rapid adaptation to the new era name.

Received a letter of appreciation from the Shikama Postmaster for contributing to the public nature of postal services and the development of business operations.

Announced the high-end (32-bit) financial off‑computer "Nic-6000 Series".

Announced the top-tier high‑speed OCR model "Auto Reader IV". Achieving an astonishing reading speed of 6,000 data per hour, it overwhelmed competitors with its development career and delivery record in "OCR Computer Accounting."

Announced the high-end (32-bit) financial off‑computer "Nic-6102 Series". Equipped with the industry’s first detachable removable hard disk (RHD), it built an innovative new disk system.

Adopted the new 32‑bit Dynabook.

Announced the OCR "Pre‑Billing System".

Announced the "NIC6000 New Series" featuring a 16‑inch large display.

Announced the "NIC6000 New Series" with a 17‑inch color display (high‑monochrome).

Announced the NL4 laser printer (400 dpi).

Implemented the high‑function ED printer with a double‑tractor (3‑way output) mechanism. Announced the ultra‑low‑price "NIC6003‑ED".

The "16-inch HC Terminal" and "17-inch HM Terminal" were announced in succession.

Special corporate tax, land value tax, and other tax law changes for this fiscal year were completed with new programs. The rapid backup of the user side's immediate response received praise from users.

The headquarters moved to 127 Noda-cho, Shimamura-ku, Himeji City, North Himeji South Building.

The high-end accounting off‑line computer "NIC7000" series was announced. With features such as a 3.5‑inch magnetic disk (MO), this series hit the market explosively.

The low‑price accounting off‑line computer "NICJr47" series was announced. It gained explosive popularity as the number one cost‑performance product.

The high‑speed OCR "AR‑5" was announced. It improved functionality with increased hopper capacity and more.

The high‑end accounting off‑line computer "NIC8000" series was announced.

The Okayama sales office moved to Kamimachi, Okayama City.

The low‑price accounting off‑line computer "NICJrα" series was announced.

The high‑speed OCR "AR‑6" was announced. It improved recognition rates and added support for fax‑OCR, building a more comprehensive OCR computer accounting system.

The DOS/V compatible PC system "AP Series" was announced.

The low‑price high‑speed OCR "AR‑J" was announced. It offered three OCR lineups that could be selected based on functionality, overwhelming competitors.

The high‑quality laser shot "JC Series" was announced. It became a best‑seller by enabling duplex output on laser printers.

The "NIC PC LAN System" was announced. It enabled centralized data management and robust risk handling, becoming popular from launch and expanding the user base.

The high‑end accounting off‑line computer "NIC9000 Series" was announced. It achieved a leap in processing speed.

The low‑price accounting off‑line computer "NICαⅢ" was announced.

The high‑quality, high‑speed fully automatic check issuing machine "JCT" using laser printer output was announced.

The top‑tier high‑speed OCR "AR‑7" was announced. It achieved an astonishing processing speed of 15,000 data per hour.

The high‑end accounting off‑line computer "NIC10000 Series" was announced.

The long‑awaited Windows machine "Atlas Series" was announced, developed by combining advanced technology to perform accounting tasks more efficiently.

Announced "AR-8", an improved version of "AR-7K" with higher read accuracy and enlarged display during corrections.

Released the color printer "KC8" for the Nicatlas series. It offers a resolution equivalent to 1200 dpi, prints without reflection, and achieves high-speed printing.

Introduced the inkjet color printer "Ci" for the Nicatlas series. It has a resolution equivalent to 1440 dpi, resists color fading, and delivers beautiful color prints.

Announced "Nicaatlas 50A". It also improves processing speed and refreshes the front mask design.

Released "Nicaatlas 1000A" and "100A". The entire Atlas series has been upgraded to high-spec versions.

Launched the "POS Accounting System" that uses an LCD tablet. It achieves keyboard-less and mouse-less operation with pen-touch input. Patent pending.

Announced "Nicaatlas 200/55". With increased hard disk capacity, the DVD-RAM drive now supports 9.4 GB.

Released "Nicaatlas 2000". It is a high-spec machine with top-notch security. It comes standard with an LCD tablet compatible with the POS accounting system.

Started sales of the dedicated terminal "WorksF15A" for the AtlasLAN system. It is a 15‑inch all‑in‑one LCD panel, ideal for space saving.

Started sales of "Construction Master Pro II". The series, including "Accounting Master", has been expanded.

Launched various web-related services such as internet connection and download services.

Electronic filing began in the Nagoya National Tax Bureau area, and the "Electronic Filing System" was quickly developed and shipped.

Moved the headquarters to a newly built location. The structure as the main base of the ISC Group has been strengthened.

Changed the company name to "ICS Co., Ltd."

Changed "ICSMedia Research Co., Ltd." to "ICS Media Research Co., Ltd."

Released the new printer "NL9" and the all‑in‑one LCD panel "WorksF17" series.

Released the dedicated terminal "MiniAtlas" for the Atlas Terminal System. It is effective in reducing operation and management costs.

Release of the Atlass 3050.

Released the color printer "OC9", which focuses on running cost.

Upgraded the "Master" series to Vista-compatible versions. The upgrade is available via download service.

Released "Atlas 370/3070". It aims to improve server functionality.

Launch of "Atlas68" with Vista standard features.

Atlas68 Total Pack System Printer upgraded to "EMF9".

Release of high‑function "OM" dot printer with automatic paper thickness adjustment and front feeding.

Launch of new financial system "Financial Processing DB" packed with efficiency‑boosting features.

Release of new laser printer "EC8".

Launch of "Atlas70" following "Atlas5000".

All models in the series are refreshed with the release of "Atlas500".

Start of VPN environment setup service.

Received a letter of gratitude from the mayor on the 120th anniversary of Himeji City’s establishment.

Launch of "ICS Internet Storage Service" to support office data preservation.

Sale of "Construction Industry Management Review System" that enables proper evaluation of construction businesses.

Launch of the fully renewed "Payroll Processing DB System" for intuitive operation.

Sale of "ICSATOM II", a pay‑only‑for‑use service to achieve low‑price sales.

Launch of "Original Voucher Accounting System", a set of Financial Processing DB and OCR for handling original voucher data.

Release of new check issuing machine "CW305" that automatically generates all required items for check issuance.

Launch of "Document Creation Program" that extracts data and easily creates reports.

Launch of "Depreciation DB System" with significantly improved screen layout and usability.

Sale of "Bank Data Import System" that automatically creates journal entries from bank data.

New release of "Ushikun Alpha Series", a software for clients that supports automatic updates.

New release of "ICS My Number System", a personal number management system for accounting firms.

New release of the "Business Planning System" that allows easy creation of management plans based on future revenue and financial information.

New release of "Ganten Accounting S Series" compatible with the electronic book-keeping preservation scanner system.

Announcement of the smartphone-only web app "Ganten Mobile" featuring AI and voice input.

"Financial Processing DB" begins integration with commercial sales and purchase inventory management systems.

"Financial Processing DB" begins integration with TSR sales expense settlement system "Shorido Cloud".

Launch of "Corporate Tax Filing DB" with intuitive operation and enhanced compatibility with other systems.

"Cloud Management for ScanSnap" begins integration with PFU's "ScanSnap Cloud".

"Payroll Processing DB" begins integration with Intercom's "Web Salary Ledger Cloud".