| 1994-01-06 |
Founded on January 6, 1994. The founding members were employees of the Japanese subsidiary of Silicon Graphics Inc. (SGI), and they focused on the potential of SGI's computer graphics and Apple's Macintosh. The company was established to propose solutions that integrate different architectures for the printing, publishing, broadcasting, and video industries. |
| 1994-01-06 |
Founded on January 6, 1994. The founding members were employees of the Japanese subsidiary of the U.S. company Silicon Graphics (SGI). |
| 1994-02 |
In February 1994, a sales partnership agreement was signed with Silicon Graphics, and the sale of 'TransferPro' and 'K-Ashare', which enable intercommunication between Unix and Mac, was launched. |
| 1994-02 |
Signed a sales partnership with Silicon Graphics and began selling 'TransferPro', which enables interoperability between Unix and Mac, and 'K-Ashare'. |
| 1995-03 |
In March 1995, a business partnership was formed with Archetype Inc. The 'InterSep OPI', based on the Apple Share Server 'Hellios', was incorporated into the company's own brand 'DTP Turbo Server' using SGI Server, and sales to the printing and publishing industry were launched. |
| 1995-03 |
Partnered with U.S. Boston-based Archetype and, based on the Apple Share Server 'Hellios', launched 'InterSep OPI' integrated into the company-branded 'DTP Turbo Server' based on SGI Server, for sale to the printing and publishing industry. |
| 1996-06 |
In June 1996, a partnership with Adobe Inc. was established, and Photoshop, Illustrator, and Premiere were sold in conjunction with SGI O2 workstations. |
| 1996-06 |
Partnered with U.S. Adobe and, as the sole certified reseller in Japan, sold Photoshop, Illustrator, and Premiere integrated with the SGI O2 workstation. |
| 1997-06 |
In June 1997, a partnership with Science Division was formed, and the world's first video and CG matchmove tool '3D-Equalizer' was launched. |
| 1997-06 |
Partnered with the independent Science Division and began selling the world's first video and CG match-move tool '3D-Equalizer'. |
| 1997-08 |
In August 1997, Archetype Inc. developed the DAM system 'Media Bank', and it was installed on the 'DTP Turbo Server' as Japan's first DAM system. |
| 1997-08 |
Archetype developed the DAM system 'Media Bank'. As Japan's first DAM system, it was installed on the 'DTP Turbo Server'. |
| 1999-12 |
In December 1999, a partnership with Xinet Inc. was formed, and a new model of the 'DTP Turbo Server' equipped with 'FullPress' and the web-based file system 'WebNative' was launched. |
| 1999-12 |
Partnered with U.S. Xinet and began selling a new model of the 'DTP Turbo Server' equipped with the Apple Share Server 'FullPress' and web-based file system 'WebNative'. |
| 2000-11 |
In November 2000, a partnership with Nothing Real Inc. was established, and the software VFX tool 'Shake' was sold. |
| 2000-11 |
Partnered with U.S. Nothing Real and began selling the software VFX composition tool 'Shake' as a domestic general agent. |
| 2001 |
In 2001, a partnership was formed with UniqueID, the development division of London's post-production company Smoke & Miller, and the video data management software 'CakeS' was sold. |
| 2001 |
Partnered with the development division UniqueID of London-based post-production company Smoke & Miller and began selling the video data management software 'CakeS'. |
| 2002-05 |
In May 2002, Xinet Inc. released the DAM solution 'Venture', which was sold as an option for the 'DTP Turbo Server'. The number of installations exceeded 200 companies. |
| 2002-05 |
Xinet released the DAM solution 'Venture' and began selling it as an option for the 'DTP Turbo Server'. The number of companies that have adopted the 'DTP Turbo Server' equipped with 'FullPress' and 'WebNative' exceeded 200. |
| 2003-03 |
In March 2003, a partnership with Apple Inc. was formed, and the company was registered as an Apple Solution Partner. |
| 2003-03 |
Partnered with Apple Inc. in the United States and registered as an Apple Solution Partner. |
| 2003-11 |
In November 2003, the company released its own video data management software 'thiiDa'. |
| 2003-11 |
Released the internally developed video data management software 'thiiDa'. |
| 2010-04 |
In April 2010, the company began selling WoodWing Inc.'s 'Digital Magazine Production Tool for Apple iPad' as the sole domestic solution. |
| 2010-04 |
Started selling WoodWing's 'Digital Magazine Creation Tool for Apple iPad' as the sole solution in Japan. |
| 2010-07 |
Separated the broadcast video division into a separate company (established Visual Graphics Co., Ltd.). |
| 2010-08 |
In August 2010, the broadcasting video division was spun off and Visual Graphics Co., Ltd. was established. |
| 2010-11 |
In November 2010, the company merged its management with the video division of Silicon Studio Co., Ltd. |
| 2010-11 |
Merged management with the video division owned by Silicon Studio Co., Ltd. |
| 2011-09 |
In September 2011, a partnership with Belgium's Approve Inc. was formed, and the cross-media online proofing solution 'APROOVE' was sold. |
| 2011-09 |
Partnered with Belgium's Approve Inc. and began selling the cross-media online proofing solution 'APROOVE' for DTP, video, and web production. |
| 2011-10 |
In October 2011, WoodWing Inc. sold its Digital Magazine business to Adobe Inc., and the company continued to be involved in selling the 'Digital Magazine Production Tool'. |
| 2011-10 |
WoodWing sold its Digital Magazine business to Adobe Inc. and continues to sell the 'Digital Magazine Creation Tool' as an Adobe certified solution partner. |
| 2012-04 |
In April 2012, Xinet Inc. was acquired by Canada's NorthPlains Inc., and a new partnership with NorthPlains was established. |
| 2012-04 |
Xinet Inc. in the United States was acquired by NorthPlains Inc. in Canada, establishing a new partnership with NorthPlains. |
| 2012-11 |
In November 2012, sold all shares of Visual Graphics Inc. to Tomoe Inc. |
| 2012-11 |
Sold all shares of Visual Graphics Co., Ltd. to Tomoe Co., Ltd. |
| 2014-06 |
Released thiiDa3, the successor to thiiDa2, in June 2014. |
| 2014-06 |
Released 'thiiDa3' to replace [thiiDa2]. |
| 2015-02 |
In February 2015, development of thiiDa3 was discontinued and development of CIERTO began. |
| 2015-02 |
Stopped further development of 'thiiDa3' and started development of 'CIERTO'. |
| 2016-03 |
In March 2016, established a local subsidiary in Manila, Philippines as the development base for CIERTO. |
| 2016-03 |
Established a local subsidiary in Manila, Philippines as the development base for 'CIERTO'. |
| 2016-10 |
Released CIERTO as a next‑generation DAM solution in October 2016 and began sales. |
| 2016-10 |
Released and began selling 'CIERTO' as a next-generation DAM solution. |
| 2016-12 |
In December 2016, the Okinawa office moved to IT Tsuray Park in Uruma City. |
| 2016-12 |
Moved the Okinawa office to 'IT Tsunari Park' in Uruma City. |
| 2017-01 |
In January 2017, launched the workflow server Turbo Server EXPRESS for the printing industry, based on the CIERTO brand, and began offering a Microsoft Azure‑based cloud service. |
| 2017-01 |
Launched the workflow server 'Turbo Server EXPRESS' for the printing industry, based on the in-house brand 'CIERTO', and began offering a new Azure-based cloud service from Microsoft. |
| 2017-07 |
Certified as an Azure Gold Partner with Microsoft. |
| 2017-08 |
Released version 2.0 of the in-house digital asset management (DAM) system 'CIERTO'. |
| 2017-11 |
In March 2017, the Okinawa office moved to Chatan Arah Beach. |
| 2017-11 |
In the 2019 ASPIC IoT/AI/Cloud Awards supported by the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications, 'CIERTO' won the overall grand prize in the ASP/SaaS category. |
| 2019-03 |
Moved the Okinawa office to Chatan Arah Beach. |
| 2019-07 |
In July 2019, certified as an Azure Gold Partner as a Microsoft Azure partner. |
| 2019-08 |
Released CIERTO version 2.0 in August 2019, adding many new features. The number of cloud users exceeded 100 companies. |
| 2019-08 |
Released version 2.0 of the in-house digital asset management (DAM) system 'CIERTO'. |
| 2019-11 |
In November 2019, CIERTO won the overall Grand Prix in the ASP/SaaS category at the ASPIC IoT/AI/Cloud Awards 2019, supported by the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications. |
| 2019-11 |
CIERTO won the overall Grand Prize in the ASP/SaaS category at the 2019 ASPIC IoT·AI·Cloud Awards supported by the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications. |
| 2020-03 |
In March 2020, CIERTO obtained the 'Information Disclosure Certification for ASP/SaaS Safety and Reliability' in accordance with guidelines published by the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications. |
| 2020-03 |
CIERTO obtained the 'Information Disclosure Certification for ASP/SaaS Safety and Reliability' in accordance with guidelines published by the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications. |
| 2020-05 |
Released CIERTO version 2.6 in May 2020, refreshing the interface and adding new features. |
| 2020-05 |
Released version 2.6 of the digital asset management (DAM) system 'CIERTO'. |
| 2020-12 |
In December 2020, released CIERTOLink as an option for CIERTO, enabling support for remote work and telecommuting. |
| 2020-12 |
Released 'CIERTOLink', an option for CIERTO that supports remote work and telecommuting in Adobe CC environments. |
| 2021-01 |
In January 2021, enhanced CIERTO's online collaboration feature, enabling remote proofreading and approval. |
| 2021-01 |
Enhanced the 'Online Collaboration' feature of CIERTO. |
| 2021-05 |
Released the project management system APROOVE WM in May 2021, supporting online proofreading and approval workflows. |
| 2021-05 |
Released the project management system 'APROOVE WM'. |
| 2021-07 |
In July 2021, released CIERTO PIM, a product information management feature, as an option. |
| 2021-07 |
Released 'CIERTO PIM' as an optional new feature of CIERTO. |
| 2022-05 |
In May 2022, CIERTO was selected as the only Japanese DAM in the Top 10 Digital Asset Management Systems in the APAC region by CIO Magazine. |
| 2022-05 |
In May 2022, the patent application for FS Monitor was approved, obtaining patent number 7073375. |
| 2022-05 |
CIERTO was selected as one of the top 10 major Digital Asset Management Systems in the APAC region by CIO Magazine. |
| 2022-05 |
The patent application for 'FS Monitor' was approved. |
| 2022-11 |
In November 2022, moved headquarters to Ebisu Garden Place. |
| 2022-11 |
Moved headquarters to Ebisu Garden Place. |
| 2023-06 |
In June 2023, developed a module linking the e-commerce site construction support software 'Shopify' and 'CIERTO'. |
| 2023-06 |
Developed a integration module between the e-commerce site building software 'Shopify' and 'CIERTO'. |
| 2023-07 |
In July 2023, 'CIERTO' released integration functionality with Heart Core's content management system 'Heart Core CMS'. |
| 2023-07 |
Released integration functionality between CIERTO and Heart Core CMS, a content management system from Heart Core. |
| 2023-11 |
In November 2023, 'CIERTO' enhanced integration with the global open-source CMS 'WordPress', improving convenience for website creation and updates. |
| 2023-11 |
Strengthened integration between CIERTO and the global open-source CMS WordPress. |
| 2024-03 |
In March 2024, developed 'CIERTO's AI features (natural language search, similar image search, automatic tagging) in collaboration with ax Corporation. |
| 2024-03 |
In March 2024, developed a module linking the cloud storage leader 'Box' with 'CIERTO'. |
| 2024-03 |
Developed AI features for CIERTO, including natural language search, similar image search, and automatic tagging. |
| 2024-03 |
Developed an integration module between the major cloud storage service Box and CIERTO. |
| 2024-11 |
In November 2024, earned the APAC NOI Leader award in the evaluation by global software research company G2.com. |
| 2024-11 |
Achieved Leader status in the APAC NOI evaluation by the global software research company G2.com. |
| 2024-12 |
In December 2024, 'CIERTO PIM' received the runner-up prize in the ASP/SaaS category at the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications-supported ASPIC IoT/AI/Cloud Awards 2024. |
| 2024-12 |
CIERTO PIM received the runner-up award in the ASP/SaaS category at the 2024 ASPIC IoT·AI·Cloud Awards supported by the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications. |
| 2025-03 |
In March 2025, listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange Growth Market. |
| 2025-03 |
Listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange Growth Market. |
| 2025-07 |
In July 2025, began collaboration with Intrix Co., Ltd. to support digital communication for B2B companies. |
| 2025-07 |
Commenced collaboration with Intrix Co., Ltd. |
| 2025-09 |
In September 2025, started collaboration with TOPPAN Co., Ltd. for corporate promotional content creation and operation support. |
| 2025-09 |
Started collaboration with TOPPAN Co., Ltd. for corporate promotional content creation and operation support. |
