Japanese >> Microsoft Innovation Center aims at contributing to the IT software industry in Japan by supporting software/hardware development companies, system integrators, universities, entrepreneurs with innovative ideas, and individuals and organizations that plan to operate global businesses. In addition, Microsoft Innovation Center will introduce innovative products and services by working together with Japanese companies with cutting-edge technologies and products to operate global business. 
Japanese >> The goal of Microsoft Innovation Center (MIC) is to contribute to the IT industry in Japan by supporting not only software and hardware development companies, system integrators, educational institutions, and entrepreneurs with innovative ideas, but also individuals and organizations looking for global business opportunities. In addition, through collaboration with Japanese companies with cutting edge technologies and products that operate their business globally, Microsoft Innovation Center provides innovative products and services.  | Microsoft Innovation Center offers a variety of programs to support software/hardware development companies, systems integrators, educational institutions, and entrepreneurs. |
 | These reports provide detailed reports of Microsoft Innovation Center’s activities and events. This information will provide in-depth insights of the programs offered by Microsoft Innovation Center. |
 | This page introduces the facilities available through Microsoft Innovation Center programs. These facilities consist of a wide range of hardware environments, covering from small scale to very large scale environments. |
 | Contact information for questions regarding programs and facilities offered by Microsoft Innovation Center. |
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October 21st, 2009, Sapporo Business Innovation Center
Sapporo Electronics and Industries Cultivation Foundation, which operates Sapporo Innovation Center, holds Sapporo Innovation Day every year. Microsoft, co-hosting Sapporo Innovation Day 2009, sent instructors for the event as it has the past two years. The instructors introduced the latest information to the local developers and IT managers who use Microsoft platforms.
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September 18th, 2009, The University of Aizu
The Aizu IT Summer Forum, held each year at the University of Aizu, is one of the activities based on a standard agreement between the university, Microsoft Co. Ltd., Japan, and F-COM Co. Ltd. to contribute to the revitalization of the local IT industry in the Aizu area of Fukushima Prefecture. Microsoft, on the executive committee for the Aizu IT Summer Forum, sent instructors for the forum as it has for the past two years. Instructors explained Microsoft's cloud computing strategy, which centers on Windows Azure.
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August 26th - 28th , 2009, Tech･Ed Japan 2009
Microsoft hosted Tech･Ed Japan 2009, one of its largest global technical conferences, at Pacifico Yokohama from August 26th to 28th. The winner companies of Microsoft Innovation Award 2009 exhibited their award winning solutions at Showcase (exhibition booths). Like previous years, the Best Commercial Business Award winner would be selected based on the votes cast by Tech･Ed participants and all Microsoft employees.
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July 31, 2009, Asahikawa Terminal Hotel
At Asahikawa Innovation Center, one of Microsoft Innovation Center’s local alliance organizations, Microsoft hosted a technology seminar entitled, “From ‘Think’ to ‘Experience’: the Future of IT and the Power of Design.” Microsoft introduced its ideas on the world of next-generation IT and the latest user experience (UX) technology that will support it.
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July 3rd -7th, 2009, Cairo, Egypt
Imagine Cup is a global technology contest for technology students from all over the world. A total of 444 students in 149 finalist teams from 70 countries, made it to the finals from over 300,000 nominees worldwide, gathered in Cairo, Egypt. The finalists waged an exciting weeklong battle tackling a theme based on the United Nations Millennium Development Goals: “Imagine a world where technology helps solve the toughest problems.”
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June 22, 2009, Waseda University, Nishi-Waseda Campus
Since 2004, Waseda University Graduate School of Global Information and Telecommunications Studies has offered a CIO (Chief Information Officer) and IT Professional Training Course (CIO/IT course). Microsoft dispatches its architects to conduct the IT Solutions class of the CIO/IT course. Microsoft, in collaboration with academia, aims to foster IT human resources with greater knowledge and practical skills.
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June 15, 2009, Microsoft Co., Ltd. Japan, Shinjuku HQ, Seminar Room
wipse, an organization aimed at the proliferation and promotion of the new generation of user experience where Windows platforms and services integrate, held the 6th wipse IT Venture Community Seminar. In addition to outlining the excellent usability provided by Windows 7 and Internet Explorer 8, the seminar discussed their compatibility and some key points to consider.
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