MAX Sponsors
Platinum sponsors
Sony Corporation is a leading manufacturer of audio, video, game, communications, key device and information technology products for the consumer and professional markets. With its music, pictures, computer entertainment and online businesses, Sony is uniquely positioned to be the leading electronics and entertainment company in the world. Sony recorded consolidated annual sales of approximately $79 billion for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2012.
Gold sponsors
A global leader in wireless innovation, BlackBerry® revolutionized the mobile industry when it was introduced in 1999. Today, BlackBerry aims to inspire the success of our millions of customers around the world by continuously pushing the boundaries of mobile experiences. Founded in 1984 and based in Waterloo, Ontario, BlackBerry operates offices in North America, Europe, Asia Pacific and Latin America.
CDW is a leading provider of technology solutions for business, government, education and healthcare. CDW features dedicated account managers who help customers choose the right technology products and services to meet their needs. The company’s solution architects offer expertise in designing customized solutions. Its advanced technology engineers assist customers with the implementation and long-term management of those solutions. Whether you need software, network communications, notebooks/mobile devices, data storage, video monitors, desktops and printers-or you require more advanced virtualization, collaboration, security, mobility, data center optimization and cloud computing solutions-CDW gets it. For more information call 800.800.4239 or visit CDW.com.
Connect to richer experiences with Intel. At Adobe MAX 2013, Intel will showcase media creation on a wide range of 3rd generation Intel® Core™ processor-powered devices that complement mobile lifestyles and Intel® Xeon® based high-performance workstations for content creators who demand unparalleled performance. Join a global community of software innovators with the Intel® Developer Zone and take advantage of development tools, technical articles and code samples. Learn more about Intel® Xeon® processor based professional workstation and Ultrabook™ and premium notebook technologies and visit our booth at Adobe MAX to see more!
SapientNitroSM, part of Sapient® (NASDAQ: SAPE), is a new breed of agency redefining storytelling for an always-on world. We're changing the way our clients engage today's connected consumers by uniquely creating never-ending stories across brand communications, digital engagement, and omni-channel commerce. We call it Storyscaping, where art and imagination meet the power and scale of systems thinking. SapientNitro's Idea Engineers deliver game-changing success for our Global 1000 clients. We partner with industry-leading clients such as Chrysler, The Coca-ColaCompany, Lufthansa, Target, and Vodafone, in 31 cities across The Americas,Europe and Asia-Pacific. For more information, visit www.sapientnitro.com or follow us on Twitter @SapientNitro
Engagement sponsors
Canon U.S.A., Inc., is a leading provider of consumer, business-to-business, and industrial digital imaging solutions. Its parent company, Canon Inc. (NYSE:CAJ), ranks third overall in U.S. patents registered in 2012 and is one of Fortune Magazine’s World’s Most Admired Companies in 2013. In 2012, Canon U.S.A. has received the PCMag.com Readers’ Choice Award for Service and Reliability in the digital camera and printer categories for the ninth consecutive year, and for camcorders for the past two years. Canon U.S.A. is committed to the highest level of customer satisfaction and loyalty, providing 100 percent U.S.-based consumer service and support for all of the products it distributes. Sign up for the Company’s RSS news feed by visiting www.usa.canon.com/rss.
Fast Company is the world's leading progressive business media brand, with a unique editorial focus on innovation and creativity in technology, ethonomics (ethical economics), design, and leadership. Written for, by, and about the most progressive business leaders, Fast Company and FastCompany.com inspire readers and users to think beyond traditional boundaries, lead conversations, and create the future of business.
Grab the excitement of HP technology combined with Adobe software, and explore the possibilities! Partnered with companies such as DreamWorks and Disney, graphic artists are able to create amazing animation and 3D films using HP workstations. Workstations zip through programs such as Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Flash and others. HP mobile workstations with DreamColor monitors provide breathtaking color for creating, editing and viewing content - with no extra step for color correction.
Lenovo is one of the world’s largest makers of personal computers and makes the world's most innovative PCs, including the renowned ThinkPad® notebook as well as products carrying the ThinkCentre®, ThinkStation®, ThinkServer®, IdeaCentre® and IdeaPad® sub-brands.
Since 1989 network managers and helpdesk professionals have turned to the NetSupport range of Remote Control and Desktop Management software solutions for their daily support challenges. Today, in excess of 11 million mission-critical systems worldwide are managed and maintained by NetSupport's technology. From powerful IT asset management and web-based service management to market-leading PC remote control, NetSupport's complementary software solutions deliver the tools to support the modern IT infrastructure and maximize your return on investment.
Since 1993, NVIDIA (NASDAQ: NVDA) has pioneered the art and science of visual computing. The company’s technologies are transforming a world of displays into a world of interactive discovery - for everyone from gamers to scientists, and consumers to enterprise customers. The new family of advanced NVIDIA professional GPUs is fueled by NVIDIA Kepler™ -NVIDIA’s most powerful GPU architecture ever-delivering unprecedented performance and innovative capabilities to boost your success. Whether you’re creating digital characters, designing groundbreaking effects, reviewing client content, or telling spectacularly vivid visual stories, NVIDIA professional solutions let you do it better and faster.
Since 1963 Pantone has been the global leader in color inspiration and communication, providing designers and color professionals across all major industries with products and services for the creative exploration and accurate management of color. Pantone celebrates 50 years of color with the most innovative color guides, design software, color technology, consumer products, custom color services, color intelligence and education, and sponsors live events and webinars to inform and inspire color professionals around the world.
Red Bull Collective Art takes the principle of 'Cadavre exquís' and brings it into the digital age. For a period of three weeks, the Red Bull Collective Art project allowed contributors from across the world to take turns and participate in creative process, the end product being an unparalleled piece of art on an international scale. Through this project, Red Bull in partnership with Adobe offered global talent the chance to take part in the creation of what ended up as the biggest (longest) and most diverse artwork in the world. Over 1.500 contributed pictures resulting in a 1,3 km long connected picture, translates not only into the longest digital art creation in the world, but also highlights the massive opportunities created by collaboration of consumers and artists around the world. The exhibition phase kicks off on May 6th with a digital exhibition at the Adobe MAX Creativity Conference in Los Angeles, US. MAX participants will have the exclusive opportunity to participate in a creative challenge that will create the final Collective Art connection pieces. After MAX many more galleries in more than 30 countries around the world will follow. The online gallery, exhibition cities and dates, and the profiles of the participating guest artists are available on http://www.redbullcollectiveart.com/.
Creating harmony between people and technology. Wacom's vision to bring people and technology closer together through natural interface technologies has made it the world's leading manufacturer of pen tablets, interactive pen displays and digital interface solutions. Inspired by natural human abilities to create, our patented pen and touch input technology allows freedom of expression, inspired creativity, and significant improvements in productivity, control and comfort. From product development and graphic design to the media and entertainment sectors, Wacom facilitates the work of creative professionals with truly natural ways to work with digital content.
Windows Phone is as unique as you are. Your Windows Phone comes alive with the things you care about-people, places, songs, photos, and apps. For developers, Windows Phone means more - more immersive app experiences; more opportunity to reach a range of devices; more ways to help monetize your applications. Build apps for Windows Phone and expand your opportunities.
Exhibitor sponsors
Adobe Press is a world leader in high-quality books for visual communicators and the official source of training materials for Adobe software. Best known for the best-selling Classroom in a Book series, Adobe Press publishes instructional and inspirational books at all learning levels. Whether you're a Creative Suite user, or into Adobe Production Studio, or you design Web sites using Dreamweaver and Flash, we have you covered. Adobe Press books are published, marketed, and distributed by Peachpit.
AJA Video Systems is a leading manufacturer of high-quality and cost-effective digital video interface, conversion and desktop solutions for professional broadcast and post-production. The company is headquartered in Grass Valley, California.
Akamai® is the leading cloud platform for helping enterprises provide secure, high-performing user experiences on any device, anywhere. At the core of the Company's solutions is the Akamai Intelligent Platform™ providing extensive reach, coupled with unmatched reliability, security, visibility and expertise. Akamai removes the complexities of connecting the increasingly mobile world, supporting 24/7 consumer demand, and enabling enterprises to securely leverage the cloud.
AMD (NYSE: AMD) is a semiconductor design innovator leading the next era of vivid digital experiences with its groundbreaking AMD Accelerated Processing Units (APUs) that power a wide range of computing devices. AMD's server computing products are focused on driving industry-leading Cloud computing and virtualization environments. AMD's superior graphics technologies are found in a variety of solutions ranging from game consoles, PCs to supercomputers.
Digital Primates is an industry-leading application consultancy focused on delivering large-scale, high-quality enterprise, video and mobile applications for our clients. Our methodologies enable clients to successfully complete projects, either through guiding their team or by leveraging our own developers and architects in the process. Our senior consultants are uniquely positioned as trainers, authors, and speakers providing clear communication and leadership to any team.
EIZO manufactures high quality, color accurate LCD monitors for use in all graphics applications. Their unmatched reliability and stability over time makes them the top monitor of choice for professional photographers, graphic designers, agencies, and large brands around the world. Advanced features include built-in calibration, uniformity from corner to corner, and the ability to deliver true 4K resolutions. No matter what type of Adobe user you are, EIZO has a monitor to fit your needs.
Inspirational Agency is a team of digital architects that build interactive experiences that change how people communicate. Our products are fully customized multi-touch solutions, holograms, and projection domes. Our new technology, interactive multi-touch display allows project images onto the air screen. This allows images to be seen, touched, and smelled with unparalleled realism.
Limelight Networks, Inc. (Nasdaq:LLNW) is a global leader in Digital Presence Management. Limelight's Orchestrate Digital Presence Platform, an integrated suite of Software as a Service applications, enables organizations to maximize their business results across customer interaction channels by delivering exceptional multi-screen experiences, improving brand awareness and driving revenue. Orchestrate leverages Limelight's massively scalable, high performance global network for consistent customer experience and actionable analytics while reducing costs.
Panasonic Corporation of North America offers LUMIX G Series cameras featuring a mirrorless design capable of producing hybrid photography, combining still and video images at the highest quality. The LUMIX GH3 system raises the bar with advanced features suited to the demands of professional photographers, and LUMIX G Series lenses offer exceptionally high image quality. Contact your professional photo retailer or visit us online at www.panasonic.com/lumix to learn more about Panasonic LUMIX G Series cameras.
MAXON CINEMA 4D is a professional 3D software package offering everything needed to create high-end 3D images and animations for film, broadcast, games, all types of design and visualization. CINEMA 4D offers spectacular image quality and an intuitive, easy-to-use interface that puts professional results within reach of artists at all levels. CINEMA 4D delivers speed and productivity by taking advantage of the latest technologies, and offers configurations tailored to the needs of specialized markets.
Mura CMS is ideal for organizations that value:
1) Rapid development cycles for ambitious web/intranet projects
2) Built-in mobile support via responsive design or mobile-specific template options
3) Easy, intuitive interface for content managers with in-context page editing
4) Clear customization and integration capabilities
5) High-performance, scalable architecture
Mura CMS is open source or commercially-licensed; both options have professional support, training and development services available.
Founded in 2003 and headquartered in New York City, Shutterstock, Inc. is an innovative technology company, operating in more than 150 countries and 10 languages. As a two-sided marketplace, our mission is to connect creative professionals with over 20 million of the best photos, vectors, illustrations, and videos from thousands of contributors around the world.
Xero is online accounting for small business. We connect small business owners with their banks, accountants, bookkeepers and other advisors with beautifully designed accounting software. We were founded in July 2006 by successful technology entrepreneur Rod Drury and specialist small business accountant Hamish Edwards. Xero is listed on the New Zealand Stock Exchange and the Australian Securities Exchange and we're growing fast with teams in New Zealand, the US, Australia and the UK.
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