The past few years have seen the onslaught of the digital revolution and the creation of various types of information media. Central to these movements is the rapidly growing multimedia industry. The industry is becoming society's most important one through revolutionizing the way we work and do business, as well as making possible totally new kinds of businesses.

Located in the Cosmo Square business distrct of Osaka City's waterfront (Nanko Sakishima), the Software Industry Plaza was established as a comprehensive base for the promotion of the multimedia industry, which will, in turn, drive other industries.

The Plaza is divided into two sections: Mado and iMedio. Mado provides support services for joint research and development related to the creation and application of new technologies; and iMedio helps fledgling companies get started and promotes the use of information technology and multimedia among companies.

With its enterprising spirit, flexibility, and sensitivity to the changing needs of the times, Osaka has seen the birth of many new businesses over the years. We at the Plaza hope to continue this tradition by providing highly motivated new multimedia businesses with the technology and expertise they need.