Stock Report: Adobe Systems Inc. (ADBE) Report Updated: Nov 16, 2009  |  Print This Page

Adobe Systems Incorporated offers business and mobile software and services worldwide. Its Creative Solutions segment provides software tools for professional publishing, Web design and development, professional photography, video production, animation, and motion graphic production, as well as printing visually rich information. The Knowledge Worker segment offers essential applications and services to help enterprises to share information and collaborate various job functions. The company’s Enterprise segment provides server-based enterprise interaction solutions that automate people-centric processes. It’s Mobile and Device Solutions segment offers solutions that create compelling experiences through content, user interfaces, and data services on mobile and non-PC devices, such as cellular phones, consumer devices, and Internet connected hand-held devices. The Platform segment provides the Adobe Flash Platform that includes client and developer technologies, which enable the development of products and solutions. Its Print and Publishing segment offers various products and services, which address market opportunities ranging from the publishing needs of technical and business publishing to the company’s OEM printing businesses. The company’s products and services are used by professionals, designers, knowledge workers, high-end consumers, OEM partners, developers, and enterprises for creating, managing, delivering, and engaging with content and experiences across multiple operating systems, devices, and media. It distributes its products through distributors and dealers, value-added resellers, systems integrators, independent software vendors, and OEMs; and directly to end users, as well as through its Website at adobe.com. The company also licenses its technology to hardware manufacturers, software developers, and service providers. It has a strategic alliance with Brightcove Inc. Adobe Systems was founded in 1982 and is headquartered in San Jose, California.