eZ Systems and eZ Partner Mitsue-Links Co., Ltd. will join forces to found eZ Systems Japan this November in Shinjyuku-ku, Tokyo. The primary purpose of this new office is to promote eZ Systems’ Open Source Content Management System (CMS) eZ Publish in Japan.

"eZ is not new to the Japanese market, as we have been building a partner network and working with significant customers in Japan for the last two years. We are now experiencing accelerated growth in the market and, naturally, the next step is to get direct representation in the market to support further growth. We are thus very excited about this new office," explains eZ CEO Aleksander Farstad.

eZ Systems Japan will focus on the following:

• Being the base for eZ Publish marketing activities in Japan
• Providing development and support specialized for the Japanese market
• Providing expert consulting services
• Delivering training to eZ Partners in Japan

The grand opening of eZ Systems Japan will take place on November 5, 2008.