CSAJ contributes to the development of PC software industry through several committee activities, such as presenting recommendations from member firms to the administrative organs.

IT Policies Committee

The committee monitors national policies and IT industry trends, meeting when necessary to conduct activities, such as compiling policy proposals. A member of the Board is assigned to each activity, with the Board member playing a central role in deliberations and implementation.

Market Research Committee

The committee will become inactive with the completion of the “PC Software Market Trend (1986 ? 2005).” The Secretariat will consider new themes for market studies based on CSAJ member needs and advice from industry experts. In the meantime, a compilation of past data will be edited into “Changes in PC Software Trends (comprehensive summary version)” and made public together with links to various statistical studies conducted by other organizations.

Legal Protection and Intellectual Property Committee

The members are composed of corporate lawyers and patent attorneys for CSAJ member companies or CSAJ itself, as well as outside experts. The committee actively submits position papers to relevant government offices. At the same time, relevant government officials and experts are invited as lecturers to hold timely and instructive presentations for CSAJ members on legal and intellectual property issues.

Business Support Services Committee

This is an umbrella committee which establishes the following sub-committees based on member needs to enhance member business activities and to contribute to the growth of the computer software industry.

Business Alliance Sub-Committee

With the objective of enhancing business alliances among CSAJ members, this sub-committee has provided IT companies, including venture businesses and small to medium software vendors, presentation opportunities over the past 5 years. The sub-committee will change its venue for providing presentation opportunities to “Business Alliance Exchange” in 2006 in order to increase alliance opportunities and strengthen cooperation with relevant organizations.

ASP Promotion Sub-Committee

Newly established in 2006. The sub-committee conducts necessary activities to promote wide-spread acceptance of ASP.

Financing Support Sub-Committee

The sub-committee studies the use of the “Go IT! Financing Program” established in 2005 and looks at future challenges. The sub-committee also seeks to determine the most suitable fund procurement procedure for CSAJ members who are not eligible for the above program.

Public Relations Sub-Committee

The objectives of the sub-committee are to nurture PR professionals, share information, and strengthen relations with the media. It organizes seminars and discussion sessions attended by CSAJ members, outside experts and members of the media, which have the dual role of fostering good relations with the media. Discussions and presentations by sub-committee members of their own corporate experiences provide a venue for deliberating the future role of public relations.

Human Resource Development and Education Sub-Committee

The sub-committee looks into the urgent problem facing the IT industry ? the lack of skilled labor - with the objective of improving corporate employee training. It holds seminars and lectures (study sessions) which will strengthen the business foundation of member corporations.

Public Welfare Sub-Committee

The sub-committee seeks to create new business opportunities by holding seminars for collecting and sharing information on public welfare (especially healthcare) and lectures on the latest government trends.

OSS Promotion Sub-Committee

This sub-committee looks into actual applications and exchanges information to grasp current issues and promote Open Source Software (OSS). It also conducts seminars and lectures introducing new technologies and the latest information on Linux, Apach and other OSS.

General Administration Committee

The committee addresses CSAJ policies, business plan, overall issues concerning CSAJ activities, revisions to the association by-laws, and improvements to the CSAJ Secretariat bylaws.

CAD Use Technical Expert Qualification Committee

The committee promotes the fair and smooth implementation of the Technical Examination for CAD Users, which encourages the training of technical experts in CAD. It also establishes and implements new testing procedures.

PC Financial & Accounting Expert Test Committee

The committee promotes the fair and smooth implementation of the Personal Computer Accounting Manager Test, which encourages the training of accounting software users. It also establishes and implements new testing procedures.

Management of Personal Information Committee

This committee is composed of Secretariat officers and is responsible for establishing various rules on the protection of private information and implementation of Secretariat employee training so that the personal information at the Secretariat is handled appropriately.

Privacy Mark Compliance Office

CSAJ acquired the “Privacy Mark” for ensuring the protection of personal information in 2004 and is striving to become a certified organization for granting the Privacy Mark. This committee conducts the necessary steps for establishing an office which will assess member eligibility to acquire or renew the “Privacy Mark.”