Adobe Systems

Adobe Systems is an American multinational computer software company founded in 1982 by John Warnock and Charles Geschke. The company has historically focused upon the creation of multimedia and creativity software products, with a more recent foray into digital marketing software. Adobe is best known for its Adobe Flash web software ecosystem, Photoshop image editing software, Adobe Illustrator vector graphics editor, Acrobat Reader, and the Portable Document Format (PDF).

Industry

Software industry

Company Size

With a workforce exceeding 29,239 employees, the company boasts a vast talent pool.

Product, Services and Operations

Adobe's key products include Adobe Creative Cloud (a subscription service that gives users access to Adobe’s complete suite of software), Adobe Document Cloud (a complete portfolio of secure digital document solutions), and Adobe Experience Cloud (a comprehensive marketing solution).

Funding Details

Adobe Systems is a publicly traded company, so it is funded by the sale of its stock. As of 2021, its market capitalization is approximately $277 billion.

Acquisitions

Notable acquisitions include Macromedia in 2005 (which brought the ownership of Flash), Omniture in 2009 (which started Adobe's expansion into the digital marketing space), and Magento and Marketo in 2018 (which further expanded Adobe's digital experience capabilities).

Awards and Achievements

Adobe has received numerous awards for its products and leadership, including several "Best Places to Work" awards, and its products have won numerous technology and design awards.