Digital Circus
Website: https://dgcircus.com/
Founded: 1999
Location: Tokyo, Japan
General Information
Digital Circus was founded in 1999 and is based in Tokyo. It is recognized as the first Japanese company certified as an official partner of the Drupal Association, demonstrating its expertise and commitment to the Drupal ecosystem. Their tagline is clear: “Digital Circus is the first company in Japan to be verified by the Drupal Association as a Certified Drupal Partner, and we offer support for Drupal in Japan.”
Drupal Services
Digital Circus offers a comprehensive range of Drupal services, including:
- Development and Maintenance: Complete support from Drupal introduction to operational use, with post-purchase maintenance services and update management. They are an Acquia partner providing development services, operational monitoring, and Japanese-language support for the Japanese market.
- Consulting and Training: Assisting clients in understanding and effectively using Drupal, with experts capable of addressing technical and functional questions.
- Integration and Customization: Integration services with other systems and Drupal customization to meet specific client needs.
- Multilingual Support: Japanese-language support, facilitating Drupal adoption in the local market.
- Module Development: Digital Circus has contributed to Drupal modules, notably the Commerce module for e-commerce, offering comprehensive product, order, and inventory management features.
Target Sectors
Digital Circus operates in several sectors, including:
- Japanese Enterprises: They have worked with major companies such as Japan Airlines, H.I.S., Mainichi Shinbun, Pony Canyon, and others across various sectors (media, tourism, commerce).
- E-commerce: Development of e-commerce sites for international brands, using the Drupal Commerce module.
- Media and News: Creation of news and media sites, such as mainichi.jp, one of Japan’s largest news sites.
Project Examples
- Japan Airlines: Built a new knowledge management system with strong search capabilities, using Acquia Lightning and optimized Drupal modules, reducing development costs and timelines.
- Cropnet: Specialized social network for gardening enthusiasts, developed with Drupal.
- GarudaStore: Sales site for a systems biology research application, developed with Drupal.
- Mainichi.jp: Major Japanese news site, developed with Drupal and custom services.
Positioning
Digital Circus positions itself as a leading technical expert, recognized for its Drupal mastery and community contributions. They are also a strategic partner, offering comprehensive support and solutions tailored to specific client needs. Their partnership with Acquia strengthens their ability to provide cloud services and high-level technical assistance.
Certifications and Partnerships
- ISO/IEC 27001 and JIS Q 27001 certifications for information security management.
- Acquia Certified Site Builder and Developer certifications for Drupal 8, 9, and 10.
- Official partnership with Acquia and the Drupal Association, with strong community involvement (organizing meetups, sponsoring conferences).
Online Presence
Digital Circus maintains an active blog, technical resources (tutorials, books), a dynamic community, and profiles on LinkedIn, GitHub, and Drupal.org. They regularly organize events to promote open source and web development.
