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SISCOG nominated for 2006 Computerworld Honors Laureates

SISCOG was recognized as a Computerworld Honor Company.
The Computerworld Chairmen's Committee is composed by Chairmen and CEOs of the major US IT companies.
The Class of 2006 Laureates are organizations nominated by the Chairmen's Committee for visionary applications of information technology that promote positive social, economic and educational change.
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SISCOG's 20th anniversary

SISCOG celebrates its 20th anniversary.

To underline the importance of this milestone, we have organized a two-day event of reflection, social contact and fun, dedicated to the team that has grown from 7 people in 1986 to 52 nowadays. It was a way to thank all of those that have helped us to get where we are today and to inspire all in performing even better in the years to come. It was also a way to integrate a lot of new people that joined us recently within the spirit and culture of SISCOG. Activities included a meeting followed by a boat ride in one of the most spectacular artificial lakes (Barragem de Castelo de Bode), a trip to Marvão Castle built by King Dinis in about 1299, and a theater play in The Convent of the Order of Christ in Tomar, a Templar stronghold built by Dom Gualdim Pais, provincial Master of the Order of the Temple in 1160.

2006: SISCOG nominated member of COTEC Portugal network of innovative SME's

COTEC Portugal is an association of private enterprises, with the Mission of promoting the increase of productivity of companies based in Portugal, through the development and diffusion of a culture and practice of innovation, as well as of the resident knowledge within the country.

On the 15th of May 2006, the 3rd COTEC Portugal Innovation National Meeting took place. The theme of the event was "More and better innovation". Several entrepreneurs participated in this meeting, which counted with the sponsorship of the President of the Republic of Portugal, Prof. Cavaco Silva.

During the session, eight companies were nominated as new members of the COTEC Portugal network of Innovative SME's: SISCOG was one of these companies.

This network has two main goals: the promotion and recognition of a group of SME's which, by its innovative behavior, are examples of value creation for the country, and the establishment of a cooperation between COTEC partner companies (typically big companies) and the network of SME's, in order to energize the benefits that ones and others may get from this association.

SISCOG's admission in this prestige network of companies is a motive of great pride and added responsibility.

2006: SISCOG becomes a "Portugal Certifiedbrand"

In March, SISCOG become a "Portugal Certifiedbrand".

This means an official recognition of the brand's importance, within the Portuguese Brands Project.

This project was launched by the Ministry for the Economy and Innovation, and is operationally managed by ICEP Portugal, in close collaboration with several public organizations. ICEP is a government agency with administrative and financial autonomy, under the aegis of the Ministry of Economy, with the role of promoting Portugal's image internationally as a producer of high-quality goods and services.

The certification is obtained by means of a candidacy process organized by ICEP Portugal, which carefully selects brands with a guarantee of being a Portuguese offer of excellence, taking into account aspects such as quality, creativity and innovation, representing the best that is made in Portugal.

SISCOG signs multi-million euro deal with London Underground

In July 2005, SISCOG has been selected by London Underground for the supply of a software system to plan the work of all 3.000 London Underground’s drivers.

London Underground is the oldest subway in the world, dating back to 1863. Currently it carries three million passengers per day, with 275 stations distributed by 10 lines across 408 Kms.

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Finnish Railways (VR) signs a new contract with SISCOG

In July 2005, after SISCOG’s system in full operation for the drivers of VR, Finnish Railways orders a second system to plan guards and railway-yard personnel. The system now ordered will plan the work of 2.800 persons across Finland. The long-term planning and short-term planning components will be used.

The work now ordered, is a confirmation of the quality of the solutions produced by SISCOG. Following an international public tender, in 2001, VR ordered SISCOG a software system to plan and manage its 2.000 drivers. This system, now in full production, plans the work of all passenger and cargo train drivers across Finland. The system plans duties and rosters, makes the allocation of drivers to rosters, and has the capability to accept changes to the plan in face of staff absences or modifications of timetables.



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		SISCOG nominated for 2006 Computerworld Honors Laureates SISCOG was recognized as a Computerworld Honor Company. The Computerworld Chairmen's Committee is composed by Chairmen and CEOs of the major US IT companies. The Class of 2006 Laureates are organizations nominated by the Chairmen's Committee for visionary applications of information technology that promote positive social, economic and educational change. Case Study Press Release
		SISCOG's 20th anniversary SISCOG celebrates its 20th anniversary. To underline the importance of this milestone, we have organized a two-day event of reflection, social contact and fun, dedicated to the team that has grown from 7 people in 1986 to 52 nowadays. It was a way to thank all of those that have helped us to get where we are today and to inspire all in performing even better in the years to come. It was also a way to integrate a lot of new people that joined us recently within the spirit and culture of SISCOG. Activities included a meeting followed by a boat ride in one of the most spectacular artificial lakes (Barragem de Castelo de Bode), a trip to Marvão Castle built by King Dinis in about 1299, and a theater play in The Convent of the Order of Christ in Tomar, a Templar stronghold built by Dom Gualdim Pais, provincial Master of the Order of the Temple in 1160.
		2006: SISCOG nominated member of COTEC Portugal network of innovative SME's COTEC Portugal is an association of private enterprises, with the Mission of promoting the increase of productivity of companies based in Portugal, through the development and diffusion of a culture and practice of innovation, as well as of the resident knowledge within the country. On the 15th of May 2006, the 3rd COTEC Portugal Innovation National Meeting took place. The theme of the event was "More and better innovation". Several entrepreneurs participated in this meeting, which counted with the sponsorship of the President of the Republic of Portugal, Prof. Cavaco Silva. During the session, eight companies were nominated as new members of the COTEC Portugal network of Innovative SME's: SISCOG was one of these companies. This network has two main goals: the promotion and recognition of a group of SME's which, by its innovative behavior, are examples of value creation for the country, and the establishment of a cooperation between COTEC partner companies (typically big companies) and the network of SME's, in order to energize the benefits that ones and others may get from this association. SISCOG's admission in this prestige network of companies is a motive of great pride and added responsibility.
		2006: SISCOG becomes a "Portugal Certifiedbrand" In March, SISCOG become a "Portugal Certifiedbrand". This means an official recognition of the brand's importance, within the Portuguese Brands Project. This project was launched by the Ministry for the Economy and Innovation, and is operationally managed by ICEP Portugal, in close collaboration with several public organizations. ICEP is a government agency with administrative and financial autonomy, under the aegis of the Ministry of Economy, with the role of promoting Portugal's image internationally as a producer of high-quality goods and services. The certification is obtained by means of a candidacy process organized by ICEP Portugal, which carefully selects brands with a guarantee of being a Portuguese offer of excellence, taking into account aspects such as quality, creativity and innovation, representing the best that is made in Portugal.
		SISCOG signs multi-million euro deal with London Underground In July 2005, SISCOG has been selected by London Underground for the supply of a software system to plan the work of all 3.000 London Underground’s drivers. London Underground is the oldest subway in the world, dating back to 1863. Currently it carries three million passengers per day, with 275 stations distributed by 10 lines across 408 Kms. Press Release

		Finnish Railways (VR) signs a new contract with SISCOG In July 2005, after SISCOG’s system in full operation for the drivers of VR, Finnish Railways orders a second system to plan guards and railway-yard personnel. The system now ordered will plan the work of 2.800 persons across Finland. The long-term planning and short-term planning components will be used. The work now ordered, is a confirmation of the quality of the solutions produced by SISCOG. Following an international public tender, in 2001, VR ordered SISCOG a software system to plan and manage its 2.000 drivers. This system, now in full production, plans the work of all passenger and cargo train drivers across Finland. The system plans duties and rosters, makes the allocation of drivers to rosters, and has the capability to accept changes to the plan in face of staff absences or modifications of timetables.