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SCISYS PLC (aim: SSY) is a European computer software and services company based in the United Kingdom and Germany.

Overview
SCISYS is a medium sized bespoke software and services company that specialises in solving complex problems, for example:
 * Mission control systems for the European Space Agency (ESA), the RNLI and Ministry Of Defence
 * Audio scheduling and play out systems for a wide range of national broadcasters including the BBC
 * Operational support systems in broadcasting and utilities, for example for Arqiva
 * Robotics and Autonomy systems in the space, defence and utilities markets
 * Support and maintenance of complex and unusual applications, for example for Transport for London
 * Geographic Information Systems, e.g. for the Coal Authority
 * Enterprise level business process management systems to implement complex regulations, for example for the Coal Authority
 * Innovative Software- and System Solutions for Ground Segments, Service Centres, Data Services, Integrated Applications and ICT Infrastructures
 * Advanced meteorological systems and complete solutions for Earth Observation, meteorological receptions systems based on the 2met!® product line
 * Professional engineering and consultancy services for the support of space programmes and missions

Technologies
SCISYS is conversant with a wide range of technologies and software development approaches. It is well known for integrating systems together to provide value, whether they be software or hardware. It was an early adopter of Service Oriented Architecture (SOA) in 2002 and has been recognised as a thought leader in Business Process Management (BPM) and SOA. It is a partner with many significant product vendors such as IBM, Microsoft and Oracle.

History
SCISYS was formed in 1980 as Science Systems and its shares were listed on London's Alternative Investment Market in 1997. It acquired CODA, an accounting software company, in 2000, which was demerged as a separate listed company in 2006. In 2002, the group holding company was renamed CODASciSys plc, becoming SciSys plc on the 2006 split.

In 2007, SCISYS purchased a private Bochum-based German company, VCS AG. VCS produces software, computer systems and telecommunications systems for broadcasting, and services for public and private sector satellites. In January 2012 VCS renamed to SCISYS Deutschland GmbH as part of a wider integration exercise.

In May 2012, SCISYS rebranded, bringing all parts under the same name (UK operations changing from SciSys to SCISYS) and branding.

In October 2012, SCISYS purchased the space market elements of the German company MakaluMedia.


 * Locations
 * UK
 * Chippenham (Headquarters)
 * Bristol
 * Reading


 * Germany
 * Bochum
 * Darmstadt