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Intersog is an international provider of custom web and mobile application development services and IT outsourcing. The company is headquartered in Chicago, IL, runs 2 R&D Centers in Ukraine (Kyiv and Odessa) and has a sales office in Vancouver, Canada. Total headcount across all locations is 200 employees.

History
Intersog was founded in 2005 by two Ukrainian IT specialists, Vadim Chernega and Igor Fedulov. Both emigrated from Ukraine in the 1990s: Vadim Chernega moved to Canada and Igor Fedulov moved to Chicago, USA.

In 2005, Fedulov and Chernega return to Ukraine to open the first office of Intersog in Odessa with 8 people on board. Intersog starts building custom software solutions for US clients. In parallel, the company develops own web products for the Ukrainian education.

In 2006, Intersog becomes Microsoft® Certified Partner and uses Microsoft .Net Framework to deploy the new Vessel Traffic Management Information System (VTMIS) for Maritime Safety Queensland. The system is used in 23 Australian ports.

In 2008, Intersog opens mobile software development division to build iPhone applications and games. The division builds both custom and own mobile products.

In 2009, Intersog is registered as a Delaware company and opens the first office in Chicago that becomes corporate headquarters.

In 2012, Intersog opens another R&D Center in Kyiv, Ukraine, and increases headcount to 120 employees globally.

In 2013, Intersog acquires Softtechnics for $2.5 million with all of its operations and clients’ portfolio. Intersog adds over 50 new employees as a result of this acquisition. SoftTechnics Founder, Alex Bornyakov, joins Intersog’s board of directors as Co-Owner and Partner.

Initiatives
In 2014, Intersog launches Intersog Labs - own IT school in Odessa, Ukraine. Intersog Labs provides training courses in iOS, Android development and JavaScript.

In April 2015, Intersog’s Partner Alex Bornyakov moderates a panel discussion about whether Odessa needs own IT Cluster. On August 18, 2015, Intersog joins over 30 Ukrainian technology companies to officially form Odessa IT Cluster. .

Intersog clients and projects
Around 60% of Intersog clients are U.S. based SMEs and multinational companies including Mitsubishi, CDW, Neustar, Video Medicine, Inc., Ski Nation, and others.

Other clients include European and Israeli startups and established brands such as Travian Games (Germany), Deutsche Telemarkt (Germany), Innomos (Germany), Innlandet Hospital Trust (Norway), Slots and Games SA (Belgium), SAM Learning (UK), etc.

Recognition
Intersog is listed among Top 5 Mobile App Developers in Chicago.