Efficient and secure internal communication systems

CIS Group is among the most important companies of business technology software products and services in Canada. CIS Group provides a complete networking solution that meets the specific information technology needs of its customers.

Your computing equipment ranges from 3 to 200 workstations… No problem! CIS Group relies on a team of 5 skillful senior technicians as well as many project managers, consultants and programmers. This is an excellent reason to entrust us with anything that relates to office productivity applications, networking and softwares in your company.

We support the following technologies: 

• Server platform  :  Windows, Novell, Unix.
• Application platform : SQL, Web server, Messaging.
• Office productivity platform: Windows XP Professional/95/98/Office.

We provide the following consultant expert services:  

• Consulting.
• Communication analysis and diagnostic
• Computer security, virus protection (firewall, anti-spyware).
• Training and support to users.
• Cabling.
• Telephony.

We offer the following services for parts and equipment:  

• Equipment sale.
• Network installation and integration.
• Equipment maintenance.
• In-house maintenance contract.

Take advantage of the various services of our experts at most competitive price :

• Hourly rate pricing.
• Free appraisal service.
• Reduced rate for intervention service of more than 30 hours.
• Service contract available.

The dashboard for the manager that’s always ahead of the competition

In all sectors of activity, business is getting more competitive every day. Competing companies are engaged in an actual guerrilla on a daily basis. Who offers the best products, the best prices, the best service?

Up until now, managers had to rely on incomplete data and on their nose when deciding on commercial strategies. Today, using business intelligence tools, managers can access accurate data relative to their markets and performance to establish highly competitive commercial strategies.

With the CIS Dashboard, the well-advised manager equips himself with a powerful analysis tool to process his data and take the most enlightened decisions.

The CIS Business Intelligence system gathers data from Companion, Rapid, Cargo or Coach and interfaces with the Cognos Multidimensional analysis tools and allowing thorough performance analysis. It is a very potent weapon for the manager. It offers distributors precise market targeting, month after month, year after year and precise promotion evaluation.

Multi-dimensional data analysis

Multi-dimensional or multi-factor analysis uses multi-variable mathematical equations that generate custom performance indicators and is not limited to two-dimensional reports such as spreadsheets. It takes into account a number of factors or dimensions in a single analysis.

Data is presented in dimensions or logical groups containing the variables to analyze such as financial period, POS type, region, net income, etc. One can slice and dice through the data with a simple click of the mouse. Each dimension can contain sub-dimensions (months, sub-regions, etc.) that can be drilled down for finer analysis.

Possible types of analysis
By cross comparing various factors one can identify a product distribution profile, a typical vehicle usage or a merchandise trip model.  The manager so equipped finds answers to many questions such as the following.

Typical questions in the field of Distribution

Is the product actually on shelves? Is there a stock-out? If yes, how often?

What is the number of facings and at what height as compared to other products of same category? Is the shelf space negotiated with the banner actually allocated?

What is the retail price and how does it compare to competing products? At what price level will revenues be optimized?

How much extra sales would be achieved with more shelf space?

What are the current promotions? Are the ordered promotions on display?

Did the promotional material have an impact on sales? If yes, how much? How much extra sales were generated by the last promotion? What was the mid-term effect (did sales remain higher after the promotion)? For how long?

Based on previous results, which stores of a given banner will yield the best results on a promotional activity such as tasting or price reduction?

Typical questions in the field of people transportation

How many proposals are fruitless? For a specific customer or agency?

How many cancellations are there? At what time of year?

What are the sales by travel type, vehicle class, client type?

What is the number of complaints, failures or accidents? By driver and/or vehicle? By client or user? Are the runs optimized? The vehicles? The drivers?

Typical questions in the field of road transportation

What is the revenue per mile/kilometre? By vehicle or vehicle class? By driver? Is the volume pricing properly balanced? Does it bring in the expected revenue level?

The complete accounting package entirely integrated into the CIS system

This cutting-edge computerized tool manages with the greatest efficiency the following accounting functions:

• Accounts Payable
• Accounts Receivable
• Invoicing
• Payroll
• General Ledger

By integrating the CIS accounting system into your new solution, the net result is a complete and very powerful management tool.