Company Profile

Aeronautics Railway Air & Sea
Traffic Control
Automotive Space Defence
Environment
& Infomobility
Processes
& Safety
Telecom

Company Profile
intecs, founded in 1974, is an Italian private Company at the forefront in the design
and implementation of high-tech electronic systems for the AeroSpace,
Defence, Transportation and Telecommunication markets, where safety, reliability,
innovation and quality are the key ingredients for success.
intecs designs and develops applications, tools and software components for complex
electronic systems in cooperation with major European and Italian Industries,
Organizations, Universities and Research Centers.
Our core competencies include:
• System engineering
• Surveillance and Command & Control systems
• Dependable and safety-critical systems
• Operating Systems, drivers, middleware and communication software
• Human Computer Interfaces
• Simulators and Automated Test Equipment
• Earth Observation systems and Geographical Information Systems
• Software Engineering and Software Quality
• Process and RAMS coaching
We share with our customers highly valuable knowledge capitalized by our Centers
of Excellence:
• Embedded Real Time Systems
• Verification and Validation
• Model Based Engineering
In 1994 intecs was one of the first software companies in Italy to be awarded
the ISO-9001 certification. In 2005, the Defence Division in Bacoli (Naples)
achieved Level 3 certification of the Capability Maturity Model (CMM) and in
2009 was assessed, together with the Traffic Control Divisions, at level 3 of the
Capability Maturity Model Integrated (CMMI).
In 2009 intecs was awarded the prize as global “Best Supplier” of Finmeccanica
Group.

Aeronautics
intecs has been involved for years
in all major European and Italian
airplane programmes such as TOR-
NADO, EFA, AMX, M346 and helicopter
programmes such as A129,
A149, NH90, EH101.
intecs participates to development of embedded software
and firmware components mastering all relevant
interfaces such as mil-std-1553 data bus, AFDX
Ethernet and platforms based on the main
time&space partitioned (Arinc653) OS like GreenHills,
VxWorks and SysGo and designed according to the
Integrated Modular Avionics approach.
In this context methods and techniques for the analysis,
the design, the verification and validation of safety-critical
and hard-real-time systems like ARP4671
and DO178B are specifically adopted, with the aim of
guaranteeing the correct behaviour in critical operating
conditions of subsystems like FCC, FMS, MMS.
In the avionic field intecs also participates to the development
of ground applications and simulators for
pilot flight training and testing of radar and other devices.
Space
In the Ground Segment, intecs participates
to the definition, realization
and operation of Earth observation
systems such as ERS-1, ERS-2,
Envisat and Cosmo-SkyMed. intecs
supports ESA ESRIN (Frascati) on
user-service and data-dissemination operations, by
developing SW tools and applications (datawarehouse,
V&V) and integrating heterogeneous SW
components via Web, SOA and interoperability protocols.
intecs is also active on EGSE testing activities.
In the On-Board Segment, intecs supports the European
industry in designing, implementing and testing
mission-critical software components, like Data Handling,
Star Trackers, Mass Memory Units, On Board
Computer, GNSS receivers, for ESA and ASI spacecrafts
such as Rosetta, Envisat, MarsExpress, Sentinel,
BepiColombo, Galileo, Globalstar, Miosat. intecs
masters technologies like SpaceWire, PUS,
SOIS, RTEMS, Leon3 and is a reference for ESA
ESTEC on Software engineering and standards like
CORDET, ASSERT, SAVOIR and ECSS.
In Satellite Navigation intecs has gained unique experience
in GPS/Galileo signals and “Sofware Defined
Radio” (SDR) technology and developed SW
receivers, mobile multifunctional terminals and signal
analysis tools.
Recently intecs has been involved in mission and
instrument conception and design, supporting prime
contractors in System Engineering.
Markets
Defence
intecs operates in the Defence market
exploiting its competence in Software
Engineering and Quality to control and
manage the complexity of systems.
The most recent and important experiences
are related to Radar Systems, in
particular naval surveillance systems and terrestrial
command and control systems, for which intecs has
developed the subsystems for multi sensor data fusion
and the Human Computer Interface.
Of relevance is also the participation to the development
of Missile Launchers, among which in particular
the command and control systems and the development
of testing tools and real-time simulators for
naval and terrestrial launchers.
Air & Sea Traffic Control
For Air Traffic Control (ATC) systems
intecs participates to the development
of the Flight Data Processing (FDP)
system for the elaboration of flight
plans and presentation on the Controller
Working Position (CWP) of the information
necessary to the supervision and coordination of
flight and airport traffic.
intecs is constantly monitoring ATC innovations. Coflight
is a FDP european project led by ENAV(I), DSNA(F) and
Skyguide(CH) aimed at improving trajectory prediction,
military&civil controllers coordination and more Flexible
Use of Airspace (FUA), to be operational by 2013. To
avoid future air traffic congestion, the EU’s and Eurocontrol’s
SESAR JU is more broadly addressing issues like
onboard-FMS/ground-ATC systems integration, Automatic
Dependent Surveillance (ADS), GPS/Galileo signal
integrity, UAVs, VeryLightJets, etc.
intecs is also looking with great interest into Integrated
Airport Management software applications leveraging
both IATA messages and GPS/Galileo positioning data.
Building on its competences on data fusion, control and
presentation, intecs has been developing several functions
of Vessel Traffic Systems (VTS), including the console
and the functions for management and supervision
of system status. In the near future Galileo should improve
Automated Identification System (AIS) and Search
and Rescue (SAR) features precision and reliability, but
poses challenging signal integrity issues.
intecs has specific knowledge on decision support system
for specific traffic conditions control (channels, collision
avoidance, anchorage monitoring,etc.) and emergencies
management and mission planning.

Railway
Since mid ’90s the railway market
has been rapidly evolving, with the
substitution of electro-mechanical
relays by electronic and embedded
software systems for signalling and
distancing.
A specific process standard, CENELEC, mandates
strict norms throughout the whole Safety and System
lifecycles. intecs participates to the UNIFE’s working
group that is defining an updated version of the standard.
intecs designs, develops and tests signalling systems
up to the highest level of safety-criticality (SIL4),
spanning the whole technological stack from real time
operating systems to firmware/drivers and high level
application and MMI. Our engineers master all major
European and Italian product standards like ERTMS/
ETCS (high-speed trains), SCMT and SSC and can
also offer reverse engineering services.
New market opportunities have been also identified in
the area of Indipendent Verification & Validation (at
software and system level) and within the safetysystems
Certification area (Assessment) where intecs
is particularly experienced in RAMS and risk
analysis.
intecs has developed specific knowledge on radarbased
obstacle detection and GSMR signal integrity.
Automotive
The automotive industry has changed
and it is not dominated anymore
by Mechanical Engineers: 50% of
breakdowns and 70% of differentiating
features are coming from software.
New process (Automotive
Spice) and product (AUTOSAR) standards are
changing the rules to OEMs and Suppliers.
intecs is closely watching all trends and is supporting
all major industrial players on Powertrain, Body,
Dashboards, Braking and Alarm Systems. In particular
it is involved in:
• Model based engineering
• Development of software for electronic equipment
• Validation of electronic equipment
• Consultancy on software development processes
• Definition of standards and norms
intecs is an internationally recognised leader in the
theory and practice of Software Process Improvement
and in particular of Spice and of Automotive Spice.
intecs is a member of the international consortia
AUTOSAR (AUTomotive Open System Architecture)
and GENIVI (open-source infotainment platform).
Telecommunications
intecs has long standing experience
in professional mobile telephony,
ranging from the TETRA networks
to the emerging WiMax networks.
Furthermore, intecs has acquired significant experience
in data transmission based on satellite links
(Data Dissemination) and on implementation of Software
Defined Radio systems
In particular intecs participates to the development
of:
• Application software for TETRA systems
• Software emulators for TETRA systems
• Integration, configuration, testing, installation of TE-
TRA systems
• Embedded software for WiMax systems
• IP routing software and firmware
Environment and Infomobility
intecs pursues the growing need of
information about our Environment by
designing and implementing Geographical
Information Systems (GIS)
using Satellite Remote Sensing data
and Spatial Data Infrastructures (SDI).
Thanks to the integration of different technologies
(e.g. Multimedia, Image and Radar Processing, Distributed
Systems, WebServices).
intecs provides advanced solutions to Public Administration
and Industry. intecs owns a stake in
Geographike, company focusing on Remote Sensing,
environment and web cartography.
intecs is also a player in the Infomobility arena where
GIS, Navigation and Telecommunications technologies
merge to ease up today’s mobility congestion.
intecs has specific know-how on personal navigation
support: NADIA (terminal and service center for visual
impaired people, ASI) and SWAN (SW tool, ASI).
Processes & Safety
All high-tech markets show a common
need for continuous learning on processes
and safety “technologies” that
have, legally and technically, a dramatic
impact on the design of their everyday more sophisticated
and software-intensive products. intecs address
that common need through a unique combination
of leading edge scientific research and years of
“hands-on” experience on mission- and safety-critical
solutions design and delivery.
intecs run process improvement programs on system/software
engineering, quality assurance and
safety assessment based on cross-markets (eg
CMMI/SPICE, IEC 61508, UML/SysML) or vertical
standards (CENELEC, DO178B, ECSS, ISO-DIS-
26262, EAST-ADL, AUTOSAR, etc.). On Model
Driven Engineering intecs can offer a specific knowhow
and products like HOOD-NICE e HRT-UML.

Embedded Real Time Systems
• Applications
Ever since its earliest years of activity intecs has
been involved in the development of software for embedded
systems, applying rigorous methods and
adopting sophisticated commercial or proprietary software
tools.
• Operating Systems
intecs has developed a family of Operating Systems
and "micro-executives" for embedded applications
with hard-real-time requirements that mandates deterministic
response times. These Operating Systems
are equipped with tools supporting the development,
verification, and configuration of embedded applications.
System & Software Engineering
• Model Driven Methodologies and Tools
intecs is a leader in the field of methodologies and
tools for the analysis and design of software systems
through model driven approaches, including integration
with techniques for the modelling of nonfunctional
requirements specific to hard-real-time and
dependable systems.
intecs has developed a family of tools supporting the
critical activities of the software system development
process, such as the analysis, design and automated
coding of HRT systems.
Verification & Validation
• Safety-Critical Systems
intecs is especially active in the field of V&V
(Verification & Validation) of complex systems in different
areas and markets such as Avionics and Railway
Signalling Systems.
An important role is played by Hazard Analysis activities,
which reveal possible hazards that can cause
the system to exhibit unsafe behaviour and permit the
early identification of risk mitigation measures.
• Check-out Systems
intecs has developed several software tools to support
testing tasks. It has also significant experience
with a wide class of tools and facilities that provide
dedicated environments for the verification of electronic
and electromechanical equipment.
Technologies
Geographical Information
Systems & Remote Sensing
A key element for success in this field is based on
continuous improvement of technologies and tools for
Geographical Information Systems and satellite Remote
Sensing.
intecs employs both commercial and open source
tools to tailor solutions to specific user needs, while
integrating them with existing systems and procedures.
intecs is technical member of the Open Geospatial
Consortium (OGC).
Internet and Communications
• Middleware and Interoperability
intecs has longstanding experience in systems providing
services needing interoperability functionality to
allow mutual information exchange among participating
partners and to gather distributed information to
be presented as a unique service for the user.
Such systems make use of XML-based Web Services
standards (HTTP-SOAP based infrastructure) and
specific ISO/OSI protocols. Major examples of such
systems are the "User Services" infrastructures of the
Ground Segment for Earth Observation satellites (e.g.
Cosmo-SkyMed).
• Data Dissemination
intecs is involved in satellite-based data dissemination
systems for Earth Observation providing for bulk
data transfer services from individual sources to
many receiving stations across Europe.
• Mobile Terminals
intecs is committed to the implementation of Mobile
Terminals exploiting its competence in the fields of
wireless communications and Software Defined Radio.
It is involved in the design, development and testing
of TETRA software and firmware components
both on the TETRA mobile terminal and on the TE-
TRA base station.
Software Defined Radio
intecs develops receivers for Satellite Navigation
based on “Software Defined Radio” techniques. This
approach consists in processing radio signals in a
combination of software and firmware, rather than
relying primarily on fixed-function.

Certifications
In 1994 intecs became one of the first software
companies in Italy to be granted ISO 9001 certification
(Det Norske Veritas) for activities related to the
design, development, test and maintenance of software
in the Defence, Space and Civilian sectors.
The quality system has since been redefined to ensure
conformance to ISO 12207 standards and NATO
AQAP 2110, AQAP 150 and 160.
Numerous specialized internal procedures are now
available to comply effectively with specific standards
such as Defence (MIL-498), Space (ECSS E40/Q80),
Railway (EN 50128) and Automotive (AutoSPICE -
ISO 15504).
intecs has been assessed in 2009 at maturity level
3 ("Defined") according to the Capability Maturity
Model Integrated (CMMI) of the Software Engineering
Institute. A formal "SCAMPI A" appraisal has been
performed for the Defence and Traffic Control Divisions
and is currently planned for the other Divisions.
Previously intecs was already assessed at level 3 of
CMM within the framework of the ASSO organisation
(created together with SELEX-SI and TRS).
In 2005, intecs was qualified by SCIROTÜV and
TÜV Rheinland Berlin Branderburg, for the performance
of assessments according to the CENELEC
EN 50128 standards. intecs has a safety functional
engineer team according to EN 61508 certified by
TÜV.
In 2006, an assessment by Volkswagen recognized
intecs for the performance of process improvement
initiatives for software suppliers in the context of
AutomotiveSPICE (ISO 15504). Furthermore, intecs
has a software process assessor team Automotive
SPICE ISO 15504 certified according to the TACS
European scheme.
Courses & Coaching
The mission of the intecs professional educational
line is to deliver process improvement programs that,
through a mix of courses and “on the project” coaching,
guarantee a real impact on the customer engineering
department, either on system, software or
safety lifecycle.
Qualified trainers offers trainees many years of experience
in the realization of industrial projects.
The educational line is continuously evolving and offers
a spectrum of topics key to operate professionally
in the competitive and challenging environment
of software development.
• Software Engineering
Concepts and Principles
• Sw Engineering principles: concepts and tools
• Project Management techniques
• Sw estimation techniques (Function Points)
• Requirement handling and traceability
Methods and Techniques
• Model-Driven design with UML
• System design with SysUML
• HOOD (Hierarchical Object Oriented Design)
• Software Verification and Validation
Languages
• The Ada programming language
• The C++ programming language
• The UML (Unified Modelling Language) notation
• Process Standards and Models
Cross-industry standards
• ISO9000:2000 - Software Quality
• IEC61508 - Safety System design
• CMMI
• SPICE
ECSS standards for Space
• E40B - Software Engineering
• Q80B - Software Quality Assurance
CENELEC standards for Railway
• EN50126 - Specification of RAMS
• EN50128 - SW for control and
protection systems
• EN50129 - Safety systems for signalling
Automotive
• ISO 15507 - Automotive SPICE
• ISO DIS 26262

Soft-Rec
Soft-Rec is a real time GNSS software
receiver for Galileo E1BC and
GPS-EGNOS L1 bands. It is written
in "C" language and runs on Linux.
The only hardware required is an RF
front-end in charge of signal reception,
down-conversion and digitization. It is very
flexible with its spectrum analyzer and signal simulator.
Tested with the first Galileo satellite (GIOVE-
A) and delivered in 2006, is currently in use in the
"Galileo Test Range" and in the GALSEE Local
Test Station for “Galileo Ground System Integration
& Validation”.
gLab
gLab is a software tool for signal
analysis of real or simulated GNSS
data: Galileo (E1,E5,E6), GPS (L1,
L5, L2C,L1C) and EGNOS. It offers
all following features:
• GNSS navigation data decoding and analysis.
• Interferences, multipath and environment analysis.
• Research on new algorithms and modulations.
• Receiver simulation in different scenarios.
• Commercial and professional receivers test and
V&V.
• Receiver chain calibration.
MicrOsek
Microsek is a Hard-Real-Time and
Networked Operating System compliant
to the Osek/Vdx standard
and suitable for the development of
Embedded Real-Time Application.
MicrOSEK is available for several
real-time platforms.
DLT-Analyzer
DLT-Analyzer is a software tool for collecting and
analyzing AUTOSAR “log&trace” information from
an ECU. A key debugging support for automotive
engineers in the new AUTOSAR world both for
development and for “recall” management.
Products
intecs experience in advanced technological developments has led to the conception and implementation
of products applied to the realisation of new applications and advanced systems. These products bring consolidated
experiences and investments both in R&D and in industrial context .
HRT-UML
HRT-UML (Hard Real-Time Unified
Modelling Language) is a method
and a supporting toolset providing
a comprehensive solution
to the modelling of hard real-time
and dependable systems and
their early verification, according to rigorous techniques
based on formal theories, such as schedulability
analysis and simulation, formal verification
and quantitative evaluation of dependability attributes.
HRT-UML allows static scheduling analysis of the
system, caters for automated generation of consistent
code (ADA, C), and integrates design activities
with selected methods for the development of
dependable systems. It offers:
• dependability validation techniques based on
formal verification of system behavioural properties
by model-checking,
• modelling of dependability aspects and well established
techniques for quantitative assessment of
system dependability attributes,
• automatic translations from the design to the mathematical
models and the analysis tools that are
most appropriate for the different kinds of validation,
the SPIN model-checker and the Möbius
behaviour modelling tool.
SIRIO
Sirio is a small radar for obstacle detection
on railways. It has been developed
to be deployed near bridges and
galleries to monitor and detect the
presence of objects that can be dangerous
for coming trains.
Sirio’s design is highly reliable and complies with
the strictest safety standards for railway applications.
OBlue
OBlue is a Bluetooth proprietary
stack certified on the GAP, SPP,
HFP, HSP, GAVDP, A2DP, AVRCP profiles. It is
used in wireless stereo, helmet, antenna, health
devices applications.

Software Engineering
• CHESS
intecs is the technical coordinator of the CHESS
(Composition with guarantees for High-integrity Embedded
Software componentS assembly) ARTEMIS
project. Objective of the project is to study and evaluate
Model-Driven Engineering techniques for analysis
and verification of dependability, safety and security
properties.
• ASSERT
ASSERT (Automated proof-based System and Software
Engineering for Real-Time applications) was an EC
FP6 IP aiming at the identification of reference architectures
and standardized building blocks that can be
composed, tailored and verified in open frameworks.
• HRT-UML and PRIDE
The projects HRT-UML (Hard-Real-Time UML) and
PRIDE ("Ambiente di PRogettazione Integrato per
Sistemi Dependable"), co-founded by ASI, have produced
an integrated environment based on UML for
the development of "hard-real-time" and
"dependable" systems.
Process Modelling
• METRICOS
METRICOS, co-founded by Regione Sardegna, is
aimed at the study and experimentation of techniques
for the collection, analysis and utilisation of metrics
related to the software development process.
• COOPER
COOPER (COnsortium Ontology knowledge based
Process for Enterprise Rationalisation) is a project cofounded
by Regione Campania. Its objective is to
study and develop models and tools supporting the
cooperation between enterprises associated in consortia.
Earth Observation and GIS
• GENESIS
GENESIS (GENeric European Sustainable Information
Space for Environment) is a EC FP7 project whose
objective is the provision of solutions for environmental
monitoring systems supporting the implementation
of the principal European directives and recommendations.
Research & Development
intecs contributed to many R&D projects, in collaboration with major Italian & European Universities and
Research Centres, in order to maintain up-to-date its competencies and experiment innovative technological
solution in close cooperation with major Industries.
• ORCHESTRA
ORCHESTRA (Open Architecture and Spatial Data
Infrastructure for Risk Management) was a EC FP6
IP aimed at designing a service oriented spatial data
infrastructure enabling effective strategies for risk
reduction and emergency operations.
ORCHESTRA is a Service Oriented Architecture
(SOA) based on OGC and ISO standards.
• GOUVERNe
GOUVERNe was a EC FP5 project aimed at designing
and prototyping a Decision Support System
(DSS) for improved management of underground
water resources. intecs focused on the use of Geographical
Information Systems.
Communications
• SANDRA
SANDRA (Seamless Aeronautical Networking
through integration of Data links, Radios, and Antennas)
is an EC FP7 project aiming at the study and
development of an infrastructure for improved aeronautical
communication during landing. The communications,
based on the WiMax technology, will allow
the exchange of information related to airport services.
• IPERMOB
IPERMOB, co-founded by Regione Toscana, is aimed
at the development of an urban information
system for the monitoring and management of intown
mobility. The project include a demonstration
system in the surroundings of Pisa Airport for the
management of car flows and parking areas.
Surveillance and Control
• POSTER
POSTER (Piattaforma Open-source per Sistemi di
TElecontRollo e acquisizione dati), co-founded by
Regione Sardegna, is aimed at the study and experimentation
of an Open Source platform for the development
of Supervisory Control And Data Acquisition
(SCADA) systems.

Roma
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Napoli
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Cagliari
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Locations
Pisa
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Loc. Montacchiello
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Milano
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Genova
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Fusaro
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Torino
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www.geographike.it
GEOGRAPHIKE is a small company with strong experiences
in Remote Sensing and GIS fields since two decades.
The activity focus is oriented to environmental projects
based on the “Remote Sensing” approach, sometimes
integrated with field checks. Several techniques
(photointerpretation, automatic classification, object segmentation
and fuzzy logic classification) are used for
specific goals, together with GIS techniques in order to
manage geographic data and outputs. Geographike offers
besides pre-processing services as well, both for
images and GIS data.
Land Use/Cover and Changes maps/geoDB are the
main services produced, but also other Earth Science
thematic maps, like geology, geomorpholgy, forestry,
agricultural activities, ecosystems, biodiversity, cultural
heritage.
www.microtask-embedded.it
Founded in 1995, headquartered in Milan, Microtask
Embedded Srl has become a leader in Italy's embedded
market.
Microtask's product range offer is focused on high quality
tools and one-stop solutions for embedded development
in vertical markets such as Aerospace, Automotive, Medical
Systems, Defense, Security, Industrial Automation
and Semiconductor industry.
The combination of high-quality products, support and
training services and the knowledge of most demanding
development processes like DO178B, EN50128,
IEC61508, FDA are the key factor to be considered a
valuable partner by the customers. Training and support
services are essential to be in touch with customer's needs
and gain a better knowledge of each market area.
Partnerships
www.consorziostart.it
Consorzio START is a Business Community composed
of Italian SMEs focused in software design and development
in Defence, and Aerospace fields.
Consorzio START has built its relationships with its
customers on the basis of competence, reliability and
business ethics gaining the trust of the major national
and international corporations. In particular with Finmeccanica,
thanks to a series of excellent results, the traditional
role Client/Supplier has evolved into a Partnership
www.italcertifer.com
The Italian Institute for Railway Research and Certification,
Italcertifer, intervenes from the very start on
the design table by supplying analyses and virtual
reality prototype simulations, particular attention
being paid to software and systems safety architectures
certification. Italcertifer evaluation process complies
to EN 50129 regulation covering:
• Safety case and documentation examination
• Functional aspects and safety integrity
• Conformity to applicable Cenelec regulations
Italcertifer relies on University laboratories, the RFI
Experimental Institute and the Trenitalia laboratory on
rolling stock technologies following National and European
Railway regulations on SINAL accredited
tests. Among Italcertifer state-of-the-art mobile laboratories
the ETR 500 Y1 train (devoted to High Speed
lines up to 350 km/h), the RFI diagnostic train Archimede
and two specially equipped Trenitalia Ale 601
Electric Multiple Units.

www.intecs.it