GMV-SKYSOFT (GMV) goal is to support its client’s processes by dint of technologically advanced solutions, providing integrated systems, specialized products and services covering the whole life cycle.
SKYSOFT was established as a private Portuguese company in 1998 focusing on advanced technological solutions for the aeronautics and ICT markets and then shortly initiating its first space related activities, even before the accession of Portugal to the European Space Agency.
Integrated within GMV Innovating Solutions in 2005, today the technological business group employs more than 1,000 staff, with outstanding experience and capabilities and an international presence.
The company’s activities in Portugal have grown since its origin, to the point where GMV is the Portuguese entity with highest business volume with ESA and has secured key contracts in numerous clients in several sectors including European institutions as EUMETSAT, EMSA (European Maritime Safety Agency), EDA (European Defense
Agency), Eurocontrol and the European Commission. GMV in Portugal has a staff count of near 100 persons with a solid technological background. GMV is the most relevant Portuguese contractor for the European Defense Agency.
ACTIVITIES
The company has proven its capabilities in Software Defined Radios, net centric AntiSniper systems (MUSAS) and Maritime Surveillance (MARSUR). The Portuguese Ministry of Defense is a key client for GMV. Technical solutions and services have been supplied for the integration of ELINT system of the new HDW Submarines, and for the Maritime Surveillance C-295.
Tactical Systems life cycle maintenance GMV-SKYSOFT is structured in two main business areas: aerospace, security and defence.
The Aerospace, Security and Defence (ASD) business area provides the market with unique, innovative and interoperable engineering solutions for high reliable and certifiable systems and products. GMV provides consulting and engineering, software development, operational support and turnkey system development services and products that meet the needs of our customers in areas such as:
- Space software and infrastructure covering ground systems, onboard software, GNSS technologies, satcom, AIT tools and methods, mission analysis, system engineering and GNC;
- Space Applications (including military): Earth Observation, Telecom, GPS, EGNOS and Galileo;
- Aeronautics solutions addressing integrated modular avionics, CNS/ATMS systems, data link;
- Security solutions for maritime security, border surveillance, homeland security;
- Defence mission systems, data links, C3I Systems, Simulation, UAV technologies;
- ELINT warfare systems;
- On-board equipment, Avionics and Test Benches.
TRANSPORTS AND BUSINESS SOLUTIONS
The TBS business area is divided into two major sectors:
– Information & Communication Systems (“Business Solutions”);
– “Transports & Mobility”.
CERTIFICATIONS
CMMI Level 5. ; ISO 9001:2008 ; UNE-EN 9100:2003 ; PECAL/AQAP 2110 y PECAL/AQAP 2210 ; ISO 13485:2003. This enterprise is authorised by the MOD to develop activities related to defence armaments industry.
