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For more than a quarter of a century, CIS has been a recognized and respected
pioneer in the Philippine I.T. industry. While CIS was actually organized in
1974, we trace our roots to the early accounting and EDP departments of the
Manila Electric Company (Meralco). After World War II, Meralco acquired IBM
tabulating equipment and unit record machines from the US Army and thus began
an aggressive use of information technology.
In 1974, Meralco spun off its EDP department. The independent subsidiary was
given the name Computer Information Systems, whose activities closely parallel
developments in the local computing, I.T., and eBusiness histories.
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In the 1970s, CIS - the force to reckon with in the service bureau sector -
introduced such technologies as OCR, data base and data communications,
computer output microfilming.
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In the 1980s, CIS managed large, complex mainframe computing environments and
pioneered the use of laser communications systems and laser printing. CIS
developed a handheld computer, called the ROVER, for Meralco's meter reading
application. Today, the ROVER has found widespread use in other electric and
water utilities as well as various other applications.
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In the 1990s, CIS embraced open systems and right-sizing and focused on
integrated business solutions for an increasingly borderless market place.
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In today's new millennium, CIS enables eBusiness for industry- leading clients,
seeking recognition as the eBusiness integrator of choice in Asia.
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Changes in the local and global I.T. markets have outdated our original name.
In 1997, CIS was renamed Corporate Information Solutions. Our new name reflects
the current and evolving scope of our business - no longer just information
application systems but integrated business solutions. By retaining our
original acronym CIS, we reclaim and continue to pursue our pioneer roots.
Indeed, many I.T. firms have come and gone, but CIS has remained steadfast on
the leading edge of the Philippines' I.T. industry.
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