In the energy, mining and remote-site sectors, operational performance also depends on the quality of information systems. Tools must be reliable, easy to understand, interoperable and adapted to field requirements. For a company like CIS Group, a specialist in remote site management, these challenges are strategic. They support service continuity, smooth operations and our ability to meet client expectations.

With this in mind, CIS Group held IT Week 2026 at its Marseille headquarters from 22 to 26 June. This internal event, launched a few years ago, once again brought together the Group’s IT community around a clear objective: to encourage knowledge-sharing between headquarters and operations, and to strengthen our collective ability to anticipate tomorrow’s needs.

A week designed to bring headquarters and operations closer together

IT Week is not intended to be just another internal event. It addresses a practical need: improving dialogue between the teams that design, manage and deploy tools and those who use them every day in the field. In an international group like CIS, operating in often complex environments, feedback from operations is essential. End users are best placed to identify the most urgent needs, the limits of existing tools and the features that need to evolve.

By creating a shared working space, IT Week helps improve understanding, respond more effectively to operational constraints and anticipate new client expectations. This approach is especially important for service activities such as catering, hospitality and facility management. In these businesses, the quality of information systems directly contributes to operational continuity and service quality.

IT Week 2026: five days of discussions focused on performance

Over five days, teams took part in workshops, round tables, partner visits and collaborative working sessions focused on the main challenges facing the Group’s IT ecosystem. This format made it possible to bring together different perspectives, compare practices and share concrete operational feedback. The goal was not simply to present tools or strategic directions.

It was also about gaining a better understanding of the difficulties encountered in the field, identifying areas for improvement and building a shared vision for the years ahead. The week concluded with a team-building day on Friday, organised around a route inspired by the footsteps of Edmond Dantès. This more informal moment also played a useful role. In IT projects, the quality of collaboration often depends on the quality of human relationships.

Cybersecurity, best practices and business continuity at the heart of discussions

Among the main themes of IT Week 2026, cybersecurity held a central place. This is consistent with the realities of CIS Group. Information is a critical asset at the heart of the Group’s activities and exchanges. As such, it is also a potential target for cyberattacks. Discussions focused on sharing cybersecurity best practices, tool implementation methods, securing usage and the need to embed security into everyday habits.

For CIS Group, cybersecurity is not a standalone topic. It is part of a broader approach to business continuity, protection of sensitive data and trust from stakeholders. This approach is supported by an Information Systems Security Policy designed to prevent information leaks, secure digital services and ensure tool availability. It also aims to strengthen the long-term resilience of our systems.

ISO 27001:2022: a structured approach to strengthening information systems security

CIS Group places its cybersecurity approach within a demanding framework. The ISO/IEC 27001:2022 standard defines the requirements needed to implement an information security management system. It is based on risk identification, the deployment of appropriate measures, the formalisation of control procedures, the conduct of audits and the continuous improvement of practices. This standard helps structure security governance around four key principles: confidentiality, integrity, availability and traceability of information.

In 2023, CIS Group headquarters launched an ISO 27001 certification process covering its information system as well as the provision of hosted digital services for the Group’s subsidiaries. For clients operating in highly constrained environments, this approach sends an important message. It reflects a concrete commitment to risk control and the reliability of digital services. ANSSI’s recommendations also highlight that cybersecurity depends as much on organisation, procedures and user practices as on technical tools.

AI and interoperability: preparing for tomorrow’s needs

IT Week 2026 also provided an opportunity to share the Group’s vision for the years ahead, particularly in relation to artificial intelligence and interoperability.

Artificial intelligence offers real opportunities to improve data use, automate certain repetitive tasks and speed up the analysis of information that supports decision-making. However, the challenge is not to adopt AI as a communication exercise. The objective is to identify uses that are relevant, practical and meaningful for business operations, while ensuring that the solutions developed can be understood, mastered and clearly presented to clients.

Interoperability is equally strategic. In a group operating across multiple geographic areas and facing diverse operational realities, systems must be able to communicate effectively. Better interoperability helps streamline the flow of information, reduce duplication, speed up exchanges and improve the overall quality of service delivered.

FAQ

What is CIS Group IT Week?
IT Week is an internal event that brings together Groupe CIS IT teams to share best practices, operational feedback and a common vision of digital priorities.

Where was IT Week 2026 held?
The 2026 edition took place at CIS Group headquarters in Marseille, from 22 to 26 June.

Why is this event important?
It helps strengthen knowledge-sharing between headquarters and operations, identify field needs and improve the relevance of the tools deployed across the Group.

What topics were covered during IT Week 2026?
Discussions focused on cybersecurity, tool implementation methods, operational experience, artificial intelligence and interoperability.

What is the link between IT Week and cybersecurity at CIS?
The event helps spread cybersecurity best practices and is part of a broader effort to secure information systems, supported in particular by the Group’s Information Systems Security Policy and its ISO 27001 approach [1].

In Summary

• IT Week 2026 took place in Marseille from 22 to 26 June.
• It brought together CIS Group’s IT community around experience-sharing.
• The key topics were cybersecurity, AI and interoperability.
• The objective was to better connect field needs with headquarters’ vision.
• This dynamic supports the Group’s operational performance.

With this 2026 edition, IT Week made it possible to share feedback, align perspectives, identify concrete needs and highlight the key issues shaping the future of information systems: cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, interoperability and operational efficiency. In the demanding sectors where CIS Group operates, this dynamic helps create a stronger connection between technological innovation and field realities. It is a key factor in strengthening service quality, business continuity and client trust.

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