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Cycos AG, an Atos Business

code. deploy. enjoy. The objective of the company is the modernization of customer applications and the implementation of new customer projects on behalf of Atos.

cycos AG is one of the pioneers in the development of information and communication technology applications with more than 30 years of industry experience and has been a member of the Atos family since 2016. We also provide services in the area of Unified Communications and Collaboration. As the location of the Atos Group, Europe's largest IT service provider, cycos AG focuses, among other things,

on services in the areas of telecommunications & media, public sector & defense or health care & life sciences. As a forge of innovation with a long tradition, we work at a high international level with the best references from well-known companies. Our 60 employees in Aachen are experts in their various areas and work together as highly motivated and qualified teams

11/05/2026

We are incredibly proud to celebrate our colleague, Nina, for her recently published article on SIGS.de! 👏

In her piece, "Automated Tests Reality Check: An Accessibility Audit," Nina dives deep into the technical journey of our recent website relaunch. She explores a critical question in modern web development: How does automated testing truly stack up against a professional accessibility audit?

Key Takeaways:
- Architecture as Prevention: How a "Minimal-JavaScript" approach and semantic HTML act as a structural safety net.
- Scalable Testing: Moving from individual test files to a "Single Source of Truth" using Sitemaps and Playwright.
- The "Reality Check": While tools like Axe Core caught a vast majority of technical issues, the external audit revealed that context is king. Automated tools can check if an image has an alt-tag, but they can't yet judge if that image provides vital information to a user.

The Tech Stack:
Nina’s work integrated Astro, Playwright, Axe Core, and Lighthouse into a seamless CI/CD pipeline—ensuring accessibility is a "Quality Gate," not an afterthought.
Congratulations, Nina, on this fantastic contribution to the dev community! It’s great to see your expertise in automated QA and inclusive design getting the spotlight it deserves.

Read the full article (in German): https://www.sigs.de/artikel/automatisierte-tests-im-realitaetscheck-eines-barrierefreiheits-audits/

05/05/2026

Last week, we traded our keyboards for game boards at our latest event! 🎲

The theme was Game Day, and the office was buzzing with energy. Whether it was rediscovering timeless classics, diving into new favorites, or jumping into digitally assisted competitions, there was something for everyone to enjoy.

Beyond the snacks and the scores, events like these are essential for sparking the creativity, collaboration, and open communication that drive us forward. It’s amazing how a simple afternoon of play can strengthen team bonds and build such a positive atmosphere. 🧡

A huge thank you to everyone who brought in their favorite games and shared their afternoon with us. We’re already looking forward to the next one!

27/04/2026

We were thrilled to participate in this year’s Girls' Day! It was a pleasure to host a talented 6th-grade student for a one-day internship at cycos, providing a hands-on look at the world of technology and system integration.

The day was packed with learning and creativity. Our guest dove straight into the fundamentals of development and IT infrastructure:
- Game Development: Building a classic "Snake" game using Scratch.
- Web Development: Coding her very first personal website using HTML.
- System Integration: Getting under the hood of a computer to install an operating system.
- Networking: Exploring the "how" behind the internet and network functionality.

Events like Girls' Day are vital for breaking down gender stereotypes and showing young students that technical and scientific fields are open to everyone. We are proud to support the next generation as they explore their interests and discover their potential in tech.

A huge thank you to our participant for her curiosity and hard work. The future of IT looks bright! 🚀

23/04/2026

Big things are happening at cycos! We’re thrilled to announce that our four trainees are joining forces for their most ambitious project yet.

Moving beyond individual learning tasks, they are tackling a complete rewrite of one of our legacy apps from the ground up! This isn’t just about coding; they are owning the entire lifecycle, from planning and API definition to selecting a modern tech stack and final implementation.

What makes this project special:
- Accessibility First: A core focus on inclusive design and a top-tier user experience.
- Mentorship in Action: Our second-year trainees are stepping up to mentor our first-years.
- Agile Excellence: The team will be running a full Scrum process to stay lean and collaborative.

We can’t wait to see how they transform this app with fresh perspectives and modern tech. Stay tuned for updates on their journey! 💻

15/04/2026

In a world where JavaScript Frameworks come and go, we’ve been quietly proving the power of the "Vanilla" web. For the past five years, a dedicated team at cycos has been building and scaling a complex client project using nothing but pure HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.

Why skip the frameworks?

- Ultimate Stability: By building on the "natural evolution" of the web, we avoid the cycle of breaking changes and deprecations.

- High Performance: Using WebSockets for real-time eventing and Canvas for complex rendering allows us to achieve incredible speed and fluid movement without the overhead of heavy libraries.

- Future-Proofing: The code we wrote five years ago is just as relevant today because it relies on the core standards of the browser.

It’s refreshing, it’s robust, and it’s a testament to the fact that sometimes, the best tool for the job is the foundation itself.

18/03/2026

For the past year, we’ve been on a mission to make our website more inclusive and accessible for everyone. While automated tests are a great start, we knew we needed to go deeper.
That’s why we teamed up with experts for a comprehensive Accessibility Audit.
We just received the results from Round 1, and the verdict is in: Our hard work is paying off! While we still have a few bugs to squash (accessibility is a journey, not a destination!), the feedback was globally positive and incredibly motivating.
A massive thank you to our audit team for the invaluable insights. We’re already rolling up our sleeves to tackle the remaining fixes before we head into Round 2.
Onward and upward!

09/02/2026

As a small company within a large corporate ecosystem, we at cycos AG often have needs that fall outside the scope of global IT. One of those needs is a simple, accessible, and effective way to document our internal processes and shared knowledge.

That’s why our second‑year trainees took on the challenge of building our very own lightweight Content Management System — and they delivered.
Our new CMS:
- integrates seamlessly with our SSO, including permission management
- supports rich text via Markdown
- handles attachments with ease
- and now serves as our centralized internal source of truth

A fantastic achievement and a perfect example of how our trainees shape real solutions that make a difference.

Job well done 👍

05/02/2026

Last week’s cyDay Event reminded us of a universal truth:
where there are waffles… there’s a line. 🧇
And honestly? Worth it. 🤤

We gathered for another cozy team moment filled with golden waffles, overflowing toppings, and plenty of laughs in between. These small get‑togethers keep our culture strong — good food, good people, good vibes.
Already looking forward to the next one.

16/01/2026

After many years of dedicated service, our CEO Rudi Seeber has retired. We extend our sincere gratitude for his leadership, vision, and commitment to cycos throughout his tenure.

We are pleased to share that Wolfgang Schiffer, previously serving as COO, has taken on the role of Acting Chief Executive Officer as of January 1st, 2026. Wolfgang has been a driving force in our operational excellence and strategic development, and we are confident that his leadership will guide cycos into an exciting new chapter.

Please join us in wishing Wolfgang all the best in his new position.

16/12/2025

✨ A heartfelt farewell ✨

Last week we gathered at our HQ in Aachen to celebrate and thank our CEO, Rudi Seeber, on the occasion of his upcoming retirement at the end of the year.

After more than 17 years at cycos, Rudi leaves behind not only a legacy of leadership but also countless memories of his warm, happy, and friendly spirit.

We wish him all the best for this new chapter — may it be filled with joy, family time, and adventures with his grandkids.

27/11/2025

Last Tuesday, we celebrated Christmas a little early at our cycos HQ – in sync with all Atos Germany locations.

It was, as always, a wonderful event filled with delicious food, the essential Glühwein, and plenty of good conversations. 🍷🎄

Beyond the festive atmosphere, it was a great opportunity to reconnect with colleagues who usually work remotely and don’t often get the chance to meet in person. These moments of togetherness remind us how valuable face-to-face exchanges are in strengthening our collaboration and community.

A special thanks goes to our incredible event team, whose dedication and creativity made the celebration a full success. 👏

Here’s to closing the year with shared joy and looking forward to an exciting 2026!

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https://www.cycos.com/

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