Our history
Key figures
30 000
Customers
100 000
Users
200
Employees
1st
Distributor of topographic instruments in France
43 M€
Business turnover net sales
Key dates
- Creation of DICT.fr by Ignace Vantorre
2000
2002
- Matthieu Ponson joins Ignace Vantorre
- Online release of version 1 of the www.dict.fr platform with a full listing of network operators based in the greater Lyon area
- Creation of the company Sogelink as a corporate entity marketing the DICT.fr brand
- DICT.fr marketing begins
- Version 4 of the platform, introducing new functions and a more user-friendly layout
2003
2004
- First framework contracts signed with Colas and Sade
- EDF-GDF-RTE listing agreement
- Partnership signed with Les Canalisateurs de France
- First participation in a trade show: Réseaux Expo
2005
2007
- DICT.fr wins an Edifrance 01 Informatique award in the “Technology Service Provider” category
- Participation in MEEDDM working groups towards an overhaul of the 1991 decree and elaboration of the draft standard “Works close to networks: prevention of damage and its consequences”
- Launch of the first national call centre for networks: 08 ALLO DICT
- Sogelink receives a special mention from the jury at the Fifth Trusted Third Party Innovation Awards
- Sogelink receives the Bref Rhône-Alpes Innovation Awards for “Service” and wins fourth place in the Deloitte Technology rankings for high-growth technology companies
2008
2009
- Creation of the first information site dedicated to the underground, overhead and underwater networks sector: www.laviedesreseaux.fr
- Sogelink and the ATTF (Association of Territorial Technicians in France) become partners to enhance on-site safety and launch the first practical guide to the Declaration of Intention to Commence Works/Information
- Request (DICT/DR) procedure designed for ATTF members
- Launch of DICTmail, the first free webmail service for receiving DICTs designed for network operators and local authorities
- Launch of DICT.fr_Version5
- Sogelink and ATLOG join forces for the ATLOG Tour de France
- Sogelink wins the European tender launched by INERIS for the development and operation of a single agency responsible for providing the public with the information required for procedures prior to commencement of works
- Sogelink turns 10: The company marks the occasion by creating its own corporate foundation
2010
2011
- Acquisition of Coordin, a software package for managing sites and road network events
- Launch of a service offering delegated management of DTs/DICTs on behalf of network operators
- DICT.fr wins the Trusted Third Party Innovation Award
- Acquisition of the company CDI, a publisher of software solutions for vertical signage and traffic regulations
- Launch of the Sogelink training service
- Launch of the first platform for discussion and information on the network damage prevention reform: www.reseaux-infos-travaux.fr
2012
2014
- Sogelink acquires ATLOG, a Software company in the fields of topography, network studies, urban planning, roadway and network infrastructure
- The Group begins to develop its solutions internationally
- Launch of Amiante360, a solution for complete management of asbestos risks
2015
2016
- Sogelink is ranking at 50 at Truffle 100 top software vendors
- New version of the DICT.fr solution
- Launch of the Amiante360 Exposure module for the management of asbestos sites and the monitoring of operator's exposure
2017
2018
- Sogelink acquires Axéa Réseaux
- Sogelink acquires Carotheque
- Sogelink acquires Relevé Terrain
2019
2020
- Lancement de Geosnap, la solution Cloud de gestion et de traitement de missions topographiques
- Sogelink s'engage pour l'égalité hommes-femmes avec près de 50% de femmes sur tous les postes : ingénieurs, techniciennes, chargées d'affaires ou encore directrices.
- Sogelink s'engage pour l'écologie en soutenant Time For The Planet.
- Lancement de PraDICT.io, la solution gratuite pour réaliser la Déclaration Prévisionnelle de Chantier (DPC).
- Acquisition de GOTMI, la plateforme collaborative dédiée à la coordination des travaux dans l'espace public.
- Sogelink devient le premier éditeur de logiciels à recevoir un avis positif de la CEVALIA pour ses innovations dans le domaine de l'amiante avec sa solution Amiante360.
- Sogelink et Geodesial Group fusionnent pour créer un leader européen de la Construction Tech.
- Sogelink fait l'acquisition de la société ILTR et de sa solution GEODP destinée aux collectivités, pour faciliter la gestion des occupations du domaine public.
2021
