Intelligent solutions to transform informational complexity into strategic clarity.
We combine technology, analysis and intelligence to transform large volumes of information into efficiency, clarity and strategic value.
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Intelligence and search with Search-in-a-box.
Accelerate the discovery of critical information with large-scale indexing, semantic search and data exploration in open sources and the Dark Web.
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Advanced cognitive management with Heimdall.
A platform for analysis and management of digital assets based on advanced artificial intelligence.
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The meaning of information with TheXML®.
Powerful tool for creating and maintaining technical vocabularies, from simple dictionaries to multilingual thesauri and complex ontologies.
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Supercharge investigations with i2.
Detect, disrupt and neutralize threats with our range of commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) intelligence analysis solutions.
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"How you gather, manage, and use information will determine whether you win or lose."
Bill Gates
About
Via Appia: over 30 years transforming information into intelligence.
Founded in Brasília in 1993, the company develops solutions that combine semantic search, conceptual retrieval, intelligence and data analysis to transform information into strategic knowledge.
Operating throughout Brazil, with international presence and solid experience alongside public agencies and large organizations, we combine innovation, expertise and high-level technology partnerships.
History
Our Evolution
Over three decades of strong performance alongside institutions that demand the best from technology.
1993
Founded in Brasília
The company was born in Brasília, initially developing systems for the management of document and archival collections and for enterprise search.
1995
First Search System with Advanced Use of Ontologies
Development and deployment of the company’s first multilingual search system, used at GEIPOT, expanding our experience in information retrieval and research across large document collections.
1998
Expansion of the Client Base
New clients joined our journey, among them ABIN, SEBRAE and UniCEUB, most notably with the deployment of the Thesaurus system for library automation and collection management.
2000
Support for UnB at the Turn of the Millennium
Donation of a library automation system to the University of Brasília — UnB, helping to solve the challenges faced by its Central Library — BCE related to the so-called “millennium bug”.
2005
Partnership with Norway’s FAST Search & Transfer
Establishment of a partnership with the Norwegian company FAST Search & Transfer, an international benchmark in enterprise search technologies, to commercialize its FAST Search technology in Brazil.
The partnership marked an important step forward in Via Appia’s specialization in high-performance search engines, information retrieval and the processing of large volumes of data.
2006
Intelligence and the Fight Against Money Laundering
The experience accumulated in searching, processing and analyzing large volumes of information was increasingly applied to the intelligence field, with projects aimed at combating money laundering, fraud and cybercrime, including initiatives related to the LAB-LD laboratories.
2009
Microsoft, FAST and the SINAPSE Project
Following Microsoft’s acquisition of FAST Search & Transfer, completed in 2008, Via Appia expanded its technological relationship with Microsoft, building on the experience accumulated with enterprise search technologies.
During this period, the company established a technology partnership with Microsoft, notably providing development services for the SINAPSE project, in which Via Appia acted as a subcontractor to Microsoft, consolidating its work in advanced intelligence, search and information analysis solutions.
2010
The LOGOS Project: The Origin of CHRONUSWEB
Development of the LOGOS Project, through an economic grant from FINEP, which gave rise to the technology and the concepts that would later evolve into CHRONUSWEB.
The project was an important milestone in Via Appia’s research, development and innovation in the processing, organization, retrieval and analysis of large volumes of information.
2012
Vivisimo and Continuity in Enterprise Search
Faced with Microsoft’s change of strategy for the FAST technology and its incorporation into the SharePoint ecosystem, Via Appia sought a new technology that would allow it to continue its specialized work in the enterprise search market.
In this context, it established a partnership with the American company Vivisimo, specialized in technologies for searching, discovering and navigating large volumes of information, ensuring the continuity and the evolution of its work in this segment.
2013
IBM Partnership and Expanded Technological Reach
Following IBM’s acquisition of Vivisimo, completed the previous year, Via Appia became an IBM partner, continuing its trajectory in the enterprise search market and expanding its technological reach through the use of IBM Watson Explorer in search, analysis and intelligence solutions.
During this period, the company expanded its work on intelligence projects and took part in the technological consolidation of 43 LAB-LD laboratories, applying its experience in searching, organizing, integrating and analyzing large volumes of information.
2016
NCFTA and International Expansion
Beginning of the rapprochement and cooperation with the NCFTA — National Cyber-Forensics and Training Alliance, an American organization that works together with companies, government agencies and institutions such as the FBI.
The period also marks progress in structuring Via Appia’s presence in the United States.
2020
Expansion of Intelligence Solutions
Expansion of intelligence projects and solutions for different public institutions, including initiatives with the Ministry of Justice, Public Prosecutor’s Offices and Public Security Departments, strengthening Via Appia’s presence in the security and investigation segment.
2022
FINEP, SIABHI and a New Technological Generation
Through an economic grant project with FINEP, Via Appia developed SIABHI — Search in a Box Health Intelligence. The initiative gave rise to the embryo of what would later evolve into Heimdall Cognitive Analytics, expanding the company’s capabilities in search, analysis, information processing and intelligence applied to large volumes of data.
In the same period, a new cycle of technological evolution began with the development of SINAPSE V2. The new generation of the platform started to use IBM Watson Explorer as its search engine, incorporating enhancements, integrations and developments carried out by Via Appia itself to meet research, analysis and intelligence needs.
2024
Consolidation of SINAPSE V2 and the Evolution of HEIMDALL
Consolidation of a new generation of the company’s intelligence solutions, with the continuous evolution of SINAPSE V2 and the maturing of the technologies that would give rise to Heimdall Cognitive Analytics.
During this period, processing, search, analysis and Artificial Intelligence capabilities were expanded, preparing the technological foundation for the next generation of platforms developed by Via Appia.
2025
SINAPSE V3 and CHRONUSWEB Heimdall Analytics
Start of the development of SINAPSE V3, representing a new generation of Via Appia’s intelligence platform and incorporating the evolution of the technologies developed by the company over the years.
In the same period, the development of CHRONUSWEB Heimdall Analytics began, a new platform that succeeds CHRONUSWEB and expands its capabilities for searching, organizing, processing and analyzing large volumes of information.
CHRONUSWEB Heimdall Analytics is also designed to be offered as SaaS — Software as a Service —, broadening the possibilities for deploying and delivering the platform to different client profiles.
The period also marks the beginning of negotiations with SEBRAE for the deployment of CHRONUSWEB Heimdall Analytics, as well as the expansion of Via Appia’s international strategic partnerships, including PENLINK and Ozono, strengthening its portfolio of intelligence, investigation and data analysis solutions.
2026
SINAPSE V3 in Production and Heimdall Cognitive Analytics
SINAPSE V3 goes into production, using Heimdall Cognitive Analytics as its platform for searching, processing and analyzing information.
Going into production represents a new milestone in Via Appia’s technological evolution, with proprietary technology incorporated into the core of the solution and the consolidation of Heimdall Cognitive Analytics as a strategic platform for intelligence, investigation, search and large-scale data analysis applications.
Today
National and International Presence
Via Appia has clients in several Brazilian states and extensive experience in projects for institutions such as the Federal Police, Public Prosecutor’s Offices, security and intelligence agencies and government entities.
With international partners and operations, including Portugal, the company continues to expand its presence outside Brazil and to strengthen its structure in the United States, keeping its focus on developing advanced solutions for intelligence, investigation, search, data analysis and Artificial Intelligence.
Our Solutions
Our Solutions
We transform large volumes of data into structured knowledge and analytical intelligence to support decision-making, combining semantic search, artificial intelligence, link analysis, OSINT and data integration in tailored solutions.
Semantic, Corporate and Insight Search
We develop search solutions that go beyond keywords, combining semantic, conceptual, contextual and corporate search to locate information with greater precision.
Applied Artificial Intelligence
We offer AI capabilities through APIs and proprietary models, combining LLMs, RAG and other advanced approaches.
Link Analysis
We provide link analysis solutions to identify relationships between people, companies, documents, events and accounts.
Intelligence and Investigation
We apply advanced technology to support intelligence, investigation and security operations.
OSINT – Open Sources
We offer specialized OSINT solutions for collecting, monitoring and analyzing information from open sources, combining AI and link analysis.
Integration and Enrichment
We connect data sources, systems and databases to form integrated environments enriched with reliable external information.
Semantic Modeling
We work with semantic modeling, taxonomies, thesauri and ontologies to organize complex information domains and strengthen searches.
Fraud and Crime Prevention
We develop solutions to identify suspicious patterns and indicators related to fraud, money laundering and cybercrime.
Our Products
Our Products
Our products bring together resources for intelligent search, data analysis, investigation and knowledge organization, including semantic search platforms, link analysis and AI focused on operational support.
Search-in-a-Box
Intelligent search and investigation appliance solution for accelerating strategic decision-making.
Heimdall
Cognitive analytics and digital asset management platform based on advanced artificial intelligence.
i2
World leader in link analysis and intelligence for security and combating complex fraud.