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PARIS, France, Oct. 17, 2016 /CNW Telbec/ - CGI (NYSE: GIB)
(TSX: GIB.A) announces the signing of an IT modernization contract
with Solvay, a chemical and advanced materials company with
operations in 53 countries. Solvay has chosen CGI to modernize its
applications support operations, currently managed by Solvay
Business Services (SBS) for its 30,900 employees. Solvay is
partnering with CGI to achieve the following business
objectives:
- Modernize and harmonize applications support and
maintenance
- Continuously improve service quality
- Enhance the value creation associated with these services
To help Solvay realize these benefits, CGI will deliver
maintenance services globally from on shore in France,
near shore from Portugal and from
offshore delivery centres.
"Having the right partner with the proper experience, insights
and flexibility is crucial to support our business services
strategy around the world,"said Xavier Lancksweirt, General
Manager, Solvay Business Services (SBS). "CGI's expertise and
international scope will help us to drive the performance of our
information technology and support services to enhance
Solvay's efficiency and agility."
"I'm proud of the trust that Solvay has shown in CGI by awarding
us with this contract," said Jean-Michel Baticle, President of
CGI's operations in France,
Luxembourg and Morocco. "Our global footprint was a definite
plus in our selection, as was our proven know-how in
transformational application services and the strong similarities
of our two corporate cultures. We will put our business and
technology expertise to work to satisfy Solvay's collaborators and
thus contribute to the company's success."
About Solvay
An international chemical and advanced
materials company, Solvay assists its customers in innovating,
developing and delivering high-value, sustainable products and
solutions, which consume less energy and reduce CO2
emissions, optimize the use of resources, and improve the quality
of life. Solvay serves diversified global end markets, including
automotive and aerospace, consumer goods and healthcare, energy and
environment, electricity and electronics, building and
construction, as well as industrial applications. Solvay is
headquartered in Brussels with
about 30,900 employees spread across 53 countries. It
generated pro forma net sales of €12.4 billion in 2015, with
90% resulting from activities in which it ranks among the world's
top three players. Solvay SA (SOLB.BE) is listed on Euronext in
Brussels and Paris (Bloomberg: SOLB:BB – Reuters:
SOLB.BR).
About CGI
Founded in 1976, CGI Group Inc. is the fifth
largest independent information technology and business process
services firm in the world. Approximately 65,000 professionals
serve thousands of global clients from offices and delivery centers
across the Americas, Europe and
Asia Pacific, leveraging a
comprehensive portfolio of services, including high-end business
and IT consulting, systems integration, application development and
maintenance, infrastructure management, as well as 150 IP-based
services and solutions. With annual revenue in excess of
C$10 billion and an order backlog
exceeding C$20 billion, CGI shares
are listed on the TSX (GIB.A) and the NYSE (GIB).
Website: www.cgi.com.
SOURCE CGI Group Inc.