PARIS, October 17, 2016 /PRNewswire/ --
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 itsapplications 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: http://www.cgi.com.
Investors and media: Lorne
Gorber, Executive Vice-President, Global Communications and
Investor Relations, lorne.gorber@cgi.com, +1-514-841-3355 ; Media:
Audrey Le Carour, Director, Communications, France, presse.fr@cgi.com ,
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